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Posted by: Annabelle 12-Apr-2006, 08:54 PM
Nope I am not speaking of us girls here on CR but the wonderful talent's of the collection of talented women who make up Celtic Woman.

They will be performing this Sat (easter weekend ) April 15th in Birmingham Ala at the BJCC (civic center) downtown this Sat night.

If you are near there do take in this group of talented women. Lisa who I met years ago was with the Riverdance group. Pick up their album and sit back to be transported to another place and time.

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Posted by: Monarchs Own 13-Apr-2006, 04:17 PM
Yeah I saw the TV Commerical about them. I am thinking about getting the CD soon.


Posted by: Senara 14-Apr-2006, 08:03 AM
ShadowDarkFyre and I saw the show when it was up here in Milwaukee last October. It was magical. Every sound was just so beautiful (except the guy snoring up front). If you have a chance to get tickets do go. You don't want to miss this.

Posted by: DragonNeil 28-Apr-2006, 07:15 AM
I will try to mske it to that show to see it.

I have several albums that are titled Celtic women, one of whihc I found through the Pudamayo (spelling) website and is awesome.

Posted by: Roberto Phoenix 08-Oct-2006, 09:21 PM
Two new CD's coming out. A new preformance recording at Slane castle and a Christmas CD. I found the Christmas one this weekend at Barne's and Noble-samples sounded good and I will probably pick it up. No mention of either one on Amazon or CDbaby yet. Their own website had only this little mention of the Christmas CD after a lengthy section on the new live recording.


Prior to Celtic Woman: A New Journey, Manhattan Records will release Celtic Woman’s A Christmas Celebration on October 3. Comprising 14 Christmas favorites and a traditional Gaelic carol all newly arranged by Celtic Woman musical director David Downes, the album features the soaring harmonies and lush orchestrations that have enchanted fans of the group since they debuted in America last year.

Posted by: j Padraig moore 09-Oct-2006, 08:42 PM
Maybe its just me, but my wife bought me this cd and it was, well, okay. It did not really knock me off my feet. Some tracks are outstanding. But overall, tis an okay cd. IMO, that is.

Posted by: Roberto Phoenix 11-Oct-2006, 09:25 PM
QUOTE (j Padraig moore @ 09-Oct-2006, 09:42 PM)
Maybe its just me, but my wife bought me this cd and it was, well, okay. It did not really knock me off my feet. Some tracks are outstanding. But overall, tis an okay cd. IMO, that is.

I felt the same way when I heard it. I still think Celtic Collection 1 is better, not necessary a great selection of "celtic" songs but better. I had only picked up the Cd cuz it and the Real McKenzie's were the only Celtic cd's in stock at Wally World. I enjoy it when I want something really mellow and I'm not in the mood for Enya. The quality of singing and musicianship is great but it seems geared more toward an older? audience. But I have not seen the DVD yet so that might change my perspective. Sometimes the energy portrayed on stage fills in the missing holes and you suddenly see what everyone is so excited about. I think I will pick up the Christmas one because it is that well orchestrated type of music and not that same 1960's jingle bell rock theme they usually play up here. I been so tempted to buy each radio staion up here a complete Manheim Steamroller or Trans Siberan orchestra cd collection just to hear something different. I'd even settle for Bob Rivers. But from what I remember there are quite a few good Christmas songs on this Cd including Carol of the Bells, one of my wife's favs. I'm still waiting for Amazon to post the songs so I can listen to more samples before I buy it. I hope there is some more fiddle playing on there. that part rocked for a while there and I caught that part of the show on their website and youtube and it made it even better.

Posted by: Roberto Phoenix 11-Oct-2006, 10:03 PM
Just checked Amazon and the christmas CD is there with a song listing-no sample tracks yet takes a few days but reviews are good. And does anybody know who the red headed woman is that they use on their cd and DVD covers? Doesn't look like any of the singers.

Posted by: haynes9 11-Oct-2006, 10:49 PM
QUOTE (Roberto Phoenix @ 11-Oct-2006, 10:03 PM)
Just checked Amazon and the christmas CD is there with a song listing-no sample tracks yet takes a few days but reviews are good. And does anybody know who the red headed woman is that they use on their cd and DVD covers? Doesn't look like any of the singers.

My understanding is, believe it or not, that she's a model from France. I think I saw that on the CW forum somewhere.

Posted by: LORD RHYS 27-Oct-2006, 08:06 AM
I have seen them on PBS iI love them... need to get thier CDs

Posted by: Senara 14-Nov-2006, 12:56 PM
I picked up the CW "A Christmas Celebration" yesterday at the local Borders....I LOVE IT! They take the very traditional christmas carols and perform them beautifully. Lisa does an amazing job with "The Christmas Song". I nearly broke out in tears just because of it's shear beauty. A very well done version of "The Wexford Carol" is also on the album as well as a smashing job on "Let It Snow!".

It's a really good one to add to the christmas collection. If you like CW you'll really enjoy their christmas album.

Posted by: MDF3530 14-Nov-2006, 05:35 PM
I borrowed the Celtic Woman CD from the library earlier this year, copied it on to my computer and burned it to a blank CD. I think the whole album is good. I especially like "You Raise Me Up". Much better than Josh Groban's caterwauling version.

