Essential Anuna

1. The Blue Bird

2. Cormacus Scripsit

3. The Wild Song

4. Siuil A Ruin

5. Wind On Sea

6. The Rising Of The Sun

7. The Flower Of Maherally

8. Dulaman

9. Kyrie

10. Deep Dead Blue

11. Blackthorn

12. Behind The Closed Eye

13. August

14. Christus Resurgens

15. Victimae

16. Pie Jesu

17. Hymn to the Virgin

18. Cynara

19. War Is Over

Tracks:

The Blue Bird
Cormacus Scripsit
The Wild Song
Siuil A Ruin
Wind On Sea
The Rising Of The Sun
The Flower Of Maherally
Dulaman
Kyrie
Deep Dead Blue
Blackthorn
Behind The Closed Eye
August
Christus Resurgens
Victimae
Pie Jesu
Hymn to the Virgin
Cynara
War Is Over

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely spellbinding.......2007-03-10

I was captivated when I first heard this, and it is now one of my favourite CDs. Anuna sound is so pure, so still. I don't have any other Anuna CDs, but I can say that each song on this album is a jewel.

Oui, Oui, C'est Trés Bien.......2006-12-10

I loved this compilation CD. The first time I heard Anuna was when I heard their CD 'Omnis.' This was the second CD that I bought of theirs and I am very glad that I did. All of their songs are so gorgeous and enlightening. Please get this CD for your own sake. It is so amazing. The only thing wrong is the last track, which is an awful remix of one of their finer tunes. Just turn off the CD after track 18 and you'll be fine. ANUNA rocks.

The voices of angels!.......2006-01-11

I have always been a fan of Anuna right back when I heard them on PBS in 1995, and having sung in choirs for years. I really approached this "best of" type album with some fear, but realize now that I neednt have been worried at all.

This is really a journey on many levels, which is what an album should be. And the voices...I suppose I should complain that so many people buy commercial, souless stuff instead of this, but deep down I prefer to be the only one I know who has even heard of this group.

The female vocals on this are simply stunning, every last one of them. The pieces are not accessible in the same way that people expect from Celtic Music, there are no "Danny Boys" on this CD. All the music is transporting, demanding a little bit more time to appreciate all the different vocal colors, but at twice the price this has to be one of the albums of 2005.

For something even nicer try "Behind the Closed Eye" also available on amazon.

Amazing..........2005-06-17

This is an amazing cd on the sole fact...if youve never listened to Anuna,this showcases the 'Best of...' them.It gives you a touch of both Michael and John McGlynn's knack for choral arrangements and directing.

I have been following this group since I was 11 years old (I am now 21 years old.) I cant fathom any other group keeping my attention for so long.

And why?

Because Michael's arrangements surpass time.He doesnt follow any strict rules of how choirs should sound and shouldnt sound...he pushes the line and arranges in such a way,that most logical directors would get flustered over.It makes sense and it sounds good yet strays from the path and norm of conventional choirs.Somehow Michael has mastered making his singers sound seamless...the men and women harmonize and sound as one.Something I have never heard a choir do,and know how hard it is to achieve something as that...being involved in classical choirs for 5 years+.

Ireland has a wealth of writers,poets,dancers, and musicians.I dont know how this country churns them out,but nonetheless Anuna is proof that theres something in the water.

Another point to be made...is where the material is found.Michael combs through libraries,anicent texts,church music,etc.Reading his linear notes for songs...you feel like you're getting the untold history lesson of cultures long forgotten and an Ireland you wont see on St.Patrick's Day.

I had the chance this past March to attend Anuna's second tour of the U.S. in NY at a pub (the most unlikely place to see a choir,but I wouldnt have changed it.) I had waited for 10 years to see this,and it was worth the wait and more.The first two songs,I didnt breathe...I sat there,watching the singers proceed throughout the pub and I sat there with my eyes shut at times not exhaling until they took stage.The stage presence of the group was extraordinary.Being so use to performing in a choir where we had sheet music in our hands and the director standing in front of us...to actually see peoples' faces light up and see how much they thoroughly enjoyed singing (and at times singing in their own native tongue as Anuna showcases alongside Latin and English.)was such a blessing! John McGlynn led the choir,and taking some very funny introductions to songs and making the audience feel like it was more at a concert in their living room amongst family than at a pub.

This is an amazing cd if you havent checked out Anuna before..you get a sample of everything.Try out the tracks...August,Deep Dead Blue,Kyrie,and Blackthorn.A few of my faves!

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