Celtic Circles

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"A vivid soundscape. One of the most rewarding and personal Scottish music recordings heard in a long time." --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Description
Inspired by the Celtic circles of ancient Scotland, Bonnie paints a musical picture through time, joining the heavens and earth to the cycles of everyday life. Performed on Scottish fiddle with gold medal piper Eric Rigler on the Great Highland bagpipe, Scottish smallpipes and uilleann pipes. Eric did all the Bagpipe music on Braveheart and Titantic! Also accompanied by guitar, Celtic harp, viola da gamba, hammered dulcimer, bass and bodhran. Includes: North Highland tunes from The Patrick McDonald Collection, 1784, pipe marches, strathspeys, jigs and reels, laments and traditional favorites: Flo'ers o' The Forest, Gillie Calum and Prince Charlie's Farewell to Scotland.Praised by the Washington Post who says:"Time passes swiftly here, but also soulfully, elegantly and intelligently as Rideout's instrumental flair and emotional sensitivity on both fiddle and viola are consistently enhanced by her impressive scholarship. In exploring and celebrating her Scottish heritage, she unearths and unites a marvelous collection of ancient airs, reels, strathspeys and tales, adds a couple of her own tradition-steeped pieces, then arranges them all with a rare combination of thematic logic and orchestral grace." --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Celtic Circles

Celtic Circles,Bonnie Rideout,Maggie's Music,Celtic/Irish,Int'l & World Music,Ireland,Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: Incredible Fiddle Playing One Grand Scotch-Irish Music CD--BRILLIANT! SPECTACULAR!!!! Gimme Me Elbow Room Buy it! Buy it! Buy it!

Celtic Circles Bonnie Rideout Manufacturer: Maggie's Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD 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 General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International Folk | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Scottish Fire A Scottish Christmas Scottish Inheritance Kindred Spirits: A Musical Portrait Of Scotland's Women A Scottish Fiddle Collection ASIN: B000003JM6 Release Date: 1994-08-19

Tracks:

1. Three North Highland Tunes [Medley]
2. Pipe Major William Wilson
3. Mary Do It Again/Cross Roads/Jig in a
4. Lament on the Death of Sor Blanca Maria
5. MacDonald Lord of the Isles/Romance or Song Air
6. Gillie Callum/Highland Rant/Ryan's Rant
7. Air to Which Ossian Is Recited
8. Boat Hoisted the Sails/My Love Is Gone to Sea
9. Bog on Lochan/Drowsy/Maggie/Sleepy Maggie
10. Mother's Lament/Aisling
11. Flo'Ers O' the Forest
12. Yell Yell
13. Prince Charlie's Farewell to Scotland/Winyadepla

Album Description

Inspired by the Celtic circles of ancient Scotland, Bonnie paints a musical picture through time, joining the heavens and earth to the cycles of everyday life. Performed on Scottish fiddle with gold medal piper Eric Rigler on the Great Highland bagpipe, Scottish smallpipes and uilleann pipes. Eric did all the Bagpipe music on Braveheart and Titantic! Also accompanied by guitar, Celtic harp, viola da gamba, hammered dulcimer, bass and bodhran. Includes: North Highland tunes from The Patrick McDonald Collection, 1784, pipe marches, strathspeys, jigs and reels, laments and traditional favorites: Flo'ers o' The Forest, Gillie Calum and Prince Charlie's Farewell to Scotland.Praised by the Washington Post who says:"Time passes swiftly here, but also soulfully, elegantly and intelligently as Rideout's instrumental flair and emotional sensitivity on both fiddle and viola are consistently enhanced by her impressive scholarship. In exploring and celebrating her Scottish heritage, she unearths and unites a marvelous collection of ancient airs, reels, strathspeys and tales, adds a couple of her own tradition-steeped pieces, then arranges them all with a rare combination of thematic logic and orchestral grace."

Customer Reviews:

Incredible Fiddle Playing.......2003-06-21

Finest Celtic fiddle playing I've ever heard with a nice dose of bagpipes to boot! Incredibly relaxing.

One Grand Scotch-Irish Music CD--BRILLIANT!.......2003-04-01

Bonnie Rideout's Celtic Circles is fiery and exuberant. With being the Three-time U.S. Scottish Fiddle Champion, Rideout is a model player in the traditional music circle. She follows closely along side of the finest fiddler such as Natalie MacMaster and Liz Carroll of Cherish the Ladies.

