Celtic Tranquility

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Over the years Phil Coulter has worked as a producer and songwriter with performers from every part of the Celtic music world, including James Galway, Planxty, Van Morrison, Sinead O'Connor, and Scotland's Bay City Rollers. In 1983 he released his first solo record, Classic Tranquility, a collection of smoothly orchestrated instrumentals that became one of the bestselling releases of all time in Ireland. On Celtic Tranquility Coulter returns to his roots and offers a selection of Irish folk songs arranged for orchestra. The tunes include instrumental versions of familiar songs like "Danny Boy," "Carrickfergus," "The Sally Gardens," and "The Water is Wide." The arrangements owe more to pop and classical than they do to traditional Irish music, but the Celtic spirit still shines through. --Michael Simmons

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Average customer rating: How do you define "perfection"? One of Coulters best... Everfresh American music that captures the American experience... Phil Coulter's American Tranquility CD Review

American Tranquility Phil Coulter Manufacturer: Shanachie 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 | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Serenity Scottish Tranquility: Piano And Orchestral Classics Country Serenity Phil Coulter's Christmas Sea of Tranquility ASIN: B000000E27 Release Date: 1994-10-18

Tracks:

1. Shenandoah
2. My Old Kentucky Home/I Dream Of Jeannie
3. Now Is The Hour
4. The Streets Of Laredo/Irene Goodnight
5. Home Away From Home
6. The Girl I Left Behind Me/The Yellow Rose Of Texas
7. Home Sweet Home/The Wabash/Carry Me Back To Old Virginny
8. Nantucket Sunrise
9. Beautiful Dreamer
10. Pier Avenue
11. Green Leaves Of Summer
12. I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen
13. The Banks Of The Ohio
14. Natasha
15. Love's Old Sweet Song
16. Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere
17. Hoedown

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Phil Coulter began his career as a prolific songwriter for everybody from Them to the Bay City Rollers(!). Indeed, if his output went no further than "Puppet on a String" and the much-covered "The Town I Loved So Well," he would be assured of an honored place in the Celtic pop-rock pantheon. However, during the '90s he made a not-too-sudden turn and produced several nicely arranged easy-listening/New Age projects, most of which still sell incredibly well. After essaying Irish and Scottish themes on the many other Tranquility albums, he and his ensemble are heard here in a songbook of American melodies, including tunes by Stephen Foster. Among the selections are "Shenandoah," "Beautiful Dreamer," "The Streets of Laredo," "The Green Leaves of Summer," "The Yellow Rose of Texas," and "There's No Place Like Home." Fans of country-and-western-style, piano-led instrumentals will love American Tranquility. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

How do you define "perfection"?.......2006-11-10

I have all of Coulter's CDs. Each is better than the next. Relaxing but still lively and stirring. Everyone should like all of Coulter's music.

One of Coulters best..........2006-05-02

I have every one of Phil Coulter's CD's, and this is one of my favorites. The song Hoedown is on another CD also, but something about this one.....I can't listen sitting down, or at least have to clap and "jig" with every available body part! When that last song finishes, I often have to just play the whole thing all over again. Great music!!

Everfresh.......2006-03-31

I can listen to this over and over without tiring. Selections, arrangements, performance all A+

American music that captures the American experience..........2001-03-25

I especially enjoy music by American composers and compositions that traditionally appear in hymnals and/or are performed at school concerts, etc. If you enjoy beautiful American music/songs this CD is for you.

A dear friend introduced my wife and I to Phil Coulter by playing a tape of "American Tranquility" several years ago. We were so impressed that we immediately purchased the CD and played it repeatedly while driving pass the lush green fields in the "Great State of Iowa."

It's perfect music for "motoring" across the countryside, or as background music for work areas or classrooms.

The arrangements of these traditional favorites are original and vary from song-to-song, track-to-track.

I'm waiting, somewhat impatiently, for "American Tranquility II."

Phil Coulter's American Tranquility CD Review.......2000-07-11

I first heard this CD while listening to the "Sounds of the Season" music channel on DirecTV, during the 4th of July holiday. Over the next few hours as I listened to the music being played in the background on this channel, I kept running to the television screen every so often when they played a song I liked. I noticed a lot of the songs were by Mr. Coulter on the CD you are considering purchasing today. It is a wonderful 4th of July type - bring back old fond memories of a simpler time CD to play! Trust me, buy it, you will be glad you did!

