Pure Irish

1. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

2. My Wild Irish Rose - Tony Hughes

3. Medley: If You're Irish

4. Skye Boat Song - Claire Hamilton

5. Last Rose of Summer

6. I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen

7. Seven Drunken Nights

8. Stack of Barley - Ottilie Patterson

9. Whiskey in the Jar - Waxies Dargle

10. Wild Rover - The Dubliners

11. Molly Malone - Blarney Lads

12. Black Velvet Band

13. It's a Great Day for the Irish

14. I Know My Love - Ottilie Patterson

15. Belfast Town - Mick Moloney

16. Greensleeves - Claire Hamilton

17. Lark in the Clean Air - Claire Hamilton

18. Rose of Tralee

19. Women of Ireland (Mna Na Heirann) - Claire Hamilton

20. Irish Washerwoman

See all 27 tracks on this disc

Tracks:

The Blessing
Sweet Betsy From Pike
I Am Going To The West
The Streets Of Laredo (The Sailor Cut Down In His Prime)
Lord Franklin
An Spailpin Fanach
Last Night By The River
The Water Is Wide
Wondrous Love
Winter's Night
My Dearest Dear
Brother Green

Customer Reviews:

5 Stars Is Not Enough.......2005-11-15

I have exposed a number of people to Connie Dover, young and old, and have yet to find anyone who doesn't immediately fall in love with her. Let's put it in a nutshell: If you listen to Connie and don't become instantly hooked, by all means have your head examined!
However if I have already conviced you and you want to know which of her titles to purchase, sorry, I can't recommend just one. Stick a crowbar in your wallet and get all 4! It will be the best $60+/- you've ever spent. Now stop reading these reviews and place your order!

The Borders of Heaven.......2005-08-12

Connie Dover's latest, "The Borders of Heaven", is an apt this for this CD. Her vocals are crisp and clear as ever.
The accompanying musicians are the cream of the crop. They include Phil Cunningham and John Hartford. It's another production triumph for Phil Cunningham. All in all a beautiful set of tunes.
I have all of Connie's recordings and I believe that this is the best to date.

Dances with Wolves.......2004-11-30

This is a great CD, I love Connie Dover, and anything she sings is always beautiful. I am writing this particular review for any of those folks who are looking for the name of the song (or the song itself) that Kevin Costner sings in the wonderful movie Dances with Wolves. Connie actually sings this old folk song here, it is track #10, "Winter's Night". Why it is called that is beyond me, but there ya go. Song titles....go figure. Connie sings many wonderful old folk songs on this CD, but she makes them her own, and that is her talent. This is a great CD. Period.

Beautiful Renditions of Traditional American Songs.......2004-06-26

It's hard not to fall in love with Connie Dover, who looks and sings like an angel. She has cited Steeleye Span and its lead singer, Maddy Pryor, as an early influence. That makes sense, because she is perhaps the purest soprano folk singer I have heard since Maddy Pryor. Before I acquired this CD, my only exposure to Ms. Dover was several songs here and there on various Celtic music collections, but on each and every one, her voice always stopped me in my tracks. So when I saw this collection of early American folk tunes (and the songs that inspired them), I thought it was a bit of a departure for her. But these arrangements strikingly emphasize the Scots-Irish influence on American folk music. Even old chestnuts like "Sweet Betsy from Pike" and "Streets of Laredo" can be heard in a new light. Ms. Dover gets expert assistance, too, from familiar names like Phil Cunningham (who also produced), Jerry Douglas and John Hartford. This is an impressive effort from one of the most beautiful voices in traditional music.

Connie's renditions set a standard which is hard to match........2002-05-25

'The Border of Heaven' is aptly named, for many of the songs on this - Connie Dover's fourth solo CD - have a dreamy, angelic feel to them. Of course there are more upbeat numbers too, but then that is typical of this singer's records - a bold but effective mix of gentle Celtic ballads, 18th and 19th century American folk songs, a spiritual piece or two, and a smattering of Connie Dover's own compositions, which on this CD include the intriguingly original 'Last Night by the River', complete with the sound of an eagle wing-bone whistle!

