Maire

1. Cé Leis

2. Against the Wind

3. Oró

4. Voices of the Land

5. Jealous Heart

6. Land of Youth (Tir Na NÓg)

7. I Believe (Deep Within)

8. Beating Heart

9. No Easy Way

10. Atlantic Shore

Maire,Maire Brennan,Atlantic / Wea,British Folk,Celtic Fusion,Contemporary Celtic,Contemporary Folk,Pop,Popular Music,Rock

Average customer rating: Back to memories of your own Good for Fanatics Wait! Haven't I heard this before?! Leftovers and inspired by's Wonderful... for the most part...

Back To Titanic Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Scores | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture (1997) Titanic (Three-Disc Special Collector's Edition) James Cameron's Titanic Pearl Harbor Gladiator: More Music From the Motion Picture ASIN: B00000ADKZ Release Date: 1998-08-25

Tracks:

1. Titanic Suite - LSO/Choristers Of King's College, Cambridge
2. An Irish Party In Third Class - Gaelic Storm
3. Alexander's Ragtime Band - I Salonisti
4. The Portrait - James Horner
5. Jack Dawson's Luck - Back To Titanic
6. A Building Panic - Back To Titanic
7. Nearer My God To Thee - I Salonisti
8. Come Josephine, In My Flying Machine
9. Lament - Back To Titanic
10. A Shore Never Reached - LSO
11. My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
12. Nearer My God To Thee - Eileen Ivers
13. Epilogue-The Deep And Timeless Sea - LSO/Choristers Of King's College, Cambridge

Amazon.com

Fans of the Titanic soundtrack will undoubtedly appreciate this sequel, a collection of original music and background tunes not found on the first disc. They won't be disappointed. The newly composed "Titanic Suite" and "Epilogue: The Deep and Timeless Sea" are patchwork quilts of James Horner's most moving themes from the movie. Despite a few awkward transitions in "Suite" (where melodies move from somber to uplifting), the compositions--played by the London Symphony Orchestra and the Choirsters of King's College, Cambridge--work well. There's also a lot of diversity here, such as Gaelic Storm's lively "An Irish Party in Third Class" and chamber group I Salonisti's "Alexander's Ragtime Band" and "Nearer My God to Thee." The misses are few: the breathy Maire Brennan's "Come Josephine, in My Flying Machine" is lethargic, and the movie dialogue peppering several songs (including Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On") is more distracting than effective. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

Back to memories of your own.......2007-07-14

I purchased this product by Amazon. I satishfied much for the service. As to the album, whenever I listen to this I recall old memories amazingly. I wonder why... I strongly recommend you to listen to and, properly speaking, would be better for you to have it.

Good for Fanatics.......2007-06-14

This is an elegant compilation of James Horner's music from the film Titanic; however, it was not meant to be the primary score. Titanic fans who couldn't get enough out of the original score drove Horner to produce Back to Titanic. The songs are beautiful, the use of the orchestra is brilliant, but the songs are not orthodox-Titanic. Probably two or three tracks actually were derived from the film--the rest sound like fillers. I recommend this album to Horner/diehard Titanic fans, but if you're just seeking the Titanic music, settle for the original.

Wait! Haven't I heard this before?!.......2007-03-17

Quite a bit of this cd relies on tracks with dialogue from the movie embedded in the background, such as 'An Irish Party In Third Class' where you can hear both Rose and Jack talking to each other as they dance. This makes the songs unlistenable for the most part because you're not listening to just music, but pretty much the same as if you had the movie on, weren't watching it, and were just hearing it whilst you did something else.
The songs which don't have dialogue are nothing special, you could probably find the similar on the first soundtrack.

The beauty of the whole album is the lovely version of 'Come Josephine In My Flying Machine' (again, ruined by Rose's movie quotes) but it's enough to make you glad you bought the album.

However, unless you're a dedicated classical music fan who likes long strung-out piano pieces and organs, you'd be best to steer your ship away from this album which was only made to create more wealth for James Cameron and his crew, and stick with the original soundtrack.
A 'shelf-sitter' for the most part, how many times you'll feel the need to put this on, I doubt there will be an overwhelming urge.
More of the same, less of the power.

Noteworthy tracks: 'A Building Panic', 'Nearer My God To Thee', 'Titanic Suite'.

Leftovers and inspired by's.......2006-10-18

I'm not ashamed to admit that Titanic remains my favorite movie ever. I'm also not ashamed that i'm a big fan of the song "My heart will go on." even after listening to it hundreds of times. Upon seeing this CD avaliable for less then three bucks (thank goodness for being able to buy used!), I just couldn't pass it up.

Well...you get what you pay for I guess.

If I had to sum up Return to Titanic, I would say "It's the leftovers that got cut out of the first musical score, and has music that isn't in the movie". This musical CD is, for me, a dissapointment through and through, though your opinion on it may vary.

Back to Titanic has a very heavy irish motif running through almost all the tracks. Pretty much all of them feature bagpipes and while nice and charming, it does wear thin on your nerves after a while, especially if you don't like bagpipes in the first place. But along with this irish theme, you'll notice something else: Many of the tracks aren't even from the movie. "Come Josephine", "Lament", "Jack Dawson's luck" and "A shore never reached" aren't even from the film. It is just me, or is it really irritating when you buy a movie music CD and don't get music from the film? Though to be fair, the music does parallel the themes from the film pretty well.

In addition to the irish motif and music that wasn't in the film, Back to Titanic has another interesting trait: It reuses a lot of the music from the first CD. The titanic suite and "The deep and endless sea" are long tracks made up of most of the non-sinking music from the first effort, patched together and from a new performance. Yes it's nice and all, but I really don't feel like listening to nineteen minutes of music that I've already heard before.

