Songs from Ireland

1. Geordie

2. Ar Erinn Ni Neosfaninn

3. Danny Boy

4. Greensleeves

5. Coulin

6. Brian Borus March

7. Bauch Na Carraige Baine

8. Charles Magee

9. Hough O'Donnel

10. Old Black Jack

11. She Moved Through

12. Join This Paradise

13. Lord Inchquin

14. Blind Mary

15. Ned of the Hill

16. My Darling Spalpeen

Songs from Ireland,Various Artists,Ent. Media Partners,Int'l & World Music,Ireland,Pop,Traditional Irish Folk

Average customer rating: Some old favourites, and some unfamiliar, enjoyable voices and songs

Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life: The Songs of Victor Herbert Manufacturer: Asv Living Era ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Herbert | Herbert, Victor | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Nostalgia | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Traditional & Vocal Pop | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Music of Sigmund Romberg Great Hits from Sigmund Romberg The Desert Song / The New Moon When I'm Calling You A Victor Herbert Showcase: The Greatest Hits of the Father of American Popular Song ASIN: B00004U9MZ Release Date: 2000-08-22

Tracks:

1. Ah, Sweet Mystery Of Life! - Richard Crooks
2. Gypsy Love Song - CHARLES KULLMAN
3. Romany Life - Jeanette MacDonald
4. March Of The Toys - Victor Young & His Concert Orchestra
5. Kiss Me Again - Florence Easton
6. (The Day Is Done...) Moonbeams - Richard Crooks
7. Italian Street Song - Florence George/The Max Terr Choristers
8. I'm Falling In Love With Someone - CHARLES KULLMAN
9. 'Neath The Southern Moon - Nelson Eddy
10. Tramp, Tramp, Tramp! - Nelson Eddy
11. Paul's Address: (My Commander As Envoy Bids Me Come...) No Country Can My Own Outvie - John McCormack
12. I List The Trill In Golden Throat - Alma Gluck/Charles Schuetz
13. The Cricket On The Earth - Christie MacDonald/Reginald Werrenrath/Howard Ratty
14. Sweethearts - Richard Tauber
15. To Land Of My Own Romance - John McHugh
16. When You're Away - Richard Tauber
17. Neapolitan Love Song - Richard Crooks
18. Ireland, My Sireland (When Shall I Again See Ireland?) - John McCormick/Dominic Melillo
19. Eileen Alannah Ashthore - John McCormick/Dominic Melillo
20. Thine Alone - CHARLES KULLMAN
21. A Kiss In The Dark - Amelita Galli-Curci
22. Indian Summer - Richard Tauber
23. Ah, Sweet Mystery Of Life! - Jeanette Macdonald/Nelson Eddy

Customer Reviews:

Some old favourites, and some unfamiliar, enjoyable voices and songs.......2007-03-11

This compilation has the usual songs that immediately bring the name of composer Victor Herbert to mind - Ah, sweet mystery of life, I'm falling in love with someone and Tramp, tramp, tramp - with such well known voices as those of Macdonald, Eddy and the famous tenors, Richard Crooks, Richard Tauber and Charles Kullmann.

Perhaps of greater interest to many listeners will be the relatively seldom heard artists, such as John McHugh, Florence Easton and Florence George. All three have very pleasant voices and aural personalities.

It is a somewhat mixed delight to hear Amelita Galli-Curci, John McCormack, Alma Gluck and Richard Werrenrath in recordings from the acoustic era. My personal favourite from that group is Galli-Cutci's charming version of A kiss in the dark.

Altogether, a well chosen mixture of the familiar and the out of the way, carefully and well re-recorded.

Average customer rating: Welsh passion/English art songs "A great lower baritone voice.......incredible songs," ENGLISH ART SONGS... Perfect for the male music student Best Recording

Bryn Terfel - The Vagabond & other songs by Vaughan Williams, Butterworth, Finzi & Ireland Ralph Vaughan Williams , Gerald Finzi , George Butterworth , John Ireland , Bryn Terfel , and Malcolm Martineau Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Finzi, Gerald | ( F ) | 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 Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Terfel, Bryn | ( T ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Silent Noon Bryn Terfel - An die Musik (Favorite Schubert Songs) / Martineau Bryn Terfel - Opera Arias / MET, Levine Cecilia & Bryn ~ Cecilia Bartoli duets Bryn Terfel Bryn Terfel Sings Favorites ASIN: B000001GPD Release Date: 1995-07-10

