Celtic Collection

1. Alasdair Mhic Cholla Ghasda - Capercaillie

2. Reel a Bouche - John McCutcheon

3. Are Ye Sleepin' Maggie? - Dougie MacLean

4. Don't You Go - The New St. George

5. Never Tire of the Road - Andy Irvine

6. Weather Out the Storm - Figgy Duff

7. Mighty Sparrow - Sharon Shannon

8. Gaberlunzieman - Andy M. Stewart

9. King of the Blues - Déanta

10. Cagaran Goalach - Mary Jane Lamond

11. Bonnie Banks O' Fordie - Old Blind Dogs

12. This Eden - Fiona Joyce

Celtic Collection,Various Artists,Putumayo World Music,Celtic,Celtic/Irish,Contemporary Celtic,Int'l & World Music,Ireland,Irish Folk,Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: Maken & Clancy Collection Great Music The Quintessential Folk Album Jubilation, Joy, Poignancy and Power... Sajex & Philbin Collection

Makem & Clancy Collection Tommy Makem w , and Liam Clancy Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music 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 General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Makem & Clancy Concert Reunion We've Come a Long Way In Person at Carnegie Hall The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem ASIN: B000000DZW Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. A Place In The Choir
2. The Cobbler
3. The Dutchman
4. The Garden Song
5. Willie McBride
6. Morning Glory
7. Four Green Fileds
8. Ballad Of St. Anne's Reel
9. Red Is The Rose
10. Gentle Annie
11. Ar Eirinn Ni Neosainn Ce Hi
12. Town Of Ballybay
13. The Band Played Waltzing Matilda
14. Rambles Of Spring

Customer Reviews:

Maken & Clancy Collection.......2006-11-04

This group has long brought us the songs of Ireland - both sides. And they continue to do it well.

Great Music.......2005-09-22

This music is a collection of heart-felt songs. There is joy and sadness, delight and despair ... the entire range of feelings ... but mostly there is ... fun ... when listening to "The Makem & Clancy Collection".

These numbers are not just a lot of slick productions ... with their impersonal lyrics and assembly-line melodies. They are (to me) music at its most down-to-earth and its most enjoyable.

"A Place in the Choir" starts things off, and we're led to believe that ... what is to follow will be a standard, harmless series of Irish ballads ... but, the very next song ... "The Cobbler" let's us in on the truth ... and we are taken into the heart of the Makem/Clancy appeal ... the deeply held opinions and feelings of men who care about people.

"The Dutchman" is a beautiful and touching ballad about a simple man and his loving wife. "Willie McBride" is an anti-war statement ... and an effective one. "Morning Glory" is a rousing song with a funny twist. "Ballad of St. Anne's Reel" is a nice song about a traveller. "Gentle Annie" is a heart-felt tribute to, well, Annie. "Rambles of Spring" is an appropriately fun and rollicking song to end the CD (tape) with ... but the gem of the collection is "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda". It sort-of has to catch a hold of you (before you will think it's special), but once it does, you are very much taken by the story and they effective way it is sung.

Some of these songs were recorded live ... the CD is a nice mixture of live and studio recorded music ... and the audience clearly has a deep affection for these boys ... as is easy to understand.

But this CD would make a nice gift ... here is some real music ... as perhaps music was intended to be played.

The Quintessential Folk Album.......2003-02-25

I've listened to this album since childhood, and it is probably the most treasured CD in my collection. In particular, "The Ballad of St. Anne's Reel", "Four Green Fields", "Willie McBride", and "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" stand out. A must have for any Folk and/or Irish music fan.

Jubilation, Joy, Poignancy and Power..........2002-02-10

This is one of the best of the "Clancy Brothers, Tommy Makem, all as a group, some solo albums, some with just two singers, some with moms, grandmas and kids" genre. There are now so many "Clancy/Makem" collections, collaborations, compilations and re-issues of original LP's that it is hard to keep everything straight. This one is just Liam Clancy and Tommy Makem getting lucky and putting out an album in the late 1980's that combined wacky fun and bitter protest and made both succeed. "A Place in the Choir" and "The Garden Song" are bright, brief offerings worth the purchase price all by themselves. But then you get "The Dutchman" and "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" and my favorite of the bitter anti-war songs, "Willie McBride" as well! Everything on this one is listenable, but half are brilliant. If you already like these guys, add this item to the collection. If you want a good introduction to the world of Clancy/Makem, one that shows the innocence as well as the somber side of things Irish, you cannot go wrong buying this CD.

Sajex & Philbin Collection.......2001-08-18

I like Tommy Makem & Liam Clancy and I like their CD Makem & Clancy Collection and it is cool.

This is funny? Sajex & Philbin Collection is silly. Pat Sajex is Tommy Makem and Regis Philbin is Liam Clancy and that is funny if Tommy Makem was Pat Sajex on Wheel of Fortune and Liam Clancy was Regis Philbin on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. That's silly.

The songs I like is The Dutchman, The Garden Song, Willie McBride & Ballad of St. Ann's reel my favorite songs.

This is a cool CD of Makem & Clancy Collection.

Average customer rating: Beautiful Music Everything sounds the same Dreams: The Ultimate Corrs Collection Where's the original album versions? The Ulimate Coors Collection.

Dreams: The Ultimate Corrs Collection The Corrs Manufacturer: Rhino / WEA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Home Are You Listening Celtic Treasure Forgiven, Not Forgotten The Corrs - Live at Lansdowne Road ASIN: B000M2E3CW Release Date: 2007-03-13

Tracks:

1. Goodbye
2. Forgiven Not Forgotten
3. Dreams
4. Radio
5. When The Stars Go Blue
6. Only When I Sleep
7. Breathless
8. So Young
9. Runaway
10. Summer Sunshine
11. What Can I Do
12. All I Have To Do Is Dream
13. No Frontiers
14. Angel
15. Old Town
16. Ruby Tuesday
17. Haste To The Wedding
18. I Know My Love
19. Brid Og Ni Mhaille
20. Toss The Feathers

Album Description

Irish musical siblings The Corrs--featuring sisters Andrea (vocals), Caroline (drums), Sharon (violin), and brother Jim (guitar/keyboard) --have sold over 30 million albums worldwide with their signature blend of traditional Celtic sounds and contemporary pop/rock. The internationally renowned group's first U.S. compilation spans 1996 --2006 and boasts five Top 10 U.K. singles including the #1 smash "Breathless"(a Billboard® Top 40 hit in the U.S. as well). The treasure-packed disc includes the hits "Summer Sunshine" and "Angel," live cuts featuring U2's Bono and the Stones' Ronnie Wood, a new mix of "Goodbye," and the recording debut of "All I Have To Do Is Dream" with French star Laurent Voulzy. Driven by The Corrs' gorgeous melodies, crystalline vocals, sublime harmonies, and Celtic passion, this new collection is the stuff DREAMS are made of.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful Music.......2007-07-28

Everything arrived on time and in tact. The music on the CD is expressive and typically Corrs. All the favorites and some traditional. Some different versions and the CD as a whole is a joy to my ears.