So, what is new music that WAS in the film? We've got five tracks. The first, "An Irish Party In Third Class" is the music that played during Jack and Rose's trip down to the third class dance. Fine if you don't mind heavy irish dancing music, but I personally don't care for it. Next up, we have "Alexander's Ragtime Band" which is most easily heard when Rose is recalling how she saw her life flash before her eyes (just before meeting Jack for the first time). Simple and pleasant, this makes for good old time background party music. I personally am neutral towards it. The (apparently) most praised track that's new is "A building panic" which covers the early stages of Titanic sinking. However, compared to the sinking pieces heard before, this seems pretty tame and low-key to me. Maybe i'm a fan of big disaster music, but this track diddn't move me either way. Has some nice moments, but it's personally not up to my taste.

Out of all the tracks on this CD, only two really stand out in my opinion. The first, "The portrait" is a simple piano suite that was played during...guess what? the scene where Jack draws Rose. It's simple yes, but Mr. Horner is quite good at the piano and manages to tell the Titanic theme very well. Simple, yet highly effective. The second track that deserves mention is "Nearer My God To Thee - I Salonisti". Remember that incredibly moving moment where the band plays it's final piece as the front half of the ship goes under? This is that song, and it's just as moving here as it was in the film (though I personally could do without the movie dialoge at the very end).

Aside from these five tracks, what else do we have? Well, we have a fairly boring alternate version of "Nearer my God to thee" that has no interest for me whatsoever. And we also have a new recut of "my heart will go on." I really do like the original version of this song, but other reviewers have talked about this paticular piece at length, so i'll add only this: Hopefully, the people at Sony have learned that you DONT stick movie dialoge into your big song numbers.

So...that's it. Five new movie pieces, only two of which hold my attention, four pieces of music that wern't in the movie that are to me, boring, an uninteresting recut of a popular song, an alternate and weaker version of "nearer my God to thee" and two long suites that re-use 98% of the music from the last CD.

Pffft.

Even with all this music, we STILL don't get the two best pieces of the film: The haunting opening title track, and the heartwrenching ending piece (one reviewer has said that the latter is in the first suite, but it diddn't sound like it to me). Some have commented that this CD is better then the first one, both overall and emotionally, but I honestly can't see how that's possible. The first music CD has the overwhelming majority of material from the film, and all of the best, most dramatic moments (save the two previously mentioned tracks). As a titanic fan, this CD is a dissapointment. If you must buy it, buy it used for less then five dollars.

If nothing else, this CD has inspired me to make my own CD of the music from the film...which does have the two best tracks that have yet to be released officialy.

Wonderful... for the most part..........2006-08-31

This soundtrack is wonderful because it has all of the music that the movie soundtrack didn't. In addition, these are all the songs I was looking for but could not find in the movie soundtrack, the songs that give the true "feelings" of Titanic. Also, James Horner is a magnificent artist and I suggest looking into his other soundtracks.

However, there is one downfall, which I don't know if theres a similar soundtrack that comes without it, but the voices of the characters are distracting to the music and I feel should not have been put in it. During most of the songs, characters such as Jack and Rose say some of their lines.

Average customer rating: Better than ever! Review of this album by All Music Guide Musical Perfection... Well worth the wait!

Sensation Manufacturer: Danu ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | 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 General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Deep Dead Blue Essential Anuna Behind the Closed Eye Cynara Christmas Songs ASIN: B000FOQ0GO Release Date: 2006-06-27

Tracks:

1. O Ignis Spiritus
2. Brezairola
3. Sensation
4. Silver River
5. Shining Water
6. Lux Aeterna
7. Road of Passage
8. Whispers of Paradise
9. Maid in the Moor Lay
10. Tenebrae IV
11. O Maria

Customer Reviews:

Better than ever!.......2007-05-05

This long-awaited new addition to Anuna's discography is a major treat. The ensemble sounds better than ever, and the album's name "Sensation" is particularly apt for the selections on this recording. As always, Michael McGlynn's compositions and arrangements here are breathtaking and extraordinarily atmospheric as performed by this unique choral group. "Shining Water" is one of the most intoxicating tracks, with its hypnotic 5/4 motion and inclusion of recorded Cetlic harp played backwards in the background. "The Road Of Passage" is another major highlight, which has a soaring soprano solo and overlapping chords. The disk comes to a truly stunning close with "O Maria", a densely layered piece with a goosebump-raising repeating progression and electrifying embiance.

Review of this album by All Music Guide.......2007-04-23

Sensation, the 10th album by Irish choral ensemble Anúna, brings together a wide assortment of music, all of it arranged or composed by its conductor, Michael McGlynn. While McGlynn's treatments may rankle purists, who, for instance, only want to hear Hildegard von Bingen performed by unaccompanied women's voices, when taken on its own terms, his cross-pollination of musical styles is never less than intriguing and is most often beguiling.

McGlynn's sophistication as a composer accounts for much of the album's appeal. The title track, featuring a speaker reciting an idyllic Rimbaud poem, accompanied by violin, harp, and women's chorus singing a sensual, impressionistic setting of the same text, vividly captures the serenity and eroticism of Rimbaud's imagery. McGlynn's setting of the medieval text Maid in the Moor Lay is disarming in its folk-like simplicity and purity. His O Maria is harmonically and texturally complex, but never sounds "difficult," and conveys an otherworldly and enveloping serenity. Other pieces, such as Silver River and Shining Water, bring a new age sensibility to the Irish folk tradition.

The other factor in making this album so sensually appealing and rewarding is the extraordinary technical prowess and secure musicianship of the singers. The ease and precision and musicality of their performances of extremely demanding music puts them in the ranks of the very finest chamber choirs. It would be a pleasure to hear them bring their formidable strength to the broader repertoire of exceptional (and exceptionally difficult to perform) choral music that is being written today.

