Celtic Women

Disc: 1

1. The Deep And Timeless Sea (As Made Famous By) EILEEN IVERS

2. Flower Of Sweet Strabane (As Made Famous By) BIRDIE GALLAGHER

3. Linger (As Made Famous By) THE CRANBERRIES

4. Always Will (As Made Famous By) FRANCES BLACK

5. Breathless (As Made Famous By) THE CORRS

6. I Will Find You (As Made Famous By) CLANNAD

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Disc: 2

1. Bagpipe Opening Processional

2. Come Rejoicing!

3. Jesu, Son Of Mary

4. From Celestial Realms

5. The King Of Love My Shepherd Is

6. Laud, O Sion, Thy Salvation

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Disc: 3

1. Mna Na Heireann (Women Of Ireland)

2. Come Back To Erin

3. Loch Lomond

4. My Lagan Love

5. She Moved Through The Fair

6. Flower Of Scotland

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Average customer rating: Excellent album Fantastic Four Fair Maidens Awaken The Celtic Muse really beautiful an amazingly beautiful album

Celtic Voices: Women of Song Emma Christian Manufacturer: Narada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Scottish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Scotland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music British Isles | Europe | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Compilations | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Heart Of The Celts: Songs Of Love Celtic Woman Celtic Spirit Celtic Odyssey The Celtic Circle: Legendary Music from a Mystic World ASIN: B000005P5O Release Date: 1995-08-29

Tracks:

1. Sealwoman/Yundah - Mary McLaughlin
2. Bring The Peace - Mary McLaughlin
3. You Saw His Eyes - Mary McLaughlin
4. Cantus - Connie Dover
5. The Wishing Well - Connie Dover
6. In Aimsir Bhaint An Fheir - Connie Dover
7. Siuil A Ruin - Connie Dover
8. Colour Me - Maireid Sullivan
9. She Moved Through The Fair - Maireid Sullivan
10. Waly Waly - Maireid Sullivan
11. Little Red Bird - Emma Christian
12. Birth In Bethlehem - Emma Christian
13. O Kirree, Thou Wilt Leave Me - Emma Christian
14. The Goodnight Song - Emma Christian

Customer Reviews:

Excellent album.......2007-01-10

This is one of my favorite music CDs. The music has a haunting beauty about it, and although (from a guy's perspective) one or two of the songs are a little sappy/girlie, overall I still find this one of my favorite albums.

Fantastic.......2006-02-23

I can listen to this disc over and over again. I have listened to it for about a month now, and am still not tired of the lilting voices. A wonderful composite of singers and songs.

Four Fair Maidens Awaken The Celtic Muse.......2006-02-01

'Celtic Voices' featuring Mary McLaughlin, Connie Dover, Maireid Sulllivan and Emma Christian is a wonderous blend of traditional and contemporary folk compositions. This 14 track compilation moves smoothly and seamlessly through a fascinating soundscape of mood and emotion with each performer leaving her own indellible mark on the listener. There's McLauglin's brooding and deeply mystical 'Yundah,' Dover's festive 'In Aimsir Bhaint an Fheir,' and Sullivan's nostalgic and romantic 'She Moves Through the Fair.' Concluding with Christian's bittersweet 'The Goodnight Song' we bid a sad farewell, at least for now, to a beautiful listening experience that will call you back again and again to the Emerald Isle of Dreams.

It's simply the best compilation of Celtic music I've yet to come across. Definitely one of the essentials.

really beautiful.......2005-08-15

this is definitely repeat listening material. the voices are so wonderful, the words are almost unnecessary. some of the songs bring tapping and swaying to your whole body, others bring tears. i am certainly glad i bought this cd.

an amazingly beautiful album.......2005-03-15

This absolutely breathtaking album features four women who, even though are not as well known as artists such as Eyna, Loreena Mckennitt, Clannad and The Chieftians, have made a monumental impact on not only the Celtic music industry, but also in my own life.

First there is Mary McLaughlin who sings "Bring The Peace", "You Saw His Eyes", and "Sealwoman/Yundah". Born in North Ireland, Mary moved to London at the age of 18 where her music career began to flourish. The album begins with "Sealwoman/Yundah", a spellbinding, almost erotically charged song inspired by the Celtic legand of the selkies (sea-like creatures able to take human form). In it the "Sealwoman" (selkie) is torn between her home (the sea) and human love. Next up is "Bring The Peace" a lovely song about gaining wisdom after a period of seperation, and for coming "full circle." Rounding off the three songs Mary contributes is "You Saw His Eyes" whose message resonates any pop song that's out there today: to love someone only to be brokenhearted.

