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Posted by: Kiwi Gael 01-Feb-2004, 02:34 AM
I loved their first 2-3 releases, especially 'Forgiven Not Forgotten' and 'Unplugged'. But I've lost interest now. Is it just me, or have they been losing that distinctive Celtic/folky sound?
Their music now seems to be more pop than Celtic, and the fiddle and whistle seem to be taking somewhat of a backseat on their newer stuff. sad.gif

Posted by: goaltndr 16-Mar-2004, 05:53 PM
I completely agree. I loved their earlier CD's and it seems like as soon as the United States started to advertise them more, they changed their style from very Celtic feels to more pop. I still think they have great voices, etc. but what I really loved was the Celtic feel. I bought the new album but don't listen to it all that much.

Posted by: CelticRose 21-Mar-2004, 07:29 AM
Oh no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is my very favorite band! They are coming out with a new CD in May or June in the UK. No release date for the US yet. sad.gif I have every CD they have ever made! I love the Forgiven Not Forgotten CD but I love everything they do. I am a big fan of theirs! They are going to be in concert in Boston in August!

Posted by: wizardofowls 18-Apr-2004, 09:57 PM
I like the Coors also. I think that Forgiven Not Forgotten was their best album, but I still like the newer stuff too. I do miss the Celtic sound though....

Posted by: massi 19-Apr-2004, 02:16 PM
ehm ehm i must confess that i don' t really like Corrs.... unsure.gif
they're very nice but i prefer bands like planxty or movimg hearts
anyway the corrs made some brilliant songs especially in the 1st album
ciao!

Posted by: Eamon 19-Apr-2004, 02:36 PM
QUOTE (massi @ Apr 19 2004, 03:16 PM)

they're very nice but i prefer bands like planxty or movimg hearts

Planxty was the best Trad band, ever. Good on ya, Massi!

Eamon

Posted by: CelticRose 22-Apr-2004, 03:44 PM
Well, I am really excited right now. Last night I made reservations for my sis and I to go see the Corrs in concert on August 14th. They will be at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. They place where the Oscars are held! So I can pretend walking the red carpet when I am there....LOL We got really good seats too.........in the orchestra section. Can't get any closer than that!

Just had to share!

Posted by: wizardofowls 22-Apr-2004, 07:57 PM
Oh wow, Rosie! I am SO jealous! You realize, of course, that we expect a full account of your experience!

Just Kidding! smile.gif Hope you have a GREAT time!

Posted by: CelticRose 22-Apr-2004, 09:12 PM
Oh, I plan to give a full account of my experience! laugh.gif You all will want to barf! I called my sis tonight to tell her and she is already planning what she is going to wear! Women! laugh.gif

Posted by: wizardofowls 22-Apr-2004, 09:51 PM
I think you should go dressed in full Renaissance faire garb! Wouldn't that be a hoot! biggrin.gif

Posted by: CelticRose 22-Apr-2004, 10:16 PM
Hey! that would be cool, except I don't have the garb. sad.gif

found out today The Corrs' new release here in the US is scheduled for June 8th! Yippie! We Corrs fans have waited a long time for this CD........two years to be exact. I have several of their concert videos on DVD or VHS, but can't wait to see them live. Gosh! It has been years since I have been to a real concert. although I am going to see The Wicked Tinkers on July 17th! Can't wait for that either!

Posted by: wizardofowls 23-Apr-2004, 04:32 PM
When you get the CD let us know how it is! I have so many books and CDs that I want to buy, I'll be working until I'm 200 to pay for them all! smile.gif

Posted by: CelticRose 23-Apr-2004, 05:04 PM
Allen! I am also going to be seeing "The Wicked Tinkers" in concert in July and I just bought their new CD called "Hammered." Then I just bought the new "Wolfstone" CD today on Amazon! Don't know if you have heard of these bands, but Highlander radio plays their music regularly and I was introduced to them from here! We are so lucky, eh?

I keep buying books and CDs too. I will be 300 before I can afford them all! laugh.gif

Posted by: wizardofowls 24-Apr-2004, 08:01 PM
I have one of Wolfstone's CDs (Pick of the Litter) and I like it, but I don't think I've ever heard anything by Wicked Tinker....

Posted by: wizardofowls 24-Apr-2004, 08:03 PM
Oh, BTW, have you heard of an Australian guy named Steve MacDonald? I have 2 of his CDs (Sons of Somerled and Highland Farewell). Sons of Somerled is the best of the two but both are really good!

Posted by: CelticRose 25-Apr-2004, 06:43 PM
QUOTE (wizardofowls @ Apr 24 2004, 09:01 PM)
I have one of Wolfstone's CDs (Pick of the Litter) and I like it, but I don't think I've ever heard anything by Wicked Tinker....