Review by Stephen Eddins

Musical Perfection..........2007-01-02

Anuna could sing the phone book and it would make me cry. Michael McGlynn is BRILLIANT; his arrangements are so, so rich and full...there's nothing like it.

Well worth the wait!.......2006-11-10

At long last, Anuna returns with an album of all-new compositions by choirmaster Michael McGlynn. If you're viewing this item, chances are you're already familiar with Anuna's work, and this new album is definitely another masterpiece. The overall mood is quiet, meditative and enchanting. Some fans may miss the more energetic sound of songs like 'Salve Rex Gloriae' or 'Dicant Nunc' from past albums but the mystic mood throughout gives the album a cohesive sound which works perfectly. Top recommendation!

Average customer rating: Maire Brennan continues to bless her hearers... Love this ablum Good Debut! Simple, but slow Voice of Clannad goes solo, with worthy results

Maire Maire Brennan Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Misty Eyed Adventures Two Horizons Perfect Time Whisper to the Wild Water Signature ASIN: B000002IU8 Release Date: 1992-09-15

Tracks:

1. Ce Leis
2. Against The Wind
3. Oro
4. Voices Of The Land
5. Jealous Heart
6. Land Of Youth (Tir Na NOg)
7. I Believe (Deep Within)
8. Beating Heart
9. No Easy Way
10. Atlantic Shore

Customer Reviews:

Maire Brennan continues to bless her hearers..........2006-03-12

This CD like all her others maintains a beautiful calming sense of peace and strength combined. She just keeps getting better and better.

Love this ablum.......2005-12-11

This ablum is wonderful, My favorite song was Oro, this whole ablum is stunning!!! Moya has a Christmas ablum coming out and I'm sure it will be a beautiful as this

Good Debut!.......2004-03-25

This was the third album of Maire's that I had heard, and comparing it to the other two (Perfect Time and Whisper to the Wild Water) at first left me disappointed. It sure grew on me! My favorite before had been "Perfect Time," but I now revise that. It certainly is very different from "Perfect Time," and in my opinion, better. It has a much more worldbeat sound than her later work; mixing in African-style drumbeats and Middle Eastern bouzouki solos, it almost reminds me of Loreena McKennitt (especially on "Live in Paris and Toronto").

"Ce Leis" is a wonderful opener, with a style all her own.

"Against The Wind," with a beat that I have determined is almost identical the one that drives the Clannad song "A Mhuirnin O" (from Landmarks) is certainly the most energetic cut.

Contrast that with one of my favorites, "Oro," a slow Gaelic lullaby which works primarily because of its simplicity.

The only misstep, "Voices of the Land," tends to depart from the melodic approach used on the rest of the tracks. The chanting chorus (in my opinion, anyway) ruins the song, and I take off a star for that. But the album quickly recovers!

"Jealous Heart," while not my favorite, is a nice folk ballad.

No other reviewers seem to notice the similarities between Maire's "Land of Youth" and Enya's "Storms in Africa," but they stand out to me. I like to hope she wasn't just copying off of her sister...but either way it's a wonderful song.

"I Believe (Deep Within)" never made much of an impression on me either way.

"Beating Heart" has always sounded African to me. It is certainly the weirdest song (but in a good way!), with almost no instrumentation besides the percussion and chanting vocals.

If I had to pick an absolute favorite, it would be "No Easy Way" This wonderfully ethereal song mixes exotic instruments with a style reminiscent of Enya's work. Even the slight touch of jazz at the end (which I usually hate) seems to work here.

"Atlantic Shore" is a bit more pop-oriented than the rest of the album, but it's not out of place.

I definitely recommend this to Loreena McKennitt fans. Clannad listeners will find a much different style in her solo debut than they are used to. As for Enya, her older sister experiments a lot more, but may be enjoyed by fans.

Simple, but slow.......2004-02-28

Good sleeping music. I found myself waiting for something to happen in a lot of the cuts. The voices are charming, the instruments are nice. Elevator music, or background.

Voice of Clannad goes solo, with worthy results.......2003-11-04

Maire (pronounced moya) Brennan, did some time with Clannad as their lead singer with her famous sister Enya. This album played a lot at my store when first released. It wasn't until much later that I learned of Maire and Enya's familial link. After recalling the sound and the lilting vocals, which has a deeper softness a la Mary Fahl of October Project, I thought, well, no wonder.

"Ce Leis" is a quiet melancholy affair where Maire's harp comes in. The haunting backing vocals by her family, Dee, Olive, and Bridin Brennan, recall that of her more famous sister, and the protagonist is haunted by the absence of a loved one. The Celtic chorus "Ce leis an dholas/I meascc mo dhaoine/bimse uaigneach" translates to "Whose is the sorrow among my people I feel alone."

Pounding drums and traditional sounds and chants dominate the upbeat "Against The Wind", which tells of intergenerational struggles. "Old ways follows the beaten track," whereas the new generation are "defying their leaders/holding out for free will." These are the people who are against the wind, going that road less travelled. So the message is "The game is in your hands/reach for every moment."

"Oro" has high-register, angelic voices from any of Enya's albums. This is a lullaby to an infant, and the Brennans' vocals chanting the refrain "Codlah samh a paiste mo chroi" adds a very benevolent touch. It means "Sleep peacefully my sweet child" This alone makes it a standout track.

The mid-paced "Voices Of The Land" is an introspective question beholding the beauties of Earth, "streams of silver/streams of gold" and the "trees so tall and proud". She wonders how much longer they will last. The words themselves could be recited as poetry. The backing Brennans provided a chanting refrain after the chorus.

The quiet guitar and drum ballad "Jealous Heart" tells the story of someone who tries to forget someone by trying to put new roots, but she hears the voices calling her to come back home. The Brennans' voice are really angelic when they sing the title.

