Irish Music

Track Listings

 
1. Have a Drink With Me
2. When I Was a Fair Maid
3. Mazurka and Reels
4. Rambling Irishman
5. Ballyoran Hornpipe/The Rockpool
6. Music from Britanny
7. Trip to Galway/Lovely Hurling
8. Band of Shearers
9. Drunken Gauger/Kind Stranger/Handsome Young Maiden
10. Gathering Rushes in the Month of May
11. Maid Who Sold Her Barley
12. Lament
13. Cottage in the All Hands Around

Irish Music,All Hands Around,Folk Legacy,Celtic,Celtic/Irish,Int'l & World Music,Irish,Pop,Traditional Folk,Traditional Irish Folk,United States of America,World Music
A New Journey
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Irish Music
  • Greatest CD ever
  • A great continuation of the first Celtic Woman album.
  • Just Wonderful!
  • Phenomenal Music and Vision
 A New Journey
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ASIN: B000KRNCYY
Release Date: 2007-01-30

Tracks:

  1. The Sky and the Dawn and the Sun
  2. The Prayer
  3. Newgrange
  4. Over The Rainbow
  5. Granuaile's Dance
  6. The Blessing
  7. Dúlaman
  8. Beyond The Sea
  9. The Last Rose of Summer
  10. Caledonia
  11. Laschia Ch'io Pianga
  12. Carrickfergus
  13. Vivaldi's Rain
  14. The Voice
  15. Scarborough Fair
  16. Mo Ghile Mear

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Second only to Riverdance as an international Irish showbiz phenomenon, previous installments of this Platinum-selling extravaganza have become beloved PBS standards. The original buxom quartet of female singers, Lisa, Maev, Orla, and Chloe, have duly been joined by Hayley and are, as usual, backed by a full symphony orchestra and choir, plus enough traditional instruments (the house fiddler, Mairead, is a powerhouse) to keep things legit. The material ranges from folkloric ("Dúlaman" is best known from Clannad's legendary rendering), to a standard from another Celtic nation ("Caledonia," Dougie McLean's love letter to his native Scotland), to classical lite (Handel's poignant "Laschia Ch'io Pianga"), to movie hits ("Somewhere Over The Rainbow" in a delicately lovely, a cappella, close-harmony treatment), to homegrown New Age (Enya's "Newgrange"). Most tracks are produced to turn, presented in the aural equivalent of Technicolor or day-glo, in which colors pop while diverging ever so slightly from nature. In short, although the album offers fresh material, it covers old ground -- but this is exactly what the act's target audience expects and desires. Fans of acoustic folk would likely find the prevailing aesthetic a touch garish, but fans of Sarah Brightman and Il Divo will be diverted and thrilled. The deluxe package offers four bonus tracks, three of them live, plus a silver claddagh charm. --Christina Roden

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Irish Music.......2007-07-11

Loved the range of voices. Had already seen the show on PBS and have the previous CD and DVD.

5 out of 5 stars Greatest CD ever.......2007-07-10

I have never heard such beautiful harmony and vocals! The music was just wonderful! The orchestra was outstanding! I have already decided that "The Prayer" is going to be sung at my wedding. I can't help but cry every time I hear that song sung by Chloe (I have already bought the sheet music for it:))There were a couple of songs that got a little boring but for the most part it was GREAT!!! The DVD is magnificent as well! It has about 6 or 7 more songs.

5 out of 5 stars A great continuation of the first Celtic Woman album........2007-06-28

This is a CD that can be enjoyed by all who like M E H DI, E N Y A or even Loreena Mckinnett. After seeing them on PBS, getting the first CD and seeing them in concert I am hooked. These ladies can SING!
The bonus songs make the album definatly worth the extra few dollars...it includes the fun, upbeat, songs Celtic Woman performs at the ending of their live shows....I was so hoping they would put them on an album. Live or not, the sound quality is PERFECTION, they sound studio quality. I was a little hesistant at first about the addition of the new member...but she rounds the group up nicely.

Also Recommended: M E H D I ~ Instrumental Paradise Volume 8...A True Gem !

5 out of 5 stars Just Wonderful!.......2007-06-27

Celtic Woman, A New Journey
From Start to finish it was a joy, The setting the Music the arrangement the presention. All were perfect.

A real joy to watch, listen and enjoy!

