A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland

Graham Rickson reviews A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland in The Arts Desk.

“Ireland tends to conjure up images of folk fiddles and penny whistles, which is why this beguiling collection is a useful corrective.”

“There’s a consistent readiness to communicate, each piece making its point without too much preamble.”

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A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland is currently bundled with Heresy Records’ first compilation of Irish electro-acoustic music On The Nature Of Electricity & Acoustics which was released in 2013 and curated by composer Daniel Figgis.

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Abi Bliss reviews A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland in the latest edition of The Wire.

“Tóirse Ó Ríordáin’s work is typical: the carefree harmonia and lolloping pace of 2014’s ‘Atop D’Seefin’ evokes Plaid’s knack for appealing whimsy…”

“Paul Morrin’s aptly titled ‘Compass’ and ‘Wandering Compass’ bookend the album with Fripp-tinged guitar harmonics that crackle like gravel gently crunched under rolling, unhurried piano.”

“‘Timothy Cream’s Crown Of Wines’, with Vincent Doherty, an 11 minute dream-waltz that brushes listeners’ face with feathery mellotron, flute and owl hoots…”

“…worthwhile archive-trawling comes from the prolific composer Roger Doyle, whose 1981 ‘Eighties Rampwalk’ for organ and celeste is akin to glimpsing a languid Cluster & Eno outtake…”

A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland is currently bundled with Heresy Records’ first compilation of Irish electro-acoustic music On The Nature Of Electricity & Acoustics which was released in 2013 and curated by composer Daniel Figgis.

Specially priced 2 CD bundle available from the Heresy store

Ben Wilmott interviews Daniel Figgis in Issue 41 of Electronic Sound magazine. Daniel discusses his career to date and his involvement in Heresy Record’s latest release A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland.

“…sometimes complex but always sublime compilation…”

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A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland is currently bundled with Heresy Records’ first compilation of Irish electro-acoustic music On The Nature Of Electricity & Acoustics which was released in 2013 and curated by composer Daniel Figgis.

Specially priced 2 CD bundle available from the Heresy store

Ossie Baxter reviews A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland for Subba Cultcha.

“A fascinating look at the Emerald Isle’s diverse musical scene…”

“incredible depth and an incredible amount of incredible music…”

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A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland is currently bundled with Heresy Records’ first compilation of Irish electro-acoustic music On The Nature Of Electricity & Acoustics which was released in 2013 and curated by composer Daniel Figgis.

Specially priced 2 CD bundle available from the Heresy store

John Schaefer catches up with composer & producer Daniel Figgis on New York Public Radio’s New Sounds to discuss, amongst other things, his involvement in Heresy Records’ latest compilation of Irish electro-acoustic music A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland.

The show features several tracks from the new album alongside some previously unheard material from Daniel Figgis.

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Michael Quinn reviews Heresy Record’s latest release A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland for Classical Ear.

“17 tracks from a baker’s dozen of cutting-edge talents suggest a varied, vital, thrillingly alive musical terrain teeming with ideas and imagination.”

“…Richard G Evans’s Little Train to Heaven – driven along by scuzzy guitars and the dark percussive pulse of Daniel Figgis’s drumming – is a thing of adrenalized beauty.”

“Figgis’s own 11-minute Timothy Cream’s Crown of Wines is a dazzling exercise in atmospheric fantasy, Donald Teskey’s Arcticus deliciously heady and intoxicating, Princess Tinymeat’s Your Majesty drunkenly fuzzy and fierce.”

“There’s a leavening, becalmed poetry to Paul Morrin’s piano-led Wandering Compass – a flower coming into spectacular bloom.”

“Well worth investigating.”

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Rudy Carrera reviews A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland on his A Miscellany of Tasteful Music/Art/Film/Lit blog-zine.

“…quite a gem”

“It is Daniel Figgis’ piece, Timothy Cream’s Crown of Wines, which really gets into a more freeform composition, referencing avant-garde music and perhaps Krautrock.”

“…Dublin mainstay Roger Doyle.  This is a bit away from the avant-garde – this feels more like a cleaner, more updated sound referencing Tangerine Dream. ”

“The fun surprise of the compilation for me were the two tracks included by Princess Tinymeat…”

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Karl Paloucek reviews A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland for Spill Magazine.

“A 1997 piece from Daniel Figgis, “Timothy Cream’s Crown of Wines” is an absolute stunner.”

“It’s very difficult not to highlight all of the 17 pieces in this collection”

“Everything on the comp belongs here, and pulls its weight in contributing to the description of an isle brimming with unbridled creativity.”

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Heresy Records’ latest release A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland features on the Nialler9 website streaming all 17 tracks of the CD version.

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Electronic Sound, the electronic music magazine has reviewed A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland in its latest edition, Issue 39.

“Dublin’s eclectic Heresy label serves up a fascinating 17-tracker of Irish electronica…”

“The headturners are two tracks from 80s cult outfit Princess Tinymeat…”

“… the 11-minute ‘Timothy Cream’s Crown Of Wines’ is a thing of beauty.”

“Accompanied by some great sleevenotes, this is essential listening.”

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Colleen Taylor of The Irish Echo reviews  A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland

“This album is a tour de force…”

“What looks like it might be a collection of 1798 rebel songs is actually a cutting edge electro-indie-acoustic compilation.”

“A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland was compiled by Heresy Records founder Eric Fraad and boasts an impressive lineup.”

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Stephen Rennicks reviews A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland on his website Abstract Analogue:

“Heresy Records follow up their On The Nature of Electricity and Acoustics (2013) with another excellent compilation of Irish Electro Acoustic artists…”

“You will enjoy this collection if you are seeking music that shimmers into existence, works its magic and then disappears just as mysteriously as it arrived.”

“The composer and sound designer Vincent Doherty then helps us drift away again with the joyous ‘DriftDin’, There are so many lovely acoustic and electronic touches going on in the mix, pure ear and emotional gymnastics…”

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