As is usual with this artist, all the songs are very very good. Several of the tracks may be familiar to lovers of traditional music, but Connie Dover's versions invariably set a standard which is hard to match. Her rendition of the sad but true story of 'LORD FRANKLIN' and his ill-fated crew of adventurers is simply the best I have heard. 'THE WATER IS WIDE' is also performed beautifully. And as for 'THE SAILOR CUT DOWN IN HIS PRIME', I think Connie's version of this familiar melody is perfection itself, although the style in which guest artist Skip Gorman sings the companion piece 'The Streets of Laredo', is not to my own personal taste. The up-tempo songs include the jolly 'SWEET BETSY FROM PIKE' and 'WINTERS NIGHT', whilst 'I AM GOING TO THE WEST' is another of Connie Dover's own compositions - and yet it sounds just as 'traditional', and every bit as good, as the old, tried and tested standards. The spiritual song on this CD is the hymn 'WONDROUS LOVE' - wondrous indeed! The CD closes with two more lovely tracks, the achingly sentimental 'MY DEAREST DEAR', and finally 'BROTHER GREEN', a melody, not so much from the border, as from the very heart, of Heaven.

Tracks:

Overture (Rob Roy/The Rieving Party) - Carter Burwell
Theme From Harry's Game - Clannad
Samain Night - Loreena McKennitt
Only A Woman's Heart - Eleanor McEvoy
Strange Boat - The Waterboys
Invisible To You - Mary Coughlan
The Call To Dance Medley (Westburne Reel, Andy Renwick's Ferret) - Leahy
The Gaelic Reels - Capercaillie
Sleepy Maggie - Ashley MacIsaac
The Crib Of Perches/Carmel Maloney Mulhaire's - Matt Malloy
Blackbird - Sharon Shannon
Heroine - The Edge & Sinead O'Connor
No Frontier - Mary Black
The Island - Paul Brady
Caide Sin Don Te Sin? - Altan
Ride On - Christy Moore
Woodbrook - Micheal O'Suilleabhain

Customer Reviews:

Editorial Review.......2006-11-06

"The success of the New Age compilation Pure Moods in early 1997 led to the release of Celtic Moods later in the year. Like its predecessor, Celtic Moods is essentially a New Age collection -- here, Celtic is code for mystic. A few songs, such as the Waterboys' 'Strange Boat,' adhere to the earthy spirit of Irish folk, but much of the music -- including cuts by Clannad, Loreena McKennitt, Ashley MacIsaac, Sharon Shannon, Mary Black, Altan, Christy Moore and the Edge & Sinead O'Connor -- is atmospheric and ambient, evoking the mystical elements of Celtic music. In other words, if you're looking for true Irish folk, go elsewhere -- the [sic--this?] is New Age music with vaguely Celtic overtones, and if you are a fan of that style, there's no better compilation available than Celtic Moods. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide"

Celtic Moods is a good CD........2006-03-20

Celtic Moods is a really good CD. I like it alot. But then again I like anything IRISH. I've lost this CD a few times over the years and this is probably the 3rd time I had to buy the CD and I have no regrets. My favorite song on the CD is probably Ashley MacIsaacs Sleepy Maggie. Awesome song.

WOW!.......2005-11-13

Copared to the other pure moods celtic moods brings you music from Ireland,Scotland & wales

Good CD to add to your Celtic Music Collection .......2005-09-28

I have this CD, and enjoy it everytime I get the change to hear it. I am a huge fan of Celtic music, and this is a perfect CD to add your Celtic music library. This is an album that all Celtic music fans should have. Other Celtic albums you should try out are : Scottish Moods, the Christian "Eden's Bridge" collection, and the Celtic music from Lifescapes at Target.

Another Perspective.......2005-02-15

I have to hand it to the people who compile these CD's for keeping this one real. It is an unfortunate thing that "Celtic" culture has become associated with the New Age movement. Unfortunate because so often what is referred to as Celtic sometimes is so in name only, not to mention the fact that I can't tell people about my passion for it without getting some who roll their eyes. I am pleased to say though that aside from the packaging this is a collection that passes muster as it contains artists who are no less than the genuine article. Granted, Loreena McKennit is Canadian, but she has proven a strong dedication to the genre and when coupled with the likes of Paul Brady, well, let's just say his is a tide which lifts all boats. I recommend this along with any of the Celtic Twilight series as good introductions to this style of music.