5 out of 5 stars Phenomenal Music and Vision.......2007-06-27

I bought this DVD and CD as a gift for my husband's birthday. We saw a preview on public television and he immediately asked for it for his birthday. We already own the first Celtic Woman DVD and CD (also seen on public tv and purchased thru Amazon)and this is an amazing sequel to the original. All new music and a beautiful setting for this irish music. The women's voices are ethereal, very much worth listening to and watching over and over again.
Celtic Woman
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Totally Hooked!
  • WOW!
  • sailing away through the cosmos of my soul
  • Beautiful
  • Melodic and haunting
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ASIN: B0007GAEGC
Release Date: 2005-03-01

Tracks:

  1. Last Rose Of Summer/Walking In The Air
  2. May It Be
  3. Isle Of Inisfree
  4. Danny Boy
  5. One World
  6. Ave Maria
  7. Send Me A Song
  8. Siulil A Run
  9. Orinoco Flow
  10. Someday
  11. She Moved Thru' The Fair
  12. Nella Fantasia
  13. The Butterfly
  14. Harry's Game
  15. The Soft Goodbye
  16. You Raise Me Up
  17. The Ashoken Farewell/The Contradiction
  18. Si Do Mhaimeo I

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Fueled by healthy public appetite for traditional melodies and quasi-ethnic roots, the crossover genre continues to flourish with this debut release from Ireland's Celtic Woman ensemble. The brainchild of Sharon Browne, Dave Kavanaugh (founders of Ireland's successful Celtic Collections label) and young Riverdance touring company musical director David Downes, CW's five young women musicians and vocalists offer up an ever pleasant, Eire-savvy fusion of folk, pop and classical influences. Avoiding the intrusive, club-beat/sex kitten window dressing of Bond, the ensemble tackles material that ranges from the expected (spare, lovely covers of "Danny Boy" and "Ave Maria") to more adventurous fare like "Nella Fantasia" (Ennio Morricone's vocal adaptation of his rapturous theme from The Mission) and Enya's "Orinoco Flow." Elsewhere, "The Butterfly" offers up fiddle-fueled take on their Riverdance parallels (which also get a workout on the live bonus tracks), if renditions of Downes' originals like "One World" and "Send Me a Song" and "Someday" from Disney's animated Hunchback of Notre Dame hew slavishly to the middle of the road -- which largely seems the album's easy-listening intention. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Totally Hooked!.......2007-06-27

True confession time: I am hooked on Celtic Woman . . . and it's getting worse! Or should I say better? The first Celtic Woman album I bought was Chloe's Walking in the Air, then it was Meav's A Celtic Journey, and today I finally got the group's famous blow-out debut. Several of the tracks are also on Chloe's album, so I wasn't sure if I should get it, but I'm so glad I did. There are a lot of songs I haven't heard before, and even the one's that are on Chloe's CD have different arrangements and more of a Celtic flare here. Favorite tracks: 1) Walking in the Air, 2) May it Be (so beautiful, have never heard it before), 3) Orinoco Flow (I always heard of it as Sail Away -- was so delighted!), 4) The Soft Goodbye (warm and touching), 5) You Raise Me Up (an all time favorite, and the song they were singing on TV the moment I walked into my Grandparent's house and discovered this whole new world of music!). Celtic Woman is not just for fans of Celtic music. It is for anyone who appreciates beauty, culture, and inspiration. Celtic Woman, "May it be you'll journey on to light the day."

5 out of 5 stars WOW!.......2007-06-27

Fantastic music! What a joy to listen to. And the DVD is well worth the purchase as well. We have listened to both DVD and CD many times over and even loaned them out a few times to friends. A definite must for anyone that enjoys beautiful Irish music.

5 out of 5 stars sailing away through the cosmos of my soul.......2007-06-26

Celtic woman is an album rich with atmospheric delight that fuels the flame of desire in my groin. In the still moments of the night, the Celtic Woman and I traveled starspeed through the cosmos...the cosmos of my soul. Of the stars we made a nest, and I gave it to my lascivious little girl-child with the passion of midnight lovers in a lavishing and spontaneous tryst. It was like seeing the world from the first time...so distantly from our cosmic love nest. This incandescent love affair would have been nothing without the shimmering and enchanting beauty that is...Celtic Woman.

Lush...extravagant...heavenly...enchanting...captivating...mouthwatering...paralyzing...tantalizing...enrapturous...electrifying...tearing...jolting...violating...opening...closing...raging...typing...wiping...crying...cleaning...organizing...disorganizing...energizing...regionalizing...immigrating...love-staining...bleaching...breaking...tapering...circumsizing...exhasperating...womanizing...shoe-sizing...myrrhmizing...unescaping...unleashing...power-washing...gaping...bleeding...fermenting...mummifying...people dying...niggas starving...bitches bleedin'...gettin rich or dyin' tryin'...deodorizing...and not to mention, breathing the crisp air of originality.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful.......2007-06-18

The Irish lass in me loves the genre. The singer in me loves the artistry. Since buying it, I have given this CD again and again as a gift to friends who love music, Celtic or otherwise.

