• The first series of the Transatlantic Sessions, which Emmylou Harris described as "One of the best musical experiences of my life", had become a hazy legend but at long last after 13 years it's available on CD
• Superb ensemble playing and harmony singing from some of the best roots musicians from Scotland, Ireland and the USA -- Aly Bain, Kathy Mattea, Mary Black, Iris DeMent, Guy Clark, Davy Spillane and many others. Outstanding contributions from Jerry Douglas on the dobro, Danny Thompson, bass
• 18 tracks from the first two programs in the series include the late John Martyn with a passionate rendition of "May You Never" and the unmatchable harmonies of the McGarrigle Sisters on "Talk to Me of Mendocino"
• Complete series available on one DVD
Track Listings
1. Far From Home / Big John McNeil (Aly Bain, Jay Ungar, Mark O connor, Martyn Bennett, Charlie McKerron, Mairéad Ni Mhaonaigh, Cathal McConnell, Molly Mason, Danny Thompson, Russ Barenberg, Phil Cunningham, Jim Sutherland, Simon Thoumire)
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2. May You Never (John Martyn, Kathy Mattea, Danny Thompson, Jerry Douglas)
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3. Guitar Talk (Michelle Wright, Karen Matheson, Jay Ungar, Dónal Lunny, Russ Barenberg, Danny Thompson, Jim Sutherland)
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4. Goodbye Liza Jane (Jay Ungar, Aly Bain, Russ Barenberg, Jerry Douglas, Molly Mason)
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5. Farewell, Farewell (Mary Black, Declan Sinnott, Jay Ungar, Aly Bain, Molly Mason, Jerry Douglas)
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6. Ashokan Farewell (Jay Ungar, Aly Bain, Mark O Connor, Charlie McKerron, Mairéad Ni Mhaonaigh, Martin Bennett, Phil Cunningham, Cathal McConnell, Russ Barenberg, Molly Mason)
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7. Ready For The Storm (Kathy Mattea, Dougie Maclean, Molly Mason, Jerry Douglas, Russ Barenberg, Danny Thompson)
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8. Talk To Me Of Mendocino (Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Karen Matheson, Jerry Douglas, Molly Mason, Jim Sutherland)
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9. Let The Mystery Be (Iris DeMent, Jay Ungar, Molly Mason, Russ Barenberg, Dónal Lunny)
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10. Daire s Dream (Davy Spillane, Jerry Douglas, Russ Barenberg)
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11. Canan Nan Gaidheal (Karen Matheson, Donald Shaw, Charlie McKerron, Mairéad Ni Mhaonaigh, Dónal Lunny, Danny Thompson, Jim Sutherland)
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12. The Dark Woman Of The Glen (Cathal McConnell, Aly Bain, Phil Cunningham, Russ Barenberg)
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13. Dublin Blues (Guy Clark, Karen Matheson, Travis Clark, Jerry Douglas, Jay Ungar, Jim Sutherland)
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14. You Low Down Dirty Dog (Jay Ungar, Aly Bain, Russ Barenberg, Jerry Douglas, Molly Mason)
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15. Uncle Sam / Rain On Olivia Town (Jerry Douglas)
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16. Turning Away (Dougie MacLean, Kathy Mattea, Dónal Lunny, Molly Mason, Jerry Douglas, Danny Thompson, Jim Sutherland)
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17. Grey Eagle (Mark O Connor, Russ Barenberg, Dónal Lunny, Danny Thompson)
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18. Will The Circle Be Unbroken (Michelle Wright Iris DeMent, Mairéad Ni Mhaonaigh, Molly Mason, Aly Bain, Jay Ungar, Russ Barenberg, Dónal Lunny, Danny Thompson, Phil Cunningham)
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