''Pastpresent'' is a compilation album by Irish folk group

Clannad Clannad () is an Irish band formed in 1970 in Gweedore, County Donegal by siblings Ciarán, Pól, and Moya Brennan and their twin uncles Noel and Pádraig Duggan. They have adopted various musical styles throughout their history, including ...

, released in 1989. It is a collection of selected songs recorded by the band from 1982 up to 1989, including two new songs exclusive to this release (until their inclusion on the 2003 remastered edition of ''

Sirius Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. Its name is derived from the Greek word , or , meaning 'glowing' or 'scorching'. The star is designated α Canis Majoris, Latinized to Alpha Canis Majoris, and abbreviated Alpha CMa ...

'') – " The Hunter" and "World of Difference". Three singles were released to promote the compilation: "The Hunter", " In a Lifetime" (re-issue) and the band's only double A-side "

Hourglass An hourglass (or sandglass, sand timer, sand clock or egg timer) is a device used to measure the passage of time. It comprises two glass bulbs connected vertically by a narrow neck that allows a regulated flow of a substance (historically sand) ...

"/" Theme from Harry's Game". However, "

" does not appear on this compilation and was only available as a single until it was included on the 2-disc 1997 Netherlands compilation In a Lifetime: The Ultimate Collection "(BMG 74321 488072)" and then again on the 2020 compilation '' In a Lifetime''. A book of

sheet music Sheet music is a handwritten or printed form of musical notation that uses musical symbols to indicate the pitches, rhythms, or chords of a song or instrumental musical piece. Like its analogs – printed books or pamphlets in English, A ...

for all songs except "Stepping Stone" was also produced. The album cover is a still image taken from the music video released for the single "The Hunter".

Track listing

# " Theme from Harry's Game" – 2:26 # " Closer to Your Heart" – 3:28 # "

Almost Seems (Too Late to Turn) "Almost Seems (Too Late to Turn)" is a 1985 single by Irish group Clannad. It is the second single from their album ''Macalla''. The song was used as the official Children in Need charity single for 1985. The song stalled at number 80 in the U ...

" – 4:48 # " The Hunter" – 4:53 # "Lady Marian" – 3:19 # "Sirius" – 5:34 # "Coinleach Glas an Fhómhair" – 5:56 # "Second Nature" – 3:19 (not on vinyl album) # "World of Difference" – 4:00 # " In a Lifetime" (duet with

Bono Paul David Hewson (born 10 May 1960), known by his stage name Bono (), is an Irish singer-songwriter, activist, and philanthropist. He is the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band U2. Born and raised in Dublin, he attended ...

) – 3:07 # "

Robin (The Hooded Man) "Robin (The Hooded Man)" is the first single released by Irish group Clannad from their 1984 album ''Legend''. This song was the theme tune to the ITV drama '' Robin of Sherwood'' and heralded Clannad's effectiveness in soundtrack A so ...

" – 2:49 # " Something to Believe In" – 4:44 # "

Newgrange Newgrange ( ga, Sí an Bhrú) is a prehistoric monument in County Meath in Ireland, located on a rise overlooking the River Boyne, west of Drogheda. It is an exceptionally grand passage tomb built during the Neolithic Period, around 3200 ...

" – 4:02 # "Buachaill Ón Éirne" – 3:07 # " White Fool" – 4:37 # "Stepping Stone" – 3:52 (not on vinyl album)

Charts and certifications

Weekly Charts

Certifications

Singles

# " The Hunter" # " In a Lifetime" 1989 Re-release # "

"/" Theme from Harry's Game" Double A-Side # "

Book

''Pastpresent'' is a

book, published to coincide with the album and video of the same name. The book provides sheet music for all songs from the album except "Stepping Stone". The book is now out of print. Credits in the books vary depending on the edition, of which there are two.

Chapters

# " Theme from Harry's Game" # " Closer to Your Heart" # "

" # " The Hunter" # "Lady Marian" # "Sirius" # "Coinleach Glas An Fhómhair" # "Second Nature" # "World of Difference" # " In a Lifetime" (a duet with

) # "

" # " Something to Believe In" # "

" # "Buachaill Ón Éirne" # " White Fool"

Video

''Pastpresent'' was released on both VHS and LaserDisc. The video for ''Pastpresent'' is still widely available online, but has not been republished by the record companies involved.

Scenes

# "Almost Seems (Too Late to Turn)" – opening sequence # "Harry's Game" # "An Mhaighdean Mhara" # "Closer to Your Heart" # "Something to Believe In" # "Teir Abhaile" # "Robin (The Hooded Man)" # "Newgrange" # "Hourglass" # "Buachaill Ón Éirne" # "The Hunter" # "In a Lifetime" # "Almost Seems (Too Late to Turn)" – closing sequence *Times vary between scenes, with the closing credits on some United States versions of the video showing the full track "Almost Seems (Too Late to Turn)" at the end.

References

External links

{{Authority control Clannad compilation albums 1989 video albums 1989 books Music books Live video albums 1989 greatest hits albums 1989 live albums