Celtic Twilight, Vol. 4: Celtic Planet

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Fourth in the family of Celtic Twilight recordings, Celtic Planet is an ambitious, charming, and at times surprising collection of Celtic-inspired music from around the globe. Spain's Celtic-cultured Galician region is represented by the band Fia Na Roca's pipe on "Ou Sube a Terra ou Baixa O Ceo" and by flautist Carlos Nunez's "Two Shores," quite effectively combining Ry Cooder's flavorful guitar playing with soaring flute melody and accordion. Indian singer Sheila Chandra's "Lament of McCrimmon" from Roots and Wings is based on her mastery of drone tones, and "White Wings," an elegant emotive piece utilizing a string quartet and bass recorder is contributed by Norwegian composer Oystein Sevag. Vocalist Kate Power and vocal ensemble Anuna offer more traditional Celtic balladry, and whistler Joanie Madden leads a group including noted accordionist John Whelan in an arrangement of "The Immigrant." Roundly refreshing, Celtic Planet is sure to be enjoyed by those familiar and new to the series. --Paige La Grone

Tracks:

Darklight - Davy Spillane
Two Shores - Carlos Nunez
Spanish Point - Declan Masterson
Return To Inishmore - Bill Douglas
The Immigrant - Joanie Madden
Wild Wind - Kate Power
Where Horses Of Faery Hide - John Doan
Blackthorn - Anuna
Seadcht Suailici Na Maighdine Muire - Aoife Ni Fhearraigh
On Sube A Terra Ou Baixa O Ceo - Fia Na Roca
Lament Of McCrimmon/Song Of The Banshee - Sheila Chandra
Glan Mor Hedi - Carreg Lafar
The Drowning Plains - Mychael And Jeff Danna
White Wings - Oystein Sevag

Product Description

1. Darklight - Davy Spillane
2. Two Shores - Carlos Nunez
3. Spanish Point - Declan Masterson
4. Return To Inishmore - Bill Douglas
5. Immigrant, The - Joanie Madden
6. Wild Wind - Kate Power
7. Where Horses Of Faery Hide - John Doan
8. Blackthorn - Anuna
9. Seacht Suailci Na Maighdine Muire - Aoife Ni Fhearraigh
10. Ou Sube A Terra Ou Baixa O Ceo - Fia Na Roca
11. Lament Of McCrimmon - Sheila Chandra
12. Glan Mor Heli - Carreg Lafar
13. Drowning Plains, The - Mychael Danna/Jeff Danna
14. White Wings - Oystein Sevag

Format: CD

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Fourth in the family of Celtic Twilight recordings, Celtic Planet is an ambitious, charming, and at times surprising collection of Celtic-inspired music from around the globe. Spain's Celtic-cultured Galician region is represented by the band Fia Na Roca's pipe on "Ou Sube a Terra ou Baixa O Ceo" and by flautist Carlos Nunez's "Two Shores," quite effectively combining Ry Cooder's flavorful guitar playing with soaring flute melody and accordion. Indian singer Sheila Chandra's "Lament of McCrimmon" from Roots and Wings is based on her mastery of drone tones, and "White Wings," an elegant emotive piece utilizing a string quartet and bass recorder is contributed by Norwegian composer Oystein Sevag. Vocalist Kate Power and vocal ensemble Anuna offer more traditional Celtic balladry, and whistler Joanie Madden leads a group including noted accordionist John Whelan in an arrangement of "The Immigrant." Roundly refreshing, Celtic Planet is sure to be enjoyed by those familiar and new to the series. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

Nice Music.......2003-08-08

This is a nice collection of relaxing celtic music. Ones to especially listen to are "THe Drowning Plains" and the one by Aiofe.

The best of the Celtic Twilight series, truly beautiful.......2002-11-26

I use this deeply touching music as easily to add a peaceful, misty background to my activities as to provide a focus for meditation. It is also one of my favorites for use with my Healing Touch work The selection of songs and mix of artists from different cultural backgrounds is very well done; each piece is uniquely beautiful, evocative of something different, from lingering sunsets over quiet lakes to the mysteries of walking through a heavy, enfolding fog between the hills to the welcome flicker of friendly fires at night. A very worthwhile addition to your music library.

Celtic Twilight Series the greatest.......2001-01-24

I have purchased all 5 of the celtic twilight series and each one is a 5star for me. This one is as good as all the rest. Soothing and relaxing. Very enjoyable music.

A Lovely "Lament".......2000-05-05

I heard "Lament of McCrimmon" on Live365.com and traced its source to this album. If the rest is as good as this, I will definitely buy it. It has real "tooth' unlike alot of "spacey" Celtic music.

Celtic taken to a brighter level.......1999-12-16

I was introduced to Celtic quite some time ago. This CD has incredible selections. I loved everyone of them. They are calm, soothing, and very relaxing. (track 13 is my favorite accompanied with bag pipes) This is definitely something a Celtic Music lover NEEDS to own. (don't' forget about the first 3)