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Afro Celt Sound System — Life Begin Again (w/ Robert Plant)
Album: Volume 3: Further In Time
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Released: 2001
Length: 6:17
Plays (last 30 days): 2
This is the day and the hour
The time when the changing begins
The land and the sky fallen silent

Quiet moves o'er the plain
Quiet moves o'er the plain
The silence moves over the plain

The land and sky are quiet
The heart is beating within
Her song echoes a calling

For life to begin again
For life to begin again
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 tgrier wrote:

This is horrible. 
There I said it.




Agree 100 %.
WOW great one for Plant.
These guys are amazing live. They do a lot of collaborations (several of which are on RP's playlist) with heavy hitters like this one with Plant. The ones with Peter Gabriel and Sinead are pretty tasty as well. 
This is horrible. 
There I said it.

I've always enjoyed this band, the fusion of music , instruments and vocals brilliant. Great live too 
 johnfiva wrote:
Unemployed are you? Too much time to think this stuff?

No. I'm 40 years old, extremely gainfully employed, with two wonderful children and a job that affords me the luxury of being able to work from home and listen to Radio Paradise during my working hours. Every now and then, I even have some time to respond to one or two extremely ill-informed and bad-faith attacks on my generational cohort! Also, if you couldn't tell, I inherently like to write, have strong opinions about music, and type at a pretty healthy word-per-minute rate. 

I'm sure I'll become an old curmudgeon at some point and yell at anyone who'll listen that music ain't the same since Kurt Cobain and Eddie Vedder were at their peaks, but until then, I'm pretty okay with my lot in life.

AlsoNeilYoungsucksBYE!
 acolt wrote:

Hi! Millenial here (at the older end of the range, but still within the definition). I grew up loving Zeppelin, and still do. Plant's stuff since Zeppelin, however, doesn't nearly reach those heights (and don't even get me started on Jimmy Page's collaboration with Diddy, but that's another story). Also, not every Beatles song is The Greatest Song Ever Written; the apex of the Rolling Stones surpassed anything from the Beatles for me (Gimme Shelter makes my heart skip a beat every time), but sure, the Beatles were way more influential. Queen is, still, to this day, and probably forever, criminally underrated. Neil Young is criminally overrated, and has a singing voice so god-awful that he makes Geddy Lee sound like Placido Domingo by comparison.

Everyone is allowed to like the music they like, and not like the music they don't like. The world will not end if someone rates a Zeppelin or Beatles song low! It just means that there are different tastes, and tastes change across generations. That's okay! It's okay if Robert Plant is one of the most creative forces in music history, and it's also okay that he's stuck around so long that he's not hitting with the same force he did LITERALLY FIFTY YEARS AGO!

Music has been just as influential, moving, and relevant as it was in the Sixties and Seventies. Guns N' Roses. Bon Jovi. Aerosmith. The Smiths. U2. Depeche Mode. The Cure. Pearl Jam. Nirvana. Smashing Pumpkins. Nine Inch Nails. Green Day. A Tribe Called Quest. Snoop Dogg. Dre. Jay-Z. Tupac. Beyonce. The Strokes. Eminem. Taylor Swift. Lady Gaga. Bruno Mars. The Weeknd. And I'm missing a TON of artists, because I don't listen to the radio or Spotify on the regular. Oh, and let's not forget that none of this would exist without Gospel, Jazz, and R&B anyway.

When you dismiss someone by calling them a millenial, don't be surprised to get an "OK Boomer" back at you. Your argument is no better than theirs.

Hey whatever you say bro....  no need to rate Neil Young but if I could drink a beer with him sometime it would make my day, month, year!
 itsme_bygolly wrote:



Okay. You lost the argument, Skippy.