Everything sounds the same.......2007-06-15

This is the first CD I've had from this group, and was hoping for something that sounded Irish. Unfortunately, both myself and my wife thought all the songs were basically the same and the group did nothing for us at all. Each to his/her own, but I am not impressed at all and this will be the last CD from the Corrs.

Dreams: The Ultimate Corrs Collection.......2007-05-07

A great collection of their best songs. I wished it would have had "All the love in the world on it". Very happy with the purchase and suggest it to anyone who is a Corrs fan.

Where's the original album versions?.......2007-04-22

This is a fine compilation of The Corrs' career so far, but it contains too many remixes and live versions, rather than the original album versions.

The Ulimate Coors Collection........2007-04-10

This greatest hits collection by the Coors does improve on the first greatest hits that was released. It covers all of the favorites along with a couple new ones. It is a must-have for the Coors fan!

Average customer rating: FUN CD What more can you ask for? Excellent Beginner's Guide + Live Celebration Give Best of as a Gift, Keep Live CD for Yerself brings it all back

Ultimate Collection The Pogues Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Rock | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Rum Sodomy & the Lash If I Should Fall From Grace With God If I Should Fall from Grace - The Shane MacGowan Story Red Roses for Me Hell's Ditch ASIN: B0007U8XHU Release Date: 2005-03-14

Tracks:

1. Rainy Night in Soho
2. Sally MacLennane
3. Irish Rover
4. Dirty Old Town
5. Fairytale of New York - Kirsty MacColl, , The Pogues
6. Srteams of Whiskey
7. If I Should Fall from Grace With God
8. Fiesta
9. Body of an American
10. Misty Morning, Albert Bridge
11. Repeal of the Licensing Laws
12. Boys from the County Hell
13. Sunnyside of the Street
14. Pair of Brown Eyes
15. Summer in Siam
16. Sickbed of Cuchula
17. London Girl
18. Tuesday Morning
19. White City
20. Hell's Ditch
21. Young Ned of the Hill
22. Thousands Are Sailing

Tracks:

1. Srteams of Whiskey [Live][*]
2. If I Should Fall from Grace With God [Live][*]
3. Boys from the County Hell [Live][*]
4. Broad Majestic Shannon [Live][*]
5. Young Ned of the Hill [Live][*]
6. Turkish Song of the Damned [Live][*]
7. Rainy Night in Soho [Live][*]
8. Tuesday Morning [Live][*]
9. Rain Street [Live][*]
10. Pair of Brown Eyes [Live][*]
11. Repeal of the Licensing Laws [Live][*]
12. Old Main Drag [Live][*]
13. Thousands Are Sailing [Live][*]
14. Body of an American [Live][*]
15. Sally MacLennane [Live][*]
16. Lullaby of London [Live][*]
17. Dirty Old Town [Live][*]
18. Bottle of Smoke [Live][*]
19. Sickbed of Cuchula [Live][*]
20. Fairytale of New York [Live][*]
21. Fiesta [Live][*]
22. Irish Rover [Live][*]

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Double CD Set Brings You the Best of the Pogues in the Studio and on the Stage. One Disc features Classic Hits from their Highly Popular Studio Albums, the Other Showcases the Musical Mayhem that is the Pogues Live in Concert. The Live Album was Recorded at Brixton Academy During the 2001 UK Tour, One of their Most Successful to Date. Featured Songs Include: "Irish Rover", a Raucous Collaboration with the Dubliners and the Band's First UK Top 10 Hit; The Punk Flamenco Anthem "Fiesta" and the Band's Unique Rendition of Ewan Maccoll's Ode to Urban Decay, "Dirty Old Town". The Jewel in this Crown is "Fairytale of New York", the Now Perennial Christmas Classic that features the Late, Great Kirsty Maccoll (Daughter of Ewan Maccoll) in Duet with Shane Macgowan. The Pogues Created a Distinctive Musical Style Filled with Witty Lyrical Genius (Courtesy of Frontman Shane Macgowan) and Incredible Melodies that Create their Memorable and Unique Sound.

Customer Reviews:

FUN CD.......2007-04-03

This is a great CD for all festive occasions. The Pogues are a timeless band and this is a great CD if you are new to these amazing Irish Rockers.

What more can you ask for?.......2006-09-06

Those beer hall singers and prodigal sons of Ireland have been most excellently packaged into what is indeed an "Ultimate Collection," not only of their greatest hits but of a live performance at Brixton Academy. The songs travel far and wide, with hints of Zydeco, Bluegrass, as well as homages to the old country with the gruff voice of Shane MacGowan. Some called this Anglo-Irish band Celtic Punk, others Celtic Fusion, but whatever you want to call their inimitable style of music, it is just plain fun. The band has been around since 1982, originally known as Pogue Mahone. If you know a little bit of Gaelic, you will figure it out. There is plenty to draw from in this collection. For those new to the Pogues this is the best place to start.