"Land Of Youth (Tir na nOg)" fascinated me because of the story, based on Irish folklore. A warrior, Oisin, encounters Niamb, a beautiful woman who offers him eternal youth and love in the title land. He grows homesick, only to have Niamb inform him that three centuries have passed in Ireland. She gives him a white horse that would carry him to safety, but his feet must never touch the ground, or else he will never return to her. He descends to help a man building a stone wall, and guess what happens? He ages three hundred years! This kind of recalls the Japanese legend of Urashima Taro, who ages under similar circumstances.

The Enya-like piano ballad "I Believe (Deep Within)" is a showcase for Maire's voice, and tells of a man who yearns for freedom and a new start but is financially unable to leave home. Maire's lilting up and down voice reassuringly sings "Never lose the faith/from your faded heart/never lose desire/to drift away." This story of the Irish experience must have been felt by many who were bound to their hard land.

"Beating Heart" is a danceable jig, featuring the Brennans, who sing in unison to the thundering drums and snappy percussion.

"No Easy Way" has to do with life's decisions, and some lines sung in Celtic by the Brennans recall a mother's advice. "Mothaim thu cogarnai/mohaim thu le comhairle" translates to "I hear you whispering/I hear your advice." She sagely then asks "How can we know what the book of life holds for us all?"

"Atlantic Shore" has a pop-sensible beat and finishes the album. Most of the songs here are mellow like her sister, and some of them recall Enya's music, the difference being Maire's up and down voice. Yet another interpretation of the Enya/Clannad sound that is worthy in its own merit.

Average customer rating: Moya's divinity and music shine on this excellent CD Not Everything Gaelic Equates Paganism A wonderful release! Lovely voice & songs! Perfect timing!

Perfect Time Máire Brennan Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Whisper to the Wild Water Misty Eyed Adventures Maire Two Horizons Signature ASIN: B0000062I1 Release Date: 1998-04-21

Tracks:

1. The Big Rock
2. Perfect Time
3. The Light On The Hill
4. Na Paisti
5. Heal This Land
6. Song Of David
7. Our World
8. Doon Well
9. Gra De
10. The Big Rock (Instrumental)

Customer Reviews:

Moya's divinity and music shine on this excellent CD .......2006-10-25

This ranks as one of my favorite Moya CDs--and as one of my favorite CDs overall. Not because she carries a spiritual theme here, but because combines her divine message with great songwriting and music making--you can listen for the message or just enjoy great music. You can listen to this excellent CD without feeling preached to--it just God and Country and Moya's love of both. In fact, her music is so beautiful that the music alone moves your soul.

My favorite song is Song of David. Moya's voice in the opening verse of this unique choir song are some of the most beautiful notes of music these ears have EVER heard--it brought tears to my eyes. You feel so in touch with the divinity within your soul in this one. It is truly magical and special.

Other favorites include The Big Rock, Na Paisti (love the harmonic voices in this one), Our World, and Doon Well (again, lovely voice harmonics).
Some of the songs otherwise are good and may even be favorites to others but those songs I like on this CD are some of the most inspirational songs Moya has ever produced. There's enough good musical variety too that could satisfy a broad range of musical tastes.

Not Everything Gaelic Equates Paganism.......2006-02-11

Maire Brennan, older sister of Enya and longtime lead vocalist for the legendary Irish group 'Clannad' has delivered a distinctly Irish/Gaelic Christian sound in her album/CD, 'Perfect Time.' Possessing one of the most beautiful voices on the music scene today, just about everything she touches turns to pure gold. So does this -10 track- release.

Containing the type of harmonious melodies and gentle nuances her fans have come to expect of her, Maire doesn't disappoint. There are however some subtle differences between the mood and feel of 'Perfect Time' and her other earlier endeavors.

The overtly reverential Christian tone throughout somewhat stiffles the more spontaneous and joyous Gaelic sounds conveyed in the pagan influences found in her earlier endeavors. It's only in -track 3- 'The Light On The Hill' that I get the feel of the Clannad years. Be that as it may, it's a beautiful recording and a worthy addition to anyones' music library.

A wonderful release!.......2005-10-20

I've had this cd for a number of years now and I really enjoy this for those relaxing moods I get into once in a while. This cd is mostly laid back with no real song that picks up and moves or pulses much. That's okay, because this is what this cd is supposed to be like! It's soothing and comforting and angelic sounding without trying to sound too much like her younger sister Enya. I actually enjoy Maire Brennan's next relese even moreso "Whisper to the wild water" as that one has all the same elements this one has but also picks up and moves a little more and seems a bit more thought out than this one does overall. But that does not mean it replaces this cd as this one has it's own unique quality.

Nothing on here will surprise or really impress you but this cd is more about bringing a consistent listen to your ears that will make any stressful day dissapear.

Highly recommended.

Lovely voice & songs!.......2005-05-01

I guess I tuned into the overall sound rather than the lyrics, because I missed the religious connection the first time I listened to the album. Brennan's voice is ethereal and the instrumentation makes it very pleasant listening.
Being used to more folk ballads with flute and fiddle, I found this one feeling more "new age" in styling. The sum effect is very enjoyable. I'll certainly look for more of her CDs.

Perfect timing!.......2004-05-15

Enya's sister Moya has an equally incredible voice. the Celtic sound is strong and the worship of her heart is authentic. The song "Perfect Time" is worth buying the CD in and of itself. The rest of the CD is simply icing on the cake for me. Seriously, the song "Perfect Time" came when I really needed to hear it. I needed to be reminded that God is in control of all things and all things happen in His 'perfect time'. I can't say that I have always remembered this in my life, but this song reminds me that He is God and I am not. He knows what He is doing and I don't. In short, buy this CD and prepare your heart.