Oh, I want to buy Wolfstone too! Do you like that CD?

Posted by: wizardofowls 25-Apr-2004, 07:22 PM
Yeah, its pretty good... the best song on it is called No Tie Ups.

Posted by: Hughieb 28-Apr-2004, 05:53 AM
Oh, come on. They look good, they sound good they are great. And lovely people, too, according to my Mates who toured with them in Australia ?two? years ago.

I tend to agree that they're getting poppier, but they still have that delicious Celtic flavour that's unique in the pop world. They can carry my flag ...

Cheers,
Hughie
Guitarist, Bun' Ber E Celtic Bands
http://www.bunbere.bizhosting.com

Posted by: CelticRose 28-Apr-2004, 08:57 PM
Well I still ordered Wolfstone's latest CD anyway. biggrin.gif

Now who wants to talk about the Corrs?! I just heard there latest single from their CD. Pretty good. Not Irish in sound, but hopefully there will be songs on the new CD that do. That was one of the things I liked about them. but then, I love U2 and they have no Irish sound to their music.Guess I shouldn't be so picky, eh?

Posted by: Hughieb 29-Apr-2004, 04:41 AM
Yup.

It's all good.

Cheers,
Hughie
Bun' Ber E Celtic Bands
http://www.bunbere.bizhosting.com

Posted by: CelticRose 03-Feb-2006, 12:11 AM
Hello! For those of you who were or still are Corrs fans, I wanted to inform you of their latest CD. It is called "Home" and it is all traditional Irish music! So they have gone back to their roots and the CD is just so beautiful. I cannot recommend it enough. They also have a concert DVD from Geneva being released. This will be the same concert performance that I was fortunate enough to see at the Kodak theatre in August 2004. I have that on order now.

Anyway, just had to share about their new CD as I think those of you who liked their original Irish flavor will appreciate this new album.

Hope MacFive will be able to get it for y'all to get a listen to! wink.gif I have truly loved it!

Posted by: mingkee 03-Feb-2006, 10:18 AM
QUOTE (Kiwi Gael @ 01-Feb-2004, 03:34 AM)
I loved their first 2-3 releases, especially 'Forgiven Not Forgotten' and 'Unplugged'. But I've lost interest now. Is it just me, or have they been losing that distinctive Celtic/folky sound?
Their music now seems to be more pop than Celtic, and the fiddle and whistle seem to be taking somewhat of a backseat on their newer stuff. sad.gif

I think they have to make a compromise to go pop
if not, I don't think their songs can be played on Hong Kong radios

Posted by: CelticRose 04-Feb-2006, 12:26 PM
Hey Mingkee! Good to see ya! Actually, I think that may be true for anywhere. I had read where so many of their fans loved their first CD so much, which has a lot of Irish tunes, want them to go back to their roots and do some more. That is when, Caroline the drummer, suggested to her siblings to do an all traditional Irish CD.

I also ordered their Geneva concert DVD! That will be the same as the concert when I saw them, but mine was at the Kodak theatre. They do all the same songs, so I am thrilled and can't wait to get it!

Posted by: DesertRose 16-Sep-2009, 08:11 PM
Update on the Corrs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EXCLUSIVE: Corrs set to re-unite at some point says Jim Corr


THE Corrs are getting back together again some time in the future, according to the driving force behind the band, Jim Corr.
The eldest of the four siblings from Ard Easmuinn told The Dundalk Democrat that The Corrs are just "taking a long extended break".

"Music has been put on the back burner for the moment. We are not able to do much collectively as a band because Ca
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roline has three children and Andrea's just got married," said Jim.

"We all love music and we love performing so I'm sure that some time in the future when the time is right The Corrs will get back together again."

The siblings briefly re-united to perform on stage at Andrea Corr's wedding reception which was held in a specially erected luxury marquee at the exclusive Doonbeg Golf Club in Co Clare.

Andrea married wealthy stockbroker Brett Desmond, son of billionaire Dermot Desmond on Friday, August 21.

Meanwhile Sharon Corr is back in the studio, writing and recording after taking a few years out.

Sharon appeared on the season premier of The Late Late Show on Friday last where she chatted with Ryan Tubridy and played her new single 'It's Not a Dream'.

The song has been released on iTunes in Ireland and The UK and is flying up the charts, entering the top 50.

Posted by: Sekhmet 16-Sep-2009, 09:17 PM
I actually really enjoyed their (fairly) recent foray into Latin music when they teamed up with Alejandro Sanz.

The Spanish versions, mind. Not the English translation ones. Trust me.


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