Excellent Beginner's Guide + Live Celebration.......2006-08-10

If there is little or no Pogues in your collection, and there most certainly should be, this could be a great place to start, as disc one gathers all their most influential material; the singles, key album tracks and even a B-side (The Repeal Of The Licensing Laws), while the soul of the band is laid bare on the second disc, the previously unreleased reunion concert that took place over two legendary nights at the Brixton Academy on the lead up to Christmas 2001, with Shane MacGowan back with the band for nearly all the lead vocals (so far as I can tell Spider Stacy takes the lead on Tuesday Morning, Terry Woods sings Young Ned of The Hill, Phil Chevron sings his own Thousands Are Sailing and Lila MacMahon guests with Shane on a rousing Fairytale Of New York), and the band themselves, augmented by the Fiesta Horns, on excellent, sometimes riotous form.

The only obvious omission that I can see is their first single, Dark Streets Of London; however as this is on Red Roses For Me, which you will doubtless be acquiring shortly after playing disc one, this is not a great problem. It would have been an idea, though, to have included the original single as this differed from the album version and is hard to find.

A few notes about which versions have been used where more than one exists: Rainy Night In Soho is the remix that first appeared on the CD release of the Poguetry In Motion EP (the original vinyl mix seems to be unavailable on CD). The Irish Rover, If I Should Fall From Grace With God and A Pair Of Brown Eyes are all the remixed single edits; The Boys From The County Hell is the cleaned-up single version. Only Rainy Night In Soho is duplicated on the expanded editions of the parent albums.

Give Best of as a Gift, Keep Live CD for Yerself.......2006-01-17

Can't really say what hasn't been said previously and say it better, so in short, yeah, the best of is pretty much a toss off if you have all of the albums or one of the many best ofs available in import and domestic formats. The real treat here is the live reunion disc, squashing the inferior, band-disowned _Streams of Whiskey_ like the corn that went into many a bottle of Jameson's that's gone down MacGowan's throat. And when Shane goes off for a break (read: drink), you get Spider Stacy's beautiful post-Shane "Tuesday Morning." Buy it and listen to it 'til we see El Maria once again.

Signed,
epsteinsmutha

brings it all back.......2005-05-11

This is a fabulous offering. The compilation cd is a good place to start if you are new to their music but the real gem is the live cd contained in this package which brings all the atmosphere of their shows straight back. I worked front-stage at some of their gigs in Leeds (UK) in the eighties.If you remember them from then, this is an essential cd for you. The frenzied music,the heat coming off the crushed audience and the stench of sweat.Shane barely able to stand as he drinks and drinks and growls out his wonderful songs.The front rows of the audience 'Shane Shane - give us a drink !!'singing their hearts out to every tune.Most of the classics are on the live cd. 'Rainy night in Soho','Streams of Whiskey' and 'If..' stand out for me.Play it loud and have your spirits lifted every time you hear it.Absolutely brilliant.

Average customer rating: music's good but not great ( 3.5 stars ) Excellent music Great collection Purple Gold Massage memories I enjoy this set..

Only Time: The Collection Enya Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Box Sets at 30% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: May It Be Christmas Ep Box of Dreams The Celts A Day Without Rain ASIN: B00006LJ72 Release Date: 2002-11-12

Tracks:

1. Watermark
2. Exile
3. Aldebaran
4. March Of The Celts
5. Boadicea
6. The Sun In The Stream
7. On Your Shore
8. Cursum Perficio
9. Storms In Africa (Original Version)
10. The Celts
11. Miss Clare Remembers
12. I Want Tomorrow

Tracks:

1. Orinoco Flow
2. Ebudae
3. River
4. The Longships
5. Na Laetha Geal M'ge
6. Book Of Days (Original Single Version)
7. Shepherd Moons
8. Caribbean Blue
9. Evacuee
10. Evening Falls
11. Lothlien
12. Marble Halls

Tracks:

1. After Ventus
2. No Holly For Miss Quinn
3. The Memory Of Trees
4. Anywhere Is
5. Athair Ar Neamh
6. China Roses
7. How Can I Keep From Singing
8. Hope Has A Place
9. Tea House Moon
10. Pax Deorum
11. Eclipse
12. Isobella

Tracks:

1. Only Time (Original Album Version)
2. A Day Without Rain
3. Song Of The Sandman (Lullaby)
4. Willows On The Water
5. Wild Child (Album Version)
6. Flora's Secret
7. Fallen Embers
8. Tempus Vernum
9. Deora Ar Mo Chroi
10. One By One
11. The First Of Autumn
12. Lazy Days
13. May It Be (Single Version)
14. Silent Night
15. Silent Night (CD-ROM video footage from BBC TV performance)

Amazon.com

A wonderful gift, this handsomely packaged four-CD box set (purple velvet cover, gold-foil lettering) also serves as an inviting midcareer retrospective of an uncommon vocalist-sonic architect. Only Time: The Collection is a mix-and-match assortment of tracks spanning Enya's first five U.S. releases (including her 1987 debut, The Celts) and embellished with a half-dozen B-sides not found on her previous U.S.-released albums. Chief among them are "May It Be" (from the Lord of the Rings soundtrack); "Isobella," a hushed, slowly evolving beauty formerly available only in Japan; and "Oiche Chiun (Silent Night)." The set's fourth disc is an enhanced CD that includes 1996 video footage of Enya performing "Oiche Chiun" during a BBC special. Also included is a 44-page, tall-format booklet filled with regal artist photos, song lyrics, and commentary on each track written by lyricist Roma Ryan. Some notations are throwaway items. Others are insightful, such as the unfinished lyrics (about lost love) for the instrumental title track to A Day Without Rain. The order is a jumble, usually mixing tracks from two recordings onto one disc. The stylistic difference between her dated 1987 debut and the sophistication of 1988's Watermark makes for some occasionally jarring listening on disc one. On the other hand, the opening sequence on disc three ("After Ventus," "No Holly for Miss Quinn," "The Memory of Trees") is mesmerizing. Overall, nicely done. --Terry Wood

Album Description

This Collection is the first career spanning collection of Enya's work, gracing 4CDs with 51 tracks. Featuring signature Enya favorites such as 'Orinoco Flow,' 'Only Time,' 'Caribbean Blue,' 'The Celts,' 'Book Of Days,' 'The Memory Of Trees' and much more. Also includes tracks not previously available on any domestic release such as 'Isobella,' 'Book Of Days' (Original Single Version) and 'May It Be' (Single Version). 48 page booklet features liner notes by lyricist Roma Ryan, a discography and archival photos. The 4th disc is enhanced with the previously unreleased performance of 'Silent Night'. The discs are housed in a purple-velvet covered digibook with 40 + page booklet. Reprise. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

music's good but not great ( 3.5 stars ).......2007-03-15

Brought this set to see what's the hype about enya. The packaging is superb, although I would rather have simpler package if that means $10-15 in cost reduction. The recording is fantastic, but the music is only so-so. The tracks have mainstream appeal but often lack the complexity and beauty like those from Secret Garden's. If you like this type of music, give Secret Garden a try.

