'The Hunter'

[Killiney]

What are your views on the song 'The Hunter'?

[pietree]

What are your views on the song 'The Hunter'?

Well, The Hunter comes from the short period of Clannad music which I like least. Nevertheless, I like this song very much and what's more I reckon its video is the best ever music video made by Clannad. What do you think about the music video?

[Killiney]

What are your views on the song 'The Hunter'?

Well, The Hunter comes from the short period of Clannad music which I like least. Nevertheless, I like this song very much and what's more I reckon its video is the best ever music video made by Clannad. What do you think about the music video?

I have to say when I first saw the video for 'The Hunter', I absolutely fell in love with it. I like the way Máire's image is super imposed on the trees. The video really got to me when I was watching it. And I heard the song on FineTune about 5 minutes ago, and I decided to see what peoples' views are on this.

[cantilena91]

Nothing special for me, really. Haven't seen the video though, but somehow not even the song is memorable enough for me.

Suvi

[Killiney]

Each to their own, Suvi. To me, the song is hauntingly beautiful, Máíre's voice really rings with something truly wonderful, its so amazing, I can't describe it.

[Turlough]

To me the song occurred in an unfavorable context: on "PastPresent" it follows the lively "Closer to You Heart" and the mournful "Almost Seem Too Late to Turn", so it is anticlimactic. It's just not that strong a tune to me, and I find myself waiting for something more compelling.

[Killiney]

I adore 'Almost Seems (Too Late To Turn)' its a wonderful song, I also love 'What Will I do?', saying that, I've just realised that I like the sadder songs in a sense. They have a certain 'hold' over me, perhaps that's why I like Enya as well.

[Grania]

I like it well enough, but I have to be in the right mood for it. I have it as a bonus track on the remastered 'Sirius' where it fits in quite well - I can certainly see that it wouldn't really compare to 'Closer to Your Heart' or the emotional magnificence of 'Almost seems', yes.

[Killiney]

To be honest, the album 'In A Lifetime - The Best of Clannad' (Bonus CD) got me into Clannad, and that album features both 'What Will I Do?' and 'Almost Seems...', and I like that album, apart from the song with Bono 'In A Lifetime', its just not me, shame I haven't got 'PastPresent'.

[Methica]

I like The hunter, but I prefer Herne...

[Killiney]

I like 'Herne' too, but they sound very similar.

[Methica]

I like 'Herne' too, but they sound very similar.

The Hunter is kind off a new version of Herne...

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[Phantas]

I must say, I had to go back and listen to this track before replying! ofcourse, the first few seconds were enough for me I like it, especially the rhythm line in it, but it isn't a "wow" factor song. Somehow all songs around PastPresent have Moya singing in a very low, almost subdued voice, almost inaudible over the music. Was this ever done intentionally or just a bad mix?

In any event, I'll prefer Herne over The Hunter anytime! I must admit I believe I've never actually seen the video methinks....will have to check that!

Love,
Phantas

[Anya]

I really love this song and the video.

[Killiney]

Hmmmmmmmmmm. To me, 'The Hunter' has a certain hold over me, a certain magic, it has a very strong power, and I feel it, if that makes sense.