Celtic Horizons

1. Death of the King - Gwendal

2. Stoliadur - Ar Re Yaouank

3. Marivonig an Dourduff - Yann-Fanch Kemener, Didier Squiban

4. Celtic Tale #4

5. Levezon Keltia

6. Geux

7. Lettre d'Islande

8. Langue de Chez Moi - Sonerien Du

9. AR Soudarded - Soazig

10. Dirty Old Town - Waxies Dargle

11. Andro Lenigo - Etienne Grandjean

12. Laridenn

13. Suite Vannetaise: Hanter-Dro et Dans Klam/Kas Abarh - Bagad du Moulin Vert

14. Kas a Barh

15. Kost Er Hoed - Carre Manchot

Celtic Horizons,Various Artists,Sony Special Product,Celtic,Celtic/Irish,Int'l & World Music,Pop

Average customer rating: nicely done One of her best Two Horizons Two Horizions, Music, Irish If it weren't for that dance mix at the end...

Two Horizons Moya Brennan Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | 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 | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Misty Eyed Adventures Maire Signature An Ancient Muse Amarantine ASIN: B0000AIT1H Release Date: 2004-02-03

Tracks:

1. Show Me
2. Bright Star
3. Chang My World
4. Bi Liom
5. Is It Now (Theme)
6. Falling
7. Tara
8. Ancient Town
9. Show Me (Theme)
10. Sailing Away
11. River
12. Is It Now
13. Mothers Of The Desert
14. Harpsong
15. Two Horizons

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A lovely work notable for both its cohesiveness and its aural richness, Two Horizons likely stands as the most broadly appealing solo disc (now numbering five) yet released by Clannad vocalist Moya (aka Máire) Brennan, the oft-overshadowed elder sibling of Enya. Brennan uses a mythic tale involving a much-traveled harp (a totem for all things virtuous) as the disc's thematic center, yet it is the recording's composite sound--resonant, sumptuous, never quite overblown--that inspires repeated listenings. Brennan, who takes several turns on harp, explores a satisfying middle ground between mod and medieval, blending traditional Irish instrumentation with understated electronics and, on occasion, gently propulsive rhythms (akin to what you might hear from Dido), then adorning the whole with a gossamer New Age veil. The effect, as displayed in transitions throughout the disc (such as the shift from the dreamy "Is It Now" to the techno-spiced "Mothers of the Desert"), can be mesmerizing. Like morphing clouds in an expansive sky, the disc's 15 core tracks float by in an enchanting, atmospheric procession, with no jarring disruptions (other than a tacked-on club remix at the disc's conclusion) to break the spell. --Terry Wood

Album Description

2003 solo album from the Clannad vocalist. Includes the bonus track 'Show Me' (Jakatta Mix). Universal.

Album Details

Maire (Pronounced Moya, as the Label is Now Making Clear) Brennan is "The Voice of Clannad", the International Celtic Vocal Group Built around her and her Brothers and Cousins. "Two Horizons" is a Another Beautiful Concept Album from Brennan that Builds her Personal Vision as Exemplified on her Previous Solo Efforts, Rich with the Musical Tradition Rooted her Native Land and her DEEP, Hearfelt Faith.

Customer Reviews:

nicely done.......2007-05-15

the musice is beautiful but each track is simmarly composed they do not have very much of a verience

One of her best.......2007-05-14

I think this is one of Moya (Maire) Brennan's best efforts. I liked or loved nearly every song (not true with many of her other cds). I also bought copies for my mother and a friend. This is truly soothing music yet the songs each have substance and a real individuality. If you're a fan of hers, you'll really love this cd.

Two Horizons.......2007-04-04

Very enjoyable music and lyrics....close to her sister's (Enya) music. Very happy with the CD

Two Horizions, Music, Irish.......2007-01-16

A very nice collection of Irish music. A beautiful voice and nice arrangements.

If it weren't for that dance mix at the end..........2006-11-14

There's quite a bit here that will appeal to fans of Maire's and Enya's works. Imagine a combination of Enya vocals with a little bit of Moya's previous folkier sound (as Maire), a healthy dose of heavily processed drumbeats, and add a touch of Loreena McKennit. That's a good approximation of Two Horizons.

The album is remarkably cohesive, especially given the musical involvement of over 25 of Moya's closest friends. Lush voices and pads provide consistent backing for Moya's Enya-esque vocals, as well as harp (played by Moya) and string solos with obvious Celtic influence. The very notable departure from the Enya stereotype is the percussion. A combination of world percussion and traditional rock beats, given a unique character through heavy processing, usually blend in quite well. There are a few counterexamples, such as Mothers of the Desert, in which the kick drum is a little too much. The River is probably the best, and most representative track - I advise sampling it if you're on the fence about getting this album.

Two Horizons doesn't have any really great tracks - however, none are really dissapointing (save the final "bonus" track, which is a dance remix - it does a pretty good job of ruining the album's vibe - I'm not sure if the current version of this album still has it, though). If you want a solid album that you can put on and not have to worry about skipping any tracks, this one could be for you. Of course, for Brennan-family fans, it's a must-have.