Excellent music Great collection.......2007-03-09

The music is excellent and the purple velvet box looks nice as well.

Purple Gold.......2006-06-09

Very good selections of tracks, but some missing from The Celts. Recommended for all the singer of light fans...

Massage memories.......2006-03-10

When I first started treating myself to weekly massages about five years ago, my massage therapist consistently played ENYA for the hour I was on the table.

Now, even when I'm on the road and go weeks without a massage, I have only to play this ENYA CD, and my breathing slows, my muscles unclench, and my virtual massage is underway.

What a treat!

I enjoy this set.........2006-01-30

..but there are a few minor things to say against it. I think the packaging is kind of on the flimsy side because I have noticed that one of the CD holders on my box is coming off slightly. I'm disappointed that Oriel Window wasn't included on here. Other than that, they did good with the tracks that were included, all the tracks that I rave about are on here (with the exception of any contributions from Amarantine) The full color booklet included is a great bonus for the Enya fan. I have her CD's already, but I purchased this because it was a beautiful package despite its minor flaws..I love how they decided to use purple velvet. I would still recommend this, especially if you have none of Enya's work and you would like to hear some of what she's all about. It's right here. :)

Average customer rating: Music for Meditation Be Thou My Vision Reverent, beautiful

Prayer: A Windham Hill Collection Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Requiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Electronic | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music | Computer Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Compilations | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Adagio: A Windham Hill Collection Thanksgiving: A Windham Hill Collection A Windham Hill Christmas: The Night Before Christmas Windham Hill Christmas: I'll Be Home for Christmas Touch-Windham Hill 25 Years of Guitar ASIN: B0000AM6L0 Release Date: 2003-09-09

Tracks:

1. Sanctus from Requiem (Gabriel Faur-Tim Story piano, synthesizers
2. The 23rd Psalm (Condit Atkinson) - Steve Erquiaga guitar
3. Be Thou My Vision (Irish trad.) - Jeff Johnson & Brian Dunning with John Fitzpatrick
4. Holy, Holy, Holy (trad.) - Jim Brickman piano
5. The Lords Prayer (Albert Hay Malotte) - Paul McCandless English horn, keyboards
6. Alisas Prayer (Deborah Henson-Conant) - Deborah Henson-Conant electric Celtic harp
7. Meditation (Thea Suits) - Thea Suits flute
8. Ave Maria (J.S. Bach/Gounod) - Steve Erquiaga guitar
9. Go Gently (Suzanne Ciani & Jeremy Lubbock) - Suzanne Ciani piano
10. Offering (Tracy Silverman) - Tracy Silverman & Thea Suits
11. Spanish Stairs (Paul McCandless) - Rosalba Bentivoglio voice
12. Ave Verum Corpus (W.A. Mozart) - Philip Aaberg solo piano

Customer Reviews:

Music for Meditation.......2007-01-04

This is a delightful collection of music appropriate to meditative prayer. It is often my prayer companion, and I like the style and performance found on this CD. I highly recommend it to people who enjoy deeper reflection with a wordless musical background.

Be Thou My Vision.......2005-10-19

Track 3, Be Thou My Vision, was a surprise as the song was the final song played at my father's funeral. It set the closing mood most fittingly. While Be Thou My Vision is my favorite the entire collection is wonderfully mellow. I recommend it for for the mellow moods.

Reverent, beautiful.......2003-09-21

After criticizing Windham Hill in the past for often recycling the same songs over and over in various collections, I have to hand it to them with the new "Prayer" CD. It's a fine set of all-new acoustic versions of hymns or spiritual songs, plus a good number of original compositions. Producer Dawn Atkinson has done an excellent job of lining up a bunch of top-drawer people for "Prayer," and in working with the artists on the song selection.

Things get started with Tim Story's lovely piano rendition of the "Sanctus" from Faure's Requiem. The quiet and reflective tone of that piece carries throughout the CD. Other highlights include Paul McCandless's moving "Lord's Prayer" version and Steve Erquiaga's "Ave Maria." "Prayer" is a perfect disc for background listening if you're engaged in some activity that needs harmonious yet unobtrusive accompaniment.

Average customer rating:

The Collection Natalie MacMaster Manufacturer: Foriegn Media ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Yours Truly My Roots Are Showing Blueprint A Compilation In My Hands ASIN: B000LP4O2O Release Date: 2007-07-17

Tracks:

1. Medley: Spey In Spate: Reel - Spey In Spate/Reel - The Forth Bridge/Reel - The Fox Hunter
2. Medley: King Of the Clans: Strathspey/Reel - Johnny's Made a Wedding/Reel - Cameron's One Legged Hen
3. Medley: Road To the Isle: March - Road To the Isle/Reel - Scourdiness/Reel - Homeward Bound
4. Jean's Reel
5. If Ever You Were Mine
6. Medley: John Campbell's: Strathspey - John Campbell's/Strathspey - Miss Ann Moir's Birthday/Reel - Lady Georgina Campbell/Reel - Angus On the Turnpike/Reel - Sheehan's Reel
7. Medley: The Honeysuckle Set: Hornpipe - Lad O'Beirne's/Hornpipe - The Honeysuckle/Reel - Tammy Sullivan's/Reel - The Holly Bush/Reel - Rannie MacLellan's
8. Medley: My Friend Buddy: Jig - Blue Bonnets Over The Border/Jig - Danny MacEachern's Piano/Jig - Alex MacDonnell's Favorite/Jig - My Friend Buddy
9. Medley: Bill Crawford's Set: Jig-Gabriel's Jig/Jig-Sir Wilfred Laurier's/Jig-Bill Crawford's Fiddle
10. The Beaumont Rag: Rag
11. Catharsis: Reel
12. Silverwells: Air
13. Medley: Hey, Johnny Cope!: March - Johnny Cope/Reel - Dowd's Favorite/Reel - Paresis/Reel - The Peeler's Jacket/Reel - Lady Georgina Campbell
14. Medley: E Flat Set: Reel - The E Flat Reel/Hornpipe - The Recluse/Hornpipe - James D. Law