Average customer rating: Our Favorite! Sea of Tranquility Wonderful, wonderful music My favourite from one of my favourite musicians

Sea of Tranquility Phil Coulter Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic 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 General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Classic Tranquility Serenity Forgotten Dreams Scottish Tranquility: Piano And Orchestral Classics Country Serenity ASIN: B000000E1R Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Last Rose Of Summer
2. Cliffs Of Dover
3. Isle Of Inisfree
4. Green Glens Of Antrim
5. Flight Of The Earls
6. Bunch Of Thyme
7. Oft In The Stilly Night
8. Thorn Birds
9. Tranquility
10. Those Endearing Young Cha
11. Loves Old Sweet Song
12. Fields Of Athenry
13. She Moved Through The Fai
14. Take Me Home
15. Silver Threads Among The
16. Emigrants Letter

Customer Reviews:

Our Favorite!.......2001-07-28

My wife brought me this from WalMart not knowing the artist. I have fallen in love with it as have most of my family members, most of whom have gone out and bought their own copies of it. I have just ordered three more of Phil Coulters releases and find that I love them all. A GREAT ARTIST with great renditions!

Sea of Tranquility.......2000-07-30

A few years ago, my husband and I were sitting in pub in Killarney.Suddenly, this soft gentle simply beautiful music came on. Both of us were enchanted and the barmaid told us the name 0f this bewitching album. We loved it and before we went home to Colorado, we had bought 3 or 4 more tapes.Since that time, we have bought every album he has put out. To us, Phil Coulter is everything a genius leprechaun should be. Though I am not so old I have told my family that his music is all I want at my funeral someday. He lulls, he soothes, he calms. He is amazing.

Wonderful, wonderful music.......1999-08-14

This music could be listened to for hours. One of the most relaxing CD's I have heard in many many years. Definitely well worth the money.

My favourite from one of my favourite musicians.......1999-07-31

Since 1987 this selection has been my way to relax after a long, hard day. I love all Coulter's music but this is the best. At last I am replacing my word-out cassette with the CD!

Average customer rating: A.Barre Moving Great CD for Road Trips Scottish Tranquility Stress relief

Scottish Tranquility: Piano And Orchestral Classics Phil Coulter Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic 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 General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: American Tranquility Highland Cathedral Sea of Tranquility Serenity Country Serenity ASIN: B000000E21 Release Date: 1991-03-12

Tracks:

1. Annie Laurie
2. Flower Of Scotland
3. Rowan Tree
4. Ye Banks And Braes
5. Lochnagar
6. Eriskay Love Lilt/Westering Home
7. Will Ye No Come Back Again
8. Loch Lomond
9. Amazing Grace
10. The Skye Boat Song
11. Song For The Mira
12. Red Red Rose/Bonny Mary Of Argyll
13. I Belong To Glasgow
14. Dark Island
15. Auld Lang Syne
16. No Awa' Tae Bide Awa'/Scotland The Brave

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Not many composers have worked with Elvis Presley, Cliff Richards, The Dubliners, and Planxty. Such is the strange musical world of Phil Coulter, who has recorded a series of Tranquility records that emphasize lush orchestral arrangements of various national folk music from Ireland to America, and on this title, Scotland. "Lush" is the operative word here, as he spins classic Scots melodies like "Ye Banks and Braes" and "Auld Lang Syne" into Mantovani-like flourishes for piano and orchestra, punched up with a fuzzy but gentle electric guitar and drums to give it "punch." It's the apex of Celtic nostalgia, and you will love it or hate it based solely on your tolerance for lots of airy strings, rippling piano lines, and reverbed, mountainous flute sounds. Coulter has had a lot of gold and platinum recordings over the years, so there's plenty of fans for his Celtic lounge act. --Louis Gibson

Album Description

The biggest selling Irish artist ever takes on the music of the sister Celtic republic on one of his best selling albums ever. Performed with expert perfection on piano and with light orchestra, the music takes your mind on a mental tour of the Scottish homeland, emotional and haunting. Music Club. 2004.

Album Details

The Biggest Selling Irish Artist Ever Takes on the Music of the Sister Celtic Republic on One of his Best Selling Albums Ever. Performed with Expert Perfection on Piano and with Light Orchestra, the Music Takes Your Mind on a Mental Tour of the Scottish Homeland, Emotional and Haunting.

Customer Reviews:

A.Barre.......2007-01-12

I love this CD. It is both relaxing and inspirational. This is one of Coulter's finest.

