Gaelic Storm

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Remember the music that was playing during the steerage party in Titanic? That was Gaelic Storm, who on their self-titled debut present an engaging mix of traditional music, dance music, and songs, all performed with energy and enthusiasm. The album opens with "Hills of Connemara," a fast-paced tune with a long instrumental section before the vocals begin, thus giving you a taste of the considerable musical talent present in this group. "Bonnie Ship the Diamond/Tamlinn" is a fast, almost breathless piece with plenty of dramatic phrasing, while "The Farmer's Frolic" has a swinging shuffle feel. Particularly engaging are the strongly rhythmic "Rocky Road to Dublin/Kid on the Mountain" and the energetic closer "The Road to Liskeard," but it's all strong material that reminds one at times of early Chieftains recordings. --Genevieve Williams

Tracks:

Scalliwag
Me & The Moon
Never Drink 'Em Dry (Johnny Tarr's Funeral)
The Devil Down Below
Dia Luain, De Mairt
Bare In The Basin
Kelly's Wellies
Slingshot
Hello Monday
The Long Way Home
The Salt Lick
Don't Go For The One
Tornado Alley
Kiss Me I'm Irish

Customer Reviews:

Best Irish Music.......2007-07-13

Gaelic Storm may be the best Irish folk-rock band to hit the US in recent memory

A 60 yr old groupie !!!.......2007-07-01

I have learned that it is indeed possible to wear out a CD. Several years ago, my youngest son loaned me a copy of the first Gaelic Storm CD - thinking I might enjoy the music. I loaded it in my car CD player to humor him as we drove back from dinner. I am now in the process of replacing two cds that I have just worn out...perhaps it is my careless storing in the car....!

I have seen them in concert 4 times, own all but two CDs (I still have two of his and decided I should actually buy my own) I also have the DVD which is a wild show, but mild compared to their live concerts. I miss Ellery, who is on maternity leave. This is my favorite CD in total...but I still enjoy every single cut on every CD!!!!!

I hope that in the coming year I can take my oldest grand daugther to see them in concert. A new fan is born!

You can't go wrong buying any of the Gaelic Storm CDs!

Tons of energy!.......2007-03-15

We saw Gaelic Storm in concert last weekend in Minneapolis and it was a great time-these "lads" have energy and charm to spare! Lots of fun songs on this album and the more traditional instrumentals are very well played.

Gaelic Storm's Best Yet!!!.......2007-01-27

This is easily my favorite of any of the Gaelic Storm cd's I own. I bought it simply on the merits of "Me & the Moon"(Track #2) which I saw them perform live prior to this albums release. Each track is better than the next. My two young daughters sing along with "Kiss Me I'm Irish" (Track #14)every time I play it in the car (Future GS fans.) Highly recommended!!!!! And I suggest anyone that gets the chance see this group in concert. You will not be disappointed.

Just as they said.......2007-01-19

I saw Gaelic Storm in concert in Northern VA and even though I arrived at the concert tired and moody, their music lifted my spirits. I bought 2 CDs from Amazon as Christmas presents for family members who had recently visited Ireland. We listened to the CD most of Christmas week. We especially love "Kelly's Wellies".

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Back to memories of your own
Good for Fanatics
Wait! Haven't I heard this before?!
Leftovers and inspired by's
Wonderful... for the most part...