Tracks:

1. The Shankin's O' the Pocky
2. Medley: Balmoral Highlanders: Pipe March - The Balmoral Highlanders/Strathspey - James F. Dickie's/Reel - Glen Grant/Reel - Ann MacNamara/Reel - Deinadamph Lodge/Reel - The Fashion Which the Lasses Have/Reel - Old Sport/Reel - Return To India...
3. Medley: Space Ceilidh: Reel - The Night We Had the Goats/Reel - The Fairy Dance
4. Flora MacDonald
5. Get Me Through December
6. Blue Bonnets Over the Border
7. Medley: Flamenco Fling: Reel - Reel For Brenda/Reel - Flamenco Fling
8. Medley: The Farewell: Air - The Golden Tooth/March - The Farewell March/Reel - Charlie Hardie's Reel/Reel - Frank Gilruth Reel/Reel - McArthur Road Reel
9. Medley: Second Figure: Jig - The Two Mile Bridge/Jig - The Champion Jig/Jig - Little Jack's Jig/Jig - Jackson's Fancy
10. The Appropriate Dipstick
11. Josefin's Waltz
12. Touch Of a Master's Hand
13. Medley: The King George Medley: Strathspey - King George the Fourth/Reel - The Old King's Reel/Reel - The King's Reel/Reel - Miss Lyle Reel/Reel - The Bridge Of Bamore
14. Medley: The Ten Pound Fiddle: Reel - The Bald Headed Bachelor/Reel - The Sunshine Hornpipe/Reel - The Ten Pound Fiddle/Reel - Mrs. Smyth Of Methven's

Average customer rating: old times A "Collection" Of Great Songs Wonderful Irish song-stories Great Album Re-recordings of Irish Rovers' classics

Collection Irish Rovers Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Best Of The Irish Rovers [Remaster] Upon A Shamrock Shore: Songs of Ireland and the Irish 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Irish Rovers An Irish Christmas Irish Songs of Rebellion/Irish Drinking Songs ASIN: B00006WL1D Release Date: 2002-10-29

Tracks:

1. The Last Of The Irish Rover
2. The Star Of The County Down
3. Orange And The Green
4. My Boy Willie
5. Donald Where's Your Trousers?
6. Tied Up With A Black Velvet Band
7. Turra Market
8. The Lovely Isle Of Innisfree
9. Lily The Pink
10. Whiskey On A Sunday (The Puppet Song)
11. The Jigs
12. The Gypsy Rover
13. Good Luck To The Barleymow
14. The Unicorn
15. Muirsheen Durkin
16. The Caltan Weaver
17. Rolling Home To Ireland
18. Wasn't That A Party?

Customer Reviews:

old times.......2007-04-08

made me think of when i was a kid watching irish rovers on tv
with my dad

A "Collection" Of Great Songs.......2005-10-22

The Irish Rovers were the first celtic band I ever heard and left a lasting impression on me. This record consists of revisits on some of their hits and other great irish tunes.

Will Millar and the late Jimmy Ferguson are no longer part of the lineup, but the new version continues the great tradition of wonderful music. "The Last Of The Irish Rovers" opens the album in rollicking fashion, followed by the best track on the cd, "Star Of The County Down". Joe Millar's signature baritone is found on "My Boy Willie" and "Lovely Isle Of Innisfree". The underrated Wilcil McDowell shines all over, especially on "The Jigs".

"Gypsy Rover", "Muirsheen Durkin (Nancy Whiskey)" continue on, closing up with their trademark "Wasn't That A Party". The Rovers still can sing an irish song better than anyone and their instrumentation surprisingly is almost better than older records. The production on this record is quite good, having some songs almost being overdone. Any fan of the Rovers must pick this up, and if you like irish music and haven't heard of them, do yourself a favor and get acquainted.

Wonderful Irish song-stories.......2005-05-09

I bought this album for "Unicorn" and "Wasn't That A Party", which were as fun as I remember. The other songs on this album were VERY enjoyable. A couple of slow ballads, a couple of pub songs, and the rest are lively tunes about colorful characters. You don't have to be Irish to enjoy this CD. It'll get your toes tapping!

Great Album.......2003-04-09

This is an album that contains remakes of some of the songs the Irish Rovers have recorded over the years. I am not a big fan of remakes, but this album is an exception. The new arrangements of the old songs are fantastic. Their remake of "The Irish Rover" is the best recording they have made of that song. Their remake of "The Unicorn" captures the feeling of their original 1968 version. If you are thinking of checking out the Irish Rovers in concert, this would be a great album to go by as they still sound as great as they did 35 years ago.

Re-recordings of Irish Rovers' classics.......2002-11-25

Though the Rovers' fame as Irish folk-artists has been eclipsed in the past few decades by The Chieftans, among others, their legacy as an immensely popular act throughout the '60s has allowed them to retain a strong following to this day. Having originally formed in Canada (to which they'd emigrated from various parts of Ireland), they quickly found their way into the folk clubs of the early-1960s USA, where they added Irish roots to the then-booming folk-revival scene.

Most American listeners will know the Rovers only from their 1968 hit single of Shel Silverstein's "The Unicorn," or their early '80s recording of Tom Paxton's "Wasn't That a Party?" But their back catalog is filled with Irish ballads, drinking songs and family stories, accompanied by classic Irish guitar, whistle, accordion and multi-part singing. The Rovers typically avoided political statement (being a mixed band of Protestants and Catholics), though songs like "Orange and Green" do comment obliquely on The Troubles.

This newly recorded release finds the Rovers still in strong voice, and as joyous as ever. Only Will Millar is missing from the original lineup (he left the group in 1995), and new members, John Reynolds, Wallace Hood and Sean O'Driscoll all make strong contributions. These tracks appear to have been recorded in the mid-90s (the liner notes to do not say, but with Millar's absence and Jim Ferguson's presence, and noting that Ferguson passed away in 1997, 1996 seems likely), and revisit many of the Rovers' best-loved songs.