Tracks:

1. Songs Of Travel: The Vagabond
2. Songs Of Travel: Let Beauty Awake
3. Songs Of Travel: The Roadside Fire
4. Songs Of Travel: Youth And Love
5. Songs Of Travel: In Dreams
6. Songs Of Travel: The Infiinite Shining Heavens
7. Songs Of Travel: Whither Must I Wander?
8. Songs Of Travel: Bright Is The Ring Of Words
9. Songs Of Travel: I Have Trod The Upward And The Downward Slope
10. Let Us Garlands Bring, Op. 18: Come Away, Come Away, Death
11. Let Us Garlands Bring, Op. 18: Who Is Silvia?
12. Let Us Garlands Bring, Op. 18: Fear No More The Heat O' The Sun
13. Let Us Garlands Bring, Op. 18: O Mistress Mine
14. Let Us Garlands Bring, Op. 18: It Was A Lover And His Lass
15. Bredon Hill And Other Songs: Bredon Hill
16. Bredon Hill And Other Songs: Oh Fair Enough Are Sky And Plain
17. Bredon Hill And Other Songs: When The Lad For Longing Sighs
18. Bredon Hill And Other Songs: On The Idle Hill Of Summer
19. Bredon Hill And Other Songs: With Rue My Heart Is Laden
20. Sea Fever
21. The Vagabond
22. The Bells Of San Marie
23. Six Songs From 'A Shropshire Lad': Loveliest Of Trees
24. Six Songs From 'A Shroshire Lad': When I Was One-And-Twenty
25. Six Songs From 'A Shropshire Lad': Look Not In My Eyes
26. Six Songs From 'A Shropshire Lad': Think No More, Lad
27. Six Songs From 'A Shropshire Lad': The Lads In Their Hundreds
28. Six Songs From 'A Shropshire Lad': Is My Team Ploughing?

Customer Reviews:

Welsh passion/English art songs.......2007-06-17

Bryn Terfel brings astonishing energy, not to mention eardrum-rattling dynamic range, to these English art songs. Frankly, his passionate, sometimes over the top interpretations work for me, injecting virility into songs that could easily become effete in the hands of a more traditionally "English" singer.

As always, DG's sonics are superior. Where a few others have found overly processed sound I simply find superlative engineering that manages to handle Terfel's sometimes overwhelming voice while still capturing the wide range of colors and timbres he injects into every piece.

Malcolm Martineau, by the way, provides first rate accompaniment, also captured with warmth and brilliance by DG's Tonmeister.

"A great lower baritone voice.......incredible songs,".......2006-07-19

Bryn Terfel has one of the most amazing voices. To top it all he has this real passion when he sings. This is a must have for ANY music fan...

The song selections are great....wonderful classical tunes. Many of the lyrics are by Robert Louis Stevenson who, well, we know his reputation.

My favorite song: Whither Must I Wander?

ENGLISH ART SONGS..........2006-07-17

Terfel does a fine job with these pieces.

Especially fine are the Vaughan Williams and Butterworth songs.

Perfect for the male music student.......2005-08-17

As a music student I have found this cd to be a priceless tool. With the wide range of artists Terfel has used in this collection it is a great way for begginers to start to explore wonderful pieces of fantastic composers that would otherwise be unknown. While many would be familiar with the NYSSMA standard "The Vagabond" (which is beautifully presented) I hope that future teachers and professionals would take the time to search through the rest to find songs to not only raise interest in the different composers but feed their passion for the art of music.

~Kyle

Best Recording.......2005-05-09

This Blend of English art song is fantastic a must have for any serious bass-baritone. Not only the always amazing and tremendous interpretation of song by Terfel but especially in the Finzi and Williams do we finally, I reitterate Finally, hear the story of the Young composers passion come out! Also another plus to Terfel, we hear the best bass baritone sound that I think I have ever heard from him! I have listened to every CD that he has made to date including the new silent noon and this is still my most frequently used selection. Also Coach accompanist take a listen to the way that Martineau plays this music it is infactuating! If you buy a Bryn Terfel CD I would reccomend this one!

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: Hymns Triumphant 1 & 2 Be Still My Soul: The Ultimate Hymns Collection 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

Customer Reviews:

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.