Posted by: Madadh 14-Nov-2006, 08:52 PM
I went to see them live when they were in Washington DC. Although I did not care for all of the songs, they were very good. The fiddle player was great and I would go back just to watch her play anytime.

Posted by: haynes9 14-Nov-2006, 11:58 PM
QUOTE (Senara @ 14-Nov-2006, 12:56 PM)
I picked up the CW "A Christmas Celebration" yesterday at the local Borders....I LOVE IT! They take the very traditional Christmas carols and perform them beautifully. Lisa does an amazing job with "The Christmas Song". I nearly broke out in tears just because of it's shear beauty. A very well done version of "The Wexford Carol" is also on the album as well as a smashing job on "Let It Snow!".

It's a really good one to add to the christmas collection. If you like CW you'll really enjoy their christmas album.

Senara, you are right! The Christmas album is exceptional! Love it!

Posted by: Roberto Phoenix 15-Nov-2006, 08:46 PM
Well that settles it, I'll have to pick up the Christmas CD on my next trip to Wally World. Cameapart want $14, WW is selling it for $10

Posted by: haynes9 16-Nov-2006, 12:36 AM
QUOTE (Roberto Phoenix @ 15-Nov-2006, 08:46 PM)
Well that settles it, I'll have to pick up the Christmas CD on my next trip to Wally World. Cameapart want $14, WW is selling it for $10

You won't be sorry, Roberto!

Posted by: Roberto Phoenix 10-Dec-2006, 10:28 PM
See, I buy one and they come out with another! Just watched Celtic Women-A Long Journey on PBS tonight. Filmed in front of Slane Castle? in County Meath. Some old stuff, some new. More fiddle, thank God, to get the slow parts moving abit. There will be the usual CD and DVD. I just wish they had not done "Somewhere over the Rainbow." It's one of those songs that are fine when they first come out been it's done by so many different people I just don't like listening to it anymore. Alot more Celtic songs this time around. At least on the program. I haven't looked at what the CD lineup is yet.

Posted by: WizardofOwls 11-Dec-2006, 05:14 PM
I now have the first CW cd as well as the Christmas Celebration and loved them both. I will have to look for and get a copy of A New Journey. I caught the last half hour (darn it!) on PBS last night and LOVED their version of The Voice. Gotta get it now.

Btw, I realy enjoyed their verson of Don Oiche Ud i mBethel on the Christmas cd. There ought to be more Christmas music in Gaelic and Irish because they are so wonderful to listen to!

Posted by: Senara 14-Dec-2006, 08:48 AM
I caught A New Journey on PBS this past weekend too...I was totally floored to see Hayley Westenra filling out the group. First couple sightings I'm going "that's gotta be her" and then go to my buddy google and found out I was right. I wonder if she's going to be on tour as part of the group this time around or if it was a one time deal for the taping at Slane castle?

Posted by: Thecorgiwoman 01-Jan-2008, 10:41 PM
I have both Celtic Woman CD's. Not too crazy about Chloe. Her voice is abit shrill for me. wink.gif I made a tape for my grandmother that she played constantly while driving to church before she died this summer. sad.gif Some of the arrangements are not really traditional and the ones that are marked as such are different than than what you will hear from a true gaelic singer. But other groups do this as well. Capercaillie song from "Rob Roy" is nothing like the original.
I enjoy the music for it's beauty not for its accuracy. They did get the Clannad songs pretty good though. biggrin.gif









Posted by: Robert Phoenix 28-Jan-2012, 09:41 PM
I saw at Wally world yesterday that Celtic Women have new members, a new CD and a new DVD out. The title is called "Believe" and here is the track listening according to Amazon
1. Awakening
2. Nocturne
3. Sailing
4. Mairead Solo - The Foxhuter
5. The Water Is Wide
6. Bridge Over Troubled Water
7. Black Is The Colour
8. Follow On
9. Ave Maria (Schubert)
10. Téir Abhaile Riú
11. You'll Never Walk Alone
12. A Spaceman Came Travelling
13. Songs from the Heart (Walking The Night; The World Falls Away)
14. A Woman's Heart
15. The Parting Glass
Looks a bit more traditional than is normal for them. I could have done without another version of "Bridge" and I'm not really sure about the whole Spaceman thing. Check out the preview video on Amazon. Mairad's solo is great and she has an irish step dancer along with her fiddle playing. So far all the reviews are good. I haven't really had a chance to explore the free internet previews yet. WM wants $11 for the CD and there is no sign of the DVD yet at my local store. Hopefully it will show up soon.

Posted by: heartsong 31-Jan-2012, 08:41 AM
A Spaceman Came Travelling is a Chris de Burgh song that came out many years ago. It's usually a Christmas song. CW version can be found on youtube if you want to see it. My favorite version of the song is performed by Gregorian.

Like all the CW shows, I'm not impressed. Something they do to the songs takes the magic out of them. There are only a few of their songs I like.

Posted by: Robert Phoenix 04-Feb-2012, 05:26 PM
I knew that "Spaceman" title was poking at something in the back of my memories. I use to listen to Chris DeBurgh back in the eighties. Use to love "Don't Pay the Ferryman and "The Getaway"but hated the "Lady in Red" because it was so overplayed so much here.

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