All the Best Irish Drinking Songs

1. Take Her up to Monto

2. Wild Rover

3. Nation Once Again

4. Whiskey in the Jar

5. Big Strong Man

6. Holy Ground

7. Spancil Hill

8. Paddy on the Railway

9. Mercy Ploughboy

10. Biddy Mulligan

11. Jug of Punch

12. Waxies Dargle

13. Spanish Lady

14. Old Maid in the Garret

15. Henry My Son

16. Bog Down in the Valley

17. Peggy Gordon

18. Finnegan's Wake

19. All for Mr. Grog

20. Dicey Riley

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Average customer rating: Hymns in the Anglican Tradition Beautifully Performed Very inspiring music Great English Hymns Buy this CD! English Choirs

Best Loved Hymns Anonymous , James Bain , Louis Bourgeois , Edmond Budry , Orlando Gibbons , John [composer] Goss , William H. Harris , Herbert Howells , John Ireland , Stephen Jackson , Martin Luther , Edward Miller , Sir Charles H.H. Parry , Clement Cotterill Scholefield , Cyril Taylor , German Traditional , Irish Traditional , Ralph Vaughan Williams , Wallace Collection , Sioned Williams , Benjamin Bayl , Tom Williamson , Choir of King's College at Cambridge , and Stephen Cleobury Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Baroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music | Allemandes | Courantes | Gigue | Sarabande Gibbons, Orlando | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Howells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Wedding Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Hymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Be Still My Soul: The Ultimate Hymns Collection Hymns Triumphant 1 & 2 Abide With Me Praise to the Lord - Hymns From St. Paul's Cathedral Hymns Through the Centuries ASIN: B000058BGQ Release Date: 2001-03-27

Tracks:

1. Michael: A Fanfare Setting: All My Hope On God Is Founded
2. Praise, My Soul: Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven
3. Bunessan: Morning Has Broken
4. Down Ampney: Come Down, O Love Divine
5. Ein' Feste Burg: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
6. Regnator Orbis: O What Their Joy And Their Glory Must Be
7. Rockingham: When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
8. Repton: Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind
9. Slane: Be Thou My Vision
10. St. Clement: The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended
11. Picardy: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
12. Hast Du Denn, Jesu: Praise To The Lord, The Almighty, The King Of Creation
13. Love Unknown: My Song Is Love Unknown
14. Brother James' Air: The Lord's My Shepherd
15. Maccabaeus: Thine Be The Glory
16. Song 46: Drop, Drop, Slow Tears
17. Abbot's Leigh: Glorious Things Of Thee Are Spoken
18. The Old Hundredth: All People That On Earth Do Dwell

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Hymns in the Anglican Tradition Beautifully Performed.......2007-01-24

This is one more example of hymns in the Anglican Tradition, sung by the always excellent choir of King's College, Cambridge. It is a splendid example of the sonorous sound of men and boys, accompanied by a classic English organ and, for the quieter hymns, the gentle sound of harp. All the familiar hymns and hymn tunes are here. You will not regret adding this CD to your collection.

Very inspiring music.......2005-07-06

I always enjoy listening to this Cd and particularly because of the orchestra and mellifluous choir. I especially enjoy: A Mighty Fortress, Come Down, O Love Divine, Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, and Thine Be The Glory. Some of the selections are soft such as "The Lord's My Shepherd" and "Drop, Drop, Slow Tears." Still, it is a fabulous selection and one of my favorites.

Great English Hymns.......2005-02-10

This was one of my Christmas gifts and I really looked forward to listening to it. I had just visited King's College, Cambridge back in August and really liked it--you should try to make it out there if possible.

Anyway, this CD was great to listen to. Some hymns are scored for orchestral accompaniment, choir and organ, while the majority of tracks are just for choir and organ.

Recorded in the King's College Chapel (the front cover has a great shot of the ceiling's trademark "fan" stone carving), the hymns are pure English sound--boys' treble voices along with men's changed voices singing with a pure, clean, straight tone. It's very sweet-sounding.