next up is Connie Dover, born in Arkansas and raised in Missouri. She sings "The Wishing Well", "In Aimsir Bhaint an Fheir", "Siuil a Ruin" and "Cantus". Praising the birth and final sacrifice of Christ as well as the devotion of Mary, his Mother, "Cantus" is exceptionally emotional. "In Aimsir Bhaint an Fheir" (at haycutting time) is a stark contrast to "Cantus". More lively and upbeat, this traditonal song finishes with a dance tune written by Phil Cunningham who has had a long and fruitful working relationship with Connie. The mood changes drasticlly once again for "The Wishing Well", inspired by a poem written by Padraig Prease. This poignant song is about the sometimes overpowerful feelings of love and the fear of "losing yourself" in the process. "Siuil a Ruin" (go, love) is the heartbreaking tale of a woman's love for a solider who has fled to France in times of war.

After Connie's beautiful voice, there is the equally stunning voice of Maireid Sullivan,who was born in Ireland and at age 11 moved with her family to San Francisco, and later moved to Melbourne, Australia. She sings "Colour Me", and the more traditional "She Moved Through The Fair" and "Waly Waly". "Colour Me", co-written by Maireid and guitarist Steve Wilson, paints a lovely picture of a river on a sunny day. "She Moved Through The Fair" has been a favorite among celtic artists (Lorenna Mckennitt also sings a rendition of it, among others)and "Waly Waly", another traditional favorite is sometimes refered to "The Water Is Wide"

Closing out the album is harpist and Isle Of Man native Emma Christian who contributes the songs "Ushag Veg Ruy" (Little Red Bird), "Oikan Ayns Bethlehem" (Birth In Bethlehem),"O Kirree, Tou Goll Dy Faagail Mee" (O Kirree Thou Wilt Leave Me), and (very fittingly) "Arrane Oie Vie" (The Goodnight Song). Sung in her native language, Manx Gaelic, Emma creates a serene, intimate atmosphere for her audience. Keeping close to her roots, all four songs are rich with the Manx tradition.

The Title for this cd (Celtic Voices:Women Of Song) is so perfect because I feel the human voice is one of the most complex and beautiful instruments. This cd clearly demostrates that in the stunning, impressive talents of these four women. This is a wonderful album for immense lovers of Celtic music (such as myself) and also for those who are new to Celtic music. I highly recommend it.

Average customer rating: Holding up Half the Sky: Voices of Celtic Women II Celtic Music Fan

Holding Up Half The Sky: Voices Of Celtic Women II Various Artists Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Celtic Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Voices of Celtic Women: Holding Up Half the Sky Celtic Voices: Women of Song Her Infinite Variety: Celtic Women In Music & Song Celtic Woman Heart Of The Celts: Songs Of Love ASIN: B00001T3IT Release Date: 1999-10-19

Tracks:

1. Aililiu Na Gamhna - Cathy Jordan
2. Martha, The Flower Of Sweet Strabane - Maighread Ni Dhomhnaill
3. The Low Low Lands Of Holland - Dolores Keane
4. Sraid An Chloig - Karan Casey
5. Far Over The Forth - Ray Fisher
6. Banks Of Claudy - Susan McKeown
7. When I Was A Fair Maid - Triona Ni Dhomhnaill
8. 3 Things - Talitha MacKenzie
9. I'd Cross The Wild Atlantic - Frances Black
10. Gaoth Barra Na Dtonn - Maire Ni Bhraonain
11. The Jug Of Punch - Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh
12. Lovely Willie - Cathie Ryan
13. The Boys Of Barr Na Sraide - Niamh Parsons
14. O Ro Song Of The Sea - Antoinette McKenna

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The second volume of Voices of Celtic Women features some of the finest singers in Ireland and Scotland. The music ranges from the ultratraditional a cappella of Ray Fisher to the techno beat of Talitha MacKenzie. This collection overcomes the potentially jarring musical transitions such a wide stylistic gap can create by skillfully choosing songs that have slower tempos and similar themes. Sorrow and longing are the threads that tie traditional performances like Dolores Keane's "The Low Low Lands of Holland" and Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill's "Martha, the Flower of Sweet Strabane" to more modern songs like Susan McKeown's "Banks of Claudy" and Antoinette McKenna's "O Ro Song of the Sea." There are many laments and tragic ballads here, but the dignity and emotional power of the singers keep the songs from becoming mere tearjerkers. This is music to listen to in solitude, perhaps when you are trying to mend a broken heart. --Michael Simmons

Customer Reviews:

Holding up Half the Sky: Voices of Celtic Women II.......2005-04-16

This is an absolutely excellent CD. The last song is my most favorite, but they all are really great.