4 out of 5 stars Melodic and haunting.......2007-06-13

Found these gals on public t.v. They are just wonderful. In a time when you can't make out most vocals of current pop music, you'll enjoy being able to understand and appreciate these lovely songs and very gifted singers.
A New Journey (Deluxe Package w/bonus tracks + Irish charm)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • celtic woman- a new journey
  • 5+stars!!!!
  • CD GREAT, SHIPPING NIGHTMARE
  • Expectations Well Met
  • Wonderful!
 A New Journey (Deluxe Package w/bonus tracks + Irish charm)
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ASIN: B000KQGX1Y
Release Date: 2007-01-30

Tracks:

  1. The Sky and the Dawn and the Sun
  2. The Prayer
  3. Newgrange
  4. Over The Rainbow
  5. Granuaile's Dance
  6. The Blessing
  7. Dúlaman
  8. Beyond The Sea
  9. The Last Rose of Summer
  10. Caledonia
  11. Laschia Ch'io Pianga
  12. Carrickfergus
  13. Vivaldi's Rain
  14. The Voice
  15. carborough Fair
  16. o Ghile MearBonus Tracks:
  17. Sing Out!
  18. Shenandoah - The Pacific Slope (Live from Slane Castle)
  19. At The Céili (Live from Slane Castle)
  20. Spanish Lady (Live from Slane Castle)

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Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars celtic woman- a new journey.......2007-07-15

This is a great album if you like CW. You will not find typically[traditional] Irish music; but it can be compared to a Las Vegas show.
There are some great easy-listening songs, with an upbeat twist. These
ladies do a great job harmonizing.

5 out of 5 stars 5+stars!!!!.......2007-07-13

From the moment I first heard their Slane Castle concert on PBS, I LOVED Celtic Woman's music. They all have BEAUTIFUL voices. The youngest, Chloe, is amazing. I have this CD, the concert DVD that goes w/ it, their first concert on DVD (at the Helix in Dublin), and the CD that goes w/ it.

5 out of 5 stars CD GREAT, SHIPPING NIGHTMARE.......2007-07-10

This CD, as everyone has previously mentioned, is absolutely awesome. I purchased two of the 'deluxe' editions, one for myself and one for my mother's 91st birthday. The shipping, direct from [...], was a disaster. They will say shipping dates are 'estimated,' however, they went far beyond that. I got an email after two weeks saying they were having some kind of unspecified problem filling the order and then got the product about 10 days after that. Totally unacceptable. I've always had excellent service from Amazon sellers (aftermarket), but I will certainly discourage my friends from giving me Amazon gift certificates in the future, as they have done in the past. Shame, Amazon!

5 out of 5 stars Expectations Well Met.......2007-07-09

A New Journey is fun and relaxing listening...met all of our expectations. My 3 girls ages 9-14 love it and so do I.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful!.......2007-07-04

You don't need to be part Irish to know these ladies are extremely talented,
and that they make outstanding music. The sound quality on the live tracks is very
good. I don't usually like recordings of live performances, because of the
general reduction of the track's sound quality, and that is not the case here.
I highly recommend this CD to anyone - Irish or not.
Walking in the Air
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Love this CD!
  • Beautiful voice
  • her voice is too thin...
  • Walking in the Air - Chloe Agnew
  • Celtic Woman #1
 Walking in the Air
Chloe Agnew , and Celtic Woman
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ASIN: B000CNF4KG
Release Date: 2006-01-10

Tracks:

  1. Walking In The Air
  2. The Prayer
  3. Nella Fantasia
  4. Someday
  5. Vivalidi's 'Rain' (From 'The Four Seasons')
  6. Going Home
  7. Panis Angelicus
  8. Vincent/Starry, Starry Night
  9. Jesu Joy Of Man's Desiring
  10. To Where You Are
  11. One World
  12. Sigma
  13. Winter's Light (From 'Secret Garden')
  14. Brahm's Lullabye
  15. Gabriel's Oboe

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Love this CD!.......2007-07-16

If you like the Celtic Women you'll love this one by Chloe Agnew. She sings like an angel. It includes some of the best songs from the other CDs and includes several new ones.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful voice.......2007-07-01

Chloe has one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard. I love this album. I only wish this album had Chloe's rendition of Ava Maria. Chloe is only 18 or 19 and I can only imagine her voice becoming more beautiful as her vocal talents mature. She truly has the voice of an angel!

3 out of 5 stars her voice is too thin..........2007-06-21

Her voice not as satisfied as I expected. Bought this because I want the first song:
walking in the air. Her voice is good for this song, but for the rest of the songs, I think her voice is a little too thin, no strong emotion to support it.

5 out of 5 stars Walking in the Air - Chloe Agnew.......2007-06-20

A perfect choice of songs to showcase the talents of this young "Celtic Woman" soprano. It's a joy to listen to over and over and compliments the other solo CDs put out by the other individuals from the Celtic Women group. So much talent! I will look forward to Chloe's next solo CD.