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Soulful Celtic
Quietly Beautiful

Silvery Moon
Aoife Clancy
Manufacturer: Appleseed Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Soldiers and Dreams
Soldiers & Dreams
The Farthest Wave
Somewhere Along the Road

ASIN: B00006BXI7
Release Date: 2002-08-27

Tracks:

The Nightbird
Are You Sleepin', Maggie
There Is Hope
Giving
Silvery Moon
Banks of Sweet Primroses
The Sliprails and the Spur
The Earl of March's Daughter
Reconciliation
Across the Blue Mountains
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine

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Aoife is the daughter of and niece of members of the Clancy Brothers, the U.S.-based Irish stars of the '60s folk craze. Although she has clearly inherited the family preference for acoustic music, her approach owes more to the current crop of female singer-songwriters than to her Aran-sweatered forebears. Even when singing traditional material, she's an everywoman who could be from anywhere; her style doesn't owe a great debt to any single nationality. Her flowing alto is framed by tranquil, well-crafted acoustic arrangements; the sequences with a solo piano are especially effective. She has chosen an eclectic set list, which includes Australian poet Henry Lawson, the Weavers, and Ron Kavana. The closing duet with her dad is a charmer, but the most unforgettable track is "Across the Blue Mountains," an Appalachian ballad on which she displays an atypically gritty edge. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

Soulful Celtic.......2007-05-03

I first heard the title piece "Silvery Moon" on AOL Radio's Celtic station. As you know, many times one song that you love from an album doesn't always apply to the rest of the songs on the album. This is one very pleasant exception; I love every piece on "Silvery Moon."
I highly suggest it if you appreciate today's Celtic works.

Quietly Beautiful.......2002-10-21

I picked up a copy of this CD at the Dublin (Ohio) Irish Festival after hearing Aoife perform the wistful "Across the Blue Mountains." I had to hear more, and I'm not at all disappointed.

Aoife (former soloist with Cherish The Ladies) explores the classic and contemporary folk music of the British Isles and Appalachia on this third solo recording. The arrangements are appropriately soft and acoustic, as they naturally complement Aoife's voice. Several songs have a bluegrass sound - think of Alison Krauss & Union Station.

Highlights are without a doubt "Across the Blue Mountains" with the sweet harmony vocals of Julee Glaub and Aoife O'Donovan, and "Kisses Sweeter than Wine," a duet with her father, Bobby Clancy. "The Nightbird" and "Are You Sleepin', Maggie" also stand out as lightly Irish-tinged soft folk gems.

Tracks:

A Virgin Most Pure
Coventry Carol: the Holy Innocents
Children's Song of the Nativity
Carol of the Birds
The Wexford Carol
Huron Carol
The Boar's Head Carol
Joyeaux Noel
Bring a Torch Jeanette, Isabella
The Dutch Carol
Ding Dong Merrily on High
Poverty
Silent Night

Customer Reviews:

Carols of Christmas Past.......2003-12-24

If you're tired of Christmas songs after hearing so many of the same ones over and over and are ready for something new here is the solution.
Zola Van's beautiful melodies give the Christmas spirit a new dimension. Carols from past centuries, seemingly lost in time, are brought to the present and surely must sound more beautiful than ever before.
These selectins are calming and soothing to the nerves. Highlights here are "Huron Carol", "The Boar's Head Carol" and "The Dutch Carol". But every song is played with remarkable excellence. For those longing to hear something more familiar, the timeless carol "Silent Night" completes this magnificent set of piano solos.

from Solo Piano Publications.......2003-11-08

When I slipped "Carol: A Christmas Journey" into my CD player, I expected to hear a collection of the usual Christmas pieces and carols with Zola Van's inspired solo piano interpretation. She had told me that this album was going to be different, and different it is! What sets "Carol" apart from other collections is the darkness and moodiness of the album. At first, it seemed almost bleak, but the more I listen, the more I hear the hope and anticipation in the music. Most of the carols are extremely old, going as far back as the twelfth century, and come from various European countries and traditions (one is Indian/Canadian). Van really did her homework on this album, researching the origins of the music as she collected the songs, and writing a short history of each piece in the liner notes. With all of the Christmas music I listen to and teach, I was amazed that I was familiar with only a small number of the carols, and because the collection is so unusual, I would think it would be easy to listen to it year-round without feeling silly about playing a Christmas album in, say, April while you're preparing your taxes!