Celtic Music Fan.......2002-01-03

This is a great CD. I find it's one I turn to often when I want to hear beautiful, soothing music. The singers' present wonderful ballads and laments, evoking powerful images and emotions. Even though it features several different performers, there is a seamless quality to the CD itself - each song seems to fit in perfectly with the others.

Average customer rating: Best celtic music compilation! beautiful music!

Voices of Celtic Women: Holding Up Half the Sky Various Artists Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Celtic Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Holding Up Half The Sky: Voices Of Celtic Women II Celtic Voices: Women of Song Her Infinite Variety: Celtic Women In Music & Song Celtic Woman Heart Of The Celts: Songs Of Love ASIN: B000000E5O Release Date: 1997-06-17

Tracks:

1. Eirigh Suas A Stoirin (Rise Up My Love) - Maire Ni Bhraonain
2. The Tinkerman's Daughter - Cilla Fisher
3. The Streets Of Derry - Triona Ni Dhomhnaill
4. The Rambling Irishman - Niamh Parsons
5. The Water Is Wide - Gay Woods
6. Fill Iu O - Talitha MacKenzie
7. Isle Of St. Helena - Mary Black
8. Storm In My Heart - Dolores Keane
9. She Is Like The Swallow - Karan Casey
10. Maggie - Maura O'Connell
11. The 12th Of July (Lament For The Children) - Cathie Ryan
12. The Green Wood Laddie - Maighread Ni Dhnaill
13. Peata Beag (Little Pet) - Cathy Jordan
14. Wild Roving No More - Sylvia Barnes
15. Mi Le M'Uilinn - Karen Matheson

Customer Reviews:

Best celtic music compilation!.......2006-04-14

We heard "Rambling Irishman" on the radio in Ireland while on our honeymoon. We fell in love with that version of the song and found it on this album along with a bunch of other goodies!

beautiful music!.......2000-06-21

Anyone who has a flare for celtic music that is captivating and moving at once, this is the CD for you! It's so beautiful, I can sit listening to it for hours and not get tired of it. I've not been a fan of Celtic music for too long, but the music that I have heard on this CD and others has me hooked. This CD provoked a strange look from my uncle, but I find it to be absolutely worth listening to!

Average customer rating: This just cries for jigs and reels AWESOME CD! great CD Not for me One of my all-time favourite CDs

Women of the World: Celtic II Various Artists Manufacturer: Putumayo World Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Scottish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Celtic Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Scotland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: A Celtic Collection Women Of The World: International Celtic Tides Romantica: Great Love Songs from around the World Women's Work ASIN: B000003EK8 Release Date: 1997-09-09

Tracks:

1. The Drunken Piper - Natalie Macmaster
2. Sovay - Cristina Crawlay, Kerstein Blodig
3. The Rights Of Man - Eileen Ivers
4. Bog A' Lochain - Mary Jane Lamond
5. Jericho - Susan McKeown & The Chanting House
6. Black Is The Colour - Marcy D'Arcy & The Prodigal Sons
7. Ta Se Na La - Eithne Ni Uallachain
8. It Ain't Funny - Pamela Morgan
9. Raindance - Annie Grace & Lynn Morrison
10. Mi Le M' Uilinn - Karen Matheson
11. Cowboi - Julie Murphy
12. Home Again In Eireann - Sharon Murphy With Whisp

Customer Reviews:

This just cries for jigs and reels.......2005-04-28

Women of the World: Celtic II is quite an excellent CD, filled with techno mixed and modernized music of the Celtic peoples. This CD provides great examples of the wonderful music played by the Celts. Being part Scotts and English, I was quite interested in this style of music to begin with, and I am not dissapointed at all with this CD. I, however, don't recommend this CD to people who aren't fans of this style! If you don't like Celtic music to begin with, then I doubt you'll be interested in this, and the 30 second demos do this CD no justice. Natalie MacMaster's "The Drunken Piper", while as I could see had no piping in it, had excellent fiddling and is a great way to open up the CD. Over all, this CD totally deserves a 5/5, if not more!

AWESOME CD!.......2003-08-13

This is one of the best Irish music cd Ive heard! I usually dont like Irish vocals as much as the dance music, but most of the songs on here are awesome, and so much fun to listen to!

great CD.......2003-04-14

It is rare that you find all celtic songs in one album that are each excellent in their own right. I highly recommend this.

Not for me.......2002-10-28

Maybe it's too Scottish for me. These voices seem
weak and uninteresting to me, compared to Connie
Dover, who I love. I find the long musical repetitions
too long, although I usually love that feature of Irish
music. I liked 'Black is the Colour", Ta Se Na La (
though it's too long) and "It Ain't Funny" - love the
instrumental finish to that one. I find practically none
of the haunting or lilting beauty I expected.