Average customer rating: Rollicking music....now, where's my Guinness? Another "Saw Doctors" Triumph Unmatchable FUN! Sounds just like the Pogues quit drinking. great cd, still keeping the traditional irish sound

Songs from Sun Street The Saw Doctors Manufacturer: Paradigm [Ryko] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Rock | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Play it Again Sham! Villains The Cure Sing a Powerful Song Sing A Powerful Song ASIN: B00000DGZJ Release Date: 1998-11-03

Tracks:

1. Good News
2. Sugartown
3. Galway And Mayo
4. Carry Me Away
5. Heading For The Sunshine
6. Catriona Tells Lies
7. Blah Blah Blah
8. D'ya Wanna Hear My Guitar?
9. Joyce Country Ceili Band
10. High Nellie
11. Best Of Friends
12. Will It Ever Stop Raining?
13. Tommy K
14. Away With The Fairies
15. I'll Be On My Way

Amazon.com

As feel-good friendly as a vintage Tom Petty anthem. As singsong jangly as an old Irish Rovers standard. And every bit as backwoods basic as some Carter Family lament from the '30s. Nope. There's not much fault to be found with the pint-swilling, rafter-raising folk-rock of Celtic crooners the Saw Doctors. This is the ultimate party band, whose "N17" is--in addition to being one of the biggest-selling singles in Irish history--best experienced live, with every voice in the house jumping in on the call-and-response chorus. Revolving around the hearth-fire vocals of guitarist Davy Carton, SD discs may not quite capture that frantic energy, but they're typically more of the "N17" same. Sun Street is no exception. It's a warm, personable effort, with trademark pub pleasers ("Tommy K," "Catriona Tells Lies," and the goofy "D'ya Wanna Hear My Guitar?") complementing plush, gentle ballads ("Galway and Mayo," "Heading for the Sunshine," a nursery-rhyme-ish "Away with the Fairies"). Lift a Guinness to the lads. The world needs more true-blue bands like the Saw Doctors. --Tom Lanham

Album Description

1998 & first album in two years by the lively British folkrock outfit. 15 tracks. A Shamtown Records release.

Customer Reviews:

Rollicking music....now, where's my Guinness?.......2000-12-21

I picked up this album not long ago on a whim. Having heard only a few of the Doctors' songs, I didn't know what to expect from a full album. Well, now I know I didn't waste my money. This is a rollicking set of songs that gets better with each listen...whether or not I'm sipping a Guinness. Standouts include "Best of Friends," "Galway and Mayo" and, my personal favorite, "Carry Me Away" (a haunting ballad). For sheer toe-tapping pleasure, you can't beat "Heading for the Sunshine" and the neo-traditional "Joyce Country Ceili Band" (listen for the smile-inducing lyrics). Folks, this album proves that Irish music is so much more than "Danny Boy" and the Irish Tenors. I'll be sure to catch the Doctors the next time they're in the States.

Another "Saw Doctors" Triumph.......2000-04-02

While I agree with another reviewer that you can't capture the excitement of the "Saw Doctors'" live performances on a cd, I have to say that I play this disc more than any other that I own... It's got every type of music that the Doctors' fans have come to expect...ones detailing yearnings for distinctly Irish events and places, some that are toe-tappingly fun, and the last one, which I plan to put in my will to be played at my funeral someday (listen to it, and you'll get my point! )...a great disc!

Unmatchable FUN!.......1999-05-03

Outstanding album! If you want my thoughts on it, read the Amazon review above. If you want my thoughts on the band, read on.

I saw the Docs in NYC on St. Pat's day and ended up staying another day SOLELY so I could see them again the next night. It was at those shows that I first heard many of the songs on Sun Street and I was ecstatic when the album finally came out.

This band tore the house down!!! I worked at a Cabaret in college and NEVER saw anything like the craic to be had at a Saw Doctors concert. Imagine a house full of twentysomethings, all hoisting their Harps, whipped into a frenzy by the high-energy tunes and familiar lyrics of the premier Irish folk rock band in the land.

The Saw Doctors take you back to a time when playing music was fun - not a business. The sense you get when you see them is that they took an Irish tradition, playing music, and turned it up a notch, adding electric guitars to the flute and accordion, and making it (more) fun in the process. They don't take themselves, or their music, too seriously, and that's part of what makes it so grand.

If you're curious, check them out. Look them up on the web and go to their next concert. (They play the Fleadh's in the States, but they're better indoors.) But be prepared. I GUARANTEE you'll have the time of your life.

