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Celtic Woman Presents: Walking In The Air

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If you are looking for a beautiful addition to your CD library, then this is the CD for you. After buying and loving my PBS Celtic Woman CD I was thrilled to see all of the solo albums at my local bookstore. This is the only one I bought and I know I made the correct choice. Chloe's clear-as-a-bell tone is the kind of voice you want to play again and again. The song choices are also what makes this CD a success. For me, sometimes the Celtic songs (on other CDs) start to run together a little too much, which is why I appreciate that this CD is mostly in English and the song choices and song order was thoughtfully done. You will not regret this purchase. Enjoy.

Chloe's solo CD is arguably the closest to the sound and production style of the mega-hit "Celtic Woman"(CW) CD from last year. Her crystalline soprano stands out on songs also featured previously in CW including "Walking on the Air", "Nella Fantasia", "Someday", "One Worlds" and "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring"(which was featured in the PBS special and DVD but not on the CW CD.

She adds a fresh spin to the oft used songs in pop-opera circles, "The Prayer"[Watson,Groban, Dion, Bocelli], "Vincent" and "To Where You Are"[Groban]. She also takes on some pure classical compositions including Franck's "Panis Angelicus" and Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" and a interesting vocal to Vivaldi's "Rain" from the "The Four Season's". She also adds the beautiful song "Winter Light" from the movie "The Secret Garden"[also recorded by Linda Ronstadt and later by Sarah Brightman}.

Chloe's enchanting vocal quality will make this CD a must-have. ALthough she does not break new ground, this CD will serve as a great companion piece to "Celtic Woman" and is my personal favorite of the 5 artists featured in Celtic Women.

Chloe Agnew is a very classy young lady, with an incredible gift. Her voice is angelic and uplifting. I hope she continues to share her amazing talent as she matures.

Not only is there wide diversity of song material here, but much of it is simply haunting. This is an album that is soft and accessable without sounding overly sentimental. In short, it is music that can be listened to b men and women and it soothes the soul. Listen to the song Walking in The Air, for instance. Sound familiar? Maybe so, because it was used in a lovely animated movie called The Snowman. Other songs will sound equally familiar but subtly transcendent when sung by Chloe.

This CD is totally amazing! Every time I hear the first song, Walking inthe Air, I feel as though I've been swept off of my feet. My other favorites are Going Home, The Prayer, Starry, Starry Night, Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, Brahms's Lullabye, One World, and Winter's Light. It's so cute the way you can hear the smile in Chloe's voice when she sings ". . . Mother's there, expecting me, Father's waiting too . . ." in Going Home. She really sings with a lot of emotion, and gives a different feel to every song. Sends chills up your spine, and stirrs tender feelings in the heart. Chloe's disinctive British accent is charming. I highly reccomend. Thanks, Choe, for lifting our spirits!

I discovered, after hearing my first Hayley Westenra album, that I am easily hypnotized by a high pure woman's voice singing things melodic. For some reason this embarasses me. Of course, I think of myself as one of those godawful intellectuals who have long conversations about Back's inner voices. I have to sneak away from myself to enjoy something that is simply pure and melodic, something which, in this day and age, puts emotion and beauty first.

Well there, I've confessed. Chloe Agnew does a wonderful job of picking music that fits her voice perfectly and then being perfect with it. The selection runs from classical to popular, and there isn't a loser in the bunch. What I would really like to know is why there is only one Chloe Agnew album on this continent (or any other). She is another young, fresh voice like Hayley Westenra and deserves every bit of recognition she gets.

Purely magic. Chloe has a voice that makes me feel like I'm walking or more aptly ~flying~ through the air. Her voice is pure. Her talent real. This CD is an incredible addition to the Celtic Woman CD and STANDS ALONE just beautifully. "The" perfect gift for that someone special who needs some pampering or a treat for yourself. Hit the "add to shopping cart" button and buy this one! You won't be sorry. Indeed, my all time favorite CD.

I adore this CD as does my mom, who I also bought a copy for. The music is wonderful, her voice is magical and it is the perfect CD to listen at night to fall asleep. One of the best CD's I have ever owned. Amazon let me try it out by reviewing the songs ahead of time, which helped me in making the decision to buy the album and not the one song I was searching for - great marketing! Fast service - product was here quickly and as promised. THis wold be a wonderful Christmas present, even for children who like music to help them fall asleep - it is not for adults only.

Chloe Agnew has a wonderful voice, and whether you have heard the songs on the album or not before, this CD is worth purchasing. She has a way of singing old favorites that make them seem like new. While I have not been pleased with several of the individual albums that have been released, this is one of three albums I recommend you purchase if you never buy another CD. You will not be dissapointed. From the light "Walking in the Air" to "Going Home" this CD provides something for any mood you might be in. Buy this CD, put it in the player, sit back and relax. It is magnificent!

Absolutely delightful to listen to. Very calming and lovely, ethereal even.