One of my all-time favourite CDs.......2002-09-13

I was given a copy of this CD several years ago and it instantly became my favourite cd--it far outstrips the original Celtic Women of the World collection. A wide range of styles are represented, from traditional gaelic to folk, and even though my gaelic isn't strong enough to interpret the all gaelic selections, I appreciate them for their oftentimes haunting beaty. The collection is a treat to listen to, and I can't recommend it highly enough. I particularly enjoyed the renditions of Sovay and Black is the Colour--both very different from traditional arrangements.

Average customer rating: Enchanting Ensemble In infinitely beautiful voices! How did I live without this one before? EXCELLENT One of the most beautiful Celtic albums. The Mesmerizing Sound of "Her Infinite Variety"

Her Infinite Variety: Celtic Women In Music & Song Various Artists Manufacturer: Green Linnet ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Scottish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Celtic Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Appalachian | North America | International | Styles | Music British Isles | Europe | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1990-1999 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | British Isles | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Voices of Celtic Women: Holding Up Half the Sky Holding Up Half The Sky: Voices Of Celtic Women II Celtic Voices: Women of Song 25 Years of Celtic Music Heart Of The Celts: Songs Of Love ASIN: B000005CM3 Release Date: 1998-01-13

Tracks:

1. Ready For The Storm - Deanta
2. Joe Ryan's Barn Dance Set - Cherish The Ladies
3. The Briar And The Rose - Niamh Parsons And The Loose Connections
4. McFarley's/Mill Na Maidi - Altan
5. Fisherman's Dream - Capercaillie
6. The Air Tune/The Cliff Dwellers/Cutting The Waves - Trian
7. Puirt A Beul - Sileas
8. Jack Haggerty - Touchstone
9. Cat's Meow/Partners In Crime - Joanie Madden
10. Lord Mayo - Cherish The Ladies
11. Siuil A Run - Reeltime
12. Calum Breugach/The Devil In The Kitchen/Muileann Dubh/Sandy Cameron/Cape Breton Symphony's... - Eileen Ivers
13. The Flower Of Magherally - Altan
14. The New Land - Touchstone

Tracks:

1. Mouth Of The Tobique - Sharon Shannon
2. When Barney Flew Over The HIlls - Relativity
3. Clohinne Winds - Niamh Parsons And The Loose Connections
4. The Okarina/The Tattoo - Open House
5. Two Days To Go - Deanta
6. The Sister's Reel/Wynding The Hay - Liz Carroll
7. A Neansai Mhile Gra - Cherish The Ladies
8. The Band Of Sheares - Carla Sciaky
9. Jimmy Lyons'/Leslie Reel - Altan
10. Unicorns - June Tabor/Martin Simpson
11. The Humours Of Drinagh/Down The Back Lane - Maeve Donnelly
12. Soraidh Bhuam Gu Barraidh - Capercaillie
13. The Pipers - Sileas
14. Invisible Wings/Faoilean - Touchstone
15. Lament For Staker Wallace - Eileen Ivers
16. My Own Native Land - Cherish The Ladies

Customer Reviews:

Enchanting Ensemble.......2005-03-18

This is a wonderful collection of music. Buy it because you can't live without it!

In infinitely beautiful voices!.......2003-07-29

This CD represents an excellent mix of traditional and modern celtic music by women artists. The songs range the full emotional continuum from extremely joyful to extremely sad. The upbeat songs will make even the most resistent listener tap their feet. And if you are looking for a good cry, try THESE sad songs. Whatever you want, this CD contains some of the very best in women's celtic music. A must have for any celtic music enthusist.

How did I live without this one before? EXCELLENT.......2001-04-02

This two CD set it a compilation of celtic music by celtic artists. The melodies vary from Cherish the Ladies' "Lord Mayo" -- a cascading piano piece, to Altan's "McFarley's Mill" -- fiddle music complete with accompanying taps (Irish dance). This mix of celtic music is enjoyable from the first piece to the last. A truly wonderful blend full of life and joy.

I don't know how I lived without this one before. I thought I lost this set -- it was borrowed by a co-worker without asking. Well, it has become such a staple of my listening that I grew a little frantic wondering where it had gone. I did get it back, otherwise I would have puchased another set. Buy it, you'll love it too!!

