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Afro Celt Sound System — Cyberia
Album: Seed
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6.6

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Released: 2003
Length: 7:36
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This music has no soul. Just perfect musicians.
Posted 1 year ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
No boundaries, just cultures…Harmony!
Posted 1 year ago by daojidada    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:


I saw them live a year ago at Nottingham Rock City, and the were seriously good. That act was more Afro than Celt but brilliantly cross-cultural with Scottish, Irish and African musicians. The dude with the kora was outstanding, as was the woman on uillean pipes. . At one point the band leader declared "We are Nigel Farage's worst nightmare!" - feckin' right!


Anything that gives Nigel Fartage nightmares is fine by me - and if they happen to sound like the A C S S even better!
I saw them a couple of decades ago now at a Festival in London - as you say, seriously good

Posted 2 years ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
 Piranga wrote:

I would LOVE to see them live! Amazing sound.



I saw them live a year ago at Nottingham Rock City, and the were seriously good. That act was more Afro than Celt but brilliantly cross-cultural with Scottish, Irish and African musicians. The dude with the kora was outstanding, as was the woman on uillean pipes. . At one point the band leader declared "We are Nigel Farage's worst nightmare!" - feckin' right!
Posted 2 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 Pedro1874 wrote:

First "bumped" Cynaera post I have seen for a while, so great to be reminded of one of our most eloquent posters.  RIP Anne


Cynaera's influence remains a fundamental force within the soul of the RP community. Her presence is felt even today. 
Posted 2 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

I'm listening to this song with my big fat Cedar-cat snuggled in my arms. He's purring, and if I could purr, I'd be purring, too. Love this song.  I love AfroCelts, and loved them when they were the Afro-Celt Sound System.  Such wonderful, soothing, inspiring music...

Gotta wake my cat up so I can put my jammies on and tuck in for the night.  Thanks, RP - I'll probably be listening to you all night long.


Cynaera still on the clacks.
Posted 2 years ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
I love this group, too, but this one is a 3 to me
Posted 2 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
I love this group, and this song is a beautiful.  A solid 10 for me.
Posted 2 years ago by spiritfla    [ Reply ]
 Piranga wrote:

I would LOVE to see them live! Amazing sound.



Me too!  
Posted 2 years ago by deadheadmark    [ Reply ]
Excellent!!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
No matter how much I hear from these guys, I just can't get into them. This sounds like the elevator music they'd play in the waiting room at the elevator repair shop.
Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 Sasha2001 wrote:

Sounds like restaurant music.



What restaurant do you go to?!! Because I'll make reservations right now.
Posted 3 years ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
I thought I heard Jesse Cook's unmistakable sound on this...8
Posted 3 years ago by debobasu    [ Reply ]
 ExploitingChaos wrote:


Honey I think the robots are getting high again (That intro man, everytime)

8 -> 9 today, a new way to say hurray
 
High? I beg your pardon. That's Robocop's sensei teaching the class the Miyagi-style, no-can-defend-against patented move. Inebriated, indeed...
Posted 3 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
I'm listening to this song with my big fat Cedar-cat snuggled in my arms. He's purring, and if I could purr, I'd be purring, too. Love this song.  I love AfroCelts, and loved them when they were the Afro-Celt Sound System.  Such wonderful, soothing, inspiring music...

Gotta wake my cat up so I can put my jammies on and tuck in for the night.  Thanks, RP - I'll probably be listening to you all night long.
 
First "bumped" Cynaera post I have seen for a while, so great to be reminded of one of our most eloquent posters.  RIP Ann.
Posted 3 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]


Honey I think the robots are getting high again (That intro man, everytime)

8 -> 9 today, a new way to say hurray
Posted 3 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
The beginning vocals sound like it was sung by that black slime creature (Armus) from Star Trek the Next Generation.
Posted 5 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
I would LOVE to see them live! Amazing sound.
Posted 5 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
 ianmoff wrote:

What's a Cedar-cat?

How is it different from a normal cat?

If I didn't spend so much time away I'd let another cat move in here :-(
 
{#Roflol} A Cedar-cat is twice the size of a normal cat and possesses the ability to intimidate a pit-bull into a cringe, simply by staring at it.  It also tattles on everyone else and takes their seating arrangements as soon as they get up.

Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
I'm listening to this song with my big fat Cedar-cat snuggled in my arms. He's purring, and if I could purr, I'd be purring, too. Love this song.  I love AfroCelts, and loved them when they were the Afro-Celt Sound System.  Such wonderful, soothing, inspiring music...

Gotta wake my cat up so I can put my jammies on and tuck in for the night.  Thanks, RP - I'll probably be listening to you all night long.
 
What's a Cedar-cat?

How is it different from a normal cat?

If I didn't spend so much time away I'd let another cat move in here :-(
Posted 14 years ago by ianmoff    [ Reply ]
I'd never heard these until I hooked up with RP - that's why I love it so much ;-)

Thanks Bill and Rebecca {#Notworthy}

 
Posted 14 years ago by ianmoff    [ Reply ]
I'm listening to this song with my big fat Cedar-cat snuggled in my arms. He's purring, and if I could purr, I'd be purring, too. Love this song.  I love AfroCelts, and loved them when they were the Afro-Celt Sound System.  Such wonderful, soothing, inspiring music...

Gotta wake my cat up so I can put my jammies on and tuck in for the night.  Thanks, RP - I'll probably be listening to you all night long.
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Sounds like restaurant music.
Posted 14 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
Very soothing.... {#Dance}
Posted 14 years ago by Rp10v3r    [ Reply ]
I love the intro. It sounds so harsh and melancholic at the same time.
Posted 14 years ago by spaceman    [ Reply ]
I am pouring coffee down my throat trying to stay sharp and the last couple of tunes are dragging me in atmospheric bliss
Posted 15 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
 jah_blessed wrote:
Isn't it spelled "Siberia"?
 