Average customer rating: Etheral Journey Perfect Time Part II...but with a different style Lost On The Moors ~ Contemporary Isn't Necessarily Better Maire's (or Moya's) Crowning Jewel! Peaceful and Soothing

Whisper to the Wild Water Máire Brennan Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Celtic Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: Perfect Time Maire Two Horizons Misty Eyed Adventures Signature ASIN: B000028U0G Release Date: 1999-10-19

Tracks:

1. Follow The Word
2. Where I Stand
3. Hard To Break The Seal
4. To The Water
5. Whisper To The Wild Water
6. Peacemaker
7. Ageless Messengers
8. In God's Presence
9. Life
10. Rinne Tu
11. Mary Of The Gaels
12. Sign From The Hills
13. Be Thou My Vision

Amazon.com

Whisper to the Wild Water is a sweet sonic journey of liquid swirling arrangements and the frothy mellifluous wash of Máire Brennan's looping vocals. Here the singer for her family band, Clannad (and elder sister to the better-known Enya), ventures farther astream from her previous solo efforts to incorporate more flutes, pipes, and Celtic traditional touches amid her penchant for spiritual themes and the light world rhythms of drum loops. Ever mindful of familial strength, Brennan collaborated on the writing of this collection with her husband, duets with her mother on one cut, and features her 5-year-old son intoning the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi in Gaelic. Singing in both English and the tongue of her native County Donegal, Brennan creates a work that, while not overtly Christian, is gently uplifting and attuned to the healing properties of song. Like a cradle rocked by the sea's lulling tide, Whisper to the Wild Water soothes, pacifies, and guides the listener to a delicious place of well being. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

Etheral Journey.......2007-03-05

This album is a bit more of a depature for Maire. There is less traditional style elements, and more 'modern Celtic new age' themes.
Continues with the religious themes brought up in 'Perect Time' this does push more toward Enya's style.

The copy I acquired was printed in Japan so I got a bonus track only available on that copy.

As always she has such a style in mixing Gaelic and english lyrics.

This goes beyond the typical Clannad albums and is truely more etheral and surreal. Wonderful mood music.

Perfect Time Part II...but with a different style.......2006-10-25

In trying to put my finger on what makes Whisper different from Perfect Time, I guess you could say is that it has a different style. It's still Moya but from a different musical perspective. Good music, always beautiful voice, but just not as magical to me as was Perfect Time.

My favorite song is Be Thou My Vision. This is 95% Moya's voice and a little background music but oh how beautiful this song is! This song puts you in a different place and takes your breath away. My only hit on this song is that it is way too short! Moya sings Gaelic so beautifully that I think your soul just sings along with her and fills your heart with joy.

Other favorites include Peacemaker and In God's Presence. Peacemaker features a child speaking in Gaelic and Moya filling in musically between spoken verses--a different kind of song altogether and your can feel the passion of the guitar playing along with Moya's voice. In God's Presence is a choir song with Moya singing along with a church choir. Like Song of David in Perfect Time, this song moves my soul.

Don't be put off by Moya's Christian influence here. This is music anyone can listen to. The only thing you will feel is uplifted and satisfied at hearing good collection of songs by Moya.

Lost On The Moors ~ Contemporary Isn't Necessarily Better.......2006-03-16

I hate to say it but Maire Brennan's 'Whisper to the Wild Water' is the least favorite CD to be found amongst my Clannad, Enya, Maire collection. Yes her voice is beautiful as always but it seems somewhat lost and out of place in the techno-pop music that dominates this -13 track- CD. Those tracks that do manage to stay away from the contemporary beat fair a little better but still not up to past performances and material.

If you want just one or maybe two Maire CD's in your collection this is not the one to get.

Maire's (or Moya's) Crowning Jewel!.......2005-10-20

Alright. This to me is the cd where Maire Brennan has found her own unique place in the music world. This cd has all the elements of "Perfect Time" (her previous release) but done even better and has the added touch of a few more upbeat numbers that are very special and memorable. No filler at all on this one! It's very solid and just as soothing as her previous cd but there's definite growth to be found here.

There's no denying that her younger sister Enya is a very tough act to follow, but I must say that this cd finds Maire equal to Enya in her own way finally! I won't point out each song to you as that's kind of what the samples are for, but each and every song on here is great and a few are exceptionally great!

This is a journey you can lose yourself in. A Must buy for ANY Enya fan!

Peaceful and Soothing.......2004-03-10

This CD is one of my favorite CDs by one of my favorite artists. With all of it's soft, peaceful melodies, I played this constantly while I was pregnant, and after my baby was born, one of my favorite cuts, "Ageless Messengers," seemed to sooth her and calm her very quickly. It's spiritual, Christian message seem to speak to everyone, regardless of your faith or beliefs. Listening to this CD always seemed to help me slow down, reflect and appreciate what is really important in this life. The music has a sense of peace.

Average customer rating: Hauntingly beautiful. A Trip to the World of Medieval Aquitania

Aquitania Manufacturer: BMG ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music $7.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Shining Light, Music from Aquitanian Monasteries Chant Wars Edda - An Icelandic Saga - Myths From Medieval Iceland / Sequentia Polyphonic Aquitaine of th 12th Century Lost Songs of a Rhineland Harper [Hybrid SACD] ASIN: B000001TZQ Release Date: 1997-10-14

Tracks:

1. Dulci dignum melodia
2. Mundo salus gracie
3. Clara sonent organa
4. Noster cetus psallat letus
5. Virginis in gremio
6. Iudicii signum
7. Instrumental Piece
8. Alleluia! Iustus ut palma florebit
9. Quam felix cubiculum
10. Uterus hodie
11. Iubilemus, exultemus
12. Descendit de celis
13. Gaudia debita
14. Natus est rex
15. Instrumental Piece
16. De monte lapis scinditur
17. O Maria, Deu maire
18. Plebs domini

Customer Reviews:

Hauntingly beautiful........2005-12-19

'aquitania' is the second collection of 12th century musical pieces from Aquitanian Monasteries performed by sequentia, or the 'Ensemble for Medieval Music' comprised of a chorus of male voices, a chorus of female voices, and an instrumental ensemble.

