Dear Harp of My Country: Melodies of Thomas Moore

James Flannery (Artist), Janet Harbison (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 18, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Essay
• ASIN: B000000842
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #360,134 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. The Young May Moon

2. Oh! Tis Sweet To Think

3. Echo

4. Lesbia Hath A Beaming Eye

5. I've A Secret To Tell Thee

6. They Know Not My Heart

7. Has Sorry Thy Young Days Shaded?

8. Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms

9. How Dear To Me

10. 'Tis The Last Rose Of Summer

See all 19 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. The Harp That Once Through Tara's Halls

2. Silent, Oh Moyle

3. Remember The Glories Of Brien The Brave

4. Come, Rest In This Bosom

5. Oh! Breathe Not His Name

6. She Is Far From The Land

7. When He Who Adores Thee

8. Oh, Ye Dead!

9. I Wish I Was By That Dim Lake

10. Let Erin Remember

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely music!, December 17, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Dear Harp of My Country: Melodies of Thomas Moore (Audio CD)

These CDs are for lovers of Irish music and of the "old-timey" sound of John McCormack. The songs themselves are lovely, and James Flannery sings them exactly as they need to be sung... in a simple and straightforward manner. The music is evocative of the sound and spirit of a long-ago time. The accompanying book gives interesting background information about Thomas Moore and also about the songs. Good listening for a rainy day or a snowy night with the fire blazing.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars James Flannery: Master of the Fermata, February 12, 2009

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A. Harvey "Wakefiend" (Santa Fe, NM United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dear Harp of My Country: Melodies of Thomas Moore (Audio CD)

Do these songs have rhythm? You would never know listening to this disk. Flannery's voice seems overly pleased with its ability to hit pitch - so much so that he can't resist holding just about every note beyond its allotted time. Kudos to Janet Harbison for putting up with it long enough to finish the album. If you're looking for good Thomas Moore, seek out the Invocation recordings, which sadly have been discontinued by the manufacturer . If it's good Irish Blarney you're looking for, stick with McCormack - he at least could control his vibrato.