Average customer rating: A Wonderful Preview

Horizons: Traditional Music from Around the World Manufacturer: Dorian Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001Q6H Release Date: 1993-04-19

Tracks:

1. Macedonian Ceausescu
2. Death Of The Incas Dance Of The Coyas
3. Polska Lastringe Storpolska
4. Kalevala Melody/Morsiamen Hyvastijatto
5. The Dawn/McGovern's/Piper On Horseback/Bay Of Fundy/Stoney Point
6. Mr. Pantaleish/The Lemon Tree
7. Lost Child/Hunting For The Buffalo
8. Alborado/Desdenosa
9. Cascata De Lagrimas/The Straight Shot/Pepper Mountain

Customer Reviews:

A Wonderful Preview.......2000-11-14

For those of you not familiar w/ Helicon, they are a Baltimore based trio that specializes in spreading the joy and beauty of international music. The group consists of Chris Norman, a world renown wooden flute player (he does classical music as well), Ken Kolodner, an incredible hammer dulcimerist and fiddler who also happens to have a P.h.d, and Robin Bullock, a magnificent guitarist, citernist, and fiddler, who actually started out in rock music. Anyway, the group has since begun to explore other interests so they no longer tour together, but that doesnt mean that their music is dead. In fact, it is alive and well on this recording. Track 1 is played by Norman on a type of double barreled flute that makes it sound like 2 flutes are playing, creating a truly unique sound. The second half of track 1 has a much simpler beat, but is still just as pleasing to the ear. Track 2 is a pair of beautiful Peruvian pieces that begin w/ a simple hammer dulcimer rhythm, but eventually adds in complexity, until the texture is truly South American. Next, they move to Sweden, a country rich in its fiddling, and perform two polskas. Although this CD does these pieces justice, the way they perform them is even better (they move their bodies to accent the dynamic changes in a sort of call and respond manner). Track 5 finally gets to some of the traditional Irish and American reels that have begun to find its place in mainstream America nowadays. They certainly do celtic music justice. Next, "Mr. Pantaleish" is perhaps the most mysterious piece on this recording, and it is truly haunting. Track 7 returns to America, where they play an old American fiddle tune, and a tune that they learned from Freyda Epstein, a brilliant musician from Virginia. All in all, this is a great recording, and is only a preview of what this incredible trio would accomplish in the coming years that they toured together. You will notice that this recording almost sounds like there is a concert in your room, because the music is pure. There is only limited audio enhancing machines used which makes the music all that much better. I highly encourage anyone to buy this CD, and to also check out Helicon's recordings, as well as the member's solo efforts. You will never tire of this stuff.

Average customer rating: wow!! The essential Celtic album!!!

Celtic Horizons Phil Coulter Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD 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: Legends Sea of Tranquility Serenity Scottish Tranquility: Piano And Orchestral Classics Lake of Shadows ASIN: B000000E29 Release Date: 1996-02-20

Tracks:

1. Planxty Irwin
2. Tears On The Heather
3. Ar Eirinn
4. The Battle Of Kinsale: I. The Great O'Neill
5. The Battle Of Kinsale: II. Before The Battle
6. The Battle Of Kinsale: III. The Valley Of Tears
7. The Road To Glenaan
8. The Ghost Ships Of Tory
9. The Year Of The French
10. A Thiarna
11. The Wounded Hussar
12. The House Of The Planter
13. Towards The Mist
14. Tune For A Found Harmonium

Customer Reviews:

wow!!.......2002-08-28

I absolutely love this CD. I saw this CD in my grandma's collection & since I'm into celtic stuff, I decided to borrow it. I have this really hard job during the summer & I always listened to #4 every day during the summer to prepare me for the day's work. (corn detasseling for all the hoosiers out there) It took just a few weeks before my grandma decided to buy me another copy of the CD since she missed it. (hehe)Anyways, to sum it up, this is a very nice cd with great music. Not like all the dumb stuff some of us kids like. (no offense to other teenagers) semper fidelis.

The essential Celtic album!!!.......2000-08-03

Phil Coulter has long been considered to be the man who brought Celtic music to the mainstream. And it is not hard to see why. Each and every track on this album is a masterpiece in itself. Most of the tracks here are self-composed, the rest are traditional, Listen to Plantxy Irwin The Road to Glenaan and The Ghost Ships of Tory and I guarantee that you'll be hooked for life. The richly textured album with a lush orchestra is best listen to when one is in bed or sharing a moment with a loved one. Get this album and you'll never regret it.

