Re: Music in Volkswagen commercials

[jeffy@syrinx.umd.edu (Jeffrey C. Burka)]

Alex asks:

>	This may sound weird but does anyone know what music is used in the
>US Volkswagen commercials currently being aired on TV?

Not a weird question at all; over on Ecto, there were a number of people
pleased to see that song get used in the commercial (and tastefully, too!)

The song is "Theme from Harry's Game" by Clannad.  It's available on 3
albums.  I think it originally appeard on _Magical Ring_ but I'm not
positive of that.  It's also on the '89 best-of collection _PastPresent_
which would probably be a good sampler if you'd like to hear a variety of
Clannad's music (it includes several styles of music, though it doesn't touch on their early jazz-tinged traditional folk period).  The song was then used 
in the movie _Patriot Games_ and was included on the domestic release of the 
latest (last?) Clannad album _Anam_.  I've no idea if the song also appears 
on the soundtrack to the film.

Clannad is comprised of 5 of Enya's relatives--her sister Maire, two brothers,
and two uncles.  Enya appeared on one of their early (jazz-tinged traditional
folk) albums called _Fuaim_ which is set for a domestic re-release in the
next few weeks.  Sadly, the record company is referring to this as "Clannad
(featuring Enya)" which is simply a lie.  She sings a rather laid-back lead
on one song, and very quiet BVs on the rest.

Maire Brennan has a recent solo album called _Maire_ which is quite good.

Jeff
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