The three familiar carols are "Coventry Carol," "Bring a Torch Jeanette, Isabella," and "Silent Night," all played lovingly true to the originals, but with fresh interpretations. "A Virgin Most Pure," is a hauntingly beautiful carol that tells of the prophecy and of three journeys to Bethlehem. Van's use of heavy chords in the deep bass of the piano accentuates the mystery and darkness of many of the pieces, this one included. "Children's Song of the Nativity" is a bit lighter, full of innocence and questions about traveling to Bethlehem - how far is it? what will we do when we get there? - a very sweet vignette. My favorite track is probably the darkest one of all, "Huron Carol". The words come from Huron droning, and were set to an Indian/Canadian tune by a Jesuit missionary who taught the Huron and Wendot in a wilderness outpost in Quebec. Van does an exquisite job with this piece - to the point that you can almost feel the chilling winds blowing through it. "The Boar's Head Carol" is a bit lighter and more festive. "The Dutch Carol" comes from about 1599, and is delicate, melancholy,and very beautiful. "Ding Dong Merrily on High" is probably the most upbeat piece - a dance that servants and peasants would perform for their employers' entertainment.

A very unusual collection of holiday music, "Carol" is certainly an antidote for too much Santa Claus. It makes you realize how far back our holiday traditions go, and the vastly different ways in which Christ's birth has been celebrated over the centuries. Historically, this is a fascinating collection - I learned so much from the liner notes. Musically, it is a spiritual and introspective journey to hear these haunting melodies played with such care and emotion. Zola Van has done an outstanding job with this album. Just be aware that this is not a happy-go-lucky album of "Jingle Bells" and "Santa Claus is Coming to Town."

Really Big Shoes.......2003-11-01

What I liked most was the powerful, suspenseful style of play, swirling with emotion, her embellishing style radiating a natural grandeur. I also liked the way her arrangements seemed to get to the heart of these Christmas melodies without being too precious. Her realization seemed to be much more about integrating Christmas into her musical vision than about trying to be a part of the sweet, tinkling chorus we'll be hearing soon enough. And it should be noted that she applied her style to a relatively unusual selection of carols, so there were significant segments where I could enjoy Christmas music without it being something I've heard over and over.

I found her treatments to be both relaxing and moving. And mind you, this--with the stereo on the fritz and my boombox at Lost Pines with my wife on a training mission--was first heard on the tinkly little computer speakers. I soon had to graduate it to the DVD player in the den to get the full surround, but its power is evident whatever the volume or acoustics.

I like this one a lot.

--Richard Banks, Christmasreviews.com

Mystical Christmas Journey.......2003-10-19

"I am a simple traveler. I am transported adrift a gentle, melodic seduction across hundreds of years to this place. Here in a shroud of feudal protection is common man, with reasoning and conduct conforming to his day, desperately seeking beauty, purity, and gentleness in an otherwise brutal world. Beyond dark stone walls of medieval thought, the allure of the beautiful virgin and the child-king's humble birth is the cherished focus of desire and intrigue." ~Zola Van

I first heard Zola Van's radiant music on a CD titled "The HeartAid Project." Her music captures hope, wonder, kindness and beauty. The fluidity of the fragile notes are balanced by the strength and depth of the message. Crisp, delicate and heart-felt notes mingle with images of Christmas memories and dreams.

There are lesser-known carols you might be hearing for the first time and a few beloved favorites that have survived in the hearts and minds of people across the centuries.

1. A Virgin Most Pure - Poignant and delicate rendition of an Old English carol.

2. Coventry Carol: the Holy Innocents - A 16th Century English carol with familiar strains and has grief and love intertwined.

3. Children's Song of the Nativity - A piece filled with questions and expectation. "How far is it to Bethlehem? Not very far. Shall we find the stable room lit by a star?" Zola plays this piece with precision and deep understanding. It is pure and beautiful.