1 out of 5 stars Celtic Woman #1.......2007-06-14

If you're going to own only one of the myriad of Celtic Woman CD's, this is the one. Yes, there's only one performer; however the range of musical selections is quite large and typical of the best fare on other Celtic Woman productions. It's become my first choice when I'm in this musical mood.
Lisa
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Lisa Kelly
  • Would give this 6 stars if I could...
  • Wonderful!
  • Lisa! The best of the Celtic Women!
  • talented voice
 Lisa
Celtic Woman , and Lisa Kelly
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ASIN: B000CNF4L0
Release Date: 2006-01-10

Tracks:

  1. Siuil A Run
  2. Carrickfergus
  3. Life The Wings (From Riverdance)
  4. The Soft Goodbye
  5. Dubhdarra
  6. Home And The Heartland (From Riverdance)
  7. May It Be (From Lord Of The Rings)
  8. Homecoming
  9. The Deer's Cry (From The Pilgrim)
  10. Send Me A Song
  11. Now We Are Free (From Gladiator)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Lisa Kelly.......2007-07-13

Absolutely beautiful voice...always smiling...great stage presence! Her vocal range, I think, is larger than the other girls. She is my favorite of all the girls.

5 out of 5 stars Would give this 6 stars if I could..........2007-07-12

A blow-out production of wondrous Celtic music tha offers affirmation and comfort, especially suitable for someone facing significant challenges in his or her life. Beautifully produced... offers hours of enjoyment, where the meaning goes deeper with every hearing.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful!.......2007-07-06

Celtic Woman is a musical ensemble comprised of five Irish and one New Zealander female artists - five vocalists (including Lisa Kelly), and one violinist. This wonderful album is a collection of 11 tracks, all the work of the incomparable Lisa Kelly. Lisa was born into a musical family, and is well known for her singing of classical and Celtic songs - she spent five years as the lead female vocal for Riverdance! I must say, this album shows off her ability to its best.

I like having nice music to listen to at work, and this album is one of my favorites. While working, I love the angelic sound of Lisa's voice sweeping out of my speakers. Overall, I found this to be a great album, one that is always wonderful to listen to. I give it my highest recommendations!

5 out of 5 stars Lisa! The best of the Celtic Women!.......2007-07-04

This is a wonderful CD, very relaxing to listen to on the porch with an ice tea in your hand. There are some repeats of her songs from "Celtic Woman" but they were my favorites anyway.

5 out of 5 stars talented voice.......2007-07-03

As with the other ladies, I was introduced to her music on Celtic Woman-Live at Slane Castle. She has a great voice and is a real entertainer. I wish that her album had been a DVD video. She is one of those singers that sounds good singing just about any song. Really liked the album and could have listened much longer. You will really like it.
Raining Up
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Sparkplug
  • fantastic violin player
  • Super performer!
  • Raining Up
  • hot fiddle
 Raining Up
Mairead Nesbitt , and Celtic Woman
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ASIN: B000CNF4LA
Release Date: 2006-01-10

Tracks:

  1. Skidoo
  2. Raining Up Finan's Isle Suite
  3. Bovaglies Plaid
  4. Finan's Isle
  5. The Setting Sun
  6. The Butterfly
  7. There Is No Night
  8. Captain H
  9. An Raibh Tu Ag An Gcarraig?
  10. Tri Fhidili Smash The Windows/Prestons
  11. Bluelights Within The Blue Suite
  12. 1st Movement
  13. 2nd Movement
  14. 3rd Movement

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Sparkplug.......2007-07-13

Mairead is my 15 yr old son's favorite of all the Celtic Woman ladies. My husband has nicknamed her "sparkplug" because of the way she prances and skips around on stage while she is fiddling and playing her violin. She is so talented and plays beautiful w/ such emotion in her face. We saw Celtic Woman first on PBS and I was hooked. I wish she had more music on this CD that was from the Celtic Woman Dvd's that I have.

4 out of 5 stars fantastic violin player.......2007-07-03

I was absolutely awe-struck by her music on Celtic Woman-Live at Slane Castle. The way that she moved and still played beautifully. I really looked forward to hearing Raining UP. Unfortunately, I feel that her accompanying music tended to distract from her talent. I would have preferred to have heard her given the attention so I could enjoy her playing. This album does not damage her ability at all

5 out of 5 stars Super performer!.......2007-06-14

Mairead is the best. This is a great cd!

4 out of 5 stars Raining Up.......2007-05-08

A little slow but overall very good. That girl can play with the angels.

