Hail! Hail! Celtic

1. Hail Hail Celtic

2. Celtic Celtic

3. Johnny Thompson

4. Celtic Are Here

5. Celtic Song

6. Celtic Is The Team

7. Fields Of Athenry

8. Celts Go Marching On

9. 25th May

10. We'll Be There

11. Celtic Best Team In The L

12. We Shall Not Be Moved

13. Hampden In The Sun

14. Celtic Song

15. Big Paddy Bonnar

16. East End Of Town

17. Paul Mcstay Celtic

18. Celtic Rap

19. Celtic Doin It Right

20. Ballad Of Kenny Dalglish

See all 22 tracks on this disc

Tracks:

Magnificat Cum Alleluia (Song Of Praise)
Pater Noster (Our Father)
Lob/Ehre, Christe (Praise/Glory To Christ)
A Dhia Ghleigil (Oh Glorious God)
O Viridissima Virga (Most Holy Virgin)
A Song For Mary Magdalen/Pater Superni Luminis (Our Father Of Light)
Kyrie Eleison: Hildegard Of Bingen (Lord, Have Mercy)
We Venerate Thy Cross
Cum Processit: Hildegard Of Bingen (When You Came Forth)
An Taiseirl (The Resurrection)
Go Mbeannaitear Duit (Hail, Mary)
Homilia Sancti Bernardi Abbatis (Homily Of Saint Bernard)
The Beatitudes
Regnavit Dominus (The Lord Now Reigns)
Saint Brigid's Prayer
O Frondens Virga (Oh, Flowering Stem)
Seacht Suailci Na Maighdine Muire (The Seven Rejoices Of Mary)
Ar Nathair (Our Father)
In Paupertatis Praedio (In The Farmland Of Poverty)
Vater Unser: Joa Bolendas (Our Father)

Customer Reviews:

heavenly (literally).......2006-10-20

There are voices that crack glass. That's impressive, always. Noirin Ni Riain has a voice that stops you in your tracks and fills your eyes with tears and makes all that is holy to you as real as your hand. If you don't believe that, listen to ten seconds of "Magnificat cum alleluia" and see if you don't suddenly feel the impulse to drop to your knees.

Noirin Ni Riain --- in America, she'd be Noreen O'Ryan --- is not much known outside Ireland. There's a reason. As a child, she learned 1,000 traditional Irish songs in a style that's hundreds of years old. She made her first recordings with the choir of Benedictine monks at the Glenstal Abbey in Limerick, Ireland in 1979. The monks were, in essence, her record company. A very non-commercial company --- the monks filled orders but did not engage in the worldly practice of promotion.

Noirin Ni Riain was an Irish national treasure for a decade. (Sinéad O'Connor called her "my biggest influence and heroine in music.") Then she began performing outside of Ireland, often in support of peace groups. She's learned to sing the sacred music of India in Hindi and to play Indian instruments. In 2003, she earned a PhD. in theology from the University of Limerick. Her thesis subject: "Theosony," a theology she devised that marries listening to Spirit.

An Irish critic, Brendan Kennelly, nails her appeal: "Noirin Ni Riain's special magic springs from her ability to meditate coherently on the nature and consequences of her own passion for music, song and chant. She is a very conscious artist who has a direct, articulate link with her unconscious powers. The beautiful clarity of her singing and thinking is born of her intrepid ability to confront and express the complexity of her dreams, instincts, aspirations and longings. I believe that is why her genius, at once contained and soaring, creates in the listener's heart an atmosphere of serenity and calm, a peace that is all the more profound and convincing for being voiced in a world of horror, greed and compulsive destruction..."

I don't understand the words she sings. But I don't need to use the liner notes to know what they say. Her music comes across time, from a place out of time. Her voice is of this earth, and not. (The title of the CD means "voice from a cloud.") There is no arguing with it --- this music is truth, beyond judgment. And this is the most wonderful thing about it: There's no negativity. Noirin Ni Riain may knock you to the floor, but she will never fail to lift your heart to the heavens.

But I don't want to get all heavy about Noirin Ni Riain's gifts. Of course this CD will have special appeal to those who are hurt and lost and alone and feeling all of that every minute of the day. But this music can also be played for enjoyment --- in "Saint Brigid's Prayer," she sings: "I'd like to give a lake of beer to God/ I'd love the Heavenly Host/ to be tippling there/ For all eternity." So much for stuffy "church" music! (Consumer warning: There are some prayers spoken at one point. But they're not long, and they don't fatally break the mood.)