Back To Titanic

Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B00000ADKZ
Release Date: 1998-08-25

Tracks:

Titanic Suite - LSO/Choristers Of King's College, Cambridge
An Irish Party In Third Class - Gaelic Storm
Alexander's Ragtime Band - I Salonisti
The Portrait - James Horner
Jack Dawson's Luck - Back To Titanic
A Building Panic - Back To Titanic
Nearer My God To Thee - I Salonisti
Come Josephine, In My Flying Machine
Lament - Back To Titanic
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My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
Nearer My God To Thee - Eileen Ivers
Epilogue-The Deep And Timeless Sea - LSO/Choristers Of King's College, Cambridge

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Fans of the Titanic soundtrack will undoubtedly appreciate this sequel, a collection of original music and background tunes not found on the first disc. They won't be disappointed. The newly composed "Titanic Suite" and "Epilogue: The Deep and Timeless Sea" are patchwork quilts of James Horner's most moving themes from the movie. Despite a few awkward transitions in "Suite" (where melodies move from somber to uplifting), the compositions--played by the London Symphony Orchestra and the Choirsters of King's College, Cambridge--work well. There's also a lot of diversity here, such as Gaelic Storm's lively "An Irish Party in Third Class" and chamber group I Salonisti's "Alexander's Ragtime Band" and "Nearer My God to Thee." The misses are few: the breathy Maire Brennan's "Come Josephine, in My Flying Machine" is lethargic, and the movie dialogue peppering several songs (including Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On") is more distracting than effective. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

Back to memories of your own.......2007-07-14

I purchased this product by Amazon. I satishfied much for the service. As to the album, whenever I listen to this I recall old memories amazingly. I wonder why... I strongly recommend you to listen to and, properly speaking, would be better for you to have it.

Good for Fanatics.......2007-06-14

This is an elegant compilation of James Horner's music from the film Titanic; however, it was not meant to be the primary score. Titanic fans who couldn't get enough out of the original score drove Horner to produce Back to Titanic. The songs are beautiful, the use of the orchestra is brilliant, but the songs are not orthodox-Titanic. Probably two or three tracks actually were derived from the film--the rest sound like fillers. I recommend this album to Horner/diehard Titanic fans, but if you're just seeking the Titanic music, settle for the original.

Wait! Haven't I heard this before?!.......2007-03-17

Quite a bit of this cd relies on tracks with dialogue from the movie embedded in the background, such as 'An Irish Party In Third Class' where you can hear both Rose and Jack talking to each other as they dance. This makes the songs unlistenable for the most part because you're not listening to just music, but pretty much the same as if you had the movie on, weren't watching it, and were just hearing it whilst you did something else.
The songs which don't have dialogue are nothing special, you could probably find the similar on the first soundtrack.

The beauty of the whole album is the lovely version of 'Come Josephine In My Flying Machine' (again, ruined by Rose's movie quotes) but it's enough to make you glad you bought the album.

However, unless you're a dedicated classical music fan who likes long strung-out piano pieces and organs, you'd be best to steer your ship away from this album which was only made to create more wealth for James Cameron and his crew, and stick with the original soundtrack.
A 'shelf-sitter' for the most part, how many times you'll feel the need to put this on, I doubt there will be an overwhelming urge.
More of the same, less of the power.

Noteworthy tracks: 'A Building Panic', 'Nearer My God To Thee', 'Titanic Suite'.

Leftovers and inspired by's.......2006-10-18

I'm not ashamed to admit that Titanic remains my favorite movie ever. I'm also not ashamed that i'm a big fan of the song "My heart will go on." even after listening to it hundreds of times. Upon seeing this CD avaliable for less then three bucks (thank goodness for being able to buy used!), I just couldn't pass it up.

Well...you get what you pay for I guess.

If I had to sum up Return to Titanic, I would say "It's the leftovers that got cut out of the first musical score, and has music that isn't in the movie". This musical CD is, for me, a dissapointment through and through, though your opinion on it may vary.

Back to Titanic has a very heavy irish motif running through almost all the tracks. Pretty much all of them feature bagpipes and while nice and charming, it does wear thin on your nerves after a while, especially if you don't like bagpipes in the first place. But along with this irish theme, you'll notice something else: Many of the tracks aren't even from the movie. "Come Josephine", "Lament", "Jack Dawson's luck" and "A shore never reached" aren't even from the film. It is just me, or is it really irritating when you buy a movie music CD and don't get music from the film? Though to be fair, the music does parallel the themes from the film pretty well.