4 out of 5 stars hot fiddle.......2007-04-02

This album shows her versitality with tradional as well as modern styles such as jazz and funk. A must have for any fan of "Celtic Woman" as well as virtuiso violin performances.
The Water Is Wide
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Enchanted
  • SEOHANE
  • Wonderful!
  • Not a great performance..
  • Voice of an angel
 The Water Is Wide
Orla Fallon , and Celtic Woman
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ASIN: B000CNF4LU
Release Date: 2006-01-10

Tracks:

  1. She Moved Thro' The Fair
  2. Aililiu Na Gamhna
  3. Cad E Sin Don Te Sin
  4. Carrickfergus
  5. Siuil A Run
  6. Down By The Sally Gardens
  7. Na Buachailli Alainn
  8. Raglan Road
  9. Gartan Mothers Lullaby
  10. An Mhaighdean Mhara
  11. The Water Is Wide

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The smash success of Celtic Woman generated a lot of demand for more music from the talented performers, and The Water Is Wide is a rerelease of the first album of Órla Fallon, the harp-playing brunette. As the title suggests, the album is filled with traditional songs, including "The Water Is Wide," "She Moved Thro' the Fair," and "Down by the Sally Gardens," as well as traditional Irish songs such as "Aliliu Na Gamhna," "Carrickfergus," and "The Gartan Mother's Lullaby." Celtic Woman fans will enjoy hearing "Siuil a Run" again, and it also provides a different vibe to the rest of the album's steady flow of delicate loveliness. Most of the songs are Órla accompanying herself, but at only 37 minutes, The Water Is Wide doesn't overstay its welcome. --David Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Enchanted .......2007-06-10

In all my 68 years I have never been so captivated by any one musician or group. I can not seem to get enough ! ! ! I am especially enchanted by Ms.Orla Fallon. Her personal beauty, the clear and perfect harp and her most wonderful voice have won my heart and soul. Then there is Ms. Naisbitt's outstanding performances. Absolutely and astoundingly the most energetic and captivating young lady I have ever heard or seen. The entire effort is beyond belief. I had the great pleasure to see them in person on tour here in Salt Lake City at the Ford Theater in May 2007. I wanted so much to get to meet them but they were scheduled in Denver the next day and had to leave immediately at the end of the performance. May God bless them all and keep them safe and able to continue in this wonderful tradition of Ireland. Darwin M Pope

5 out of 5 stars SEOHANE.......2007-06-08

I enjoy listening to this CD everytime I put it in. It is a very relaxing and calming experience. I have grown to be a big fan of traditional Irish music!

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful!.......2007-05-28

Celtic Woman is a musical ensemble comprised of five Irish and one New Zealander female artists - five vocalists (including Orla Fallon), and one violinist. This wonderful album is a collection of 11 tracks, all the work of the incomparable Orla Fallon. Orla has won the International Feis Ceoil and International Pan Celtic competitions twice, and this album shows off her ability at its best.

I like having nice music to listen to at work, and this album is one of my favorites. While working, I love the angelic sound of Orla's voice sweeping out of my speakers. Overall, I found this to be a great album, one that is always wonderful to listen to. I give it my highest recommendations!

2 out of 5 stars Not a great performance.........2007-05-04

I absolutely LOVE Orla in Celtic Woman, which is why I bought her personal CD - she's my favorite of all the women performing in CW. I was expecting more of the same.. her haunting vocals similar to Siuil a Ruin, Newgrange, and Harry's Game - but no. The entire CD is her and her harp, like on Inisfree from CW - BORING. It's more fit as a CD of children's lullabys then anything for an adult.

5 out of 5 stars Voice of an angel.......2007-03-22

Orla Fallon is one of those highly gifted people who you can raise your spirits and at the same time relax you. Her voice is unbelievably lovely, as is her playing of the harp. Put the two togather and you have a CD, you will play over and over. Even small children will love her voice and gentle way of singing.
Rogue's Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs, and Chanteys
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Fun--but not great
  • aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrghhhhhhhhhhhhh!
  • Disappointment would be an understatement
  • Zzz...
  • another set of hopes are smashed
 Rogue's Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs, and Chanteys
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Anti
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000GGSMD0
Release Date: 2006-08-22

Tracks:

  1. Cape Cod Girls - Baby Gramps
  2. Mingulay Boat Song - Richard Thompson
  3. My Son John - John C. Reilly
  4. Fire Down Below - Nick Cave
  5. Turkish Revelry - Loudon Wainwright III
  6. Bully In The Alley - The Old Prunes
  7. The Cruel Ship's Captain - Bryan Ferry
  8. Dead Horse - Robin Holcomb
  9. Spansih Ladies - Bill Frisell
  10. High Barbary - Joseph Arthur
  11. Haul Away Joe - Mark Anthony Thompson
  12. Dan Dan - David Thomas
  13. Blood Red Roses - Sting
  14. Sally Brown - Teddy Thompson
  15. Lowlands Away - Rufus Wainwright & Kate McGarrigle
  16. Baltimore Whores - Gavin Friday
  17. Rolling Sea - Eliza McCarthy
  18. Haul On The Bowline - Bob Neuwirth
  19. Dying Sailor to His Shipmates - Bono
  20. Bonnie Portmore - Lucinda Williams
  21. The Mermaid - Martin Carthy & the UK Group
  22. Shenandoah - Richard Greene & Jack Shit
  23. The Cry Of Man - Mary Margaret O'Hara

Tracks:

  1. Boney - Jack Shit
  2. Good Ship Venus - Loudon Wainwright III
  3. Long Time Ago -White Magic
  4. Pinery Boy - Nick Cave
  5. Lowlands Low - Bryan Ferry w/Antony
  6. One Spring Morning - Akron/Family
  7. Hog Eye Man - Martin Carthy & Family
  8. The Fiddler/A Drop Of Nelson's Blood - Ricky Jay & Richard Greene
  9. Caroline and Her Young Sailor Bold - Andrea Corr
  10. Fathom The Bowl - John C. Reilly
  11. Drunken Sailor - Dave Thomas
  12. Farewell Nancy - Ed Harcourt
  13. Hanging Johnny - Stan Ridgway
  14. Old Man of The Sea - Baby Gramps
  15. Greenland Whale Fisheries - Van Dyke Parks
  16. Shallow Brown - Sting
  17. The Grey Funnel Line - Jolie Holland
  18. A Drop of Nelson's Blood - Jarvis Cocker
  19. Leave Her Johnny - Lou Reed
  20. Little Boy Billy - Ralph Steadman

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Johnny Depp and director Gore Verbinski hatched the idea for Rogue's Gallery while filming "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"--that idea being to cast genteel rock superstars like Bono, Lou Reed, Bryan Ferry, Andre Corr, and Sting to reinterpret gritty seafaring standards for an exhaustive 43-track double-disc set produced by Hal Wilner. Throw in a bunch of credible folk stars (Loudon Wainwright III, Richard Thompson), their offspring (Rufus, Teddy) and a string of other curious characters (Jarvis Cocker, Antony) and what results is one of the strangest compilations in recent memory, if not exactly the most historically authentic or, well, digestible. Nick Cave embraces the role just a little too hard on "Fire Down Below," while Ferry can't help but sound like he's singing for the cast of "The Love Boat," but cut through the chaff and there is some real bootie here: Bono's "Dying Sailor to His Shipmates," Jolie Holland's "The Grey Funnel Line" and "Boney" by a mysterious tramp called Jack Sh**, which must be some kind of anagram for Johnny Depp. --Aidin Vaziri

Album Description

While working on the two "Pirates Of The Carribean" films, Johnny Depp and director Gore Verbinski became fascinated with the lore and fable of the pirates and sailors who ran the high seas. Enter legendary producer Hal Wilner, who brings his knack for matching maverick musicians with extraordinary material. Artists on this double disc set include Bono, Sting, Nick Cave, Bryan Ferry, Lou Reed, Richard Thompson, Lucinda Williams, Jarvis Cocker of Pulp, and many more. "Rogue's Gallery" offers a look at the hardships, the horrors, the lusts and lurid depths, and the crystal beauty that led men to the sea in ships for hundreds of years.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Fun--but not great.......2007-07-03

What a concept--a pirate song co-produced by Verbinski and Depp inspired by the "Pirates of the Carribean" series. It should be great and in places, it is. The big question I came away with is--who is Jack Sh**? That one definitely has me guessing.

I won't belabor the song content or the production value. I think the most notable reviews have got that down pat, although I'm not marking down as far as they have because I'm giving points for originality being a fan of Spike Jones and some other truly demented people.

One thing to note: this is not a CD you'd buy if you were looking for something to amuse your kids. Some of the content is very bawdy and Mom and Dad would have some serious 'splaining to do to the little pirates. There's both some language and some situations that are more twisted than a Hangman's knot.

3 out of 5 stars aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrghhhhhhhhhhhhh!.......2007-06-09

Some of the songs are quite good(mellow)others a little odd. Its what I expected, but not what you would expect.

1 out of 5 stars Disappointment would be an understatement.......2007-06-04

It is not unusual to find sea shanties performed by not the greatest musicians or singers in the world. It is not unusual to find shanties sung by people who have difficulty keeping perfect pitch, or tempo. But at least they understand what the music is about, and sing it with heart and enthusiasm and a love for the genre.

Hal Wilner should stick to whatever genre it is that made him know enough to be approached by labels, because he clearly has no understanding, and less enthusiasm for *this* genre.

