Faire Celts: A Woman's Voice

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As with previous titles in the Narada catalog (like Celtic Voices and Celtic Spirit), Faire Celts is a cobbled-together sampler of genre contemporaries. While wide ranging in source, from pop-songstress Sinead O'Connor to Capercaillie's Karen Matheson and Mairead Ní Mhaonaigh of Altan, these selections hardly veer from dusty little tunes of girlish prettiness. And pretty they are, from the fine fiddle break and drumming of Eimear Quinn's "The Voice" to Mae McKenna's otherworldly vocals on "Dream Lover" to the simple balladry of Mary McLaughlin's "A Woman's Heart." And yet cool tones, squeaky-clean production, and seamless sameness fail to capture the earthy womanly power expected of such a venture. Most adventurous is the shattered jazzy beats of the Sandra McKay/Tannas collaboration, and O'Connor stands shoulders above her sisters in soul. --Paige La Grone

Tracks:

He Moved Me Through The Fair - Sinead O'Connor
The Voice - Eimear Quinn
Hebridean Hale-Bopp - Karen Matheson
A Woman's Heart - Mary McLaughlin
Can You See The Border - Keri Steel/Nina Loretto
This Piece Of Earth - Jenny Schaub
Molly Nag Cuach Ni Chuilleanain - Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh
I Am Going To The West - Connie Dover
Erin Gra Mo Chroi - Cathy Jordan
Hoireann - Talitha MacKenzie
Ferry Me Across The Water - Kim Robertson
Dream Lover - Mae McKenna
Thoir Dhohm Do Lamb/Ruidhleadh Na Coilich Dhubba - Sandra MacKay

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As with previous titles in the Narada catalog (like Celtic Voices and Celtic Spirit), Faire Celts is a cobbled-together sampler of genre contemporaries. While wide ranging in source, from pop-songstress Sinead O'Connor to Capercaillie's Karen Matheson and Mairead Ní Mhaonaigh of Altan, these selections hardly veer from dusty little tunes of girlish prettiness. And pretty they are, from the fine fiddle break and drumming of Eimear Quinn's "The Voice" to Mae McKenna's otherworldly vocals on "Dream Lover" to the simple balladry of Mary McLaughlin's "A Woman's Heart." And yet cool tones, squeaky-clean production, and seamless sameness fail to capture the earthy womanly power expected of such a venture. Most adventurous is the shattered jazzy beats of the Sandra McKay/Tannas collaboration, and O'Connor stands shoulders above her sisters in soul. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

Profound,Moving, Powerful, Sacred, Celebrate!!!!.......2006-06-15

One of the best CDs I have found for Dance and Listening.Pure,
deep,beautiful voices. The measure for me of the best music
music is whether it sends incredible sensations up my spine...
if I HAVE to dance, if I feel my heart opening,flying. This music does it! Please let me know what other CDs do this to you! This is a CD to Celebrate, Heal,Transcend,Transform, Inspire. Will use it as one of the openers in my DanzarDance Event.

Faire Celts: A Woman's Voice.......2005-09-07

Clear melodic voices for easy listening and relaxing. Wonderful tape !

Not Close to "Celtic Woman".......2005-09-07

I followed the leaders. Saw what other Celtic music fans were buying too & ordered this in conjunction with "Celtic Woman 2". I was fairly disappointed. I think before I go buying more Celtic music I'll try hearing the CDs in person first.

Pleasant Listening.......2005-08-16

If you're looking for a CD with music you can dance to, if you're looking for music you can emulate with your buds on the streetcorner, or if you want a portfoio of songs you can sing along with then pass Faire Celts on by.

If you want a CD that you can play while you're driving, have as background at the office or in a pleasant social setting, then this is the ticket.

Sometimes it's nice just to have pleasan music playing that makes you feel good.

It's also nice to buy a CD knowing that in two weeks it won't be outdated.

A nice mix.......2005-07-15

This is a good way to sample a lot of different artist. Not all of the songs worked for me, but it was a great way to find some new and interesting music.