In addition to the irish motif and music that wasn't in the film, Back to Titanic has another interesting trait: It reuses a lot of the music from the first CD. The titanic suite and "The deep and endless sea" are long tracks made up of most of the non-sinking music from the first effort, patched together and from a new performance. Yes it's nice and all, but I really don't feel like listening to nineteen minutes of music that I've already heard before.

So, what is new music that WAS in the film? We've got five tracks. The first, "An Irish Party In Third Class" is the music that played during Jack and Rose's trip down to the third class dance. Fine if you don't mind heavy irish dancing music, but I personally don't care for it. Next up, we have "Alexander's Ragtime Band" which is most easily heard when Rose is recalling how she saw her life flash before her eyes (just before meeting Jack for the first time). Simple and pleasant, this makes for good old time background party music. I personally am neutral towards it. The (apparently) most praised track that's new is "A building panic" which covers the early stages of Titanic sinking. However, compared to the sinking pieces heard before, this seems pretty tame and low-key to me. Maybe i'm a fan of big disaster music, but this track diddn't move me either way. Has some nice moments, but it's personally not up to my taste.

Out of all the tracks on this CD, only two really stand out in my opinion. The first, "The portrait" is a simple piano suite that was played during...guess what? the scene where Jack draws Rose. It's simple yes, but Mr. Horner is quite good at the piano and manages to tell the Titanic theme very well. Simple, yet highly effective. The second track that deserves mention is "Nearer My God To Thee - I Salonisti". Remember that incredibly moving moment where the band plays it's final piece as the front half of the ship goes under? This is that song, and it's just as moving here as it was in the film (though I personally could do without the movie dialoge at the very end).

Aside from these five tracks, what else do we have? Well, we have a fairly boring alternate version of "Nearer my God to thee" that has no interest for me whatsoever. And we also have a new recut of "my heart will go on." I really do like the original version of this song, but other reviewers have talked about this paticular piece at length, so i'll add only this: Hopefully, the people at Sony have learned that you DONT stick movie dialoge into your big song numbers.

So...that's it. Five new movie pieces, only two of which hold my attention, four pieces of music that wern't in the movie that are to me, boring, an uninteresting recut of a popular song, an alternate and weaker version of "nearer my God to thee" and two long suites that re-use 98% of the music from the last CD.

Pffft.

Even with all this music, we STILL don't get the two best pieces of the film: The haunting opening title track, and the heartwrenching ending piece (one reviewer has said that the latter is in the first suite, but it diddn't sound like it to me). Some have commented that this CD is better then the first one, both overall and emotionally, but I honestly can't see how that's possible. The first music CD has the overwhelming majority of material from the film, and all of the best, most dramatic moments (save the two previously mentioned tracks). As a titanic fan, this CD is a dissapointment. If you must buy it, buy it used for less then five dollars.

If nothing else, this CD has inspired me to make my own CD of the music from the film...which does have the two best tracks that have yet to be released officialy.

Wonderful... for the most part..........2006-08-31

This soundtrack is wonderful because it has all of the music that the movie soundtrack didn't. In addition, these are all the songs I was looking for but could not find in the movie soundtrack, the songs that give the true "feelings" of Titanic. Also, James Horner is a magnificent artist and I suggest looking into his other soundtracks.

However, there is one downfall, which I don't know if theres a similar soundtrack that comes without it, but the voices of the characters are distracting to the music and I feel should not have been put in it. During most of the songs, characters such as Jack and Rose say some of their lines.

