Believe

Celtic Woman | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 24, 2012)
• Original Release Date: 2011
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Manhattan Records
• ASIN: B005RYF5H2
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #1 in Music > Folk > British & Celtic Folk
  • #1 in Music > World Music > Europe > General
  • #1 in Music > World Music > Europe > Continental Europe > General

Editorial Reviews

Internationally acclaimed vocal phenomenon Celtic Woman announce their sixth new project, BELIEVE, an enchanting studio album and companion live concert DVD available in stores on January 24. Celtic Woman is the all-female singing sensation featuring vocalists Chloë Agnew, Lisa Kelly, Lisa Lambe and Celtic violinist Máiréad Nesbitt performing classic Irish songs ("The Water Is Wide," "Green Grow the Rushes," "A Woman's Heart," "The Parting Glass"), timeless pop anthems ("Bridge Over Troubled Water," "Sailing"), and inspirational songs ("You'll Never Walk Alone," "Ave Maria") with their signature Celtic Woman twist, under the distinct musical direction of Emmy-nominated music producer, David Downes. The live concert DVD was filmed for the first time in America in front of some of their most loyal fans during two sold-out nights at The Fox Theatre (Atlanta, GA) in Sept 2011.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing selection, March 3, 2012

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Harold W. Wood Jr. (Kaweah Watershed, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Believe (Audio CD)

This was a disappointing selection, because the CD leaves out the 2 very BEST songs on the DVD performance, the Salute to Broadway with "I Dreamed a Dream" from Le Miserables and "The Circle of Life" from Tthe Lion King", and in its place left in "Ave Maria" which is in several previous Celtic Woman CDs. The music is great, but this choice makes this CD far less than stellar.

13 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ANGELIC VOICES, BEAUTIFUL MUSIC: THE MAGIC CONTINUES, January 24, 2012

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RBSProds "rbsprods" (Deep in the heart of Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Believe (Audio CD)

Five SOARING Stars! The latest offering from Celtic Woman is enchanting, beautiful music that once again expands from its Celtic music base to include music from other genres (such as Bridge Over Troubled Waters and the inspirational You'll Never Walk Alone) that they easily bring under their distinctive umbrella of excellent interpretations. This latest edition of Celtic Woman features the marvelous angelic voices of Lisa Kelly, Chloë Agnew, the newest vocalist Lisa Lambe, along with Máiréad Nesbitt's marvelous fiddling. The highlights include the fiery vocal and orchestral drama of "Awakening" with all three singers. "The Foxhunter" has Nesbitt's high-energy fiddling stirring up a swirling jig. "The Water is Wide" is a true love song of equal cooperation featuring Kelly and Nesbitt. The lovely updated "Black is the Colour" gets a modern-day spin and Lisa Lambe is glorious amid strings and flutes. Chloe's "Ave Maria" is indeed heavenly and quite touching. And perhaps best of all, the "Songs From The Heart" duo, "Teir Abhaile Riu" and "The Parting Glass" with high-energy performances by all four ladies that virtually define what the Celtic Woman experience is about: beautiful music. Recorded in excellent sound. Kudos to David Downes. If you're new to Celtic Woman, as I am, it's a wonderful new experience that invites checking out their entire past musical worlds and members for our enjoyment. My Highest Recommendation. Five WONDERFUL Stars! (mp3 download of 15 tracks; Time: 64 minutes. Available on DVD Celtic Woman: Believe ) (Note: Dublin's own Susan McFadden joins the Celtic Woman tour in February 2012 while Lisa Kelly is on maternity leave.)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars standard songs, American ones, not Irish, February 21, 2012

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Jay H. Colborn (Tallahassee, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Believe (Audio CD)

They did a good job, but not well enough to warrant buying it (the previous ones are superior). I knew what to expect from other reviews, but got it anyway because of the cast.