Customer Reviews

Celtic Lamentations

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This Cd has vaulted to #1 in my considerable collection. There's not a ho-hum track on it. Sweet lullabies, seemingly devout hymns, and piognant instrumentals--all are born of pain, and yet, they comfort you. Minogue's breathy voice twines magically with the starlight purity of her harp. The eery "Song of a Banshee" will cling to your soul. It is a wonder to me how the even more eery "Awakening" sets the toes to tapping as the shivers shoot down your spine. Lush orchestration supports it all. The poetry of the liner notes alone is worth the price.

After losing a loved one last fall to cancer, after spending their last two weeks at their bedside, after feeling like I was lost and dropping into a pit that I couldn't find my way out of, I found Aine's CD. Of special significance for me is the title "Do not stand."
I emailed the artist privately and told her how much it had helped me through a very hard time. She was very gracious and also shared a little of herself with me.
Almost a year later, I still listen to the CD, especially "Do not stand." But rather than sadden me, I am finally able to smile at it in various moments. Perhaps one day I'll be able to smile throughout the entire piece.
Ms. Minogue, thank you for such a gift.

Calming, relaxing simply lovely music. Minogue's wonderful voice, which often seems an instrument, combines with flutes, guitar, cello and more to create music to calm your soul.

AINE MINOGUE'S CD CELTIC LAMENTATIONS IS WHAT A PERSON NEEDS TO TAKE AWAY THE STRESS THAT LIFE THROW'S AT YOU SOME DAY'S. IT TAKES YOU TO ANOTHER PLACE AND RELAXE'S THE MIND.

I was looking for music that was consistently beautiful throughout; something that would create and sustain a mood, and this cd delivers. The quality of the recording is very good, and it is unusual to find such exquisite music on every cut. I use this cd to meditate and it takes me to such a place as to alter the world around me. You cannot go wrong with this cd if you are looking for healing or creative endeavor accompaniment.

I love this CD. A balm for ears and heart. Áine's harp is an enchantment. For all lovers of Celtic spirit.

Aine Minogue is incredible. She is wonderful. I'd rate her more stars if I could. She is enchanting, the cd is one of the best I've owned.

Very relaxing and tranquel soundtrack. Somewhat dark on certain tracks but this is a cd you can kick back, settle in and relax to when you want to leave the days problems behind.

I ordered this based on reviews. I have tons of Celtic CDs and this is simply bland, bland, bland. Pretty songs, pretty voice, but NOTHING remarkable....definitely a waste of MY money.