Sounds just like the Pogues quit drinking........1999-01-04

This cheery mix of listenable four-leaf clovers lets us all know what would have happened if the Pogues had quit drinking in their prime. Although this CD was forced on me by my former boss, I have played it TWICE of my OWN FREE WILL...which is pretty good considering ginger beer isn't exactly my bag. Thumbs up!

great cd, still keeping the traditional irish sound.......1999-01-03

I am a major fan of The Saw Doctors and I own all of their cd's. I am pleased to say that The Doctors have kept their own unique sound that I thoroughly enjoy. To all The Saw Doctors fans out there, A GREAT BUY.

Average customer rating: A gorgeous Celtic album...! Children's music that adults will treasure, too A must have for any childs music library Great for dancing

When I Was Young: Children's Songs From Ireland Various Artists Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music British Isles | Europe | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Compilations | Children's Music | Styles | Music Sing-A-Longs | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | British Isles | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: So Early in the Morning: Irish Children's Songs, Rhymes & Games Irish Folk Tales for Children More Irish Folk Tales for Children Celtic Songs For Children Seal Maiden: A Celtic Musical ASIN: B00000I063 Release Date: 1999-02-16

Tracks:

1. Johnny When You Die
2. Dazzledance
3. Soldier Soldier
4. The Field Mouse's Ball
5. The Wheel Of Fortune
6. As I Roved Out
7. The Fox And The Hare
8. Rosemary Fair
9. Early In The Morning
10. Henry My Son
11. Old Roger Rum
12. My Aunt Jane
13. The Frost Is All Over/Daisy Chain
14. The Magical Band
15. The Golden Ball
16. Do You Love An Apple
17. The Old Woman And The Beggar
18. Wella Wella Wella
19. Cause He Was A Fool
20. The Willow Tree
21. Fair Rosa
22. I Once Had A Granny
23. The Pack Of Tailors/Baggy Britches
24. The Frog's Wedding
25. The False Knight
26. Dreamtime
27. Morning Willie O
28. I Know Where I'm Going

Amazon.com

Vocalists Len Graham and Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin are accompanied by a number of musicians and the multitalented player and producer Garry Ó Briain on a collection of songs that kids will appreciate and love and that parents will both remember on occasion, and enjoy throughout. It's never cutesy or cloying and offers both the repetitive songs that younger children love and some clever (and once or twice scary) songs that grab the older kids' attention. Throughout the album the musicianship is high, with a special nod to accordion work of Mairtin O'Conner that's quite impressive. When I Was Young is a step above the current bumper crop of preachy or New Age children's records that masquerade as "Celtic." This one will actually have them clamoring for some of the real (adult) thing in a few years. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

A gorgeous Celtic album...!.......2003-08-20

Not actually a "various artists" release, however: Len Graham, Garry O Briain and vocalist Padraigin Ni Uallachain are all co-collaborators on this fine Celtic outing. A lovely and delightful album, featuring pretty, lavishly melodic versions of over two dozen obscure Irish children's songs. Graham's old-man voice is always a delight, while for her part Ni Uallachain fills these songs out with a classic Celtic sonorousness. The material is pleasantly unfamiliar, playful and engaging, while the arrangements are richly fleshed out and satisfying. Nice disc -- highly recommended, especially as the title might lead some Celtic music fans to pass it by.

Children's music that adults will treasure, too.......2001-10-19

This is an astounding collection of songs that are so varied and beautiful, I would recommend them to anyone with children. The mood varies from lighthearted and funny to sweet and wide-eyed with even a little touching melancholy thrown in to keep things truly Irish. If these songs don't stay in your heart, I don't know what will. At the risk of sounding like a total sap, I once danced around the kitchen with my 2 year-old daughter to the song, "Magical Band" and she smiled happily, wondering why my eyes were filling with tears.

A must have for any childs music library.......2000-08-27

This is a wonderful cd with excellent musical quality. The music is a much higher quality than the typical childrens cd's available. My 1 year old daughter can't help moving to the music whenever its played. Lyrical content of a few songs is rather dark, but this is a cd that the parents will enjoy as much as the children.

Great for dancing.......2000-08-13

My 3 year-old daughter loves dancing to this lively, fun-filled music. The voices are beautiful and harmonious and the music up-beat and perfectly paced for a young child. While the lyrics to a couple of the songs are rather gruesome, the music itself is never dark but always light and airy. I would definately recommend this CD not only as an introduction to the delights of irish music but as a joyful experience on its own, and not only for children. This is one of my favorite irish music CDs, for the quality of the singing and the choice of songs. It ranks high up on my list of possible gifts for friends of all ages.