3-1/2 stars, if allowed fractional ratings.

Average customer rating: Beautiful, Haunting, Lush Awesome! Amazing! Music doesn't get any better than this... Hitting the Mother Lode on First Try! Beyond description...

Beyond the Sunset: The Romantic Collection Blackmore's Night Manufacturer: Steamhammer Us [Spv] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Village Lanterne Ghost of a Rose Fires at Midnight Under a Violet Moon Shadow of the Moon ASIN: B0002F1CQ4 Release Date: 2004-07-26

Tracks:

1. Once In A Million Years (Previously Unreleased)
2. Be Mine Tonight
3. Wish You Were Here
4. Waiting Just For You
5. Durch Den Wald Zum Bach Haus
6. Ghost Of A Rose (New Previously Unreleased Version)
7. Spirit Of The Sea
8. I Still Remember
9. Castles And Dreams
10. Beyond The Sunset
11. Again Someday
12. Diamonds And Rust
13. Now And Then
14. All Because Of You

Tracks:

1. Written In The Stars
2. Morning Star
3. Play Minstrel Play
4. Minstrel Hall
5. Under A Violet Moon

Album Description

With Blackmore's Night, guitar legend Ritchie Blackmore and wife Candice Night have truly succeeded in creating an exquisite and ethereal combination of rock, folk and melodies from the renaissance era. Their utterly unique touring schedule has seen them play in venues ranging from ancient castles in rural France to historic churches in the hills of Eastern Europe. Already with a substantial body of work to their credit, Blackmore's Night has delivered its most sublime release yet: Beyond The Sunset: The Romantic Collection. This very special release contains the most inspirational and beautiful love songs culled from the first four albums. As a teaser to the long-awaited visual project, this special package contains a bonus DVD of live footage captured in Europe. This is a lovingly crafted offering from one of music's most talented and unique voices. Let the magic begin!

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful, Haunting, Lush.......2006-03-11

Thank you Blackmore Night for your Romantic Collection - BEYOND THE SUNSET. I purchased this CD to set the mood for Valentine's Day. I have pleasantly found this CD to be one of my newly favorite musical selection for quiet times spent at home. I'm looking foward to exploring more of the music of Blackmore Night. Thanks.

Awesome!.......2005-12-11

I knew of Ritchie Blackmore when he was in Deep Purple and Rainbow, but this side of him is unbelievably awesome. He formed a band with his girlfriend, Candice Night. I would call it Classical and Celtic flavored music. Candice has a beautiful voice, and Ritchie plays classical guitar with flawless picking that complements her voice.

This c.d. is all about romance, but not the gushy, typical romance. Most of the songs on here are about missing the one you love. The singing is really good, but the music is also interesting with intricate guitar work from Mr. Blackmore.

It is the perfect music for me to write my books to. I especially love "Ghost of a Rose." This song has an ethereal melody, and words about longing and separation that have inspired a short story inside of me. If you like Loreena McKennitt, Enya or Celtic music, you might like this.

Amazing! Music doesn't get any better than this..........2005-10-13

Different, certainly, but never better. I have been a fan of Blackmore for a long time. His work with Rainbow and Deep Purple has inspired countless other musicians. That being said, I was not prepared at all for Blackmore's Night. I happened across Blackmore's Night cds at a local store but for a year or so I never bought one. What a mistake.

Finally I decided to check one out. I chose "Beyond The Sunset" and I dare say that it is the best purchase I have made at any time in my life. The music is hauntingly beautiful. Once hearing it you will never forget it..and it will leave you wanting to hear more.

Hitting the Mother Lode on First Try!.......2005-09-30

Can you imagine going gold digging for the first time? You would not expect to hit the mother of all gold mines on your first dig. Well that's what I believe I found when I experienced my first listen to this album. (I call it an Album because CD seems to be a cheap description of this masterpiece). Let me explain. I have been a Beatles fan since the 60's, and then I became a hard rock fan in the early 70's when I heard Deep Purple. I have been stuck on these types of music for years. Then about one year ago, I purchased this CD, only because of being a Ritchie Blackmore fan. I did know that I was not going to hear Deep Purple music and I thought that, "I'll probably have to listen to this several times to let it grow on me". I was wrong. The first song, (Once in a Million Years) was interesting, but when I heard (Still Remember You and Ghost of a Rose), I was hooked. I've never been down this road before musically, it was different, but it was good. Then I watched the DVD that came with the album, I was mesmerized. Candice Night is a lovely person and her voice can relax and sooth your mind. (I can't disagree with most descriptions that she is an angel). The backup singers are lovely as well. Upon watching the DVD, I also noticed an atmosphere of brotherhood and good spirits that flows throughout the audience. You can tell that there are no fights going to break out in this crowd.

I've been lucky in my life. I was not around when Chuck Berry invented rock and roll, nor was I around when Elvis started up, but I was around when The Beatles recreated music (several times), when Deep Purple created hard rock (Don't call it Metal), and now I get to hear this wonderful mixture of Renaissance oriented blend of everything. Like I said in the title above, I hit gold on my first time out to listening to something totally different than I was used to hearing.

In closing, if you would have liked to watch Picasso paint a masterpiece, then the only thing that I can think of that might be relatively close, is to watch Blackmore play the guitar.

Beyond description..........2005-09-25

This album is simply beyond description. I had never really heard much of Black More's Night (BMN) before, but I have to tell you, this has become an instant favourite in my CD collection. This is a TWO disc set (I don't know why but I didn't get the Christmas songs other people were mentioning in their reviews, although in the info of the page it doesn't say that it comes, BUU), of recopilation of BMN best songs produced till the date of this release. One is a CD with 14 songs and the other one is a DVD (which I think by itself is worth the purchase, a little short but great nonetheless),with 5 songs of a concert that was played in a great location (I'm not telling you since I'd ruin it for you).

I think that Candice Night's voice is one of the best I've heard in my entire life, some people compare her to an angel, but I think an angel isn't a match for her voice (and she is REALLY pretty too...).