4. Carol of the Birds is from Bas-Quercy, France. The peasants of the time told legends of enchanted animals who could speak on Christmas Eve. I can see birds swooping and soaring and following the "noel star."

5. The Wexford Carol is an Irish Carol known as the "Enniscorthy Carol."

6. Huron Carol is an Indian/Canadian tune - One of my favorites because it almost foretells sadness. Zola shows the full force of her interpretation as she alternates between spectacular lightness of hand and rich intensity. Zola has truly captured a moment in time with exquisite detail.

7. The Boar's Head Carol - A piece to take your breath away. The notes almost seem to be floating through the air like an invigorating breeze.

8. Joyeaux Noel - A French Carol sung at New Year's in the 1400s. Zola captures mystery and magic. You will recognize this sweet dream of new beginnings and hope for the future. This piece might delve into your memory and remind you of your most beautiful Christmas memories. I love how Zola tantalizes the listener with tiny raindrop notes and then just sends a downpour of notes to refresh your spirit.

9. Bring a Torch Jeanette, Isabella - A 15th Century French Provincial Carol with a playful twist. In the depth of night I can see little torches swirling in circles as Jeanette playfully dances instead of hurrying with the torches. There is a touch of humor here. It is as if time stops and this song could play forever.

10. The Dutch Carol - The beauty here is a solitary angel flying high above the earth. In the stillness of the night you can here "How sweet is love." The most comforting carol on this CD. It wraps you in warmth and you almost feel protected from all harm. Zola's playing dissolves all stress, this is a piece you could easily fall asleep to. As beautiful as a lullaby with a depth of caring that speaks of love and sweet dreams.

11. Ding Dong Merrily on High - A lighthearted piece. The emphasis here seems to be a joyous celebration.

12. Poverty - Spectacular depth and understanding. Zola shows her sensitivity in this interpretation. I hear a message so subtle it almost begs not to be explained but only to be felt with the heart. Perhaps this piece mostly evokes a sense of awe. We gaze at the tiny gift sleeping in the straw and are amazed at how a small child could be the hope of the world.

13. Silent Night - Instantly recognizable and a combination of all we love at Christmas Time. Zola plays this carol with an intricate beauty befitting this captivating story of heavenly peace.

Truly, I've never heard a collection of piano solos so delicate in magical beauty. Zola Van's music will quickly capture your heart. The universal messages of hope, peace and love have been captured in her interpretations of each carol. I highly recommend "Carol: A Christmas Journey" for the Holiday Season or anytime when you need a musical escape. It is timeless in its appeal and is a much needed escape from the harried pace of the holiday season or everyday life.

You may also enjoy "Paint the Forest Winter," and "River to River Trail: The Hike."

~TheRebeccaReview.com

A smooth ride to the holidays with this recording!.......2003-10-14

I have had the pleasure and priviledge of listening and reviewing Zola Van's 2 previuos releases. I am proud to say the the third release is just a entertaining as the other 2. Zola Van's talent seems with out limits in this release.

There are 13 tracks, totaling over 50 minutes of some of the best piano music out there today. The complete collection of Christamas music has you listening to all time favorites like Silent Night, which is my personal faovrite on this album.

You have some lesser known releases such as Carol of the Birds and the Wexford Carol. Even though the music is lsated for the holiday season, and it would make a perfect holiday gift, this cd could and should be listened to almost any timeof the year.

Having been given the rare oppurtunity to hear music that not only calms the situation but also relaxes you at the same is one of life simple pleasures. This recording is gentle in sound but large in volume as the music will resonante for more that just the Winter season.

