Which Oíche Chíuín?

Susann · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:37 pm Post subject:

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Killiney · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 9:57 pm Post subject:

I really cannot decide Embarassed

The first version I heard and know is Enya's Oíche Chiúin (yes, I don't even know the English one Embarassed

) and her's is lovely, but Moya's has different lyrics, and her voice really suits those lyrics. Gah. I give up. They're both fantastic Very Happy

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Draíocht an Dúlra · Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 5:03 pm Post subject:

Enya's Oíche Chiúin Chorale on the new album is wonderful, the winner hands down.
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Memory of Trees · Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 9:07 pm Post subject:

Enya's Oiche Chiuin Chorale is, sorry to say, far superior to any other version of Silent Night, Stille Nacht, etc....
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Killiney · Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:18 pm Post subject:

Each to their own. However, I personally think that both Moya's and Enya's Oíche Chiúin are better than any others. Although I personally prefer the origingal and mispelt Oíche Chiúin out of Enya's two, and I can't decide between Moya and Enya
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Roibeard Óg · Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:57 pm Post subject:

Enya's original 'Oíche Chiúin' is gorgeous, as is her new version, but Moya's sticks more with tradition, and yet, at the same time diversifies the song, so I've voted Moya's. And it's Aisling and Paul's vocals too that make the difference, they really add to the family-meaning behind Oíche Chiúin/Silent Night.
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Steph · Member Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Posts: 24 Location: Panama

Moya's version!!!! i love it is their any instrumental version, i would like o sing it, i guess is not any, so i have to get musicians, anyway Oiche chiuin is one of the most beautiful Christmas carols ever
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eadgyth · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:10 pm Post subject:

I finally voted, and I chose Enya's (old version). Even though I like Moya's version a lot, for some reason I like Enya's more. It's hard to describe why, but I just like how she gives the song a more ethereal sound.
But I agree with those who said that Moya's sticks closer to the tradition, it has always been a song that can create a very familiar atmosphere.
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Steph · Member Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Posts: 24 Location: Panama

i san Oiche Chiuin last Dec 19 and here is the video not perfect i wish it was better but Smile

i am so happy that i had the chance to sin this beautiful song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g-da2GkoHg

hope you like it Smile

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Methica · Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 10:36 am Post subject:

Nice cover Steph! You've got a lovely voice.
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mithrandir72 · Member Joined: 13 Mar 2008 Posts: 16 Location: Switzerland

i just prefer moya's live-version from the concert in baden last december Razz

i mean this discussion is a simply matter of tase, isn't it? enya's version has an incomparably ethereal touch while moya's interpretation of the song is more natural and - has been said already - familiar.

i really like enya's voice but with moya's voice there is no comparison and the meaning of christmas and the carols have to moya it tells its own tale.
so i completly agree with Roibeard Óg Smile

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eadgyth · Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 7:03 pm Post subject:

Well done, Steph! Methica's right, you do have lovely voice and sang the song really well Smile

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Steph · Member Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Posts: 24 Location: Panama

thank you for watching, it was one of the most beautiful experiences on stage Smile

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