It's spelled "СОбО́рь". {#Naughty}
Posted 15 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
THE HORROR!!!!!
Posted 15 years ago by agnes    [ Reply ]
¿Iberia?
Posted 16 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
Anything from ACSS (My favorite musical act) gets an automatic 8. This is a good album opener I suppose, but there are better tracks on the disc. "Ayub's Song", "Deep Channel" and "Rise Above It" being my favorites on the disc.
Posted 17 years ago by x3n0b07    [ Reply ]
fredriley wrote:
I'm a fan of this bunch, mainly for their sheer energy and vibrancy, but this sounds like chill-out trance rather than the drum-bashing foot-stomping stuff that's their usual fare. I'm afraid this one's not growing on me. I prefer it when their music lives up to the band name, whereas this is generic chill-out stuff. Pleasant enough, but in one ear and out the other...
What he said...
Posted 17 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
jah_blessed wrote:
Isn't it spelled "Siberia"?
Was in San Francisco years ago with the in-laws. My mother-in-law, bless her sheltered little heart, pointed at an adult movie marquee and said "Isn't that mispelled?" : Screwples. We nearly choked but didn't have the heart to try and explain it to her.
Posted 17 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
bit too much yodeling for me
Posted 17 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
Nice and never heard before! Seal would like it too, I guess...
Posted 17 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
jah_blessed wrote:
Isn't it spelled "Siberia"?
Only on earth (and then, only in some places). This is the Al Gore spelling.
Posted 17 years ago by FamilyMan    [ Reply ]
I'm a fan of this bunch, mainly for their sheer energy and vibrancy, but this sounds like chill-out trance rather than the drum-bashing foot-stomping stuff that's their usual fare. I'm afraid this one's not growing on me. I prefer it when their music lives up to the band name, whereas this is generic chill-out stuff. Pleasant enough, but in one ear and out the other...
Posted 17 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Top notch, love the Afro Celts
Posted 17 years ago by tiggers    [ Reply ]
Isn't it spelled "Siberia"?
Posted 17 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
I get scared when there's no music. Like it okay once in a while. glassjawgrlxxx wrote:
This scares the crap out of me. No thank you.
Posted 17 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
davin wrote:
At least get the correct spelling of the words you're using.. weak!
Posted 17 years ago by sunnysoul03    [ Reply ]
This is great stuff, never heard it before .. and I like this kind of music so it's really nice to hear something new like this.
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
Duffalo wrote:
Pretensious, sophomoric garbage.
At least get the correct spelling of the words you're using.. weak!
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
Pretensious, sophomoric garbage.
Posted 18 years ago by Duffalo    [ Reply ]
michaelc wrote:
when I first heard this on RP, I liked it so much I went out and got my own copy. Now it's retired - very retired. get's old quick, not bad on the bike on an uphill climb.
Bingo (relating to the uphill bike climb). But also for long road trips in the countryside. Stays fresh with me tho if I limit my exposure to once every other month or so.
Posted 18 years ago by MtnGoat    [ Reply ]
I can't take more of this AC shit! PLEACE MAKE IT STOP BILL!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by BadMongo    [ Reply ]
plutodazed wrote:
Good background/elevator music. It reminds me of the instrumentals on Pink Floyd's first non-Roger Waters LP "A Momentary Lapse of Reason"---good but not great.
I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN HERE! I WILL ALWAYS LOOK OUT FROM BEHIND THESE COLD EYES!
Posted 18 years ago by kilroyjoe3    [ Reply ]
I wanted to like these guys, I think their concept is quite original. This tune is just too creepy, others sound too angry. Maybe if I heard a more upbeat selection from them I would like it, but as far as what I have heard from them so far... pass
Posted 18 years ago by bigtwistee    [ Reply ]
when I first heard this on RP, I liked it so much I went out and got my own copy. Now it's retired - very retired. get's old quick, not bad on the bike on an uphill climb.
Posted 18 years ago by michaelc    [ Reply ]
This scares the crap out of me. No thank you.
Posted 18 years ago by glassjawgrlxxx    [ Reply ]
I wanted to echo the positive comments below, which I do agree with, but I find myself dozzzzzzinnnngggg offfff . . . .
Posted 18 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
plutodazed wrote:
Good background/elevator music. It reminds me of the instrumentals on Pink Floyd's first non-Roger Waters LP "A Momentary Lapse of Reason"---good but not great.
I was thinking the floyd too, when I heard this. Excellent tune. = 8
Posted 18 years ago by pianocomposer    [ Reply ]
Good background/elevator music. It reminds me of the instrumentals on Pink Floyd's first non-Roger Waters LP "A Momentary Lapse of Reason"---good but not great.
Posted 18 years ago by plutodazed    [ Reply ]
great combination of sounds...has kinda that ethereal edge...
Posted 18 years ago by godspeed    [ Reply ]
Platypus wrote:
whenever this band is played on RP, i find myself trying to change the station - to RP.
Recursion claims another victim.
Posted 18 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
MrKite wrote:
They droppped the 'Sound System' part on the last album so their name depends on which album you're listening to! Whichever the album or name I think they're great :-)
And they just added the "Sound System" back for their latest (5th) release. See AMG for one person's opinion. I still think that "Seed" is their best structured CD yet. The songs have a way of flowing into each other far better than before. And, yes, that's Jesse Cook on guitar.
Posted 18 years ago by RParadise    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Mike Oldfield, Carlos Santana, and Clannad having a jam session.
Posted 19 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