One of the most beautiful Celtic albums........2001-03-24

I recently got this album for my 17th birthday. This album is one of the best definitions of Celtic music. It has tracks by many Celtic women stars such as Cherish the Ladies, Niamh Parsons, Altan, Touchstone, Capercaillie, and Eileen Ivers, along with many other lovely female talents. Joanie Madden brings melody with the flute and whistle. Eileen Ivers, Liz Carroll, and Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh bring energy on the fiddle. Triona Ni Dhomhnaill sings with a sincere heart. Sharon Shannon, Altan, and Cherish the Ladies use accordians in ways that make you want to dance. Niamh Parsons' strong alto is so wonderful in "Clohine Winds". Many well arranged traditional melodies are played on this album. A majority of this music is traditional, but some of this music is contemparary, like Deanta's "Ready For the Storm"(one of my favorites) and "Unicorns". I love Reeltime's jig version of "Siuil A Run"(check out the versions by Clannad and the Chieftains). I love the banjo in "Jack Haggerty". I love the voices and harps of Sileas. I should say that there is not a single bad song on this album. All of these songs are really good. All of the music brings you right to the heart of Ireland. I should give credit to all of these artists on this album: Deanta, Cherish the Ladies, Niamh Parsons and the Loose Connections, Altan, Cappercaillie(they sound a lot like Clannad), Trian, Sileas, Touchstone, Joanie Madden of Cherish the Ladies, Reeltime, Eileen Ivers, Sharon Shannon(I loved her accordian melodies in Maire Breatnach's "Angel's Candles", Relativity, Open House, Liz Carroll, Carla Sciaky, June Tabor and Martin Simpson, and I should not disinclude Maeve Donnelly. Some of these artists are well known, such as Eileen Ivers(who is famous for her role in Riverdance), Altan, Capercaillie, Cherish the Ladies, and Niamh Parsons. But many of these artists I didn't know about until I got this recording. So getting this album well be a good way to be introduced to great artists. It's hard to say enough about this CD, because it is so good. Those who like Celtic women like Maire Brennan and Karan Casey will certainly enjoy this collection.

The Mesmerizing Sound of "Her Infinite Variety".......2001-02-20

This is a rather amazing Celtic CD. There is a wide variety of extremely talented women representing this music selection. I found the variety interesting, very stimulating, and yet at times soothing and quite enjoyable. The voices blend and are remarkable and represent a collection of some of the finest Celtic voices singing today. This is a CD collection which will grasp the heart and hold it, as if to mesmerize with the most beautiful music and Celtic lore.

Catherine Wallace

Average customer rating: Celtic Women audio CD

Celtic Women Various Artists Manufacturer: Laserlight ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Celtic Tranquility Celtic Woman - A New Journey: Live at Slane Castle, Ireland Celtic Harp Celtic Woman A New Journey ASIN: B000KF0OWO Release Date: 2007-02-06

Tracks:

1. Sweet Forget Me Not - Gina Joyce
2. Johnny Me Love - Bridie Gallagher
3. The Boys Of Wexford - Teresa Duffy
4. A Woman's Heart - Usnagh
5. The Blarney Stone - Margaret Barry
6. Off To Dublin In the Green - Teresa Duffy
7. The Old Turf Fire - Bridie Gallagher
8. She Moved Through Fair - Margaret Barry
9. Hills Of Donegal - Bridie Gallagher
10. The Mountains Of Mourne - Gina Joyce
11. Noreen Bawn - Bridie Gallagher
12. God Save Ireland - Teresa Duffy

Customer Reviews:

Celtic Women audio CD.......2007-06-09

This CD was absolutely lame! Do not confuse it with the group of ladies known as Celtic Woman.They are not the same people,nor do they sound anything alike,whatsoever.I do not recommend this CD to anyone!

Average customer rating: The Best CD of Celtic Women Out There A Perfect Blend An absolute delight! There Was A Lady....The Voice Of Celtic Women Exquisite Jewels

There Was a Lady: The Voice of Celtic Women Various Artists Manufacturer: Celtophile Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Scottish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Celtic Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music British Isles | Europe | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1990-1999 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Celtic | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Celtic | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | British Isles | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | British Isles | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | British Isles | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Her Infinite Variety: Celtic Women In Music & Song Voices of Celtic Women: Holding Up Half the Sky Jug of Punch Songs from the Heart Holding Up Half The Sky: Voices Of Celtic Women II ASIN: B0000058KT Release Date: 1997-02-25

Tracks:

1. Willie Taylor - Mary Dillon
2. Mo Choill - Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh
3. Fogsail An Dorus/Nighean Bhuaidh' Ruadh - Karen Matheson
4. Roisin Dubh (The Small Black Rose) - Cathie Ryan
5. Siuil A Run - Mairin Fahy
6. The Maid That Sold Her Barley - Mary Dillon
7. There Was A Lady - Triona Ni Dhomhnaill
8. Ranntai Fheilinidh Na Fidile - Mairead Ni Dhomhnail
9. The Jug Of Punch - Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh
10. Am Buachaille Ban - Karen Matheson
11. Green Grow The Rushes Oh - Aoife Clancy
12. Casadh Cam Na Feadarnaighe - Triona Ni Dhomhnaill
13. Dark Iniseoghain - Mary Dillon

Customer Reviews:

The Best CD of Celtic Women Out There.......2006-05-15

I own a few cds of Celtic music, and this is by far the best--it is not 'easy listening' like other, more instrumental stuff. Each song says something (even if it's in a language you do not actually speak) and you have to Listen, not put in for background music. It is not 'fusion' celtic-techno even if it is not exactly folklore. Each song carries with it a certain authenticity that is nonetheless tempered by the present... you gotta have it!

