Description
Additional personnel: Desi Moore (guitar); Martin Johnston (cello); David Downes (whistle, harpsichord, keyboards); John O'Brien (Uilleann pipe); Eoghan O'Neill (bass guitar); Robbie Casserly (percussion).
Recording information: Corrig Sound, Dublin, Ireland; Pulse Recording, Dublin, Ireland; Pussman Sound, Dublin, Ireland; RTE, Dublin, Ireland.
CELTIC WOMAN is the brainchild of David Downes, a composer/conductor who was heavily involved with the American production of RIVERDANCE. Not surprisingly, all of the lights, drama, and musical bombast of that esteemed show are present on this production as well. Instead of showcasing legions of dancers, however, CELTIC WOMAN puts the emphasis on the rich heritage of traditional and contemporary Irish music, as performed by five talented female performers from varying musical backgrounds.
Though the melodies are often extremely simple and unadorned, the production is just as lush and majestic as anything on Yanni's LIVE AT THE ACROPOLIS, and should appeal to fans of that disc. The opening track features the extraordinary, bell-like vocal timbre of 15-year-old Chloe Agnew over an orchestral backing that includes tin whistle. "Isle of Inisfree" showcases Orla Fallon, whose dark voice and supple harp playing make for a haunting listening experience. On numerous tracks, several of the Irish sirens sing together; a particular standout is a soothingly sweet version of Enya's breakthrough hit "Orinoco Flow."
Product Details
- Artist
- Various
- Recording Environment
- Mixed
- Label / Studio
- EMM/MANHATTAN RECORDS
- WOW HD Sales Rank
- #7930
- Media Content Format
- Album
- Original year of release
- 2005
- Media Format
- Audio CD
- Year of release
- 2006
- Number of Discs
- 1
- CD 30days Sales Rank
- #6093
- Cast & Crew
- Celtic Woman (Music Performer)
- David Downes (Producer)
- Andrew Boland (Sound Engineer)
Tracklisting
Disc 1:
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Last Rose of Summer (Intro) / Walking in the Air
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May It Be
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Isle of Inisfree
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Danny Boy
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One World
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Ave Maria
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Send Me a Song
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Siuil a Run (Walk My Love)
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Orinoco Flow
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Someday
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She Moved Thru' the Fair
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Nella Fantasia
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Butterfly, The
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Harry's Game
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Soft Goodbye, The
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You Raise Me Up
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The Ashoken Farewell / The Contradiction
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Si Do Mahimeo I (The Wealthy Widow)
