Robin (The Hooded Man)

Clannad

About 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 promotional video was filmed and released for the song, showing Clannad playing in the studio intercut with scenes from the TV series.


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2004
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Clannad

Clannad (Irish pronunciation: [kl̪ˠan̪ˠad̪ˠ]) are an Irish band formed in 1970 in Gweedore, County Donegal. Their music has been variously described as bordering on folk and folk rock, traditional Irish, Celtic and New Age, often incorporating elements of an even broader spectrum of smooth jazz and Gregorian chant. After twelve years of success in the folk music industry, they shot to international recognition in 1982 with the release of the "Theme from Harry's Game", becoming the most successful band in the Celtic music genre. They subsequently went on to bridge the gap between traditional Celtic music and pop music in the 1980s and 1990s with albums such as Macalla and Anam. Their records usually consist of traditional Gaelic ballads, New Age tracks that ca… more »

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Written by: CIARAN MARION BRENNAN

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Robin (The Hooded Man)" is a song by the Irish band "Clannad". It was created in the 80s and is still popular amongst fans of folk and Celtic music today.
Theme Song
The song served as the theme song for the British Television series, "Robin of Sherwood" which was aired from 1984-1986 on ITV.
Album Release
The track was originally included in Clannad's ninth studio album titled "Legend", which was released in August 1984.
Moya Brennan
Moya Brennan, the lead vocalist of Clannad, provides the ethereal vocals in the song. Brennan is known as "The First Lady of Celtic Music."
Award Achievement
The album "Legend", that contains the song "Robin (The Hooded Man)", won Clannad a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award for Best Original Television Music in 1984.
Music Genre
The song combines Clannad's traditional Irish roots with a more contemporary New Age music style, making for a unique blend of sounds.
Instrumentation
The main instruments used in the song are the guitar and keyboard, as well as the bodhran, an Irish frame drum.
Show Character
The lyrics depict the life and deeds of the show's protagonist, Robin of Sherwood, portrayed by actor Michael Praed.
Music Video
The official music video features footage of the band interspersed with clips from the TV show "Robin of Sherwood.
Influence
The song contributed significantly to Clannad's international popularity and helped cement their status as influential figures in the realm of traditional Irish and Celtic music.
Song Duration
The song, "Robin (The Hooded Man)" is approximately 2 minutes 48 seconds long.

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