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Herding Cats

ASIN: B0002KQNRC
Release Date: 2004-08-03

Tracks:

I Miss My Home
Born To Be A Bachelor
Punjab Paddy
Stain The Grout
Tear Upon The Rose
Summer's Gone
Pina Colada In A Pint Glass
Fish And Get Fat
The Lone-Star Stowaway
When I Win
An Cailin Des Rua
Down Underground
Cab Ride To Kingston
Time, Drink 'Em Up
Short A Couple A' Bob

Customer Reviews:

Much fun to be had here.......2007-07-08

If you like the free-wheeling music at a late-night Highland gathering, you're going to love this CD. This is all original Gaelic Storm at their humorous pub band best. I'll mention two of the traditions they flat-out break in this CD. You can listen for the rest--and I'm certain you'll be laughing as hard as my husband and I were when we listened.

So much for the traditional love songs. Check out "Born to be a Bachelor" which almost reminds me of a parody of the old love songs:

Into town on the Saturday night,
All the b'ys go on a spree,
If you come down to the dishco,
You can have a drink with me!
With the ladies on the dance floor,
I'm a wild and crazy guy,
In me white socks and me black suede shoes,
and me thin red leather tie!

They've also warped the idea of good old Erin, when an Irishman goes to India:

I dreamed I got a letter from me darling Josephine,
She asked me would I marry her, back home in Skibbereen,
But the girls out here have almond eyes and jasmine-scented hair,
And there's things in the Kama Sutra that they never do in Clare!
So I'll spend me days relaxing in me Punjab paradise,
No more I'll dig the praties, I'll stick to tea and rice.
I'll be sippin' mango lassi with the lassies in the shade,
While yer man called Ravi Shankar plays "The Boys of the Oul' Brigade!"

The CD is good fun, maybe not their best but worth the price.

Gaelic Storm Trees.......2007-06-27

I truly enjoyed the cd. I am a great fan of Irish music and this group is one of the best if not the best.

Ok, but not what was expected.......2007-05-13

I bought this album on a whim. I'd heard a ton of great feedback about this band. I guess I was expecting more interesting and hard hitting music. What I got was much more mellow and boring. It is still a good album, but I think i'll listen to the music next time before I buy another one. I'm sure if you are into Gaelic Storm you'd like this.

Another great one!.......2007-01-04

If you like upbeat celtic music I highly recommend any of Gaelic Storm's music. You can't go wrong with any of their CD's. Bring your Wellies is my pick of their best yet to date though.

Love This CD.......2006-08-08

My boyfriend bought this CD & left it with me recently. I listened to it after he left & found a new group I really enjoy. This is only the first CD of Gaelic Sotrm's that will be part of our music collection. Gaelic Storm isn't traditional but they are alive & fresh. Definitely worth owning!

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very cool irish music
Foot tappin' and head noddin' music
The most rollickin' good time
Gaelic Storm
GREAT BAND!

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Tree
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ASIN: B000009DEE
Release Date: 1998-07-28

Tracks:

Hills Of Connemara
Bonnie Ship The Diamond/Tamlinn
The Farmer's Frolic
Johnny Jump Up/Morrison's Jig
The Storm
Tell Me Ma
Rock Road To Dublin/Kid On The Mountain
Sight Of Land
The Leaving Of Liverpool
Sammy's Fancy
McCloud's Reel/Whup Jamboree
The Road To Liskeard

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Remember the music that was playing during the steerage party in Titanic? That was Gaelic Storm, who on their self-titled debut present an engaging mix of traditional music, dance music, and songs, all performed with energy and enthusiasm. The album opens with "Hills of Connemara," a fast-paced tune with a long instrumental section before the vocals begin, thus giving you a taste of the considerable musical talent present in this group. "Bonnie Ship the Diamond/Tamlinn" is a fast, almost breathless piece with plenty of dramatic phrasing, while "The Farmer's Frolic" has a swinging shuffle feel. Particularly engaging are the strongly rhythmic "Rocky Road to Dublin/Kid on the Mountain" and the energetic closer "The Road to Liskeard," but it's all strong material that reminds one at times of early Chieftains recordings. --Genevieve Williams

Customer Reviews:

very cool irish music.......2007-01-23

If you wanna get into irish music, this is a great place to start. They really capture the energy and the irish, dancin' joy of life, you can almost be in the pub. One of the more excellent traditionally celtic bands, of today.