The hymns chosen are also great; "Be Thou My Vision," an Irish classic, appears along with "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross," "All People That on Earth Do Dwell," and "Morning Has Broken" (later recorded by Cat Stevens).

The singing isn't especially elaborate--they're just simple hymns. They're orchestrated very well, however, and they sound great.

Religious people may prefer these recordings more in general--these are Christian hymns after all--but I think it's a great recording and is worth listening too, especially if you enjoy that English sound!

Buy this CD!.......2004-09-20

Having heard Kings College Choir twice, in the flesh, at Kings, this CD is a wonderful example of what you might hear. If you can't make it to Cambridge, buy this CD. It contains many of the old favorites and also some hymns that are not found on other English hymn CD's.

English Choirs.......2002-12-18

Having visited many Cathedrals throughout the UK and listened to the enchanting voices of the boys choirs, I was disappointed with this particular rendering from Kings. Perhaps I am biased in that I enjoy the organ background or no background but the use of a full blown orchestra, in my opinion, tended to overwhelm and was totally unnecessary and somewhat grandoise choice on the part of Stephen Cleobury. Apart from that, much of the music was excellent. In comparison with other CD's from Kings, this was disappointing.

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The Last Rose of Summer: Best-Loved Songs of Ireland Manufacturer: Hyperion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0009K9P8E Release Date: 2005-07-12

Average customer rating: Carols of Christmas Past from Solo Piano Publications Really Big Shoes Mystical Christmas Journey A smooth ride to the holidays with this recording!

Carol: A Christmas Journey Manufacturer: Really Big Shoes ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Paint the Forest Winter ASIN: B0000C9ZA8 Release Date: 2003-09-03

Tracks:

1. A Virgin Most Pure
2. Coventry Carol: the Holy Innocents
3. Children's Song of the Nativity
4. Carol of the Birds
5. The Wexford Carol
6. Huron Carol
7. The Boar's Head Carol
8. Joyeaux Noel
9. Bring a Torch Jeanette, Isabella
10. The Dutch Carol
11. Ding Dong Merrily on High
12. Poverty
13. Silent Night

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Carols of Christmas Past.......2003-12-24

If you're tired of Christmas songs after hearing so many of the same ones over and over and are ready for something new here is the solution.
Zola Van's beautiful melodies give the Christmas spirit a new dimension. Carols from past centuries, seemingly lost in time, are brought to the present and surely must sound more beautiful than ever before.
These selectins are calming and soothing to the nerves. Highlights here are "Huron Carol", "The Boar's Head Carol" and "The Dutch Carol". But every song is played with remarkable excellence. For those longing to hear something more familiar, the timeless carol "Silent Night" completes this magnificent set of piano solos.

from Solo Piano Publications.......2003-11-08

When I slipped "Carol: A Christmas Journey" into my CD player, I expected to hear a collection of the usual Christmas pieces and carols with Zola Van's inspired solo piano interpretation. She had told me that this album was going to be different, and different it is! What sets "Carol" apart from other collections is the darkness and moodiness of the album. At first, it seemed almost bleak, but the more I listen, the more I hear the hope and anticipation in the music. Most of the carols are extremely old, going as far back as the twelfth century, and come from various European countries and traditions (one is Indian/Canadian). Van really did her homework on this album, researching the origins of the music as she collected the songs, and writing a short history of each piece in the liner notes. With all of the Christmas music I listen to and teach, I was amazed that I was familiar with only a small number of the carols, and because the collection is so unusual, I would think it would be easy to listen to it year-round without feeling silly about playing a Christmas album in, say, April while you're preparing your taxes!