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Two Horizons Moya Brennan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00028DOGW Release Date: 2003-12-02

Tracks:

1. Show Me
2. Bright Star
3. Change My World
4. Biom
5. Is It Now (Theme)
6. Falling
7. Tara
8. Ancient Town
9. Show Me (Theme)
10. Sailing Away
11. River
12. Is It Now?
13. Mothers of the Desert
14. Harpsong
15. Two Horizons
16. Show Me [Jakatta Mix][*]

Album Description

The Clannad vocalist's 2003 solo album pressed onto a SACD. Plays on al SACD & CD players. Polydor.

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Celtic Journey Manufacturer: Global Journey ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0009MKKNG

Product Description

Ancient folk melodies merge with beautifully crafted original and traditional compositions to create an album of rare brilliance. The haunting sound of the Uillean Pipes drifts across oceans of time to entwine with flutes, border pipes, acoustic guitar and Celtic harp in an evocative and mystical journey of love and tradition. A superb album featuring live instrumentation that will uplift and celebrate the Celtic traditions. Written, arranged, performed and produced by Mark Britten. TRACK LISTING: 1) Drowsy Kate; 2) Green Island; 3) Horizons; 4) Always Spring; 5) Remembering; 6) Winds Of Change; 7) Bangor Town; 8) Mountain Wilderness; 9) Wild Shores; 10) The Girl With Green Eyes; 11) Forever Home.

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Parallel Horizons David Hopkins Manufacturer: Celtic America Llc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B0001MDOG4 Release Date: 2007-02-20

Average customer rating: Moya does it again. Sensation of Listening In TWO HORIZONS

Two Horizons Moya Brennan Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000CD7SI Release Date: 2003-11-03

Tracks:

1. Show Me
2. Bright Star
3. Change My World
4. Biom
5. Is It Now (Theme)
6. Falling
7. Tara
8. Ancient Town
9. Show Me (Theme)
10. Sailing Away
11. River
12. Is It Now?
13. Mothers of the Desert
14. Harpsong
15. Two Horizons
16. Show Me [Jakatta Mix][*]

Album Description

Japanese edition of the Clannad vocalist's 2003 solo album features 16 tracks including 1 bonus track, 'Show Me' (Jakatta Mix). Universal.

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring Two Bonus Tracks: "Show Me (Jakatta Mix)", and "Show Me (Jakatta Mix 12inch Version)".

Customer Reviews:

Moya does it again........2004-05-15

Moya as done it again. Smooth Celtic sound and calming effect to my weary heart at the end of a long day. Nothing soothes the anger and stress within me like Moya and her music.

Sensation of Listening In TWO HORIZONS.......2003-11-28

I first heard her voice when she was still in Clannad. As Enya's sister, her voice quality is not as good as Enya, but she writes better songs. In this album, unlike the Clannad's pop songs, this is much more new-age. In fact, still, she can't leave the pop - rock smell from Clannad's music. This cult can obviously be seen in songs like "Mothers of The Desert".

This album is made up of a story she writes herself. The story can be seen in the booklet. That's why the songs create itself as a whole and beautiful story. Compared to Enya's album, this album is richer than Enya's album. Though the songs may heard similar one to another, the instruments used varies better than instruments used in Enya's album. The beat is more variative. But alas, her vocal, which is arranged to be like a choir of angels, does not show the lead vocal. If I can compare it with a choir, it's like if the soprano voice is defeated by the other voice.

For me, this album has a little feel of new age, but more to a slow chill album. This album is good, generally. But my suggestion is to take a time out to listen this album particularly. That situation will create a better and deeper understanding of this outstanding album.

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New Horizons Aled Jones Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Christmas Album Aled Journey with Aled Jones Higher Ave Maria ASIN: B000AD1IU8 Release Date: 2005-10-24

Tracks:

1. Places [To the 'Out of Africa' Theme Tune]
2. Caro Mio Ben
3. Panis Angelicus
4. Stranger in Paradise
5. Agnus Dei
6. O Waly Waly
7. My Little Welsh Home
8. Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn
9. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
10. Make Me a Channel of Your Peace
11. Bois Epais
12. New Horizons (I Found a Dream)
13. If It's Magic
14. Edelweiss
15. O for the Wings of a Dove
16. Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Welsh National Anthem)

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Celtic Horizons Various Artists Manufacturer: Sony Special Product ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | 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 ASIN: B00005EBNZ Release Date: 2001-01-01

Tracks:

1. Death of the King - Gwendal
2. Stoliadur - Ar Re Yaouank
3. Marivonig an Dourduff - Yann-Fanch Kemener, Didier Squiban
4. Celtic Tale #4
5. Levezon Keltia
6. Geux - Red Cardell
7. Lettre d'Islande
8. Langue de Chez Moi - Sonerien Du
9. AR Soudarded - Soazig
10. Dirty Old Town - Waxies Dargle
11. Andro Lenigo - Etienne Grandjean
12. Laridenn
13. Suite Vannetaise: Hanter-Dro et Dans Klam/Kas Abarh - Bagad du Moulin Vert
14. Kas a Barh
15. Kost Er Hoed - Carranchot

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Harp Horizons Manufacturer: Voyager ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAEYWS Release Date: 2005-03-29

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