Maidens of the Celtic Harp

Product Description
Take a journey through the mists of time on this authentic Celtic masterpiece. Sugo Music traveled to Ireland to find the best female Celtic harpists on the Emerald Isle. The recording that emerged from this expedition will transport you back many centuries to the origins of this popular musical form.

Maidens of the Celtic Harp,Various Artists,Sugo Records,Celtic,Ireland,New Age / Meditation,Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: The most comprehensive collection of Turlough O'Carolan A very nice album Brian Beru's March--Where Are You Hiding Lyrical, soothing to the soul Masterful maidens!

Maidens of the Celtic Harp Various Artists Manufacturer: Sugo Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music British Isles | Europe | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music | Ambient | Celtic | Environmental | General | International | Jazz | Meditation Music | Piano | World Dance General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | British Isles | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: An Ancient Muse ASIN: B00000060N Release Date: 1997-08-19

Tracks:

1. King of the Fairies (Aine Ni Dhubhghail)
2. Monaham Jig (Emily Cullen)
3. Planxty Irwin (Emily Cullen)
4. An Ghaoth Aneas (Aine Ni Dhubhghail)
5. Blind Mary (Cliona Ni Dhuill)
6. Brian Beru's March (Aine Ni Dhubhghail)
7. Madam Maxwell (Cliona Ni Dhuill)
8. Molly McAlpin (Emily Cullen)
9. Eleanor Plunket (Aine Ni Dhubhghail)
10. Stars of County Down (Emily Cullen)
11. Arrane Ghelbee (Cliona Ne Dhuill)
12. Lady Dillon (Anne Marie O'Farrell
13. Bridget Cruise (Anne Marie O'Farrell
14. Tabhair Dom Do Laimb (Emily Cullen)
15. Bi a losa im chroise (Clione Ni Dhuill)
16. I Saw From the Beach (Clione Ni Dhuill)
17. Planxty Hewlett (Anne Marie O'Farrell)
18. Mo Ghile Mear (Aine Ni Dhubhghail)
19. Silent O'Moyle (Anne Marie O'Farrell)

Album Description

Take a journey through the mists of time on this authentic Celtic masterpiece. Sugo Music traveled to Ireland to find the best female Celtic harpists on the Emerald Isle. The recording that emerged from this expedition will transport you back many centuries to the origins of this popular musical form.

Customer Reviews:

The most comprehensive collection of Turlough O'Carolan.......2006-04-09

I love this CD.

I came across it when I entered Turlough O'Carolan, the 16th century Irish harp composer, in Amazon trying to find a collection of music that had many of his best works. This particular album has probably the most traditional Irish harp pieces of any album I have come across which was important for me because I wanted genuine traditional celtic music, not contemporary songs played on the celtic harp. This CD met my expectations in that regard.

Particular favorites are: Blind Mary, Planxty Hewlitt, and Arrane Ghelbee.

My only two complaints are: the synthesizers in the background of the harp music (I like straight harping the best), and the fact that O'Carolan's most famous work, "Carolan's Concerto" is missing. For a fabulous version of that particular piece, check out The Chieftain's album, "A salute to Edward Bunting" that The Chieftains produced along with the Belfast Harp Orchestra. Also, Sugo Records has a nice recording of the piece by harpist Kim Robertson (with only harp, no other instrumentation.)

Regardless of those two minor criticisms, this is a beautiful, soothing album and a great introduction to O'Carolan's best works.

A very nice album.......2004-01-22

This is a lovely, low-key, and inspiring CD that anyone (save hardcore Marilyn Manson fans) who likes any genre would enjoy. My personal favorites are #s 1, 6, and 8, but they are all wonderful.

Brian Beru's March--Where Are You Hiding.......2003-06-06

Am I missing something or is track #6 listed as Brian's Beru's March the exact duplicate of Track #16 I Saw From the Beach? Where's Brian on the CD? Glorious celtic harp nevertheless.

Lyrical, soothing to the soul.......2003-06-03

Any fan of Celtic music must buy this CD. The soothing yet sprightly harp artistry contained here is perfect for relaxation or inspiration--I listen to it while writing fiction, and find it perfect for stimulating my imagination and creativity. The musicianship is excellent; the tone of the harps sweet, and the melodies are alternately rollicking and thoughtful. If you like Celtic music, classical harp, or even classical guitar, this music is a must.

Masterful maidens!.......2002-04-10

This is a beautiful recording; anyone interested in Celtic music will treasure it. Some of the pieces (e.g., Blind Mary, Madam Maxwell, I Saw From the Beach) are absolutely lovely. In fact, I loved all but the last (Silent O'Moyle), which seemed strangely out of place. I would have preferred the recording without the synthesizer background, which I found distracting. I hope to find additional recordings by all four of these young master harpers.

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