The three familiar carols are "Coventry Carol," "Bring a Torch Jeanette, Isabella," and "Silent Night," all played lovingly true to the originals, but with fresh interpretations. "A Virgin Most Pure," is a hauntingly beautiful carol that tells of the prophecy and of three journeys to Bethlehem. Van's use of heavy chords in the deep bass of the piano accentuates the mystery and darkness of many of the pieces, this one included. "Children's Song of the Nativity" is a bit lighter, full of innocence and questions about traveling to Bethlehem - how far is it? what will we do when we get there? - a very sweet vignette. My favorite track is probably the darkest one of all, "Huron Carol". The words come from Huron droning, and were set to an Indian/Canadian tune by a Jesuit missionary who taught the Huron and Wendot in a wilderness outpost in Quebec. Van does an exquisite job with this piece - to the point that you can almost feel the chilling winds blowing through it. "The Boar's Head Carol" is a bit lighter and more festive. "The Dutch Carol" comes from about 1599, and is delicate, melancholy,and very beautiful. "Ding Dong Merrily on High" is probably the most upbeat piece - a dance that servants and peasants would perform for their employers' entertainment.

A very unusual collection of holiday music, "Carol" is certainly an antidote for too much Santa Claus. It makes you realize how far back our holiday traditions go, and the vastly different ways in which Christ's birth has been celebrated over the centuries. Historically, this is a fascinating collection - I learned so much from the liner notes. Musically, it is a spiritual and introspective journey to hear these haunting melodies played with such care and emotion. Zola Van has done an outstanding job with this album. Just be aware that this is not a happy-go-lucky album of "Jingle Bells" and "Santa Claus is Coming to Town."

Really Big Shoes.......2003-11-01

What I liked most was the powerful, suspenseful style of play, swirling with emotion, her embellishing style radiating a natural grandeur. I also liked the way her arrangements seemed to get to the heart of these Christmas melodies without being too precious. Her realization seemed to be much more about integrating Christmas into her musical vision than about trying to be a part of the sweet, tinkling chorus we'll be hearing soon enough. And it should be noted that she applied her style to a relatively unusual selection of carols, so there were significant segments where I could enjoy Christmas music without it being something I've heard over and over.

I found her treatments to be both relaxing and moving. And mind you, this--with the stereo on the fritz and my boombox at Lost Pines with my wife on a training mission--was first heard on the tinkly little computer speakers. I soon had to graduate it to the DVD player in the den to get the full surround, but its power is evident whatever the volume or acoustics.

I like this one a lot.

--Richard Banks, Christmasreviews.com

Mystical Christmas Journey.......2003-10-19

"I am a simple traveler. I am transported adrift a gentle, melodic seduction across hundreds of years to this place. Here in a shroud of feudal protection is common man, with reasoning and conduct conforming to his day, desperately seeking beauty, purity, and gentleness in an otherwise brutal world. Beyond dark stone walls of medieval thought, the allure of the beautiful virgin and the child-king's humble birth is the cherished focus of desire and intrigue." ~Zola Van

I first heard Zola Van's radiant music on a CD titled "The HeartAid Project." Her music captures hope, wonder, kindness and beauty. The fluidity of the fragile notes are balanced by the strength and depth of the message. Crisp, delicate and heart-felt notes mingle with images of Christmas memories and dreams.

There are lesser-known carols you might be hearing for the first time and a few beloved favorites that have survived in the hearts and minds of people across the centuries.

1. A Virgin Most Pure - Poignant and delicate rendition of an Old English carol.

2. Coventry Carol: the Holy Innocents - A 16th Century English carol with familiar strains and has grief and love intertwined.

3. Children's Song of the Nativity - A piece filled with questions and expectation. "How far is it to Bethlehem? Not very far. Shall we find the stable room lit by a star?" Zola plays this piece with precision and deep understanding. It is pure and beautiful.

4. Carol of the Birds is from Bas-Quercy, France. The peasants of the time told legends of enchanted animals who could speak on Christmas Eve. I can see birds swooping and soaring and following the "noel star."