Not being a professional musical antiquarian, the very best I can say about this recording is that it is better than the first collection, 'shining light'.

Oddly, my biggest problem with both collections is that nothing on both recordings does anything whatsoever to evoke Christmas for me. I say that because there are some buyers who may be on the lookout for some unusual Christmas music and they just may be disappointed by what the do NOT hear on these recordings. That caveat aside, this collection is very, very good in its variety of male, female, and instrumental voices.

What some tracks do evoke is an oddly Celtic sound, especially in some of the instrumental tracks. All the vocals are in Latin, meaning they were all written to be performed for and by the monks and nuns of the monasteries in the Christmas season.

There is simply nothing here sounding remotely like 'O Little Town of Bethlehem', even in Latin.

If you want a portal into the world of very old music, I can think of nothing better. It is certainly more diverse and more interesting than the otherwise excellent 'Anonymous 4' recordings of old Christmas music.

Highly recommended.

A Trip to the World of Medieval Aquitania.......2000-06-05

Aquitania was a rich part of the medieval world. It was the land of the troubadours and of the admirable liturgical chants. It was the world of the first medieval troubadour, Guilhelm IX, Duke of Aquitania and grandfather of Eleanor, the powerful queen. This CD evokes this legendary place, its myths and its art of the 12th century. All the CDs of Sequentia are marvellous. Words are not enough of describing the sensitive work of this ensemble. I have heard Dante and the Troubadours, Aquitania, with Christmas Music from Aquitanian monasteries and Shining Light. These three CDs give us a powerful view of the aquitanian spirit. I feel the vibrant culture of that part of a medieval world, when I am listening the troubadours songs and the music from aquitanian monasteries performed by Sequentia.

Average customer rating: Very Enjoyable Brennan Record Superb; just make sure you know what you're getting first! WONDERFUL Moya's second solo effort includes some real musical gems This "Mighty One" wears the crown

Misty Eyed Adventures Máire Brennan Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Two Horizons Maire Perfect Time Whisper to the Wild Water Signature ASIN: B000002J2U Release Date: 1995-06-06

Tracks:

1. The Days Of The Dancing
2. A Place Among The Stones
3. The Watchman
4. An Fharraige
5. Pilgrim's Way
6. Big Yellow Taxi
7. The Mighty One
8. Heroes
9. Misty Eyed Adventures
10. Dream On
11. Eirigh Suas A Stoirin

Customer Reviews:

Very Enjoyable Brennan Record.......2007-04-12

Maire (Moya) Brennan maybe not be as well known outside of her famous group, Clannad, or as famous as her sister, Enya. But she is an extremely talented and gifted musician, which is readily apparent on "Misty-Eyed Adventures."

Brennan uses traditonal Irish songs and Irish instruments skillfully. She also performs Joni Mitchell's classic folk song "Big Yellow Taxi." But songs like "The Days of the Dancing," " A Place Among the Stones," "Ah Fharraige," and "Eirigh Suas a Storin" are the reason to enjoy and buy this CD.

This is a great CD for someone's Irish folk music collection.

Superb; just make sure you know what you're getting first!.......2007-02-12

I love this album, but it definitely isn't for everyone. Moya Brennan's first two solo albums were VERY experimental, with mixed results. The first one ("Maire") was a mess, but somehow, by the grace of God, "Misty Eyed Adventures" picks up where that one left off and comes together. That doesn't mean it's not weird, though. Don't just go by whether you like Clannad or not on whether to purchase this--listen to the samples first. Some people may find certain songs on here (especially "Heroes") downright unlistenable, while others, such as myself, will fall in love with them.

The overall effect is more "world music" than Celtic--African percussion is used extensively, and a Mediterranean/Middle Eastern flavor prevails on songs such as "The Mighty One" (which was written about Mount Everest) and "The Days of the Dancing." My favorite track is the slow, dreamy "An Fharraige," with its Gaelic lyrics and minimalist instrumentation--only a synthesizer drone, bodhran drum, and a little bouzouki support her voice for a meditative song on which truly, less is more. In other places, an American, almost country-western sound comes through (in no small part due to the clever addition of the dobro on several tracks), especially on "Dream On" and her cover of Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi." The album comes to a big finish with the exquisite, orchestrally-arranged "Eirigh Suas A Stoirin," the only traditional song on the CD.

Another gem is the title track, which was written by Moya as a mother's love song to her son Paul, when he was first born. It's very personal material for her to sing--and it's quite emotional.

Overall, if you are open-minded and like eclectic music, I believe this is Moya Brennan's strongest album. Just be sure you know what you are getting before you buy it.

WONDERFUL.......2007-01-03

What a great CD - one of her best. Can't say I have a favorite track - I love them all!

Moya's second solo effort includes some real musical gems.......2006-10-25

Moya's (Maire) second solo CD is a very good production overall. What stands out with this CD is that there are 4 great songs among a collection of average music. They stand as among the best examples of Moya's work as a solo musican. This is CD for me represents the height of Moya's creativity as a solo artist.

The first track, The Days Of The Dancing, is my favorite Moya song of all time. This song is so many things at once. It is joyful, fun, catchy, and a musical treat with all those interesting instuments and those background vocalists singing "LA LA LA". Even if Moya's music isn't your favorite, this song will win your heart.