I wish I could give this CD to everyone in the world.

Exquisite and haunting.......2004-09-11

Noirin Ni Riain's music here, together with the monks of Glenstal Abbey, is
nothing less than equisite - and haunting. A superb example of the ability of the arts, including music of course, to mediate religious experience. (And for those who find the word "religious" to be impolitesse - "spiritual" experience.)

It is, of course, the music of worship - of monasteries ancient, of poetic longings and deepest enchantment with God.

To the reviewer who complained of the distraction of the inclusion of some spoken word - the complaint is astonishing - "like reading from the Bible!"
Well . . . as another reviewer wrote, what would one expect from Christian music of a worship nature? Prayer and scripture. Poetic prayer. Ancient prayers of great beauty. For the Irish, the spoken word, prayer and poetry are themselves musical reckonings.

I hope no one is dissuaded by a comment like that that simply arises from either misconceptions or simply ignorance of the form.

Sublimity somewhat impaired.......2001-03-09

Noirin Ni Riain's voice is often competing with the instrument that she is playing at the time, e.g. harmonium, and this is sometimes to the detriment of audibility.
She is often overwhelmed. When you can hear her, however, the singing is sublime. And the monks are as clear as monks should be. (Almost said "clear as a bell.")

The monks of Glenstal Abbey are Benedictines, not Trappists.

Soaring,haunting music.......2001-02-15

Norin Ni Riain has a luminous voice,yes,angelic is an appropriate description. Here with her faithful companions, the monks of Glenstal abbey compliment each other seamlessly through the tracks.the track opens with a brilliant magnificat,the Kyrie is quite moving,the song for Mary Magdalen is astonishing. The depths of this recording are authentic spirituality. The Reviewer who ojected to what they supposed to be "bible readings" mystifies me. What on earth do they think trappist monks would be singing about?this is profound religious music,with a deep,clear Irish touch.Norin Ni Riain is a pleasure, a gift,a treasure.

Gorgeous but..........2000-10-18

This is an absolutely beautiful cd, wonderful for background music or to just sit and meditate to. The only drawback I found was that there are a couple of tracks on which there is a person speaking as if they are reading out of the Bible! I bought this cd for music, not Christian sermons. I would highly recommend it, but just be aware of those disconcerting tracks.

Average customer rating:

The Sound of Scotland Rocks!
Brilliant!
Simply Excellent
A Friend and Fan of the Band
A Friend and a Fan of the Band

Rain, Hail or Shine
The Battlefield Band
Manufacturer: Temple Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Scottish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

Revival | Folk | Styles | Music

General | International | Styles | Music

General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music

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Leaving Friday Harbor
Out for the Night
Across the Borders
Time and Tide
The Best of Battlefield Band/Temple Records: A 25 Year Legacy

ASIN: B0000062X3
Release Date: 1998-04-07

Tracks:

Bodachan A Gharaidh/General MacDonald/Craig An Fhithich
Heave Ya Ho
Margaret Ann/Manor Park/Trip To The Bronx
Jenny O' The Braes
Magheracloone/Norland Wind/Royal Scottish Pipers Soc./Gardez Loo/Donald Maclean
The Beaches Of St. Valery
Wee Michael's March/Oot B'est Da Vong
The Lass O' Glencoe
The Canongate Twitch/Steamboat To Detroit/Twenty Pounds Of Gin/Break Yer Bass Drone

Amazon.com

It's amazing that no matter what personnel changes this band is forced to make, they still come back strong, still sounding like the Scottish band. As Alan Reid is the only original member in this incarnation and John McCusker is a relative newcomer, the loss of Alistair Russell and Iain MacDonald should have been an irreparable blow to a small, tight unit like this. But tenacity and daring have been an element of this band through good times and bad, so once again they stare down adversity and move. Mike Katz replaces MacDonald on the pipes, with a more aggressive style. Russell's heir is Davy Steele, a former member of Clan Alba and Ceolbeg. He not only offers formidable talents as an instrumentalist and singer but adds a new songwriting viewpoint to the band. The album breaks no major new ground here but rather offers determined continuation of the Battlefield sound, with McCusker's fiddle and Reid's keyboards and vocals acting as the grounding and the new blood taking the band down small but interesting new paths. The CD is also enhanced for the computer buff with some video interviews and pictures--nothing astounding, but fun for the fans. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

The Sound of Scotland Rocks!.......2007-03-09

This is another great album from Battlefield Band. The tunes are magical and catchy and you'll find yourself singing them all day, wanting to dance little jigs. Up beat and exciting to listen to, the songs also have culture and the sould of Scotland in them. What's better than bagpipes?