A Perfect Blend.......2006-04-05

My daughter picked this up at a Celtic Festival and I listened to it with her on the way back. It became a favorite of mine instantly so I bought a copy for myself. It is a compilation of female artists, which gives it varying styles while retaining a degree of continuity. I know that is a general statement, but for me it has a perfect blend of ethereal sound (without getting dull) and liveliness (without getting noisy). I enjoy every track and recommend it as a gift.

An absolute delight!.......2004-10-03

This is a wonderful CD! I received it as a gift several years ago, and it still remains one of my absolute favorites today (I actually need to buy a new copy, because mine is starting to wear out).

It is a compilation of many well-known (and some not so well-known) female singers. Some of the standouts songs are Aoife Clancy's soothing "Green Grow the Rushes Oh," Triona Ni Dhomhnail's heartwarming "There was a Lady," and Mary Dillon's enchanting and mournful "Dark Iniseoghain."

I would highly recommend this CD to anyone with a love (or an interest in) traditional Irish music, as there is not a track on it that I dislike. It is truly outstanding!

There Was A Lady....The Voice Of Celtic Women.......2001-02-20

This is a good CD, but not one of my most favourites. While some of the songs featured are excellent, some were not what I had hoped I might find. I own over 50 Celtic music CDs, and use them as I write and edit poetry, and found this one to be one of the ones I choose less often. Some Celtic music touches the soul, and I found that this music attempted to reach out, but sadly was not what I had hoped to discover. My personal preferences lean towards the more ethereal songs in Celtic music.

Exquisite Jewels.......2000-01-01

Warning: This CD can be habit forming! These beautifully performed jewels of Celtic music will run through your head long after the CD player stops. Beginning with Mary Dillon's version of "Willie Taylor," the light-hearted song of the murder of an untrue lover, and ending with her haunting--almost eerie--rendition of "Dark Iniseoghain," the CD explores the depth and breadth of Celtic music. Dance reels are intermingled with beautiful ballads such as "There Was a Lady" and the Robert Burns song "Green Grow the Rushes Oh!" Perhaps the track that best embodies the intricate passions of the Celt, however, is Mairin Fahy's powerful performance of "Suil a Run," which is at once a toe-tapper and a heart-wrencher. But the most moving performance is Cathie Ryan's offering, "Roison Dubh." Her voice is so richly resonant that you may not notice at first that she is singing unaccompanied. This was without a doubt one of the best gifts that I have ever received. I consider it a MUST for everyone who loves Celtic culture.

Average customer rating: Don't Miss This One!! Five stars, just for the first and last tracks alone Collectors of Irish music won't be disappointed lyrical magic

Women of Ireland Ceoltoiri Celtic Ensemble Manufacturer: Maggie's Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International Folk | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Silver Apples of the Moon Celtic Woman Celtic Sisters: The Women of Ireland Celtic Lace Celtic Voices: Women of Song ASIN: B000006555 Release Date: 1998-03-10

Tracks:

1. Cruel Sister
2. Mna Na Heireann (Women of Ireland)
3. My Darling, I'm Fond of You/Baltighoran
4. Sligo Maid/I'm 18 Years Old Today
5. Joy Be With You/Flowers of Spring/Sweet Biddy/Daly
6. Hunter's House/Kiss Me Kate/Maid of MT. Kisco
7. Caledonia
8. Terence MacDonough
9. Sean D Ngall (Old Donegal) /Killavil Fancy/Buttermilk Mary
10. Fair Flower of Northumberland

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In a way, Ceoltoiri are a little reminiscent of the Chieftains, in that they take a slightly more orchestral--as opposed to rough and ready, session-type--approach to the music, framing it in a slightly more formal context. They're at their very best, however, when the music is framing Connie McKenna's lovely voice, which isn't a million miles from Steeleye Span's Maddy Prior. That isn't to say that the instrumental sets lack power--just that the songs seem to offer these women a greater focus. There are some interesting touches--clarinet and woodwinds here and there--but it's good to see them using traditional material, instead of adding to the already cluttered canon. In an age of Celtic proliferation, sorting the wheat from the chaff takes a strong act of will. But Ceoltoiri are definitely wheat. --Chris Nickson

Customer Reviews:

Don't Miss This One!!.......2006-10-27

This album has the most ethereal music. The flute passages just went straight to my heart. The harp playing and hammered dulcimer were angelic. The voices warm and melodic.
I love it. Already a huge fan of any celtic music, this is a new favorite for me. I highly recommend it!