Average customer rating: Nice easy to listen to Celtic album Kilkelly The most moving song I have heard (I'm over 60) Close your eyes, you can smell the peat fire.

Songs from the Heart Various Artists Manufacturer: Celtophile Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Celtic Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Celtic | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Celtic | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Celtic | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | British Isles | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | British Isles | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | British Isles | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: There Was a Lady: The Voice of Celtic Women Woman of the House ASIN: B0000058L1 Release Date: 1998-02-24

Tracks:

1. I Know My Faith (Is Worth Much More Than Me) - Niamh Parsons And The Loose Connections
2. Where Are You? - Deanta
3. Kilkelly - Mick Moloney/Robbie O'Connell/Jimmy Keane
4. Song In F - Touchstone
5. Broken Wings - Cherish The Ladies
6. Is Fada Lion Uaim I - Kevin Burke/Michael O Domhnaill
7. The Lass Of Glenshee - Altan
8. The Death Of Queen Jane - Trian
9. Clohinne Winds - Niamh Parsons And The Loose Connections
10. John Of Dreams - Mick Moloney
11. My Own Native Land - Cherish The Ladies

Customer Reviews:

Nice easy to listen to Celtic album.......2005-08-02

A wonderful medley of easy to listen to Celtic music...good variation of artists. A good addition to my Celtic/Irish collection!!

Kilkelly.......2001-02-08

I agree completely with the reviewer who made comments about Kilkelly. It brings tears to my eyes and I don't know why, either. Phenomenal. The only other song I have ever heard that even approaches the sorrowful mastery is Sad Little Girl by Dan Schwartz. This CD is worth it even if Kilkelly were the only song on it. With so much more, it is a definite must. These truly are songs from the heart.

The most moving song I have heard (I'm over 60).......1999-11-07

I heard your song "Kilkelly" on WUNC (Chapel Hill) last Sunday. It brought tears to my eyes like no other, I know not why. Even the sample I found on your webpage has done it. I have got to buy the CD.

Close your eyes, you can smell the peat fire........1999-02-08

Mick Moloney takes you to Ireland, not only with his tours (which are wonderful) but with his music and stories and information (that you don't even realize he is teaching you because it's so fascinating). He touches your heart and soul with his music and love for his country.

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A Treasury of English Song Manufacturer: Hyperion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Britten | Britten, Sir Benjamin | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Finzi, Gerald | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Gibbs, Cecil Armstrong | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Warlock | Warlock, Peter | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | 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 Allen, Thomas | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Britten, Sir Benjamin | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Finzi, Gerald | ( F ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Gibbs, Cecil Armstrong | ( G ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Warlock, Peter | ( W ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Allen, Thomas | ( A ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: English Song Favorite English Songs Songs My Father Taught Me Songs by Roger Quilter Great Operatic Arias ASIN: B0001O2OBI Release Date: 2004-05-11

Average customer rating: One of my Favorite CDs Melodious Shakespeare

Songs to Shakespeare John Addison , John Addison II , William Aikin , Thomas Arne , Sir Henry Rowley Bishop , Benjamin Britten , Geoffrey Bush , John Clifton , Henry Balfour Gardiner , Franz Joseph Haydn , Mervyn Horder , Herbert Howells , John Ireland , William Linley , John Major , Sir Charles H.H. Parry , Roger Quilter , John Christopher Smith , Charles Villiers Stanford , Michael Tippett , Ralph Vaughan Williams , Graham Johnson , and Anthony Rolfe Johnson Manufacturer: Hyperion ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Arne | Arne, Thomas Augustin | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Britten | Britten, Sir Benjamin | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Howells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tippett | Tippett, Michael | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | 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 Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000002ZP7 Release Date: 1993-11-19

Tracks:

1. You Spotted Snakes
2. No More Dams I'll Make For Fish
3. On A Day, Alack The Day
4. She Never Told Her Love
5. O Mistress Mine
6. Lawn, As White As Driven Snow
7. If Love Make Me Forsworn
8. O Happy Fair!
9. If Music Be the Food Of Love
10. Farewell, Thou Art Too Dear For My Posessing
11. When In Disgrace With Fortune And Men's Eyes
12. Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer's Day?
13. The Rain It Raineth Every Day
14. Orpheus With His Lute
15. Come Away Death
16. Fear No More The Heat o' The Sun
17. Take, O Take Those Lips Away
18. It Was A Lover And His Lass
19. Winter
20. When Daffodils Begin To Peer
21. Under The Greenwood Tree
22. Songs For Ariel - I. Come Unto These Yellow Sands
23. Songs For Ariel - II. Full Fathom Five
24. Songs For Ariel - III. Where The Bee Sucks
25. Who Is Silvia?
26. Francie
27. Sigh No More Ladies

Customer Reviews:

One of my Favorite CDs.......2004-02-19

In this wonderful collection of Shakespeare settings, Mr. Rolfe-Johnson creates a magical atmosphere using his unbelievable musicality and gorgeous, gorgeous voice! The songs themselves range from the sweet and charming "No more Dams!" to the heavenly interpretation of "She Never Told Her Love", but for me the high point of the whole CD is his incredible performance of the early version of Vaughan Willams' "Orpheus with his Lute"...this song alone is worth the price of the album! Mr. Rolfe Johnson is truly one of the worlds most exquisite tenors! A must have for every fan of English Song!

Melodious Shakespeare.......2001-01-24

This CD consists of a collection of settings of Shakespearian lines by composers ranging from the 18th to the mid-20th centuries. It is an ideal vehicle for finding a new way to enjoy these writings of Shakespeare and also experience the work of a number of British composers, some well-known and some not so well-known

Average customer rating: absolutely worth owning Impeccable playing Terrific collection of pieces Gorgeous world music, in the truest sense.... Mantis and the Moon

The Mantis & the Moon: Guitar Duets Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Duets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Falla | Falla, Manuel de | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Granados, Enrique | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Takemitsu | Takemitsu, Toru | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Shostakovich | Shostakovich, Dmitri | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: In Every Lake the Moon Shines Full Virtuoso Guitar Lauro: Venezuelan Waltzes for Guitar El Diablo Suelto - Guitar Music of Venezuela Duets with Spanish Guitar ASIN: B0000029NY Release Date: 1996-12-10

Tracks:

1. La Vida breve: Dance
2. Goyescas: Intermezzo
3. Danza espanola No. 6
4. Sonata in A Major, R84
5. Songs From The Forest
6. 3 Duets: I. The Mantis and the Moon
7. 3 Duets: II. Lament
8. 3 Duets: III. Alchemy
9. Carolan's Concerto: Allegro giocoso
10. Fanny Power
11. Planxty Madam Maxwell: Fast And Light
12. Micropiezas
13. Monte Carlo
14. Capitola
15. Prayer
16. Jongo
17. 'Bad Boy' For Two Guitars
18. The Gad Fly, Op. 97: 'Guitars'

Customer Reviews:

absolutely worth owning.......2003-02-15

I have many classical guitar albums, including several by John Williams in solo, duet and concerti, and this is one of my favorites. The playing is virtuosic as is expected from Williams, but the repertoire is varied and includes litte known works, including a Shostakovich duet written for guitar! Some reviewers haven't cared for the "mediocre" compositions from Australia, Ireland and the Americas, but I have to strongly disagree. Brouwer can at times be difficult, but he's hardly a slouch. Besides, if these compositions were worthy to draw the attention of one of the greatest guitarists of all time (and a fine composer in his own right), I think they're worthy of ours!
Buy this album, listen to it a few times for familiarization, and enjoy it for years to come.

Impeccable playing.......2002-08-16

Williams and Kain display their considerable talents in playing with fire and reserve,virtuosity and taste and are generally close to perfect.The De Falla,Granados,Takemitsu,Hand,Soler and Shostakovich works are the standouts.The disappointing part of the album comes with the Westlake,Houghton,Brouwer and Verdery pieces.The greatest playing in the world can't disguise mediocre compositions.This is an overall good album but it does require skipping around a lot of superfluous stuff.
Get this one if you happen across a used copy.

Terrific collection of pieces.......2002-04-01

I have had this CD for several years, and still enjoy it as much as when it was first given to me. It is being passed around the family, as my son owned a copy, then bought me one, and I have just ordered a copy for my daughter-in-law.

Some of the pieces are familiar, but if you persevere, I am sure you will come to enjoy the works that are new to you.