The second great song, Dream On, has an American pop flavor to it. Again, like Days of the Dancing, this song stands as a unique effort among Moya's body of work. The real strength of this song is Moya's passionate verses and emotional delivery. It's about feeling the deep eternal love of another--one could make the case that the love Moya speaks of here is that kind that one only experiences with the divine. Musically, it is pretty song that beats with a passionate heart.

The Mighty One is another musical treat where once again Moya's unique mix of musical instruments and backgound vocals brings this song to life. It is a song I like to turn up the volume to. The background singers, to me, are the feature act here.

Heroes is a similar song but here those background singers get to let their hair down a bit. The result is a musically interesting and entertaining piece. The percussion is the most intense of any MEA selection.

An Fharraige gets honorable mention.

The rest of the songs on this CD range from good to fair. The strength of the four songs above is enough to make this Moya production worth the cost to any prospective buyer.

This "Mighty One" wears the crown.......2004-06-07

After listening to this album you will "know who wears the crown" in the renowned musical Brennan clan(nad). Forget categories, this is just plain beautiful music, with inventive instrumentation, gorgeous harmonies, and interesting songs, all but three written by Maire. There is much variety in the instrumental sound here. Of particular note is the Arabian-style playing of the bouzouki in "Days of the Dancing", dobro (a very effective Nashville flourish) in "Dream On" and "Misty-Eyed Adventures". Also in the title song is a lead melodic instrument that sounds like a muffled wooden marimba - could that be the African djembe? And what provides that resonant xylophone sounding melodic percussion in "The Mighty One"? For anyone interested in these unusual sounds, song-by-song musical credits would have been welcome. But for those simply interested in beautiful music it hardly matters. Although Maire mixes English and Gaelic lyrics on many songs, only "A Place Among the Stones" seems fully Celtic in inspiration, perhaps cloyingly so, and is my least favorite song on the CD. These are my favorites: "Pilgrim's Way" has clanging church bells and multilayered vocals. Maire gives me chills on the low notes (e.g. "city of joy"). "The Mighty One", brings an air of suspense "Will they know who wears the crown?" and up-tempo chanting. Thrilling is not too strong a word for this, and it's my favorite song on the album. "Heroes" is a mixed success, with a great Gaelic intro, just Maire and drums, developing into a drum-driven extravaganza, but marred by excessive "la-la"-ing from Maire's backup sisters. "Misty-Eyed Adventures" (the song) is tenderly rendered and full of exquisite vocal harmonies. Just listen to Maire's gentle trill on the word "you" in "I'm there when you fall", and she will make you shiver. Behind that pure, quiet voice hides a lot of skill! Finally, "Dream On" is the most American sounding of the songs (Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi" excluded), with dobro taking the lead and a gentle rocking beat, my second favorite on the album. Dare I suggest in this age of crass commercialism that it could have been a hit? The other songs are good too, but these merit special attention. This is a very, very strong album, and Mighty Maire definitely wears the crown.

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In Christ Alone: New Hymns of Prayer & Worship Margaret Becker , Maire Brennan , and Joanne Hogg Manufacturer: Worship Together ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: Just Come In New Irish Hymns The Book of Kells Along the Road Celtic Psalms ASIN: B0000C0VNP Release Date: 2001-01-01

Tracks:

1. Your Hand O God Has Guided (One Church, One Faith)
2. With The Early Morning (Song Of The Kingdom)
3. Jesus Draw Me Ever Nearer (May This Journey)
4. Hear All Creation
5. My Hope
6. In Christ Alone
7. Like The Starlight (Your Song To Me)
8. O For A Closer Walk
9. This Fragile Vessel (Communion)
10. Over Fields Of Green (My Song Shall Rise To You)

Average customer rating: Passionate!

Renaissance en Provence - Traditional Music of South France / Terra Nova Consort (Dorian) Manufacturer: Dorian ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: La Rocque 'n' Roll - Popular Music of Renaissance France / The Baltimore Consort ASIN: B00000J86B Release Date: 1999-05-18

Tracks:

1. Bressarello
2. Tout mon plus grand plasir
3. La fe coumando de Cre`ire
4. Tu que cerques tei delice
5. Lei pastoureu
6. Venes leu veire la pieucello
7. Li a proun de gent
8. Je sais, vierge Marie
9. Ai! la bono fourtuno
10. Li a quaucaren que m'a fa pou
11. A la cieuta de Betelen
12. Que dises, mei bon fraire
13. Ai proun couneigu toun jo
14. Renaissance En Provence: Adam e sa coumpagno
15. Maire, lei campagno

Customer Reviews:

Passionate!.......2000-06-16

When I got this CD (after hearing portions of it on Millenium of Music), I couldn't stop listening to it! This collection of 16th and 17th c. folk carols from Provence will shatter all your conceptions regarding the boundaries of "early music." Listen to the first song, "Bressarello," a lullaby Joseph sings to the baby Jesus. The instrumentation and the vocal style sound more like a Provençal gypsy folk band than an early music ensemble...There are times, when the three female vocalists come together in exquisitely passionate harmony, I am brought to tears.

I have been searching for another album with vocals as inspiring as these. The vocalists and instrumentalists pull off both the Renaissance style and the provençal folk idiom with virtuosity and joie de vivre.

Average customer rating: Celtic Meets Classical Excellent Celtic Cd Just lovely! Amazing The best harpestry CD!