Moving.......2006-02-10

I first heard this album while walking through a small shop in Sisters, Oregon, and was quite taken with Coulter's interpretation of these Scottish songs. When I want to relax, this is one of the first album's I think of.

Great CD for Road Trips.......2005-08-27

This is probably our favorite CD to play when we're on the road. Wonderful arrangements of many familiar Scottish ballads. Whenever we come to a town with a Scottish name, we love to crank up the volume on "Scotland the Brave"!

Scottish Tranquility.......2005-07-29

This is, by far, one of the best musical recordings I have ever heard. I intend to get some more of Phil Coulter's albums. To put it simply - He's GREAT!!!

Stress relief.......2003-06-22

Very relaxing. Love to listen and play my mandolin along with this music. Great music for stress relief.

Average customer rating: Classic Tranquility CD superlative The most beautiful music that is so very romantic and free! Classic Coulter with emphasis on his compostions

Classic Tranquility Phil Coulter Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic 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 General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sea of Tranquility Serenity American Tranquility Country Serenity Forgotten Dreams ASIN: B000000E1P Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. The 'Derry Air
2. Mary From Dungloe
3. Love Thee Dearest
4. The Old Man
5. Carrickfergus
6. Buachaill O'n Eirne (Come By The Hills)
7. Steal Away
8. Mise E'Ire
9. My Lagan Love
10. The Spinning Wheel
11. Maggie
12. Scorn Not His Simplicity
13. Boulavogue
14. Lake Of Shadows
15. The Wind In The Willows
16. The Town I Love So Well

Customer Reviews:

Classic Tranquility CD.......2006-08-06

I am very happy with my purchase, and have been enjoying the CD.The item was as described and arrived promptly.
Thank you

superlative.......2004-02-04

This is my favorite Phil Coulter CD. I love this collection of popular Irish music that starts with a memorable rendition of "Danny Boy" and continues with charming melodies to the last song. I wish every CD could be this good.

The most beautiful music that is so very romantic and free!.......1999-11-04

Whether driving through the mountains with the top down, the beauty of the scenery and the feel of the music blending is breathtaking. On the beach with the mist in the air, the sunset and music fills the heart. I am married, 56 yrs old, and Phil Coulter makes you so aware of yourself and the beauty surrounding you. This was my first album and my favorite. I am now trying to replace the tapes with the cd's.

Classic Coulter with emphasis on his compostions.......1999-06-26

In this album Coulter shows his vocal abilities on selections he composed - they are hauntingly lovely and he sings them a bit like Rod McKuen used to . This is one of my favorite Coulter albums and he is my favorite artist.

Average customer rating: Soothing

A Touch Of Tranquility Phil Coulter Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic 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 General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Forgotten Dreams Classic Tranquility Serenity American Tranquility Sea of Tranquility ASIN: B000000E23 Release Date: 1992-02-19

Tracks:

1. The Derry Air (Danny Boy)
2. Carrickfergus
3. The Meeting Of The Waters/The Rose Of Mooncoin
4. The Rose Of Tralee
5. Spancil Hill
6. The Green Glens Of Antrim
7. Raglan Road
8. The Mountains Of Mourne
9. I'll Tell Me Ma
10. The Anniversary Song
11. The Sally Gardens
12. The Water Is Wide
13. The Spinning Wheel
14. The Fields Of Athenry
15. Dear Sarah
16. One Day At A Time
17. The Emigrant's Letter/Eamon An Chnuic
18. A Soldier's Song

Customer Reviews:

Soothing.......1999-02-15

Wonderful and soothing music with a bounce. A wee bit of Ireland in a musical arrangement!

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Celtic Tranquility Phil Coulter Manufacturer: Music Club Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic 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 International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Country Serenity Scottish Tranquility: Piano And Orchestral Classics Coulter & Co Highland Cathedral Phil Coulter's Christmas ASIN: B000AMSRP8 Release Date: 2005-10-03

Tracks:

1. Fields of Athenry
2. Spancil Hill
3. Rose of Tralee
4. Mountains of Mourne
5. Whiskey in the Jar
6. Spinning Wheel
7. Bard of Armagh/Bunclody
8. Meeting of the Waters/The Rose of Mooncoin
9. Ar rinn Ni Nosfhainn Ce H
10. As I Leave Behind Neidin
11. Raglan Road
12. Old Man
13. Water Is Wide
14. Mo Ghile Mear
15. Town I Loved So Well
16. Ballads and Blarney Medley: The Boston Burglar/Muisheen Durkan/Whiskey

Album Description

Phil Coulter has become the best-selling Irish artist of his generation composing, producing and performing some of Ireland's best loved tracks. The king of contemporary Celtic music has worked with acts including the Dubliners, Planxty and the Furey Brothers. He is immensely popular with Irish audiences performing traditional Celtic favourites such as The Fields Of Athenry and the Town I Loved So Well (included here) and has since emerged as one of the country's bestselling artists. Music Club. 2005.