Foot tappin' and head noddin' music.......2006-11-10

I bought this CD after returning from a vacation to Ireland in Aug. It definitely reminds me of a great trip. I only wish I had the talent to join in one of the music seisiuns that you find in every Irish pub (the musicians never buy their own Guinness!).

The most rollickin' good time.......2006-03-24

This album will not disappoint you, if you buy it new or used. Referred to as "the steerage band" for the movie Titanic, these guys do not disappoint. You'll understand why that particular scene was so charged with happy energy--it's because these guys made an album so estatically enthusiastic for life you can't help but enjoy yourself.

It's audio Prozac. Give it a whirl--you won't regret it. If for nothing else, it contains the best version of Johnny Jump Up I've ever heard, and the Bonnie Ship the Diamond.

Gaelic Storm.......2005-10-11

Gaelic Storm is a delightful band. I love the CD, and, should you get a chance to see them in concert, do so.

GREAT BAND!.......2005-08-06

Wow! This group is so talented! I was lucky enough to catch them live a couple years ago and have loved everything they've done!

I highly recommend all of their cd's and GO SEE THEM LIVE!!!! It will be well worth your time and money....it's a great musical performance and they have great sense of humors to boot!

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Tree Gaelic Storm
My favorite of their albums!
Great!
Best CD EVER!
My absolute FAVORITE CD!!!

Tree
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ASIN: B00005KKK1
Release Date: 2001-06-19

Tracks:

Beggarman
Before The Night Is Over
Johnny Tarr
Swimmin' In The Sea
The Plouescal Races
Black Is The Colour
Mary's Eyes
New York Girls
An Poc Ar Bulle
Thirsty Work
I Thought I Knew You
Go Home, Girl!
Midnight Kiss
Walk Through My Door

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Right now, it seems there's nothing cooler than being Irish--just look at the Celtic music craze that has swept the United States and Europe, the success of Michael Flatley's dance extravaganzas, or the simple fact that Ireland's economy is booming. In terms of Celtic music, recent waves of artists cashing in on the trend have begun diluting the flavor and feeling behind the music. But groups like Gaelic Storm are keeping their heritage alive, blending their musical roots with modern elements in a spirited fashion.

While the mixture of traditional numbers with originals on Gaelic Storm's Tree is nothing groundbreaking, the group attacks its material with vigor and passion. The exuberant quintet fuses pop sensibilities and incorporates nontraditional instruments (didgeridoo, African hand percussion, and bouzouki) within their gentle ballads and lively jigs and reels. It's a combination that works. Titanic director James Cameron thought so--Gaelic Storm played the dance band that entertained the steerage class in that blockbuster movie. --Bryan Reesman

Customer Reviews:

Tree Gaelic Storm.......2007-07-23

I am a big Gaelic Storm fan. As you can see by my nick name I am Irish.
The music inspires me and causes me to want to dance.

My favorite of their albums!.......2005-08-31

I love this collection of songs. There are several that stick in your ear long after the music is played. Johnny Tarr even had my neices and nephews singing and asking me to replay that song over and over again. Swimming in the Sea is another of their and my favorites. The haunting, "I thought I knew you" reminds of 'someone I used to know.' A good mix of tunes that will keep you humming for hours.

Gaelic Storm is one of my favorite bands and if i ever get the chance to see them live, I'm there.

Great!.......2004-08-22

If you like celtic pub music, this is for you. If you're a fan of Gaelic Storm, you'll love this CD....

Best CD EVER!.......2004-01-16

One of my friends let me borrow his copy of Tree, and I'll admit I was a little skeptical. But after listening to it just once, I couldn't get enough of it! After giving him his copy back, I went out and bought it for myself. Now it's my favorite CD, and Gaelic Storm is my favorite band. I highly reccommend this CD, not just for traditional Irish/Gaelic music lovers, but for anyone who likes a good beat and incredible lyrics!