Five stars, just for the first and last tracks alone.......2001-11-19

Ceoltoiri's album _Women of Ireland_ includes some of the most haunting songs I've ever heard, most notably the two Child ballad adaptations, "The Cruel Sister" and "Fair Flower of Northumberland". These two songs alone are worth the cost of the album, if you're into traditional Celtic and British music. The other songs are good as well, but as another reviewer mentioned, Ceoltoiri is at its best during the 6 or so vocal numbers. The instrumental pieces are pretty but tend to fade into the background, rather than engaging the listener. Overall, a beautiful album, and special kudos for the traditional ballads. The vocalist has just the right voice for that kind of music.

Collectors of Irish music won't be disappointed.......1999-03-22

This was a wonderful new discovery for me. I was quite pleased. I listened to the haunting "The Cruel Sister" over and over - "the third string sang out so sad and low ..." Even casual collectors of Irish music won't be disappointed.

lyrical magic.......1998-09-07

best played during long drives through national forests and along ocean coasts.

Average customer rating: Richly expressive Rich Celtic Tapestry

Kindred Spirits: A Musical Portrait Of Scotland's Women Bonnie Rideout Manufacturer: Maggie's Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Scotland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International Folk | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Celtic Circles Scottish Inheritance Scottish Fire Scottish Reflections Soft May Morn ASIN: B000003JMF Release Date: 1996-03-19

Tracks:

1. Mrs. Gunn/Sweet Molly/Wise Maid
2. Miss Gordon/Graigellachie Lassies/Mrs. Drummond
3. Tunes From The Western Isle
4. Highland Mary
5. O'A' The Airts/My Luve Is Like A Red, Red Rose
6. Roy's Wife O'Alldivaloch/Aldavloch
7. Miss Elspeth Campbell
8. Mrs Stewart's/My Wife's A Drunkard/ Susan Cooper/A.S. Scott
9. Bonny Jean O'Aberdeen
10. Brown Milkmaid/Bewitching Eyed Brown Maid
11. Rebecca's Hymn
12. Kindred Spirits

Album Description

A champion in a rising generation of Scottish fiddlers, Bonnie is called "the piping fiddler" for her evocative renditions of Highland bagpipe music. Here she returns to her roots in a celebration of the women of Scotland. With ancient Gaelic airs, strathspeys and reels of today's Scotland, performed on Scottish fiddle & viola with Highland bagpipe, uilleann pipes, wire-strung Celtic harp, guitar, cittern, cello, bodhran, snare & bass drum. Praised by the Washington Post who said,""Both a classically-trained violinist and three-time US National Fiddle Champion, Rideout uses these twin disciplines to combine an impeccable sense of intonation, timbre and phrasing with the imagination to spin variations on repeating folk themes...She has used these linked skills to tackle not only the fiddle tradition of Scottish music but the pipe tradition as well...She forgoes the heated flamboyance of popular fiddlers in favor of a cooler, more meditative approach...Rideout brings the elegant severity of chamber music to the repertoire, eschewing frilly embellishments for strong, clean lines."

Customer Reviews:

Richly expressive.......1999-05-01

I can't put this album on and just let it play because there are some tracks on it that I actively dislike. But ones I like are so very good that I nevertheless consider this a five-star CD. Bonnie Rideout is perhaps the leading exponent of the Scottish fiddle tradition these days, with five albums published in the last five years. She does not import ideas from other genres. Yet she succeeds (sometimes) against the biggest challenge in the tradition - she makes it sound fresh.

Rich Celtic Tapestry.......1998-05-28

This CD departs from some of the traditional approaches of reel and jig sets. Tunes blend into one another and instrument voices spiral around central themes - There are many emotions and perspectives on this recording, from the joyous assertions of life's energy to somewhat sad introspection. Bonnie Rideout weaves a collection of simple tunes related to Scottish Women into a very rich tapestry of living music.

Average customer rating: A Bonnie Melancholy Hauntingly beautiful

Till We Meet Again - Songs of Celtic Women ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD International Folk | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005Q4KB Release Date: 2001-08-01

Tracks:

1. Harp Song of the Dane Women
2. Loch Lomond
3. Bonnie at Morn
4. Beloved, When Will You Return?
5. Lament for Mary, Queen of Scots
6. The Snows
7. Skye Boat Song
8. Shule Aroon
9. Weel May the Keel Row
10. Silent O Moyle
11. John Anderson My Jo
12. The Fairy's Love Song
13. Land o' the Leal

Album Description

A powerful collection of traditional Celtic songs of love, longing and hope, beautifully performed on Celtic harp and voice with accompaniment from cello, oboe and English horn.