5. The Wexford Carol is an Irish Carol known as the "Enniscorthy Carol."

6. Huron Carol is an Indian/Canadian tune - One of my favorites because it almost foretells sadness. Zola shows the full force of her interpretation as she alternates between spectacular lightness of hand and rich intensity. Zola has truly captured a moment in time with exquisite detail.

7. The Boar's Head Carol - A piece to take your breath away. The notes almost seem to be floating through the air like an invigorating breeze.

8. Joyeaux Noel - A French Carol sung at New Year's in the 1400s. Zola captures mystery and magic. You will recognize this sweet dream of new beginnings and hope for the future. This piece might delve into your memory and remind you of your most beautiful Christmas memories. I love how Zola tantalizes the listener with tiny raindrop notes and then just sends a downpour of notes to refresh your spirit.

9. Bring a Torch Jeanette, Isabella - A 15th Century French Provincial Carol with a playful twist. In the depth of night I can see little torches swirling in circles as Jeanette playfully dances instead of hurrying with the torches. There is a touch of humor here. It is as if time stops and this song could play forever.

10. The Dutch Carol - The beauty here is a solitary angel flying high above the earth. In the stillness of the night you can here "How sweet is love." The most comforting carol on this CD. It wraps you in warmth and you almost feel protected from all harm. Zola's playing dissolves all stress, this is a piece you could easily fall asleep to. As beautiful as a lullaby with a depth of caring that speaks of love and sweet dreams.

11. Ding Dong Merrily on High - A lighthearted piece. The emphasis here seems to be a joyous celebration.

12. Poverty - Spectacular depth and understanding. Zola shows her sensitivity in this interpretation. I hear a message so subtle it almost begs not to be explained but only to be felt with the heart. Perhaps this piece mostly evokes a sense of awe. We gaze at the tiny gift sleeping in the straw and are amazed at how a small child could be the hope of the world.

13. Silent Night - Instantly recognizable and a combination of all we love at Christmas Time. Zola plays this carol with an intricate beauty befitting this captivating story of heavenly peace.

Truly, I've never heard a collection of piano solos so delicate in magical beauty. Zola Van's music will quickly capture your heart. The universal messages of hope, peace and love have been captured in her interpretations of each carol. I highly recommend "Carol: A Christmas Journey" for the Holiday Season or anytime when you need a musical escape. It is timeless in its appeal and is a much needed escape from the harried pace of the holiday season or everyday life.

You may also enjoy "Paint the Forest Winter," and "River to River Trail: The Hike."

~TheRebeccaReview.com

A smooth ride to the holidays with this recording!.......2003-10-14

I have had the pleasure and priviledge of listening and reviewing Zola Van's 2 previuos releases. I am proud to say the the third release is just a entertaining as the other 2. Zola Van's talent seems with out limits in this release.

There are 13 tracks, totaling over 50 minutes of some of the best piano music out there today. The complete collection of Christamas music has you listening to all time favorites like Silent Night, which is my personal faovrite on this album.

You have some lesser known releases such as Carol of the Birds and the Wexford Carol. Even though the music is lsated for the holiday season, and it would make a perfect holiday gift, this cd could and should be listened to almost any timeof the year.

Having been given the rare oppurtunity to hear music that not only calms the situation but also relaxes you at the same is one of life simple pleasures. This recording is gentle in sound but large in volume as the music will resonante for more that just the Winter season.

Zola Van has given the listener a true gift of the holiday spirit - excellent job!

