Disc five is the the remastered version of their Room to Roam album.įor some fans I knew at the time, Room to Roam was a step too far into Raggle Taggle territory, but for me the album will always have a special place in my heart. The box set is a chronological record, documenting the seven’s relatively short time together (15 months) providing, across four discs, just a snapshot of the magic created by these incredible musicians and songwriters. Cathbad, however, was devastated, for he knew that those that took up arms that day were also foretold to die young.For the uninitiated, the seven that the title of this box set alludes to are, of course Mike Scott himself, alongside long-time band members Steve Wickham, Anto Thistlethwaite and Trevor Hutchinson joined by Sharon Shannon, Colin Blakey and Noel Bridgeman. He saw years of victory, of achieving the impossible, of becoming a legend before him. Cathbad, the same druid that named him, promised a group of boys, "Any that take up arms this day will become legends." Seeking greatness, Cú Chulainn raced off to find weapons before hearing more. This was the birth of a hero, but his death was yet bound in prophecy. Impressed, the druid Cathbad declared Sétanta would now be called the Cú Chulainn, the Hound of Culann. Ashamed, Sétanta swore to Culann he would personally train a new dog and would guard his home in the interim.
With only his bare hands, the boy defended himself and slew the beast. Left unchained by mistake, Culann's fearsome guard dog assailed Sétanta when he arrived.
Conchobar invited the boy to a feast hosted by the smith, Culann. In his early years, while still bearing the name Sétanta, he was already an impressive individual, catching the attention of King Conchobar with feats of strength and agility. And yet throughout his triumphs, his death loomed constant, foretold and certain.
So many legends are there of his achievements they could be spoken for days and yet still more be told. A warrior without equal that, alone, held an army at bay a man of will and courage that resisted both the allure and wrath of the Morrigan a figure of tragic prophecy, destined for greatness and an early grave. Thrice born child of Gods and Kings, Cú Chulainn is legend brought to life.
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