My absolute FAVORITE CD!!!.......2003-09-08

I love all kinds of music and have a 300 CD collection! Tree is the BEST CD in my extensive collection! It's great listening to it while driving in my car or working at my desk at work!! It gets your toes tapping during the jigs and reels, and makes you pensive and relaxed during the ballads! I recommend this CD to EVERYONE - you won't regret it!!!

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Love it!
Full of Irish fun
A Grand Celebration!!!
A lively romp
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ASIN: B00001IVKC
Release Date: 1999-09-21

Tracks:

Drink The Night Away
The Ferryman
South Australia
After Hours At McGann's
Heart Of The Ocean
Breakfast At Lady A.'s
The Park East Polkas
Spanish Lady
The Devil Went Down To Doolin
Barnyards of Delgaty
The Broken Promise
She Was The Prize
Titanic Set

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Following their gig as steerage band in mega-blockbuster The Titanic, their acclaimed self-titled debut disc, and a continuous tour throughout North America, the U.K., Japan, and France, Gaelic Storm offer up the enticing reels, boisterous jigs, and sweet melodies of Herding Cats. Beginning with the rousing "Drink the Night Away," the quintet marries fiddle, guitar, accordion, harmonica, and bodhran with the African djembe, the group's signature vocals, and a spirit of merriment. Previously a favored pub band in Santa Monica, California, the ensemble, whose members hail from places as diverse as Ireland, Zambia, England, and the U.S., manages to preserve the intimacy of a small show while infusing the recording with robust zeal and exceptional musicianship. "O-Mahonny's" stars a flamenco-jazz-flavored guitar and accordion intro, while "Hewlett's Set," "Western Lilt," and "Titanic Set" cajole the listener to frolic on the dance floor and "She Was the Prize" evokes starry-eyed romance. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

Love it!.......2006-12-08

OK, I don't think this CD can actually be called Celtic music; Irish maybe, but not Celtic. It lacks some of the dreamy quality of good Celtic music but it's a ton of fun! The only reason I'm giving it four stars is because it's impossible for me to drive to. The songs make me feel like dancing and that's a little bit hard in a car.

Full of Irish fun.......2005-08-21

I picked this CD up by chance one day, and ever since it has been one of my all-time favorites. I listen to it in the car all the time. I'm a fan of Celtic music in general, but even if you're not into Celtic this CD is a lot of fun to listen to. It's not purely Celtic or Irish (although it does have it's share of jigs), but it'll keep you loving it and moving to it anyway. There's a lot of fiddle and guitar that work together very well.

Tracks I particularly like are Breakfast at Lady A's, The Devil Went Down to Doolin, and the Park East Polkas. There's some fabulous accordion work in that last; I'd never heard a dancing accordion before but this track made a believer out of me.

In short, if you're in a lively mood this is absolutely perfect.

A Grand Celebration!!!.......2004-04-15

This cd is not bad at all. They sound a lot better than most artists from Ireland who have gone pop. Celtic music at it's best! Makes me want to riverdance around my living room without stopping for breathe! Gaelic Storm rocks!

A lively romp.......2002-12-03

As a lot of people probably did, I bought my first GS disc (this one) after hearing them on the "Titanic" track (which I bought because it was composed by James Horner, but I digress). I enjoy Irish-pub style music anyway, and here is plenty of it, delivered with spirit and verve. The band isn't quite so good when it moves into the contemplative, which is why I rate it at four stars, but for music that will make your feet twitch, they're right up there.

Herding Cats.......2002-01-05

I think this is a decent album -- stronger on the traditional music, with a fun, party/pub feel, weaker on the often somewhat silly "original" pieces. The energy projected by Gaelic Storm live doesn't quite come through, but it's still an enjoyable CD.