Arguments such as this are irrelevant (IMHO).
 acolt wrote:

Hi! Millenial here (at the older end of the range, but still within the definition). I grew up loving Zeppelin, and still do. Plant's stuff since Zeppelin, however, doesn't nearly reach those heights (and don't even get me started on Jimmy Page's collaboration with Diddy, but that's another story). Also, not every Beatles song is The Greatest Song Ever Written; the apex of the Rolling Stones surpassed anything from the Beatles for me (Gimme Shelter makes my heart skip a beat every time), but sure, the Beatles were way more influential. Queen is, still, to this day, and probably forever, criminally underrated. Neil Young is criminally overrated, and has a singing voice so god-awful that he makes Geddy Lee sound like Placido Domingo by comparison.

Everyone is allowed to like the music they like, and not like the music they don't like. The world will not end if someone rates a Zeppelin or Beatles song low! It just means that there are different tastes, and tastes change across generations. That's okay! It's okay if Robert Plant is one of the most creative forces in music history, and it's also okay that he's stuck around so long that he's not hitting with the same force he did LITERALLY FIFTY YEARS AGO!

Music has been just as influential, moving, and relevant as it was in the Sixties and Seventies. Guns N' Roses. Bon Jovi. Aerosmith. The Smiths. U2. Depeche Mode. The Cure. Pearl Jam. Nirvana. Smashing Pumpkins. Nine Inch Nails. Green Day. A Tribe Called Quest. Snoop Dogg. Dre. Jay-Z. Tupac. Beyonce. The Strokes. Eminem. Taylor Swift. Lady Gaga. Bruno Mars. The Weeknd. And I'm missing a TON of artists, because I don't listen to the radio or Spotify on the regular. Oh, and let's not forget that none of this would exist without Gospel, Jazz, and R&B anyway.

When you dismiss someone by calling them a millenial, don't be surprised to get an "OK Boomer" back at you. Your argument is no better than theirs.


Unemployed are you? Too much time to think this stuff?
 ElCamoteLoco wrote:

I saw these guys live many years ago when they hadn't been around for very long. Utterly mesmerising. I've hardly ever wanted something not to stop so badly in my life.




I saw them early in their career as well.  Double bill with Trans Global Underground when Natascha Atlas was still with them.  One of the best days of my life!
 RabbitEars wrote:


best post  i've seen in a long time.  Says it all. :-)
Thank God musicians do their thing in spite of the idiotic comments below!!
 PhoenixArtDj wrote:


better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.



Thanks PhoenixArtDj. This best sums up my thoughts on most negative music criticism on Radio Paradise. They may play stuff which is not ones cup of tea, but they don't play crap. The negative criticism I see just makes the reviewer look like an arrogant fool.
Plant's solo career is full of so many different textures, cultures, and journeys.  While he will always be under the shadow of LZ, his career over the 40 years after LZ has been so impressive.  He dabbled in mature rock (early 80s), strange electronic experimentation (Shaken & Stirred), big hair rock (late 80s), introspective rock (90s), and world music (90s and beyond).  Love this guy.
Great Tune!
 buddy wrote:
You guys must be millennials.  Robert Plant is one of the most relevant rock singers & creative force in the history of rock & roll, still thriving since 1968. Even if his voice was still up for it, he's been done with Led Zeppelin for decades now (likely before you were born) as frankly, he's been there done that. The solo work & collaborations he's done in the last couple of decades has been remarkable.  This song is a great example of his thoughtful collaboration and how pretty much any artist would be honored to share the studio & stage with him.  A 10 for me.



Hi! Millenial here (at the older end of the range, but still within the definition). I grew up loving Zeppelin, and still do. Plant's stuff since Zeppelin, however, doesn't nearly reach those heights (and don't even get me started on Jimmy Page's collaboration with Diddy, but that's another story). Also, not every Beatles song is The Greatest Song Ever Written; the apex of the Rolling Stones surpassed anything from the Beatles for me (Gimme Shelter makes my heart skip a beat every time), but sure, the Beatles were way more influential. Queen is, still, to this day, and probably forever, criminally underrated. Neil Young is criminally overrated, and has a singing voice so god-awful that he makes Geddy Lee sound like Placido Domingo by comparison.