Ritchie Blackmore really knows how to play a guitar well, I was quite impressed with most of the solos the songs have, they're quite good.

Overall, this CD should not miss in your collection, since it's perfect and you're getting a lot for what you're paying for.

Average customer rating: One of the best-listen to this Year-Round and experience the Joy of Thankfulness... A Sentimental Reflection WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT Alone in the kitchen basting the turkey... Beautifully Serene and Moving Music for Anytime!

Thanksgiving: A Windham Hill Collection Various Artists Manufacturer: Windham Hill Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Compilations | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Space Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Electronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Prayer: A Windham Hill Collection A Windham Hill Christmas: The Night Before Christmas A Windham Hill Christmas Come, Ye Thankful People, Come Windham Hill Christmas II ASIN: B00000D9W9 Release Date: 1998-10-13

Tracks:

1. We Gather Together - Paul McCandless
2. Bygone Days - Eileen Ivers
3. Coming Home - Sean Harkness
4. Simple Gifts - Tracy & Thea Silverman
5. The Saviour's Universal Prayer/And Again Heavenly Father - Barry Phillips
6. Silver Salmon Bear - R. Carlos Nakai
7. Heaven Within - Paul Winter
8. Caranna - Tim Story
9. Allelujah - Lisa Lynne
10. Amazing Grace - John Doan
11. Blessings - Liz Story
12. Wagoner's Lad - John Sebastian
13. The Gathering - Will Ackerman
14. Thanksgiving - George Winston

Amazon.com

Thanksgiving generally is a pleasant and likeable affair. Its features include a charming, gently propulsive take on the traditional piece "Allelujah" by Celtic harpist Lisa Lynne; a delicate rendering of "Amazing Grace" by John Doan on a 20-string harp guitar; and a church-ready version of "We Gather Together" by a trio of Paul McCandless (oboe), Philip Aaberg (piano), and Michael Manring (bass). A midalbum three-song stretch, though--from the heavy stringing (cello, violin, guitar) of William Coulter and Barry Phillips to R. Carlos Nakai's flute soliloquy to a saxophone meditation by Paul Winter--lingers overly long in a melancholy state. Later, a thoughtful harmonica outing by former Lovin' Spoonful member John Sebastian aims for Americana yet delivers more spaghetti Western. Still, the album ends with pieces by Will Ackerman and George Winston--and what could be more classic than that? --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

One of the best-listen to this Year-Round and experience the Joy of Thankfulness..........2006-02-17

Simply one of the best & most original of the Windham Hill compilations, and I'm very glad Windham Hill thought to release this one. Just as close to perfect as they come, and the only way it could have been any better was to have had a contribution by the always original arrangements & compositions of Barbara Higbee, (or Fred Simon) but perhaps they were not available at the time. Of course, in a compilation like this, you need to have "We Gather Together Together..." but it is particularly touching to hear veteran Paul McCandless' arrangement to open the disc and set a thankful & comforting tone. Tim Story's consistently original & moving here as always, and the true highlight for me is "Amazing Grace" by John Doan. It is "amazing" indeed to hear someone do an original take on this classic hymn which has been recorded by so many, many fine artists over but the many decades of music-recording history. Leave it to Doan and to Dawn Atkinson's masterful production experience & background to pull this off so well. Will Ackerman's "The Gathering" is a typically original piece, very listenable year-round, and Carlos Nakai is a welcome addition with a peaceful cedar flute offering. Finally, (and really, there are so many gems here...) Lisa Lynne adds a sort of Majestic Joyfulness to "Allelujah", which certainly blows the dust off of this great hymn tune, bringing new life to such an often heard melody. Like the very best of the "Solstice" collections, this is a perfectly appropriate collection to hear year round. For example, I have listened to it on Independence Day, and found it strangely perfect for refection on our American roots that gave birth to many of these hymns, and to the spirit of creativity that our Founding Parents passed on to us in America. Simply perfect, Windham.

A Sentimental Reflection.......2005-11-06

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on friends, family, and blessings. At this time of year, we celebrate our families, we think of those who are less fortunate, and we reflect on the solemnity of the season and what it means to be truly thankful.

"Thanksgiving" is a compilation of that reflection in music. It celebrates the gathering together of those whom we hold dear, the solemnity and courage of the human psyche, the spirituality of the human soul, and the season when everything must change.

The CD progresses through a series of reflections, from "We Gather Together," a traditional hymn that emphasizes the gathering of friends and family, to George Winston's "Thanksgiving," moving through all the emotions of the Thanksgiving season with feelings of humility, prayer, blessedness and thankfulness.

A mood piece throughout, "Thanksgiving" will help you take your own personal journey of introspection, inspiration, peace and spirituality.

WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT.......2004-04-12

For most of us, Thanksgiving confronts us with a variety of emotions. Gratefulness should be the primary one; unfortunately getting stressed out and bent out of shape can overtake all the best intentions. Everything from complicated and hurried preparations to being cooped up with unpleasant relatives can ruin the occasion. Some of us endure Thanksgiving alone or practically alone in that those dearest are far away. For a holiday that can mean so much, a lot can go wrong.

In its own small way, this CD reminds us what its all about. The selections generally are soft and soothing as well as gently uplifting. There is nary a vocal to be heard-a plus when you need to get away from all the chatter. The artists are from Windham Hill's diverse stable and no one dominates the proceedings.

No attempt is made to hide the reality of Thanksgiving being primarily of Christian origin as sometimes happens in these affairs. But at the same time no one would mistake this CD for a contemporary Christian recording. The viewpoint encompasses not only giving thanks but memory and returning home as well. Hence, many of the pieces are colored with a hint of sadness.

If you are looking for music to "cut the rug" with this is not it. But if you are looking for music which prompts reflection and joy, this one is the one to buy.

Alone in the kitchen basting the turkey..........2001-11-22

I have many Windham Hill albums, but this one is an all time favorite. Songs are relaxing and reflective, and I start playing it when the leaves turn colors and evenings become cool. I remember holiday seasons past, and look forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas whenever I hear these beautiful melodies. I actually heard this album for the first time during a massage session, so that gives you a hint as to how soothing this music is!

