Customer Reviews

Faire Celts: A Woman's Voice

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

My roommate and I have really enjoyed this cd the past few weeks that we've had it. Our favorites so far have been "A Woman's Heart" by Mary McLaughlin, "Can You See the Border?" by Keri Steele and Nina Loretto, and "I Am Going to the West" by Connie Dover. We are so curious as to what some of the songs' lyrics mean, but that doesn't stop us from listening to it over and over again. I don't usually enjoy compilations because there are always a few songs that I don't enjoy and I always have to skip over them, but that's not the case with this cd. If you like Enya or Clannad, I think I could guarantee that you will like this cd.

I love this CD. I heard it playing in a local bookstore, and after two songs, marched right up to the clerk and asked, "What are you playing?" When she told me, I immediately went to the music racks and found it, and bought it.

Every song in this compilation is beautiful in its own way. Some are contemplative ("I Am Going to the West"); some make you want to dance ("Hoireann O"). Several of them will bring tears to your eyes. There's a song here for whatever mood you're in. One of the most pleasant surprises was Sinead O'Connor's rendition of "He Moved Through the Fair"; the controversy that surrounded her almost made us forget what a haunting BeanSidhe voice she has.

If you like Celtic music, or folk music, or women's music, get your hands--and ears--on this collection, ASAP.

OK, if you like Celtic music at all buy this CD. It is one of my all-time favorites. Each song is completely different, some being upbeat like the Hebridean Hale-Bopp while others (like my favorite) are heartfelt and moving like "This Piece of Earth." All of the songs are high in quality and are sung by extraordinary woman singers. Although a few of the songs are not in English they manage to convey their emotions through tone and instrumentation.

Following in the fine tradition of the Celtic Women CD, this arrangement of some of the finest Celtic female musicians is beautifully organized with some amazing songs.

The CD features a good mix of Gaelic and English songs. To me the Gaelic songs are wonderful. It has opened my mind to a whole new area of music. (I previously didn't like music where I couldn't understand the words). But this is incredible. In fact I thought the Gaelic songs on this CD were better than the Celtic Women CD.

This CD is a perfect introduction into artists that those outside of Europe may never have the chance to experience.

The CD is highlighted by:
Jenny Schaubs - This Piece of Earth;
Hoireann 0 by Talitha MacKenizie;
I am going to the west - Connie Dover

Only a few songs were disappointing, including Sinead O'Connor's version of He moved through the fair, which pales by comparison to Lorrena McKennitt's versions.

Not experienced this type of music and are adventurous, buy it!

If you're looking for a CD with music you can dance to, if you're looking for music you can emulate with your buds on the streetcorner, or if you want a portfoio of songs you can sing along with then pass Faire Celts on by.

If you want a CD that you can play while you're driving, have as background at the office or in a pleasant social setting, then this is the ticket.

Sometimes it's nice just to have pleasan music playing that makes you feel good.

It's also nice to buy a CD knowing that in two weeks it won't be outdated.

One of the best CDs I have found for Dance and Listening.Pure,
deep,beautiful voices. The measure for me of the best music
music is whether it sends incredible sensations up my spine...
if I HAVE to dance, if I feel my heart opening,flying. This music does it! Please let me know what other CDs do this to you! This is a CD to Celebrate, Heal,Transcend,Transform, Inspire. Will use it as one of the openers in my DanzarDance Event.

Faire Celts is a collection of hauntingly beautiful music by such celebrated singers as Connie Dover, Karen Matheson, Sinead O'Connor, Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh, Kim Robertson, and others. Here are songs of Celtic soul and beauty as reflected by the strength and artistry of a woman's voice. The selections include He Moved Through the Fair (3:44); The Voice (3:01); Hebridean Hale-Bopp (4:26); A Woman's Heart (4:03); Can You See the Border (4:11); This Piece of Earth (4:20); Molly Na gCuach Ni Chuilleandin (2:34); I Am Going to the West (5:22); Erin Grd mo Chroi (4:19); Hoireann O (4:26); Ferry Me Across the Water (3:30); Dream Lover (4:28); and Thoir Dhohm do Lamb (7:66). Total Time 54:30

This is a good way to sample a lot of different artist. Not all of the songs worked for me, but it was a great way to find some new and interesting music.

Clear melodic voices for easy listening and relaxing. Wonderful tape !

I followed the leaders. Saw what other Celtic music fans were buying too & ordered this in conjunction with "Celtic Woman 2". I was fairly disappointed. I think before I go buying more Celtic music I'll try hearing the CDs in person first.