Customer Reviews:

A Bonnie Melancholy.......2002-01-04

It is said that a writer is most effective when writing what they've experienced personally, from their own perspective. If so, then it is no less true of musicians - and this somber, yet pleasing, offering from Pamela Bruner is certainly one point of evidence supporting that claim. While the subject matter of the songs - particularly in some of the famous old chestnuts sprinkled throughout the track list - are not exclusively songs from a woman's perspective (as the title suggests), the presentation and tone, deeply steeped in melancholy, is one that could be so convincingly achieved only by a woman artist. And one of unique and powerful gifts at that.

Ms. Bruner is such an artist, and that point is established dramatically in the opening track, Harp Song of the Dane Women. With the marvelous lyrics of the great poet Kipling set here to Ms. Bruner's own music, the stormy, dark terror of a woman certain that her man is leaving her for death on the sea is presented with a palpable sense of cold dread. The eerie and ephemeral sensation is so strong that the impression is that it is being sung to us from the other side of the grave. Perhaps it would be more aptly named "Widowmaker" (from the lyrics), for that name would better represent the intense emotions of this stunning piece. It is a work so powerful and emotive, so potent in its representation of Kipling's dark lyrics that it becomes not only the definitive track on this album, but is perhaps the most exceptional recording that this listener has heard in a number of years.

It is often not advisable to place an album's definitive (perhaps ultimate) track as the opener of the set - but the strength of what follows here is capable of standing up to the powerful emotions presented in the opener. Two very famous old Scottish standards reside on the track list - Loch Lomond and Skye Boat Song - with Loch Lomond, apparently a personal favorite of the artist, holding the position immediately following the extraordinary opening track. Loch Lomond is a dichotomy within itself - rather bright and hopeful lyrics presented in a melody that is intensely melancholy. Perhaps this is representative of Scotland itself. Ms. Bruner's presentation is authoritative while remaining respectful of this most famous of Scottish airs. The equally famous Skye Boat Song appears later, and of the two I believe that this may actually be the finer effort - particularly in the lush opening verse that serves as a chorus, and which dominates the song.

The melancholy temperament dominates this collection, whether in brighter forms such as Bonnie at Morn and the incredibly beautiful Beloved, When Will You Return (both Scottish); more sentimental touches like John Anderson My Jo or Land o' the Leal; or the truly somber Shule Aroon (Irish). However, there are notable exceptions: The simply sparkling and up-tempo The Snows (Irish), which could be among Ms. Bruner's most comely vocal works. The up-tempo, almost modern sound, of this piece suits her well - though we do not hear this style often in her recordings (certainly not on this collection). The small grouping of The Snows, Skye Boat Song and Shule Aroon - three markedly different sensations, each definitively performed -- in the middle of this collection will quickly become a favorite subset to listeners.

For sheer beauty it is hard to find a match for Silent O Moyle. Ms. Bruner's voice here becomes that of a siren, with a dreamlike quality that gives the impression that it indeed (as the subject indicates) comes from a source not quite human. The sentimental John Anderson My Jo, like Harp Song of the Dane Women, also boasts Ms. Bruner's own musical setting for the traditional lyrics. This piece, while pleasant and sweet to the ear, of course cannot hope to match the charged atmosphere and intense emotions established by her music on that incomparable opening track.

If you are a serious, or even casual, Celtic music enthusiast, your collection cannot afford to be without this CD. Ms. Bruner is an exceptionally gifted new recording artist and I recommend you give some attention to her work.

Hauntingly beautiful.......2001-12-11

I am simply enchanted by this CD! Pamela Bruner's simple, graceful vocals float over surprisingly sophisticated arrangements of oboe, cello, English horn, and, of course, the Celtic harp. Most of the songs are traditional, from Ireland and Scotland, and a few feature lyrics from the likes of Robert Burns and Sir Thomas Moore. Together, they weave a melancholy spell as Bruner sings of imprisoned queens, stormy seas, highland hills and women pining for their lovers. Even an old chestnut like "Loch Lomond" is given new life here, with an elegantly simple rendition. My favorite track is "Shule Aroon", which is just gorgeous, sung in Gaelic, and "John Anderson My Jo", for its cheerful lilt and lyrics celebrating age over youth. All in all, this CD has been a real find and I highly recommend it to anyone longing for music that is unabashedly beautiful.

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