Tracks:

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
My Wild Irish Rose - Tony Hughes
Medley: If You're Irish
Skye Boat Song - Claire Hamilton
Last Rose of Summer - Michael O'Duffy
I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen
Seven Drunken Nights
Stack of Barley - Ottilie Patterson
Whiskey in the Jar - Waxies Dargle
Wild Rover - The Dubliners
Molly Malone - Blarney Lads
Black Velvet Band
It's a Great Day for the Irish
I Know My Love - Ottilie Patterson
Belfast Town - Mick Moloney
Greensleeves - Claire Hamilton
Lark in the Clean Air - Claire Hamilton
Rose of Tralee
Women of Ireland (Mna Na Heirann) - Claire Hamilton
Irish Washerwoman
Pipe on the Hob - Mick Moloney
Mother Machree
Londonderry Air (Danny Boy)
My Layan Love - Claire Hamilton
Carrickfergus - Claire Hamilton
Wearing of the Green
Little Bit of Heaven

Customer Reviews:

St. Patrick's Day Party Music.......2005-11-24

Just glancing over the tune list warns you that you have a corny collection of music hall Irish tunes. The Pub Singers, who sing 10 tunes, sound straight off the Lawrence Welk Show (terminally perky). I know this review sounds cynical, but I really craved traditional celtic folk music and this didn't hit the spot.
It does include lovely instrumental renditions by Claire Hamilton for the Skye Boat Song, Greensleeves, The Lark in the Morning, and three other tunes. That, Michael Duffy's The Last Rose of Summer, and Mick Moloney's contribution of Belfast Town and The Pipe on the Hob, saved the collection for me.

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Pure and Simple
Delightful.
Back to the egg album

At the Pure Fountain
Robin Williamson & Clive Palmer
Manufacturer: Pig's Whisker UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Be Glad for the Song Has No Ending

ASIN: B00000JG1K
Release Date: 1999-07-13

Tracks:

Come A Ye Tramps And Hawkers
Pretty Fair Maid
Paris
For Far Soldier
(I Can't Help It If I'm) Still In Love With You
Relax Your Mind
Cam Ye Oer Frae France
Rise When The Rooster Crows
A La Belle Etoile
Bless You (For Being An Angel)
Sally Ann
Green Grow The Laurels
The Show Must Go On
Wae's Me For Prince Charlie
Salty Dog
The Night Of The Ragmen's Ball

Album Description

Former Incredible String Band members Robin Williamson and Clive Palmer together again with a mixture of old and new material. 16 tracks in all. 1999 release.

Customer Reviews:

Pure and Simple.......2000-06-26

Original String Band members Robin and Clive got together following the Robin and Mike reuinion to produce this lovely collection of mostly traditional songs. Robin, as usual, plays a wide variety of instruments while Clive sticks mainly to banjo and pipes. Robin's wife Bina contributes simple but effective backing vocals and keyboard genius Lawson Dando provides understated support throughout. Highlights include Clive's sombre but uplifting "Paris" and Robin's Jacobite lament "Waes Me For Prince Charlie", but there's plenty of fun stuff here as well, much of it recalling the good-natured feel of the first ISB album. Not an incredible album then, but an honest and truly enjoyable one.

Delightful........1999-08-20

I confess my expectations were not so high as when Robin and Mike Heron got together in 1997..I had always thought of Clive's contributions to early I.S.B. as somehow less interesting than those of the two "main men". This collection, however, shows the always brilliant Robin Williamson benefitting tremendously from re-kindling the partnership with the man who was in many ways his musical mentor in pre-I.S.B. days. Clive's singing and playing has a timeless, simplistic quality and Robin clearly relishes digging into the depths of his vast reprtoire of songs and giving them a fresh airing. There is a natural exuberance to almost every song here which is impossible to resist: two of them, "Paris" and "Wae's Me For Prince Charlie" are melancholy classics performed with consumate skill. A real delight from start to finish.

Back to the egg album.......1999-08-15

For anyone familiar with Robin Williamson's extensive output over the years it is hard to imagine how the man can continue to delight and surprise us. At the pure Fountain finds him reunited with ISB founder Clive Palmer for an album that re-lives the music that the two of them were making before the ISB got off the ground.You might expect a set of folk standards, and this is partly what we get. However, nothing that Robin touches sounds quite the way anyone can perform it and there is plenty of invention to bring the tunes to life again. Clive contributes some lovely wanting blues numbers and there is a version of Bless you for being an angel. The whole set is played and recorded with an overwheming sense of intimacy and good humour. Rather than point to where Robin, Clive and Mike Heron were going to head off, this albums points the way back to where they came from, and helps us to see where the breadth of the musical invention that was to follow had it`s roots. A real priviledge.

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Other Artists on this CD
Bella Voce!!!