schopiebettyford wrote:
Jesus, more music from the Best of Local Weather Forecast Soundtrack from the Weather Channel.
Okay, someone finally did it. I laughed out loud when I read this. Very cute. Anyway, I found this song grew on my as the energy patiently built through the course of the song.
Posted 19 years ago by Dahnyul    [ Reply ]
-7-
Posted 19 years ago by rolf    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
Despite all previous negative comments, I love this band. Much more interesting and varied than Enigma, which wore out it's welcome by 1993.
I agree, their 1st (and 2nd) album: awesome, but the 3rd more of the same this one, however, not too bad, not too bad at all ... Might have to do with the fact it was overplayed at some point ....
Posted 19 years ago by Zukiwi    [ Reply ]
Despite all previous negative comments, I love this band. Much more interesting and varied than Enigma, which wore out it's welcome by 1993.
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Jesus, more music from the Best of Local Weather Forecast Soundtrack from the Weather Channel.
HAHA! Exactly! i knew i'd heard this somewhere...
Posted 19 years ago by Poplars    [ Reply ]
this is the lovechild of miami vice theme songs and enya... with enigma thrown into the foray. in case there is any confusion, this is in no way a compliment.
Posted 19 years ago by talkingvo    [ Reply ]
Jesus, more music from the Best of Local Weather Forecast Soundtrack from the Weather Channel.
Posted 19 years ago by schopiebettyford    [ Reply ]
It is stuff like this that gives post-modernism a bad reputation. 'Afro-Celts', 'Cyberia'?
Posted 19 years ago by nausicaa    [ Reply ]
mute
Posted 19 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
fusionmuze wrote:
I like it as long as I not paying attention to it. If I listen attentively, the cheese factor bugs me.
the cheese factor bugs me if i can even remotely hear it playing... listening or not.
Posted 20 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
I used to really like the Afro-Celts and even own two albums, but they and the other sound-alike bands (KIra etc) are just too over played these days. I can only take so much of this sound, and I'm bummed that over exposure has made me sick of these guys,
Posted 20 years ago by llazare    [ Reply ]
I think this band is really exciting. I love their combining trance, with African rhythyms, and bagpipes. Cool.
Posted 20 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
Yet another attempt at sounding like Enigma. Once was enough.
Posted 20 years ago by MaxEmerika    [ Reply ]
I don't have this album...is that Jesse Cook on guitar? Cool sound, though I thought it was going to be Bjork's "Big Time Sensuality" when it opened.
Posted 20 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
So is the name of the band "Afro Celts" or "Afro Celt Sound System"?
They droppped the 'Sound System' part on the last album so their name depends on which album you're listening to! Whichever the album or name I think they're great :-)
Posted 20 years ago by MrKite    [ Reply ]
I like it as long as I not paying attention to it. If I listen attentively, the cheese factor bugs me.
Posted 20 years ago by fusionmuze    [ Reply ]
So is the name of the band "Afro Celts" or "Afro Celt Sound System"?
Posted 20 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
edisoncarter wrote:
I really wish you'd knock that off. It might be cute the first few times but enough's enough .... :?
I don't know, EC. W/o NN I'm clueless.
Posted 20 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
got that peter gabriel thing going for it. not as much substance i admit, but a nice groove. i give it a 7, and would like to hear other cuts off the cd too.
Posted 20 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
These songs make me want to get up and sway to the music. I love the vocals. \:D/
Posted 20 years ago by Jeanbean    [ Reply ]
I bet this song would be more interesting if I were hearing and seeing it performed live.
Posted 20 years ago by Cellocaster_Paul    [ Reply ]
There are definately some better cuts on this album, including the title song which has the Afrocelts own cool version of a Bo Diddly beat.
Posted 20 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
NICKNAME wrote:
THE CORRECT ANSWER IS 7
I really wish you'd knock that off. It might be cute the first few times but enough's enough .... :?
Posted 20 years ago by edisoncarter    [ Reply ]
rgrace wrote:
Cheesy at best. I like a lot of techno but this is just bad.
yeah, unfortunately ACelts have that tendency toward limburger. it may be "ok", but there is much better out there. these guys have gotten "the push".
Posted 20 years ago by mperry    [ Reply ]
Cheesy at best. I like a lot of techno but this is just bad.
Posted 20 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
This song really annoys me. I agree with previous posts - new-age/world/psuedo-collins If I could have given it a zero I would have.
Posted 20 years ago by kctomato    [ Reply ]
This song takes a long time in going nowhere. Kinda has that unfortunate Stingesque need to sound vaguely like world music, while remaining appealing to the Phil Collins set. Haven't much liked their other songs for that matter.
Posted 20 years ago by Zeke19    [ Reply ]
Love this cut. Couldn't find lyrics on-line, but did find out that the gypsy guitar is Jesse Cook. The excellence of their collaberators is a great reflection on this band.
Posted 20 years ago by philarktos    [ Reply ]
whenever this band is played on RP, i find myself trying to change the station - to RP. it's just too boring. loads jumbled "world" sounds, but not much substance, imho.
Posted 20 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
this song is so awesome. i'm not sure why - but i love it to pieces.
Posted 21 years ago by PattonFever    [ Reply ]
I heard the first few notes, and thought - "Can't rate this better than a 5. Flipped to the RP site to find it is AfroCelts, which I've liked before. Sooo, I wait to hear it through, and I still must rate it a 5 at best.
Posted 21 years ago by hayesj    [ Reply ]
Trippy
Posted 21 years ago by gillicious    [ Reply ]