Tracks:

Courtin' In The Kitchen
Johnny Tarr
The Schooner Lake Set
The Leaving Of Liverpool
Drink The Night Away
After Hours At McGann's
Swimmin' In The Sea
Nancy Whiskey
She Was The Prize
Johnny Jump Up/Morrison's Jig
Titanic Set
Tell Me Ma
The Beggarman

Customer Reviews:

Maybe not their best CD, but still worth your while.......2007-06-24

Yes, there's quite a few songs (most of them actually) that are not exactly brand new. But one might also call them "classics". And I was pleasanlty surprised how well Gaelic Storm performed those. Especially "The Beggarman" had me happily tapping my feet, not to mention "Courtin' In The Kitchen", "Nancy Whiskey" and "Tell Me Ma".

For fans of Gaelic Storm - it's probably not their best CD but you'll love to listen to it anyways.
For those unfamiliar with the group - this CD has loads of Irish classics with a little "Gaelic torm" twist and is great fun. You might just want to come back for more - I'd recommend "Bring Yer Wellies" next!

I think it's GREAT!!.......2006-02-02

This is my first GS c.d. and I think it's a good one for someone unfamiliar with the group outside of "Titanic". The songs are very catchy and memorable. The problem with some Celtic music is the sonic similarity from song to song; it can be hard to distinguish one tune from another. (it's not a criticism, just an observation, relax!) but that is bound to happen given the unique to Celtic music instruments. GS serves up a c.d. platter that avoids the redundancy trap. This one will get lots of play especially as we get closer to St. Patrick's Day. Put this in your changer with Cherish the Ladies "Woman of the House" for a nice Gaelic/Celtic mix!

Gaelic Storm is AWESOME!!.......2004-06-03

I bought this CD after seeing them live and it just kept the great experience going! The songs on this CD are fun and energetic while giving a good sample of the rest of their work. I definitely recomend it to any fan of Celtic music!

wow!.......2004-04-26

I have never been to a concert where so many people got up and danced around the room! Gaelic Storm brought feelings of community and happiness to my college last Friday night, and I have not stopped listening to their CD since! I didn't want them to leave. If you've never listening to Gaelic Storm, give them a try! You'll be addicted!!!

Great group!.......2004-04-24

I just saw Gaelic Storm in concert last night at my school...They were GREAT!!! Everyone was dancing in the isles and clapping their hands. The groupe was also very interactive with our group!! I bought the CD and loved it as as well. It will always be a great memory of the concert :)

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Captivating, enthralling, woundrous...
Ready For The Storm
If You Like Celtic pop get this now
Passes the "Gars ye tae Greet " test with flying colors!
Celtic music at its best!

Ready For The Storm
The Browne Sisters and George Cavanaugh
Manufacturer: Wooden Ship Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00068YDKY
Release Date: 2004-09-05

Tracks:

Ready For The Storm
Spancil Hill
Oro Se Do Bheatha Bhaile
Bonnie Portmore
The Calton Weaver
Dark As A Dungeon
Wuthering Heights
Bound For South Australia
Cro Chinn T-Saile
You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive
Spanish Lady
This Land Is Mine
Northwest Passage

Album Description

"Eclectic is a word much over-used in folk music, but how else to describe an album that includes centuries-old Gaelic as well as selections by Stan Rogers, Dido and Kate Bush? Nearly every song on this album deals with a journey, whether from across the sea or back from the grave; each song is about choice and living with the consequences. Though it has been nearly eight years since The Browne Sisters and George Cavanaugh recorded their last studio album, the astonishing variety of songs collected here, the inventive arrangements, the strength and clarity of the vocals guarantee that their journey has not been wasted--and that their choices are sure to please.

Customer Reviews:

Captivating, enthralling, woundrous..........2004-11-29

I was lucky enough to see The Browne Sisters and George Cavanaugh perform live at the Seaside Scottish Games; just one set and I was hooked and perfectly content to listen to them for the rest of the weekend.