Celtic Harpestry: A Contemporary Celtic Collection Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | 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 General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Compilations | New Age | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Harpestry: A Contemporary Collection Faces Of The Harp: Celtic & Contemporary The Celtic Harp: A Tribute to Edward Bunting with the Belfast Harp Orchestra The Mystic Harp The Water Is Wide ASIN: B00000DLV8 Release Date: 1998-11-03

Tracks:

1. Bright New Morning - Belfast Harp Orchestra
2. The Humours Of Ballyloughlin - Maire Ni Chathasaigh
3. The Golden String Hornpipe - Rudiger Oppermann
4. A Walk On Belfast - Belfast Harp Orchestra
5. Star Of The County Down - Deborah Henson-Conant
6. The Old Woman's Dance - Sileas
7. My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From Titanic) - Belfast Harp Orchestra
8. The Chestnut Tree Medley - Maire Ni Chathasaigh
9. The Butterfly - Rudiger Oppermann
10. Londonderry Aire (Danny Boy) - Deborah Henson-Conant
11. Seallaibh Curaidh Eoghain - Sileas
12. Breton Medley - Cheryl Ann Fulton
13. Brian Boru's Set - Belfast Harp Orchestra
14. Robert Jordan - Maire Ni Chathasaigh
15. The Minstrel Boy - Deborah Henson-Conant
16. May Song - Rudiger Oppermann
17. Earth, Water, Wind And Fire - Belfast Harp Orchestra

Amazon.com

The pristine tones and lilting melodies of the Celtic harp are immediately inviting. Celtic Harpestry, a companion to a PBS performance special, explores a sound both traditional and modern in a tasteful and evocative collection. This isn't a purist's album--half of the harpists aren't even from the Celtic isles, and among the album's old Irish chestnuts is "My Heart Will Go On," the love theme from Titanic. The otherwise-joyful Belfast Harp Orchestra tromp through the James Horner tune, almost pulling some subtlety out of its overwrought themes. Turlough O'Carolan, the blind patron saint of the Celtic harp, might wish he were deaf as well, if he could hear it. But the bard would be thrilled to hear the 12-piece BHO playing the traditional "Brian Boru's Set" or one of founder Janet Harbison's zephyrlike originals. Her "Earth, Water, Wind and Fire" elicits shifting textures and colors that belie their traditional roots. The song also exemplifies the ethereal side of the Celtic harp explored on Celtic Harpestry with artists like Rüdiger Oppermann. Playing a wire-strung harp accompanied by bass and keyboards, the German harpist soars through crystalline melodies whether he's playing traditional tunes or originals. The most traditional sound actually comes from the American players. Cheryl Ann Fulton gives a straight-up rendition of "Breton Medley," and jazz harpist Deborah Henson-Conant is refreshingly restrained, faithfully rendering "Londonderry Aire (Danny Boy)" and "The Minstrel Boy." Although Celtic Harpestry focuses on slow airs, there are robust performances here, including those by Máire Ni Chathasaigh's group and the harp and vocal duo of Sileas. Outside of the Titanic love theme, Celtic Harpestry is an elegantly wrought collection. --John Diliberto

Customer Reviews:

Celtic Meets Classical.......2007-07-12

Hard rock it ain't. Celtic Harpestry: A Contemporary Celtic Collection may cite "contemporary" in its title, but the style is classic. Rich harmonies and intricate musical textures rise to a crescendo in "Earth, Water, Wind And Fire," the final cut, performed by the Belfast Harp Orchestra.

This collection overlaps several genres. Celtic, classical and New Age meet in what may be the instrument most associated with classical melodies.

If you are a fan of Rap or Hip Hop, keep looking. If you want a hoedown, this is not going to be your cuppa joe. But if you are looking for something elegant - background music for a business or important meeting, for example - this is a wonderful, understated choice.

Excellent Celtic Cd.......2006-12-30

A sibling to "Harpestry," this is a wonderful cd. I am a harper and head up a Celtic Harp Choir at my church (I'm a fulltime church music director), and I have used this cd as a model for my musicians. It's very pleasant to listen to, and you definitely get a good feel for the Celtic style. I highly recommend this!

Just lovely!.......2003-05-25

This uplifting compilation CD from Imaginary Road Records, actually the soundtrack to the public television special "Celtic Harpestry at Lismore Castle, Ireland", is simply beautiful. Especially wonderful are the five numbers by the Belfast Harp Orchestra, an ensemble of 12 harpists who demonstrate remarkable intonation and stunning coordination as they play together on instruments that are difficult enough just to play alone. What a great concept, and what great musicianship! Also featured are individual performers such as Maire Ni Chathasaigh on Irish harp, Rudiger Oppermann on wire-strung harp, Cheryl Ann Fulton on a contemporary lever harp, the harp and song duo Sileas, and Deborah Henson-Conant on a "Camac `Baby Blue' Celtic electroharp". Other instruments, including Uilleann pipes and whistle, violin, viola and concertina, occasionally join in, but the focus is on the harp itself. In all its many forms and combinations, the harpestry on this recording remains soothingly delicate in timbre while at the same time scintillating in technique--in short, a pure delight. If you enjoy "Celtic Harpesty", you're sure to like it's companion release, "Harpestry: A Contemporary Collection", featuring more of a worldwide assortment of harpers. Another great harp compilation CD is "Faces of the Harp" from Narada.

Amazing.......2001-08-30

I always had a desire to learn to play the Celtic harp...and the PBS special and especially this CD made that desire boil over. Don't buy another harp CD before you've listened to this one!
No matter how many times I have listened to this recording, I ALWAYS break into a smile when the Belfast Harp Orchestra begins to play. Nothing prepares you for that 12-harp sound!
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The best harpestry CD!.......2001-07-23

One day in a music shop, my hand knocked three CDs off of a rack. The first CD, though the case was cracked, caught my eye. I bought it five minutes later. In this sweetly harmonized collection, nearly all the songs are wonderful. I would have bought the CD for only My Heart Will Go On-the song is a skillful take of the Titanic (movie) theme, and it seems almost to have a voice of its own. This is a must-have for any harp music lover!

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