I was sorry to see that one reviewer did not enjoy the Australian works. The Westlake piece [Songs from the Forest] is fairly light and very melodic. If you enjoy it, you should check out his Antarctica music, which exists in several different versions.

Kain's Guitar Trek recordings are also worth hunting for.

Gorgeous world music, in the truest sense...........2002-01-03

John Williams and Timothy Kain, two masters of their chosen instrument, with more in common than just the country of their birth. Kain's guitar teacher at the conservatory in Australia had studied with Williams' father, Len. Williams and Kain first worked together in 1992, and enjoyed the experience. The two men form a complimentary duo in both technique and approach to music. Their playing is flawless. Their duets are seamless.

On this disk, Williams and Kain "journey outside the confines of the classical guitar repertoire." What a magnificent journey it is, too! The Mantis & The Moon contains 18 selections by 12 composers, grouped together by the cultures of the 6 lands they represent...Spain, Australia, Ireland, the Americas, Japan, and Russia.

This is beautiful music performed by two of the greatest guitarists of our generation. These performances go beyond classical, folk, pop or the usual guitar "genre" pieces. Yet the music is lovely, enjoyable, and accessible to the listener. If you love guitar music, you owe it to yourself to pick up this CD.

Mantis and the Moon.......2001-12-13

Williams and Kain play very well as a duo. My favorite pieces on this CD are "Sonata in A," "Capitola," and "Jongo." "Sonata in A" is acoustical honey for the ears, as it epitomises Chopin's comment that nothing sounds sweeter than a guitar--except two guitars. "Jongo" is simply dazzling (but far from simple to perform). However, I don't like the Australian compositions (sorry about that critique of your Aussie mates, Mr. Williams). A few other selections are uninspiring as well. It may come as a surprise, but I prefer the Parkening and Brandon duo's performances of "La Vida Breve" and "Intermezzo" over Williams and Kain. Nonetheless, Williams and Kain put in some fine performances on this CD.

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Song Cycles and Songs by Vaughan Williams, Warlock, Butterworth and Gurney Manufacturer: EMI Records [All429] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Warlock | Warlock, Peter | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Songs by Roger Quilter ASIN: B00005Q2X9 Release Date: 2002-02-05

Tracks:

1. The House Of Life: I. Love-Sight
2. The House Of Life: II. Silent Noon
3. The House Of Life: III. Love's Minstrels
4. The House Of Life: IV. Heart's Haven
5. The House Of Life: V. Death In Love
6. The House Of Life: VI. Love's Last Gift
7. Songs Of Travel: I. The Vagabond
8. Songs Of Travel: II. Let Beauty Awake
9. Songs Of Travel: III. The Roadside Fire
10. Songs Of Travel: IV. Youth And Love
11. Songs Of Travel: V. In Dreams
12. Songs Of Travel: VI. The Infinite Shining Heavens
13. Songs Of Travel: VII. Whither Must I Wander
14. Songs Of Travel: VIII. Bright Is The Ring Of Words
15. Songs Of Travel: IX. I Have Trod The Upward And The Downward Slope

Tracks:

1. The Land Of Lost Content: I. The Lent Killy
2. The Land Of Lost Content: II. Ladslove
3. The Land Of Lost Content: III. Goal And Wicket
4. The Land Of Lost Content: IV. The Vain Desire
5. The Land Of Lost Content: V. The Encounter
6. The Land Of Lost Content: VI. Epilogue
7. Down By The Salley
8. An Epitaph
9. Desire In Spring
10. Black Stitchel
11. A Shropshire Lad: I. Loveliest Of Trees
12. A Shropshire Lad: II. When I Was One-And-Twenty
13. A Shropshire Lad: III. Look Not In My Eyes
14. A Shropshire Lad: IV. Think No More, Lad
15. A Shropshire Lad: V. The Lads In Their Hundreds
16. A Shropshire Lad: VI. Is My Team Ploughing?
17. A Prayer To St. Anthony
18. The Sick Heart
19. My Own Country
20. Passing By
21. Pretty Ring Time

International Music:

1. Songs from North Africa
2. Songs from Russia
3. Songs from Scotland
4. Songs from South America
5. Songs from Spain
6. Songs of Greece [Import]
7. Stripped [CD-single] [Import]
8. Super Live [Import] [Live]
9. The Power of Unity [Import]
10. The Spirit of Nature: Traditional Chinese Music

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