Celtic Dreamland

Putumayo Presents | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 20, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Putumayo World Music
• ASIN: B000VWOUYE
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,595 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #2 in Music > Folk > British & Celtic Folk > Scottish Folk
  • #6 in Music > World Music > Europe > British Isles > Scotland
  • #11 in Music > Folk > British & Celtic Folk > Celtic Folk

Track Listings

1. Casadh an Tsúgáin - Lasairfhiona Ni Chonaola

2. Dream Angus - Teresa Doyle

3. Goodnight and Joy - Dougie MacLean

4. An Fhideag Airgid - Karen Matheson

5. The Dove's Return [#] - Aine Minogue

6. Cagaran Gaolach - Mary Jane Lamond

7. Eilean M' Àraich - Mairi Macinnes

8. A Phlúirín Mhilis - Susan McKeown

9. When Juniper Sleeps - Seamus Egan

10. Ye Banks and Braes - The Cast

Editorial Reviews

Celtic music has long been known for both its danceable jigs and reels and its tranquil, beautiful melodies. Putumayo Kids focuses on the softer side of Celtic music, harvested from the rich musical traditions of Ireland, Scotland, eastern Canada and beyond. Celtic Dreamland features songs that are perfect for the slumbering child, meditating mom and dad or the weary worker desperate for a little quiet relaxation.

The artists on Celtic Dreamland include some of the most renowned Celtic musicians in the world. Karen Matheson, widely recognized as the haunting vocals of Scottish super-group Capercaillie, contributes the lilting "An Fhideag Airgid" (The Silver Whistle). With family roots in Cape Breton, a Canadian island on the Atlantic Ocean coast, Mary Jane Lamond's childhood was steeped in the region's strong Scottish heritage, and it's not surprising that she fell in love with Gaelic music. "Cagaran Gaolach" (Loveable Little Darling) is a classic lullaby from this rich tradition. The incomparable Scottish singer-songwriter Dougie MacLean provides the aptly-titled "Goodnight and Joy," and Seamus Egan, from the well-known Irish-American group Solas, adds the lovely "When Juniper Sleeps."

Other well-known artists featured on Celtic Dreamland include Irish harpist Áine Minogue, who has entertained presidents and prime ministers. The versatile Irish musician Susan McKeown has a distinct talent for making the music her own, whether she's performing solo or alongside Malian griots, Mariachi musicians or other international collaborators. Scotland native Mairi Mac Innes, Scottish duo The Cast and Irish songstress Lasairfhíona Ní Chonaolaput add the finishing touches to this soothing release.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An assortment of delightful melodies, March 4, 2008

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Celtic Dreamland offers an assortment of delightful melodies drawn from the softer aspect Celtic musical tradition, ideal for children's bedtimes as well as adult quiet time or meditation time. A diversity of artists contribute their talents to this soothing anthology of gentle Gaelic music and songs. The tracks are Casadh an tSugain (4:01), Dream Angus (3:25), Goodnight and Joy (2:25), An Fhideag Airgid (4:17), The Dove's Return (2:58), Cagaran Gaolach (2:21), Eilean M' Araich (2:33), A Phluirin Mhilis (2:41), When Juniper Sleeps (3:54), and Ye Banks and Braes (3:55). Highly recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great but I wish it was longer, April 17, 2011

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Emily "Parrot Momma" (Richmond, VA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Celtic Dreamland (Audio CD)

The songs are great and very relaxing for my baby. It's our new night time lullaby CD. My only complaint is that the CD isn't long enough. She's just starting to be fully asleep when the CD cuts off. My husband burned it twice onto a CD and so it's a good length now.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wears VERY well!, November 28, 2010

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Elisabeth (DAVIS, CA, United States) - See all my reviews
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I simply cannot believe I'm not sick of this album given how many times I've heard it. My 3.5-yr-old asks for it by name most nights. It's beautiful and very well compiled. I'm going to check out other recordings by Dougie MacLean ("Goodnight and Joy" is my favorite track here).