Dancing Day

Manufacturer: Koch Int'l Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004Y6M0
Release Date: 2000-10-24

Tracks:

Chisto E Nato
From Heaven On High
Seven Rejoices Of Mary
Dies Est Laticiae
A Virgin Most Pure
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
Natus Est Rex
Ah, My Dear Son
A Wassail
Lute Book Lullaby
The Old Year Now Away Is Fled
Wexford Carol
Nowel, Nowell Tidings True
In Spaiencia
Salutiam Divotamente
Verbum Patris
Lord Of The Dance

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Other Artists on this CD.......2002-01-15

Also featured on this CD are Tina Chancey and Scott Reiss of the ensemble Hesperus, Mark Cudek of the Baltimore Consort, and viola da gamba players Jane Hershey, Joshua Lee, and Daniel Rippe.

Bella Voce!!!.......2001-06-06

Rosa once again has supplied the listener with a performance to remember. This recording is an absolute delight and a must have for your personal early music library collection. This is a must listen!

Tracks:

Gabriel's Oboe (From The Mission)
Heartland (From Riverdance)
Atlantic Crossing
She Moved Thru' The Fair
Caledonia
Reel Low Whistle
Celtic Prayer
Lannigan's Ball And The Kerry Dances
Homecoming
The Skye Boat Song
St. Patrick's Breastplate
Riverdance
The Road To Glenaan
Raglan Road
Gaelic Blessing
Theme From 'Scent Of A Woman'

Customer Reviews:

The "Purest".......2001-12-10

Anyone interested in Celtic Music, this is a "must have". A very good mix of old and new. Very enjoyable!

Great Music.......2001-09-02

A really good CD, with great tunes. The first one especially is really good. Worth it!

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Her Magic Continues...

The Girl Who Couldn't Fly
Kate Rusby
Manufacturer: Pure
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000A17H50
Release Date: 2005-09-12

Tracks:

Game of All Fours
Lark
No Names
Mary Blaize
Ballad
You Belong to Me
Elfin Knight
Bonnie House of Airlie
Moon Shadow
Wandering Soul
Fare Thee Well
Little Jack Frost [*]

Album Description

The Girl Who Couldn't Fly is the sixth album from British folk star Kate Rusby. Produced by husband John McCusker the album sees Rusby bring together a selection of traditional folk songs with her own material. Guest vocals come from Kellie While and Idlewild's Robbie Womble, while the artwork has been designed by former Blur guitarist Graham Coxon. Pure. 2006.

Album Details

An Exceptional 2005 Full Length from the UK'S Most Popular Folk Artist, with Fantastic Cover Art by Graham Coxon of Blur Fame.

Customer Reviews:

Her Magic Continues..........2005-09-18

Kate's unique magic continues with this beautiful cd. Filled with all the talents we've come to expect: Kate composing original songs sounding wonderfully old, Kate putting traditional lyrics to her perfectly fitting new music, and Kate once again singing so subtly and yet with such emotion. She even performs a cover from a much more modern time, Pee Wee King's "You Belong to Me." There's a traditional bawdy song, several songs that play like the loveliest of lullabies, and even a kid's song.

Once again, Kate's instrumental genius of a husband, John McCusker, produces the album. His and Kate's arrangements include some of the most dense (and yet somehow still spare) groupings of acoustic instruments-played by the amazing regulars in Kate's band: Ian Carr, John, Andy Cutting, and a host of others. Roddy Woomble from the band Idlewild duets grandly with Kate on "No Names" and Roddy and Kellie While provide lovely harmony on several other songs. Even with such virtuoso playing (on fiddle, viola, flute, whistle, piano, cittern, accordion, harmonium, a brass section and an extra string section), the guitar work stands above all else (played by Kate, Ian, John, John Doyle, and Kris Drever).

The heart, of course, is still Kate's great voice. Yorkshire and folk music have never sounded so fine.

MOON SHADOW,
HE'S THERE BUT BARELY VISIBLE
MOON SHADOW,
WHEN I'M SCARED AND FAIRLY MISERABLE
A WATCH FOR ME HE'LL KEEP,
SO I MIGHT FALL ASLEEP.
(from Kate's "Moon Shadow")