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And Winter Came(more) »rank: 3by: Enya
Our review: :Twenty years after her landmark Watermark album, Enya's seventh studio disc, And Winter Came continues a phenomenally successful career that has included more than 70 million albums sold worldwide. And Winter Came is an enchanting evocation of the changing landscape of winter as well as the festive cheer of the holidays. One of the most successful female artists of all-time, and second only to U2 as the biggest selling Irish artist in history, Enya brings her beguiling and ethereal music to bear on the darkest and yet most hopeful season with And Winter Came. Detail |
A Midwinter Night's Dream(more) »rank: 29by: Loreena McKennitt
Our review:Album Description:2008 release. On her first full-length holiday album, Loreena celebrates the season with a CD that blends the five songs from A Winter Garden (1995) with eight new recordings inspired by seasonal favorites. 13 tracks including 'The Holly & The Ivy', 'Good King Wenceslas', 'Seeds Of Love', 'Coventry Carol' and more. Detail |
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A Christmas Celebration(more) »rank: 48by: Celtic Woman
Our review: :No Description AvailableTrack: 10: Panis Angelicus,Track: 11: Don Oiche Ud I Mbeithail That Night In Bethehem,Track: 12: O Comes All Ye Faithful,Track: 13: The Little Drummer Boy,Track: 14: The Wexford Carol,Track: 15: Let It Snow Bonus Tracks,Track: 1: O Holy Night,Track: 2: Away In A Manger,Track: 3: Ding Dong Merrily On Hight,Track: 4: White Christmas,Track: 5: Silent Night,Track: 6: Christmas Pipes,Track: 7: The Christmas Song,Track: 8: Carol Of The Bells,Track: 9: Have Yourself A Merry Little ChristmasMedia Type: CDArtist: CELTIC WOMANTitle: CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONStreet Release Date: 10/03/2006DomesticGenre: XMAS VOCAL : One of the more impressive things about A Christmas Celebration is its glowing ... Detail |
Act Two(more) »rank: 84by: Celtic Thunder
Our review:Album Description:Celtic Thunder Act Two, the companion to Celtic Thunder (which sold over 150,00 CDs and DVDs combined) musically completes the collection of songs that have been included in one of the most successful PBS programs ever. Celtic Thunder Two includes an eclectic mix of songs ranging from the Moody Blues classic Nights In White Satin, Paul McCartney's Mull Of Kintyre to the classic Danny Boy. The ensemble numbers on Celtic Thunder Two reflect the power of the vocalists, who range in age from 14 to 40, and feature songs that celebrate a common Celtic heritage. Detail |
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The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection(more) »rank: 69by: Celtic Woman
Our review: :Under the musical direction of David Downes, The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection captures the stunning voices of Lisa, Méav, Chloë, Órla, Lynn & Alex and the inspired fiddle playing of Máiréad. This essential collection of their most beloved and memorable songs also includes four new songs ('The Call','Pie Jesu', 'Ave Maria', 'You Raise Me Up' backed with a gospel choir) and two previously unavailable songs on CD, 'Somewhere' from the Live at Slane Castle DVD and 'Shenandoah' from the deluxe CD of A New Journey. The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection (DVD) is also available. Detail |
Facing Future(more) »rank: 153by: Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Our review:Album Description:There's a smart balance of traditional Hawaiiana and contemporary tunes on this CD. There's heart-tugging warmth along with unexpected chuckles. The end result is a candid, honest reinforcement of his vocal breadth. :To gauge the magnitude of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's popularity in his native Hawaii, consider this: following his death in 1997 (at age 38, attributed to his profound obesity), Kamakawiwo'ole's body lay in state in the state capitol, only the second person to receive such an honor. Kamakawiwo'ole's appeal lies in his love for prestatehood, precondominium Hawaii and the expressiveness of his gently passionate voice, which can float through higher registers with ... Detail |
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Celtic Woman - A New Journey: Live at Slane Castle, Ireland(more) »rank: 251starring: Chloe Agnew, Lisa Kelly, Mairead Nesbitt, Orla Fallon, Meav Ni Mhaolchatha
Our review:Description:DVD TRACKLIST: 1. The Sky & the Dawn & the Sun 2. The Prayer 3. Calendonia 4. Newgrange 5. Orinoco Flow 6. Dulaman 7. The Blessing (not in TV broadcast) 8. Scarborough Fair 9. Granuaile's Dance 10. Over the Rainbow 11. Beyond the Sea 12. At the Ceili 13. Laschia Ch'io Pianga 14. Carrickfergus 15. Sing Out 16. The Last Rose of Summer 17. Spanish Lady 18. Panis Angelicus (not in TV broadcast) 19. Shenandoah-Reels 20. The Voice 21. Danny Boy 22. Somewhere 23. Mo Ghile Mear 24. You Raise Me Up (not in TV broadcast) 25. Ceili Playout (not in TV broadcast) ... Detail |
Comme Si de Rien N'Etait(more) »rank: 384by: Carla Bruni
Our review:Album Description:14-track CD album - Carla Bruni has always had a certain poetry. A definite je ne sai quoi. The grace, style & beauty of this Italian-born, France-raised thirty-something is legendary; her intellect & vitality striking, even formidable. Now as the first lady of France, Carla Bruni is one of the most photographed women of the world but she doesn't want this to affect people's perception of her or her music. She wants the music to speak for itself and here it does. Detail |
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A New Journey(more) »rank: 173by: Celtic Woman
Our review: : Second only to Riverdance as an international Irish showbiz phenomenon, previous installments of this Platinum-selling extravaganza have become beloved PBS standards. The original buxom quartet of female singers, Lisa, Maev, Orla, and Chloe, have duly been joined by Hayley and are, as usual, backed by a full symphony orchestra and choir, plus enough traditional instruments (the house fiddler, Mairead, is a powerhouse) to keep things legit. The material ranges from folkloric ('Dúlaman' is best known from Clannad's legendary rendering), to a standard from another Celtic nation ('Caledonia,' Dougie McLean's love letter to his native Scotland), to classical lite (Handel's poignant 'Laschia Ch'io ... Detail |
Paint the Sky with Stars: The Best of Enya(more) »rank: 327by: Enya
Our review: essential recording:New Age diva Enya first became widely known when her 1988 album Watermark sold 4 million copies and launched the single 'Orinoco Flow.' Her follow-up, Shepherd Moons, was even more successful, selling over 10 million copies despite its slightly lower grade of ethereal enchantment. In 1997 she released Paint the Sky with Stars, an assortment of her best work from these two early albums plus gems from 1995's The Memory of Trees and the soundtrack to the BBC series The Celts. The most melodic and atmospheric examples of Enya's lovely Celtic-flavored songwriting shine on this disc. Those unfamiliar with the former ... Detail |