Everyone is allowed to like the music they like, and not like the music they don't like. The world will not end if someone rates a Zeppelin or Beatles song low! It just means that there are different tastes, and tastes change across generations. That's okay! It's okay if Robert Plant is one of the most creative forces in music history, and it's also okay that he's stuck around so long that he's not hitting with the same force he did LITERALLY FIFTY YEARS AGO!

Music has been just as influential, moving, and relevant as it was in the Sixties and Seventies. Guns N' Roses. Bon Jovi. Aerosmith. The Smiths. U2. Depeche Mode. The Cure. Pearl Jam. Nirvana. Smashing Pumpkins. Nine Inch Nails. Green Day. A Tribe Called Quest. Snoop Dogg. Dre. Jay-Z. Tupac. Beyonce. The Strokes. Eminem. Taylor Swift. Lady Gaga. Bruno Mars. The Weeknd. And I'm missing a TON of artists, because I don't listen to the radio or Spotify on the regular. Oh, and let's not forget that none of this would exist without Gospel, Jazz, and R&B anyway.

When you dismiss someone by calling them a millenial, don't be surprised to get an "OK Boomer" back at you. Your argument is no better than theirs.
I'm more convinced than ever that Mr. Plant has way too much time on his hands.
for a moment I thought two different tracks were playing at the same time
I saw these guys live many years ago when they hadn't been around for very long. Utterly mesmerising. I've hardly ever wanted something not to stop so badly in my life.
 thewiseking wrote:

Plant's stab at a comeback here was unfortunate



better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
 thewiseking wrote:

Plant's stab at a comeback here was unfortunate




I wasn't aware he went anywhere in the first place. He has plenty of successful solo work and collaborations with other musicians. For an artist, he has more money than God ($200 million), he does what he wants I'm sure. He won't notice your stab at an icon.
Plant's stab at a comeback here was unfortunate
 Akazungu wrote:


Ok Boomer.



Okay. You lost the argument, Skippy.
 martinc wrote:
Look at that, they banging on those bongos like a bunch of champanzee, that ain't working..
 

That's the way you do it!
 buddy wrote:
You guys must be millennials.  Robert Plant is one of the most relevant rock singers & creative force in the history of rock & roll, still thriving since 1968. Even if his voice was still up for it, he's been done with Led Zeppelin for decades now (likely before you were born) as frankly, he's been there done that. The solo work & collaborations he's done in the last couple of decades has been remarkable.  This song is a great example of his thoughtful collaboration and how pretty much any artist would be honored to share the studio & stage with him.  A 10 for me.

You may now resume your regular playing of the Led Zeppelin catalog.

{#Chillpill} 
 

Ok Boomer.
Cooler Song
 buddy wrote:
You guys must be millennials.  Robert Plant is one of the most relevant rock singers & creative force in the history of rock & roll, still thriving since 1968. Even if his voice was still up for it, he's been done with Led Zeppelin for decades now (likely before you were born) as frankly, he's been there done that. The solo work & collaborations he's done in the last couple of decades has been remarkable.  This song is a great example of his thoughtful collaboration and how pretty much any artist would be honored to share the studio & stage with him.  A 10 for me.

You may now resume your regular playing of the Led Zeppelin catalog.

{#Chillpill} 
 

I don't think there are many millennials listening here.  Maybe some of the folks who wrote negative comments (of which there are not many) just don't like this song very much. 
 jmjohall wrote:
Love this song.  Anybody know what the lyrics mean?  Been trying to figure it out for years lol
 Daylight Savings Time!