If you love lively music from the maritime era, you can only be bitterly disappointed by this collection. Out of 43 tracks, I found 15 that were salvageable. Sort of.

I've already tossed this onto the pile to go to the resale shop. It wasn't worthy the cost of shipping.

2 out of 5 stars Zzz..........2007-04-04

I have to admit that I have no idea what kinds of music the pirates sang aboard their ships. I know it probably wasn't "yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me," but I expected something different than this. I think my expectations have been colored by groups like The Pogues, Flogging Molly, The Tossers, and the Real McKenzies. I have an annual Pirate Party and I was hoping to find some good music here to get people in the mood for a treasure hunt or pirate liar's dice, but instead, the music on this CD is something I'd put on if the party went on too long and I wanted to encourage people to leave. Some of it is actually awful and the rest is too slow and plodding to inject much energy into any situation.

I appreciate what was attempted here (contemporary artists paying homage to sea chanteys in the spirit of our romanticized version of the pirate era) but it just doesn't really work. The effect is similar to what would be achieved if the London Philharmonic Orchestra attempted to play rap "music" with Luciano Pavarotti rhymin' while flashing gang signs.

1 out of 5 stars another set of hopes are smashed.......2007-03-29

the selection of titles attracted me. The quality of the arrangements, the voices, and the music---are all quite bad.

It is VERY sad that these same titles, could not have been produced for quality. They sound like a nightmare.
Drunken Lullabies
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • My Favorite CD
  • Dave King from Fastway on vocals!!!!
  • My first Celtic Rock CD
  • If its Flogging Molly, Its good
  • One of the best bands of all time.
 Drunken Lullabies
Flogging Molly
Manufacturer: Side One Dummy
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000060MMI
Release Date: 2002-03-19

Tracks:

  1. Drunken Lullabies
  2. What's Left of the Flag
  3. May the Living Be Dead (In Our Wake)
  4. If I Ever Leave this World Alive
  5. The Kilburn High Road
  6. Rebels of the Sacred Heart
  7. Swagger
  8. Cruel Mistress
  9. Death Valley Queen
  10. Another Bag of Bricks
  11. The Rare Ould Times
  12. The Son Never Shines (on Closed Doors)

Album Description

This is the second album from the Los Angeles based octet, Flogging Molly. Taking influence from their Irish roots and the sound of the Californian punk scene, 'Drunken Lullabies'is a mix of brash punk rock guitars, violins, whistles and accordians. The band are often compared to the Pogues and fellow punk band, The Dropkick Murphys.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars My Favorite CD.......2007-06-17

This is Flogging Molly at their absolute best. Every track is great. What else is there to say. Great music by a great band. I never get tired of this recording.

4 out of 5 stars Dave King from Fastway on vocals!!!!.......2007-04-03

I did a search on Fastway to see what Dave King (ex vocalist from the blues metal band Fastway...from the '80's) was up to these days and ran across a comment that he was singing for a band called Flogging Molly. I heard some sample clips and honestly I don't think , from what I heard anway, that he sounds anything like he did on the Fastway albums. That's not a good or bad thing...just my observation. I'll listen to a few more, but I'd like to hear him wail on a song or two to compare his voice to that from the '80's. Don't get me wrong, this stuff will keep your feet movin'. I enjoyed what I have heard. I just need to listen to some more tracks. I mainly wrote this review to inform any Fastway fans out there who may be wondering whatever became of good ole Dave. I'm glad he has found solice in something he obviously enjoys doing. Keep on keepin' on!

4 out of 5 stars My first Celtic Rock CD.......2006-12-07

I heard the title track from this CD back in Fall of 2004, and instantly became a Celtic Rock fan. I began a quest to find as much comparable and similar music as I could. I will say that this is about where I draw the line in terms of how much "punk" style I can deal with in my Celtic Rock. The vocals are a little harsh sounding, but the music is lively and enjoyable enough to make up for it. For me it was a good place to start. If you like Irish-style music and can deal with a little hard rock, you will like this.

5 out of 5 stars If its Flogging Molly, Its good.......2006-11-10

My favorite album is Swagger but this one is great too. You can't go wrong with any Flogging Molly.