Rideout is on another U.S. tour in 2003 with Hesperus. They will be collaborating with the 'Celtic Roots' program. Taken from the early sources of 17th &18th century Scot-Irish music. The musicians play an ensemble of fiddles, whistles, hammer dulcimer, viola, recorder and lute. While Rideout's other albums are excellent this is exceptionally good. Don't forget to listen to Bonnie Rideout's 'Scottish Christmas.' It's absolutley stunning!

SPECTACULAR!!!!.......2002-10-10

This is a must have for those who enjoy a raucus session of celtic tunes. With endearing tunes and enchanting composition, I can recommend this with great enthusiasm~! Although I purchased this for the fiddling, the pipes are spectacular and the arrangements are memorable. BUY THIS!

Gimme Me Elbow Room.......1999-12-03

I first read about this CD in a Scottish magazine. I ordered it and gave it to my four-year-old grand daughter. It is toe-tapping, dancing music to her and my delight in her love of this CD is undescribable. Being of Scottish heritage, living in the United States, and having buried one grandmother and two uncles to the drones of a piper and, being raised by a Scottish grandmother, cannot pass down that exact experience to my granddaughter. But this CD, as she toe-dances and sings to it, is the beginning of a heritage I intend to give to her. It is a wonderful gift to any child or grandchild.

Buy it! Buy it! Buy it!.......1998-07-22

This CD is wonderful! I bought it several months ago because I knew of Bonnie's music through the "Scottish Christmas" CD ( a MUST HAVE, too! ) to which she contributes beautifully. On the majority of CD purchases, a few tracks are to the liking. I can honestly say that this CD doesn't disappoint in any fashion. It delivers from start to finish. I highly reccommend this CD and any music put out by the Maggie's Music label. Buy it! Buy it! Buy it!

Average customer rating: circles in sand

Circles In Sand Leslie Ritter and Scott Petito Manufacturer: Hudson Valley ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: In The Silence ASIN: B00005LOZX Release Date: 2001-06-15

Tracks:

1. Circles In Sand
2. Woodstock
3. Fallen Angel
4. Only The Rain
5. When The Night Spills
6. One Person
7. She Waits
8. Thin Ice
9. A Million Stars
10. Daybreak

Customer Reviews:

circles in sand.......2001-07-07

I have to admit, adult contemporary music has never been my thing - but all that drops away when I listen to Leslie Ritter sing. I've heard her voice being described as "earthy and provocative"... but it's so much more than that. Unfortunately, I have no words that would do her justice.

And as for Scott Petito... well, the same goes. I've watched him play (about half a dozen different instruments), and he is inspiring to say the least. Together, the two make beautiful music. Their cover of "Woodstock" is dramatic and haunting (sometimes I think it's even better than Joni Mitchell's own version). "And the Night Spills" is wonderfully seductive (reminds me of Sade, only better).

Ritter and Petito are backed by an amazing group of musicians, creating the perfect backdrop for their talents.

The bottom line? "Adult contemporary" doesn't get much better than this! (Though honestly there's much more to their music than that - folk, pop... much more) And if you're already into the contemporary scene - then you will undoubtedly give this CD five stars.

Average customer rating:

Stone Circles Bob Catapano Manufacturer: Bob Catapano ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA9EI2 Release Date: 2003-11-25

Tracks:

1. Sail Away
2. Something Crazy
3. Sparks (For a Friend)
4. Same Old Feeling
5. Stone Circles (Part 1)
6. Stone Circles (Part 2)
7. Refrain
8. For the Children
9. Black Coast Queen (In Memory of Robert E. Howard)
10. Where the Sea Plays
11. Who's Goin' Under First

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AVALON / CELTIC CIRCLES / 14 SONG CD IMPORT / VARIOUS ARTISTS / 1998 GRUPPO FUTURA VARIOUS ARTISTS ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000O8BXPY

Product Description

AVALON / CELTIC CIRCLES / 14 SONG CD IMPORT / VARIOUS ARTISTS / 1998 GRUPPO FUTURA

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Celtic Circles Scottish Fiddle Bonnie Rideout Manufacturer: Maggie's Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000TFSR1A Release Date: 1996-10-04

Product Description

Inspired by the Celtic circles of ancient Scotland, Bonnie paints a musical picture through time, joining the heavens and earth to the cycles of everyday life. Performed on Scottish fiddle with gold medal piper Eric Rigler on the Great Highland bagpipe, Scottish smallpipes and uilleann pipes. Also accompanied by guitar, Celtic harp, viola da gamba, hammered dulcimer, bass and bodhran. Includes North Highland tunes from The Patrick McDonald Collection, 1784, pipe marches, strathspeys, jigs and reels, laments and traditional favorites. Not all the recordings are published in the companion book. 56:20 minutes

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