Great song, but the lyrics listed don't match what he sings.  Any improved versions available, please?
I want more of this 
 jmjohall wrote:
Love this song.  Anybody know what the lyrics mean?  Been trying to figure it out for years lol
 

spring!
I like the feel of this song, however I wish Plant would sing in a lower range. He always sounds like he is straining to hit the higher notes. His voice has a nicer timbre on lower notes.
I don't know, man. The music is phenomenal. Plant isn't doing it any favors.
coolest song I have ever heard
Arfo Celts and Robert Plant! F an A!  would love to hear Lorrena McKennitt in the mix!
 jmjohall wrote:
Love this song.  Anybody know what the lyrics mean?  Been trying to figure it out for years lol
 

quiet, calm before the storm
 jmjohall wrote:
Love this song.  Anybody know what the lyrics mean?  Been trying to figure it out for years lol
 
seems like an experience of spiritual awakening. 
The Afro Celts are great - better when they don't have venerables or other guest stars (I make an exception for Peter Gabriel). 
 buddy wrote:
You guys must be millennials.  Robert Plant is one of the most relevant rock singers & creative force in the history of rock & roll, still thriving since 1968. Even if his voice was still up for it, he's been done with Led Zeppelin for decades now (likely before you were born) as frankly, he's been there done that. The solo work & collaborations he's done in the last couple of decades has been remarkable.  This song is a great example of his thoughtful collaboration and how pretty much any artist would be honored to share the studio & stage with him.  A 10 for me.

You may now resume your regular playing of the Led Zeppelin catalog.

{#Chillpill} 
 

That sums it up quite nicely 
Love this song.  Anybody know what the lyrics mean?  Been trying to figure it out for years lol
 RabbitEars wrote:
 

Stop that, I'm tryna work!
Do I hear Maddy Prior?

[Edit] - apparently not, Julie Murphy is credited on this track. 
can't wait to see him at Cityfolk!   THIS WEEKEND!
Belly dancing in the garden with this playing in the background is one option.
Bumped to 9
Fantastic!
 
You guys must be millennials.  Robert Plant is one of the most relevant rock singers & creative force in the history of rock & roll, still thriving since 1968. Even if his voice was still up for it, he's been done with Led Zeppelin for decades now (likely before you were born) as frankly, he's been there done that. The solo work & collaborations he's done in the last couple of decades has been remarkable.  This song is a great example of his thoughtful collaboration and how pretty much any artist would be honored to share the studio & stage with him.  A 10 for me.

You may now resume your regular playing of the Led Zeppelin catalog.

{#Chillpill} 
 

25demayo wrote:

So it seems. 

 
You make that sound like a bad thing. 
Bill, could you please have Robt. retire !!!!!!!!
 LaurieinTucson wrote:
So does RP stand for the Robert Plant channel now?

 
So it seems. 
Too melodramatic.
More cool stuff from Gabriel's Real World Records.

https://realworldrecords.com/

Love this
 grazie wrote:
A fusion of genres that doesn't do much for me.

 
A strange blend of flavours that don't mix easily for me.  Not a fan of this, sorry.
A fusion of genres that doesn't do much for me.
So does RP stand for the Robert Plant channel now?
Lately, we've been hearing Robert Plant five times a day. I miss variety.
Even if you're a fan of neither, you know both can do better.
World+Rock=Outstanding!
The Fact that Robert Plant's voice is in this song leads automatically to "sucko barfo" no questions asked, not a single second wasted listening to this... thanks for the PSD that usually provides something >7
Bloody Predictive!!
Afro-Celt not Afro-Felt! {#Fire} 
Saw Afro-Felt here in Wales last year.
Spellbinding 
RP alone makes it a 9
 
One more example of Plant's adventurous solo career. {#Cheers}
that was Joy!


 scrubbrush wrote:
this is good stuff... what year is this from? Plant's more recent stuff seems more subdued.

 
Spring 2001.
this is good stuff... what year is this from? Plant's more recent stuff seems more subdued.
What a voice you have Mr Plant :)
 
Very very very good
Nice song!

very groovy...  love it...
 t00lur wrote:

harsh! {#Sorry}
 
yes {#Lol}
 t00lur wrote:
{#Devil_pimp}
 
harsh! {#Sorry}
{#Devil_pimp}
Nice combination.  They compliment each other well.{#Clap}
 martinc wrote:
Look at that, they banging on those bongos like a bunch of champanzee, that ain't working..