Brilliant!.......2006-05-01

One of my favourite Battlefield Band CDs. I just can't get enough. Very moving pieces as well as just plain fun music. I highly recommend this disc to anyone who has not listened to their music. It is a fair example of the exemplary music the Band has been putting out.

Simply Excellent.......2002-06-17

When I start track 1 of a new album I like to hear an instrumental that's lively and rousing. This album has a track like that, so it sets a good mood.

Even though I have a preference for the fast instrumentals, the slower ones appeal to me as well. Tracks 2, 4, 6, and 8 stand out with strong instrumental work that let Alan's sincere voice and lyrics carry the song. Track 6 ("The Beaches of St. Valery") is my favorite among these because it's based on actual events.

Track 9 is probably my favorite overall. The guitar launches the song and six seconds later the beautiful drone of the Highland pipes steps in and doesn't let up for the next four minutes-plus.

This album is a good replication of a B.B. live performance -- they start strong, end strong, and in-between will mix up the styles enough to make every listener happy. No normal person will be able to listen to this album and not find [at least] a couple songs to tap their feet to and sing the chorus to.

I only own three other B.B. albums so far, and this one is tied for first favorite -- with "Happy Daze".

A Friend and Fan of the Band.......2000-03-11

A truly great piece of work. Mike Katz is amizing on the bagpipes as well as the reast of the band. This CD also includes an interactive version that you can work with on your computer which includes sound bits and interviews with the band members. This is a very well laid out album and CD-Rom. If you like their music check out their tour schedual at battlefieldband.com. Also, If you like this one, youl love Leaving Friday Harbour.

A Friend and a Fan of the Band.......1999-12-08

I would have to agree that the only thing better than listening to a Battlefield Band CD, is to see them live. They are an incredibly talented and connected group. As a musician myself, I appreciate quality, and music that comes from the soul. It is obvious that these men love what they do, and in turn, it causes the listner to love it as well. This is an amazing compilation that encompasses a broad spectrum of Celtic music, and also incorporates the music writing talent of the band members. Buy this, and I promise you won't be able to stop listening!

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Julianne Baird is the reason to buy this CD

Celtic Caravans - Road to Romanticism

Manufacturer: MSR Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0002RROZU
Release Date: 2004-07-27

Tracks:

Traditional Scottish Songs (arr. Haydn)
Traditional Welsh Airs
Traditional Scottish Songs (arr. Haydn)
Instrumental Variations
Original English Songs (Haydn)
Traditional Scottish Instrumentals
Original English Songs (Haydn)
Traditional Welsh Airs (arr. Haydn)

Album Description

Traditional Celtic music has almost continually enlivened the world of formal classical music. While Celtic-speaking peoples lived through much of central Europe during the first millennium BCE -- including modern France, Austria, Switzerland and beyond -- during the following 2000 years leading up to our own time, their range has gradually narrowed to just the British Isles and western France. While 'Celtic' in America and Britain increasingly refers simply to 'Irish' music, in Europe 'Celtic' may refer broadly to the music of any of the far-flung branches of the ancient linguistic tree.

Our program explores actual Scottish, Welsh and Irish music as well as arrangements conceived by Haydn and Beethoven to flatter the 'exotic' taste of art-music audiences. In addition, we present Haydn's canzonettas, which are essentially newly created works inspired by English folksong style. At this time, when music was beginning to overflow the banks of Classicism to become Romanticism, the term 'Celtic'had not truly emerged as a political and artistic term. Only in the late 19th century did the 'Celtic Twilight' movement associated with William Butler Yeats consciously attempt to revive ancient relationships between the various far-flung Celtic peoples.

Customer Reviews:

Julianne Baird is the reason to buy this CD.......2007-04-06

If you love Celtic music as I do, this is a must have for your CD colletion. Julianne Baird has more than a beautiful voice; she is a first rate musician and interpreter of these traditional Scottish and Welsh songs.

Check out the third item on the sampler. I think you will love the traditional scottish songs arranged by Haydn.

The CD also includes original English songs by Haydn as well as Haydn and Beethoven arrangements of traditional celtic folk songs and instrumental variations. Lux Musica is the ensemble of flute, violin, violoncello, and keyboard. Their music is well done, but Julianne Baird is the reason to buy this CD.

This is just pure enjoyment.