Beautifully Serene and Moving Music for Anytime!.......2000-04-04

Thanksgiving is a wonderful blend of different Windham Hill artists, which of course display a wide variety of instruments....piano, violin, flute, cello, oboe, fiddle, and a variety of stringed instruments. This certainly would be an asset to a Thanksgiving Day celebration, but I also enjoy it throughout the entire year. It's beautiful, meditative and serene. I especially like the very moving, sentimental Eileen Ivers, "Bygone Days," the beautiful rendition of John Doan's "Amazing Grace," and what a treat to end the cd with Will Ackerman's "The Gathering," and George Winston's "Thanksgiving." What more can be said! This collection opens the gamut of a wide variety of emotions, which is what I expect when listening to music.....an emotionally provoking experience. (Sometimes, that doesn't happen with certain artists) I highly recommend this cd and think it would make a wonderful gift for any music lover.....yourself, a relative or a friend. Even if you only enjoyed half of the songs in this collection, I still think it would be worth the purchase, but I'll go as far to say that I don't believe that would happen. I think you'd truly enjoy the entire bit. It's a nice break from the hustle and bustle of life. Picture yourself....a cup of steaming hot tea or coffee, kicked back in your most favorite chair, and listening to "Thanksgiving....." I hear it now.

Average customer rating: Wolcum Yule lovely and unusual Yule album Goose Flesh!

Wolcum Yule: Celtic and British Songs and Carols - Anonymous 4 with Andrew Lawrence-King John Tavener , Richard Rodney Bennett , Peter Maxwell Davies , Geoffrey Burgon , Henry VIII , Benjamin Britten , Anonymous 4 , and Andrew Lawrence-King Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Britten | Britten, Sir Benjamin | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Maxwell Davies, Peter | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tavener | Tavener, John Kenneth | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Anonymous 4 | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music | General Christmas | Today's Deals | Box Sets | Children's Music | Classical Instrumental | Halloween | Hanukkah | Kwanzaa | Opera & Vocal | Pop Instrumental & Easy Listening | Pop Vocal Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: American Angels On Yoolis Night: Medieval Carols & Motets - Anonymous 4 Gloryland Legends of St. Nicholas: Medieval Chant & Polyphony The Origin of Fire: Music and Visions of Hildegard von Bingen ASIN: B0000AZKK4 Release Date: 2003-10-14

Tracks:

1. Awake, And Join The Cheerful Choir
2. Good People All
3. The Seven Rejoices Of Mary
4. The Lamb
5. A Scots Lilt
6. Balulalow
7. Balulalow
8. The Holly And The Ivy
9. The Reel Of Tullochgorum
10. I Saw Three Ships
11. A Calendar Of Kings
12. Air: La Fuar Geimhreadh
13. An Teicheadh Go Heigipt
14. A God, And Yet A Man?
15. Grene Growith The Holy
16. Wel, Dyma'r Borau Gorau
17. The Cherry Tree Carol
18. Can Wassel
19. A New Year Carol

Amazon.com

This offbeat disc of seasonal songs and carols by the Anonymous 4 will delight their fans and please everyone else. The 19 selections include traditional folk melodies and texts, some of which date back to the Middle Ages, interspersed with fitting selections by contemporary composers including John Taverner, Benjamin Britten, and Peter Maxwell Davies, whose ethereal a cappella A Calender of Kings gets its first recording. Andrew Lawrence-King, playing Irish harp, Baroque harp, and psaltery with his accustomed finesse, is a major reason for the disc's success, accompanying most of the vocals and contributing three lovely solos. The disc is crammed with highlight tracks, like the lilting Cornish Wassail song and the Irish Good people all, and haunting numbers like "Flight into Egypt," sung in Gaelic, and "Behold, here is the best morning," sung in Welsh. Excellent sonics and Harmonia Mundi's typically fine production values also help make this a Christmas disc that will give joy in July. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

Wolcum Yule.......2006-01-17

The recording is fine . . . it just didn't appeal to me personally

lovely and unusual Yule album.......2004-01-06

Anonymous 4 has brought us a beautiful selection of 19 traditional songs from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. These include a lesser known work by Henry VIII as well as more contemporary songs by John Tavener, Richard Bennett, Geoffrey Burgon and Benjamin Britten, and a piece commissioned for the group from Peter Davies. Andrew Lawrence-King accompanies on Irish harp, Baroque harp and psaltery. There is a short essay on the traditions and legacy of the concept of Yule, a Cetic midwinter celebration, and this and the informative liner notes are given in English, French and German, accompanied by Celtic drawings.

The songs are pure, simple and very beautiful -- a welcome addition to your holiday listening.

Goose Flesh!.......2003-12-09

This is a remarkable quartet, singing with purity and style, from the haunting to the merry, medieval chant to modern settings of Celtic religious texts. Where there are arrangements, they are lovely and the instrumental pieces are simple and beautiful. This is the first time I have heard this group of women, and I am enchanted. It's a cappella at its very best: look to your laurels, King's Singers and Chanticleer, here come the ladies!

World Music:

1. Celtic Legends
2. Celtic Magic: 11 Irish Instrumentals
3. Chabretas Les Cornemuses a Miroirs Du Limousin [Import]
4. Chourmo [Import]
5. Cirque Du Soleil
6. Come Ti Va in Riva Alla Citta [Import]
7. Commando Fada [Import]
8. Como La Flor
9. Débranche [Original recording remastered] [Import]
10. Dal Vivo 1989 [Live] [Import]

World Music

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Predictable [CD-single] [Import]

Paul Hindemith: Symphonic Dances / Ragtime (well-tempered) / Pittsburgh Symphony

Mozart: String Quartets Dedicated to Haydn Vol.2

1952-1953

Merengue Fever 2: All Top Hits from the Dominican Republic [Import]

My Country/That Old Feeling [Import]

Nawal el Zoughbi, Classics: Mediterranean Spices R [Import]

Raven (+4 Bonus Tracks) [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Puzzle [Import]

Mozart: Concertos for piano No24; Concertos for piano No22

Out of the Vein (Clean) (Bonus DVD)

Music of the Fiji Islands

Mediterraneo All Stars [Import]

Bowling Shoes Blues

Grammy Nominees 2001