I like it 
 

I think chimpanzees would play the bongos better tha the champs!
Hypnotic Boa Yahhhh!!!! I'm likin' this stew!
Kewl... Plants voice goes soooooo well with them :)

loving now music!
 fredriley wrote:

Arf! :-D

Ok, ACSS sell craploads of boatloads of CDs in their native Celtic regions. And IMO they kick donkey too! :)

I'm not so keen on this album as there are too many guest appearances (though they do owe Peter Gabriel for setting their project up in the first place), but it's still decent enough. Any of the other albums is way better, though.

  Fred, you never fail to catch me off-guard and make me laugh out loud. {#Notworthy}  I really love Afro Celt's music - it puts me in a sort of Zen-space...


Look at that, they banging on those bongos like a bunch of champanzee, that ain't working..

I like it 
 lophrequa wrote:

have to disagree. this works and showcases the Plant well

 
Agreed.  The music and his voice is a good mix!

Well, that was enjoyable for a first listen. Does it get better or worse, the more I hear it?
3 = RP Break!
 Imkirok wrote:


Can you translate that into US denominations? We don't use sacks. Please put it in relation to a boatload, crapload, or buttload. Thanks! :)

 

How about a sackbutt of CD's?
I heard a clip of Plant on the Today show yesterday and Kathy Lee asked him if he actual wrote songs. He had a classy reply rather than bonkering her in the forehead


 kaybee wrote:

Nope, the Plant is still growing well, goes into dormancy now and again, but blooms again when the weather is amenable and the melody demands it.

 
I just hope he's laying off the Miracle Grow.

Yes, it is cool to see an older classic rock God not only still be performing, but performing interesting, relevant music! Unlike some other artists - Rolling Stones - Bruce Springsteen - that shall remain unnamed.{#Wink}
 blueyedmerle wrote:

I have seen Robt. Plant since the Zeppelin days.    Every band he has been a part of of, has been unique......................., a part of the metamorphisis.................  I have seen them all and every combination is amazing, and inspriational........................{#Clap}

~BEM~
 
Completely agree.  The evolution has been really great... funny to hear the synth stuff from the early/mid 80's, but it's all part of the journey.

Right now, he's probably been in just about the best form he's been in for a long time.  Vocally (thinking Led Zeppelin shrieking Plant) Manic Nirvana might have been his best period for solo stuff...  This Afro Celt stuff is much more where he belongs though.

Even more-so the current stuff he's doing with Allison Krauss is exactly where he is right now.

(although that O2 show was SO, SO, SO HOT that I think he should have given the Zeppelin thing one last go) 

I would forgive Robert Plant of almost anything including soddomy against Donkeys.....mmm - he deserves respect up to the point of the donkeys at least.
 Jelani wrote:

The Plant has shriveled and almost died, gasping it's last breaths in a futile effort to continue on, but alas, can only have the bare garden stakes of other performers prop it up until the inevitable return to the dust of the earth.

 
have to disagree. this works and showcases the Plant well

 fingerpin wrote:

Clueless.

 
I have seen Robt. Plant since the Zeppelin days.    Every band he has been a part of of, has been unique......................., a part of the metamorphisis.................  I have seen them all and every combination is amazing, and inspriational........................{#Clap}

~BEM~


 Jelani wrote:

The Plant has shriveled and almost died, gasping it's last breaths in a futile effort to continue on, but alas, can only have the bare garden stakes of other performers prop it up until the inevitable return to the dust of the earth.

 
Clueless.

 Jelani wrote:

The Plant has shriveled and almost died, gasping it's last breaths in a futile effort to continue on, but alas, can only have the bare garden stakes of other performers prop it up until the inevitable return to the dust of the earth.

 
Nope, the Plant is still growing well, goes into dormancy now and again, but blooms again when the weather is amenable and the melody demands it.