Album Details

16 Celtic Gems from the Master of Irish Easy Listening.

Average customer rating: Words Cannot Describe...

Celtic Moon Manufacturer: Tranquility Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music ASIN: B00030DE4Q

Product Description

This is a blend of contemporary and traditional celtic songs featuring bagpipes, harp, fiddle, flute, etc blended with nature recordings of birds, ocean surf, thunder, rain, etc.

Customer Reviews:

Words Cannot Describe..........2005-07-09

how this CD makes me feel. If you love Celtic music, grab a copy of this. There are many really cheap ones here. Its my favorite for relaxing and meditating. Just make sure you get the real thing, as there are a few CD's out there with the same or similar name. This is a various artists CD, and is on the Tranquility Music label. Joyous listening!

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Tranquility Gold: Best of Phil Coulter Phil Coulter Manufacturer: Celtic 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 | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00006J4RM Release Date: 2005-12-19

Tracks:

1. Spinning Wheel
2. Bring Flowers of the Fairest
3. Fields of Athenry
4. Scorn Not His Simplicity [Vocal Version]
5. Carrickfergus - Phil Coulter,
6. Ride On
7. Home from the Sea [Vocal Version]
8. Mise Eire
9. Dear Sarah (Narration)
10. Raglan Road
11. Ireland's Call
12. Steal Away [Vocal Version]

Tracks:

1. 'Derry Air
2. Flight of the Earls
3. Spancil Hill
4. Thousands Are Sailing (Narration) - Phil Coulter, James Galway,
5. My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose
6. Fairytale of New York
7. Maggie
8. Old Man [Vocal Version]
9. My Lagan Love
10. Lament for the Wild Geese
11. Cal
12. Town I Loved So Well [Vocal Version]

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Celtic Tranquility Various Artists Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Celtic | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Celtic | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | 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 Similar Items: Celtic Harp Celtic Women The Magic of Ireland: Riverdance Ireland: Whiskey in the Jar A New Journey ASIN: B00001NTLJ Release Date: 1999-09-21

Tracks:

1. On Your Shore - Claire Hamilton, Jeff Spencer
2. Seoladh Na Ngamhna - Dirk Campbell
3. Storm Clouds - Kate Northrop
4. Boulavogue
5. Stranger - Klaus Schg, Kim Skovbye
6. Carolina Rua - Celtic Celebration Reunion
7. Childhood Days - Kim Skovbye
8. Moutain Streams - Dirk Campbell, Mick Sands
9. Skibbereen - Gerry Heaney
10. Silkie - Kate Northrop

Average customer rating:

Peace and Tranquility Phil Coulter Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic 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 General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Recollections Sea of Tranquility Forgotten Dreams American Tranquility Classic Tranquility ASIN: B000000E1X Release Date: 1990-02-20

Tracks:

1. If I Were A Blackbird
2. The Gentle Maiden
3. Dear Little Town In The Old County Down
4. Harry's Game
5. Lament For The Wild Geese
6. The Old Refrain
7. The Lark In The Clear Air
8. The Dublin Medley: The Rare 'Oul Times/Summer In Dublin/Molly Malone
9. Hero!
10. The Meeting Of The Waters/The Rose Of Mooncoin
11. Slievenamon
12. The Water Babies
13. From Clare To Here
14. The Sally Gardens
15. To Hell Or To Van Diemen's Land
16. The Cork Medley: Beautiful City/The Boys Of Fair Hill/The Banks Of My Own Lovely Lee

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2. Claridade [Import]
3. Conspiracao Baiana [Import]
4. Court Music of Japan [Import]
5. Dalila/Sharea El Hob, Original Soundtrack [IMPORT] [Soundtrack] [Import]
6. Das War Nur Ein Moment/Ein Hauch Von Frühling
7. Der Blaue Panet [Import]
8. Die Geschenkte Stunde [Import]
9. Dos Confins Do Sertao [Import]
10. Elettromacumba [Import]

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