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All the Best Irish Folk Songs Various Artists Manufacturer: Madacy Special Mkts ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000FC2FC4 Release Date: 2006-05-23

Tracks:

1. Danny Boy (Fiddle Air)
2. Galway Races/An Dearing Dun/The Welcoming
3. Peggy Gordon
4. Quare Bungle Rye
5. Currah of Kildare
6. Come All Ye Young and Tender Maidens
7. Tarboltin/The Longford Collector/The Sailor's Bonnet
8. Cobbler
9. Inneskillen Dragoon
10. Master McGrath
11. Parting Glass/The Brown Gate/The Yellow Bonnet
12. Many Young Men of Twenty
13. Black Velvet Band
14. Rocks of Bawm
15. Dogherty's Reel/Paddy Ryan's Dream/MacGinnerly's Reel
16. Sally Gardens
17. Skibbereen
18. Fox Hunter/Farewell to Erin
19. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
20. I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen

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All the Best Irish Folk Songs Various Manufacturer: Madacy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000N0QXOY Release Date: 2006-06-06

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John Langstaff Sings Archival Folk Collection Manufacturer: Revels Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Britten | Britten, Sir Benjamin | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00068CUQS Release Date: 2004-11-02

Tracks:

1. O Waly, Waly/The Water Is Wide, I Cannot Get O'er
2. Carrion Crow
3. All 'Round My Had I Will Wear a Green Willow
4. Cruel Mother
5. Farmer's Curst Wife
6. Riddle Song/I Will Give My Love an Apple
7. Lord Rendal
8. Billy Boy
9. Croodin' Doo
10. John Barleycorn
11. Lover's Tasks
12. Green Wedding
13. She's Like the Swallow
14. John Riley

Tracks:

1. Bonnie Wee Thing
2. Pretty Sally
3. Two Brothers
4. Teh Deaf Woman's Courtship
5. At the Foot of Yonders Mountain
6. Rich Old Lady
7. There Was a Man in Our Town
8. Baby Bunting
9. When I Was a Little Boy
10. Rosey Boy, Posey Boy
11. Frog Went Courtin'
12. Dn Lover
13. Jockie to the Fair
14. Pretty Sally

Tracks:

1. False Knight Upon the Road
2. Little Turtle Dove
3. Seventeen Come Sunday
4. Sir Patrick Spens
5. Blow Away the Morning Dew
6. Trees They Do Grow High
7. Crawfish Man's Street City
8. She Moved Through the Fair
9. Golden Vanity
10. Rich Old Lady
11. Nottamun Town
12. John Barleycorn
13. Jolly Ploughboy
14. St. James Hospital
15. Brisk Young Widow
16. Six Dukes Went A-Fishing

Tracks:

1. Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair
2. Bingo
3. I Wish I Was a Child Again
4. Hares on the Mountain
5. Two Magicians
6. Trees They Do Grow High
7. Lady Maisry
8. Edward
9. As I Walked Through the Meadows
10. Lark in the Morn
11. Gypsy Laddie
12. Go and Tell Aunt Nancy
13. Soldier, Soldier, Won't You Marry Me?
14. Cripple Creek Girls
15. Tottenham Toad
16. Frog in the Well
17. Dance to Your Daddy
18. As I Was Going to Banbury
19. Swapping Song
20. Dashing Away With the Smoothing Iron
21. O My Love, Will You Wear Red?
22. Frog and the Mouse
23. Cocky Robin
24. What'll We Do With the Baby?
25. Mocking Bird (Hush Up, Baby)
26. Bye, Bye Baby
27. Tiny Man
28. Weekdays and Sundays
29. Oh Jacky, Stand Still
30. Turn Round, Turn Round
31. Basket Full of Nuts
32. Our Baby Prince
33. All the Ducks
34. Polly Perkin
35. Follow the Leader
36. Poor Doggie
37. Baby's Song

Album Description

John Langstaff, now 83 years of age, is the founder and director emeritus of Revels, the non-profit performing arts company that produces Revels Records as well as 'The Christmas Revels' annual winter solstice celebrations in 12 cities across the country. This is the complete collection of Langstaff's disc, featuring all four acclaimed previously re-released CDs originally recorded in England. The recordings have been digitally re-mastered at London's famed Abbey Road Studios. Included are many traditional British and American folk songs and ballads, most with simple, art song settings. Legendary pianists Sir Gerald Moore, Sam Mason and John Powell, as well as guitarist Martin Best, are featured.

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