 Imkirok wrote:
Can you translate that into US denominations? We don't use sacks. Please put it in relation to a boatload, crapload, or buttload. Thanks! :)

 
Arf! :-D

Ok, ACSS sell craploads of boatloads of CDs in their native Celtic regions. And IMO they kick donkey too! :)

I'm not so keen on this album as there are too many guest appearances (though they do owe Peter Gabriel for setting their project up in the first place), but it's still decent enough. Any of the other albums is way better, though.


boring I'm afraid... doesn't go anywhere at all
Robert Plant is definitely one of the coolest "old dudes" alive...it's great he still tries new things, given his level of success.
ndad47 wrote:
good song. but i wish they would have really challenged plant and made him earn his supper. it would have been great to hear him howl during a great piece of music again.

The Plant has shriveled and almost died, gasping it's last breaths in a futile effort to continue on, but alas, can only have the bare garden stakes of other performers prop it up until the inevitable return to the dust of the earth.

Pyro wrote:
Plant adds nothing, IMHO.

couldn't humbly disagree more


good song.  but i wish they would have really challenged plant and made him earn his supper.  it would have been great to hear him howl during a great piece of music again. 
I love ACSS, but this song is forgettable.  Plant adds nothing, IMHO.
 Imkirok wrote:
Can you translate that into US denominations? We don't use sacks. Please put it in relation to a boatload, crapload, or buttload. Thanks! :)

 
This is 2008. We use metric buttloads now.

 Imkirok wrote:


Can you translate that into US denominations? We don't use sacks. Please put it in relation to a boatload, crapload, or buttload. Thanks! :)

 

{#Bounce}
Don't you mean add a point for Mr. Plant, Sheriff?
Man, Robert Plant sure gets around lately.  Could tell it was him from across the room.  I like this.
very unique, no one sounds like these guys, one of the reasons I listen to RP! thanks Bill!
fredriley wrote:
... They regularly headline festivals and sell a sackload of CDs.
Can you translate that into US denominations? We don't use sacks. Please put it in relation to a boatload, crapload, or buttload. Thanks! :)
fredriley wrote:
... That said, and although I'm a big fan of theirs with 4 albums, I don't know WTF Robert Plant is doing on their work. He's not only yesterday's man, but his music, good though it is, has zero to do with the kind of fusion music ACSS put out. This collaboration does neither any favours. ...
Buahaha I came on to say this lead singer sounds like a washed up Robert Plant wannabe. How sad that I was only half right.
Paul_in_Australia wrote:
It could be that the reason why this group has cornered the market for a combination of african and celtic vibes, is that there is no market for a combination of african and celtic vibes. Based on this, I think we can all guess why...
You are so, so wrong - ACSS are very big in Scotland these days, and I mean BIG! They regularly headline festivals and sell a sackload of CDs. IMO they're a very good example of the Celtic musical renaissance, fusing traditional Celtic sounds and rhythms with ambient, techno, and of course world music influences (not just Afro but, as you can hear here, Middle Eastern, and many others). That said, and although I'm a big fan of theirs with 4 albums, I don't know WTF Robert Plant is doing on their work. He's not only yesterday's man, but his music, good though it is, has zero to do with the kind of fusion music ACSS put out. This collaboration does neither any favours. Anyway, 8 for ACSS, knock off 1 for yer man Plant's contribution, so 7 from the Nottingham jury. And a big thank you to RP for playing so much modern Celtic stuff.
Love this CD, would love it in surround sound 5.1 even more.
Julie Murphy. brandog wrote:
I wonder who is the female backup vocalist on this piece - she sounds a bit like Patty Griffin.
pannaramma wrote:
Here's another one...
I dig it too!!
This guy gets around. October '07 release date.
maxmox wrote:
See them live....it's more than worth it.
I saw them also in a small venue...amazing band.
It could be that the reason why this group has cornered the market for a combination of african and celtic vibes, is that there is no market for a combination of african and celtic vibes. Based on this, I think we can all guess why...
Afro Celt ist always great, this mix of celtic and african tunes makes me fly!
Nabla wrote:
Is it Rober Plant's brother...?
why?
Is it Rober Plant's brother...?
right now i look in the eyes of two colleagues who see me grooving round my desk in the middle of the office... just kidding, but the sound always animates me to do so...