5 out of 5 stars One of the best bands of all time........2006-09-25

I never really was into punk music too much. I thought it was too much screaming, and not enough instrumentation. THen, I discovered Flogging Molly, one of the greatest things to ever happen. I listened to Drunken Lullabies, and was immedietely hooked on this band. THis is an amazing CD that truly deserves recognition. This was the first Flogging Molly CD I listened to, and got me completely hooked on this Irish/Folksy punk band.
Track by Track:
1. "Drunken Lullabies": Brilliant opening, with a cool sounding banjo in the beginning, an awesome fiddle, and some great lyrics. 10/10
2. "Whats Left of the Flag": Another awesome song, with even better lyrics than drunken lullabies. Its not as catchy musically, but only barely so. Many consider this one of their best because of its bitter lyrics. Again, a great violin, and some really good singing. 9.5/10
3. "May the living be dead in our wake": Its similar sounding to the first two, except instead of a violin, there's a flute, which makes an awesome sound. Its still fast paced and upbeat, but more soothing than the first two songs. 9/10
4. "If I ever leave this world alive": A slow ballad that is remarkably well done. After three fast songs, it may not seem as good, but give this song some time, and you'll enjoy it. The singing is excellent here, showing Dave King's vocal power and range. 8/10
5. "The Kilburn High Road": Again, another fast paced one with a killer guitar solo, and another flute. Similar sounding to "May the living..." with a VERY catchy chorus that I always find myself singing. 9/10
6. "Rebels of a sacred heart": This is a different style song. It has a slow opening that may sound not so good, but it has an intensely catchy chorus, and if you give it several listens, it is excellent. Its long, but definetely a brilliant addition. 9/10
7. "Swagger": One of the weaker songs of the album. It is completely instrumental, with only one line that means nothing. However cool the melody is, its too repetitive to be good. THe guitar is a treat here, but again, too repetitive. Luckily its short. 6/10
8. "Cruel Mistress": There's a change of singers here, but the song is still instrumentally amazing. I don't care much for the bass player singing, I think Dave King is a lot better, but this guy provides a more sinister and evil sort of sound, and the whole songs sounds very pirate like and kind of catchy. Its not the best, but still pretty well done. 7.5/10
9. "Death Valley Queen": This is one of my personal favorites. The violin is very well done here, and despite the fact that its a slow song, which may turn people away, the lyrics are extraordinary, about a lost love. I love this song. 9/10
10. "Another Bag of Bricks": THis one sounds arabian and asian with the accordian opening it, and is different and cool. Dave King has a more sinister tone in his voice, it kind of reminds me of "Cruel MIstress". Its better though, and certainly a break from the style of the first three songs. Again, its good, but not excellent. 8/10
11. "The Rare Ould Times": Many consider this song filler, but I love the chorus. The singing/lyrics here are great, although there's not too much in the melody. Like "Cruel MIstress", its good, but not great. 7.5/10
12. "The Son Never Shines": THis is a ballad, and personally, I don't like it. Its too slow, and rather boring. THe singing is good, but the melody, instrumentation is too boring for me. Overall, a weak finish. 5/10.

However, despite a couple blemishes (The Son Never Shines, Swagger) this album is amazing. Definetely, if you like music with great melodies, and yet still a upbeat feel, this is a brilliant album.
A Celtic Journey
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Marvel of Meav!
  • Celtic Woman
  • Outstanding
  • Very Easy Listening
  • Great transaction
 A Celtic Journey
Meav Ni Mhaolchatha , and Celtic Woman
Manufacturer: Manhattan Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CNF4LK
Release Date: 2006-01-10

Tracks:

  1. She Moved Through The Fair
  2. The Last Rose Of Summer
  3. Down By The Salley Gardens
  4. I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls
  5. Celtic Prayer
  6. Suantrai
  7. Danny Boy
  8. Greensleeves
  9. Dante's Prayer
  10. Goltrai
  11. Silent Night

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Marvel of Meav!.......2007-06-27

I was suprised at how much I really liked this album, as I have thought of Meav as a bit of stiff-ly professional artist, but I was amazed by the way she uses her beautiful voice, and was pretty happy with the song sellections. Favorites are The Last Rose of Summer, I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marbled Halls, Danny Boy, Greensleeves, and Dante's Prayer. Dante's Prayer is my favorite track. It is just so-o beautiful. And her coverage of Danny Boy is the best I've ever heard. The only track I didn't care much for was Celtic Prayer -- it didn't showcase Meav's voice very well, and was rather sparse. Overall very stunning! Waste no time adding to your collection.

5 out of 5 stars Celtic Woman.......2007-05-22

Everything was fine with the cd's and I will get more things when I need them. This review is for all my cd's that you send I am not writing a review for everyone.
Terri Ann

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding.......2007-03-22

Meav Ni Mhaolchatha is a member of the Celtic Woman cast. A singer with a fantastic voice and talent. If you like Celtic Woman, Celtic music or just great singing, you will love his CD.

5 out of 5 stars Very Easy Listening.......2007-03-20

This is one of the gals of the Celtic Women performances. If you enjoy Celtic and Irish singing, you'll enjoy this. Great stuff to sit and listen to, or have on as background while you do other things.

5 out of 5 stars Great transaction.......2007-03-20

Arrived in stated condition and on time. Would do business with again. Thanks.

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