If you enjoy Irish/Celtic/Folk music, you won't go wrong with any of their albums, and this is one of the best!

Ready For The Storm.......2004-11-18

What a great opportunity for me to listen to a group that I had not heard before and then share it with you all.
I am not a musician but an appreciator of Celtic/Irish/Scots music. It is all I listen to these days.
What a lovely sound the Browne sisters make with their music, the adding the voice of George Cavanaugh as well as others who contributed to this CD.. I would be hard put to pick a favorite from this group of songs. They are all very well done.
I just hope that one day the Browne Sisters and George C. will make it to Texas so I can see them live. This is a excellent CD..

If You Like Celtic pop get this now.......2004-11-13

The Browne Sisters and George Cavanaugh represent fresh and spirit harmonies. If the listener loves harmony and an energy that is captivating this CD is for you. The title song is worth the music in the first place.

Passes the "Gars ye tae Greet " test with flying colors!.......2004-11-10

What do I mean by the "gars ye tae greet" test? Now that is simple. Good Celtic music moves you and at is best it "gars ye tae greet" or make one come to tears. THE BROWNE SISTERS and George Cavanaugh in READY FOR THE STORM, pass this test..
Good Celtic music is where joy and sadness mingle: THE BROWNE SISTERS and George Cavanaugh in READY FOR THE STORM have this.

One of the songs NANCY WHISKEY is unusual in that it does not celebrate drinking and convivial life but instead warns how "Nancy Whiskey" can control and destroy your life which is quite true by the way. This mature song is certainly welcome.

There are a number of Celtic songs concerning mental illness and WUTHERING HEIGHTS, though not strictly a "Celtic song" it is clearly, inspired by the British/Celtic song tradition.

Good Celtic music is a place "full up of cianalas" that is to say Celtic nostalgia or strong feelings of deep love, feeling, regret, joy and I will add a touch of mysticism. THE BROWNE SISTERS and George Cavanaugh in READY FOR THE STORM have this.
They sing CRO CHINN T-SAILE is one of the 'Big Songs' and the Browne Sisters do it justice. You might recognize "Theid mi dhachaidh" as one of the moving instrumental melodies on the great ROB ROY CD.

Both technically and emotionally, their performance here is very expressive: pure Highland silk.

BONNIE PORTMORE is an other song like this; this authentic Gaelic melody is haunting -you might remember it from the Highlander series. It tells of a Gael who suffers to see the beauty of nature versus rapacious economic forces .

THE SPANISH LADY is a great old Irish love song and I am glad to hear it again.

I enjoyed seeing the nostalgic pictures of the Browne Sisters in the early years. In the pictures as well as the music you can see the authentic joy they bring to their music and the love for the Celtic tradition.

Gu meal sibh bhur naidheachd..CONGRATULATIONS to you all for another fine album!

The Browne Sisters and George Cavanaugh is a perfect CD for the holiday season to share with the family, a loved one along with a hot cup of tea or mulled cider next to a roaring fire .

Celtic music at its best!.......2004-11-07

This kind of album is why I listen to Celtic music! It ranges the full emotional gamut from heartbreaking to exhilirating. I had not heard of George Cavanaugh and the Browne Sisters before this and had some reservations at first. Generally, when a group has multiple lead vocalists there is at least one that is just not as strong as the others. That does not seem to be the case at all with this group. Although I found myself particularly drawn to George Cavanaugh's rich voice, the ladies also do a beautiful job, each with a distinct sound of her own, but capable of blending together quite nicely. The version of Spancil Hill found here is flat out, no question, the best I have heard and Bonnie Portmore is right up there. This Land Is Mine touches a very personal note and I was hard put not to start crying the first time I really listened to it. Overall, I'm putting this solidly in my top ten of Celtic CDs and highly recommend it to anyone with a love of the genre!
- Cara Barker

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