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I bought this CD after years of searching for the music to an old version of Treasure Island starring Charleton Heston and Christian Bale. I'd loved the music since the first time I saw the movie. I was a little disappointed with the CD because the tracks are so short and for an hour+ of movie I expected more. However, the music which is on the CD is just as glorious as it ever was.

The non-Treasure Island tracks are also pretty good (although I personally like the TI ones the best...) This is really first-rate celtic/irish music. It's got a nice mix of lively and sedate music.. some of it positively makes you want to dance a jig (that's something I really look for in celtic music).

If you want to test it out before you buy, rent the Treasure Island video. It's really a wonderful movie and it'll give you a good idea what's on the CD.

I have given this CD as a gift to may a friend. Even Rock and Rollers will move to these tunes

I loved Treasure Island, Grey Fox, and Far and Away soundtracks. Chieftains had released an earlier CD without the Far and Away edition, so it's great they added it on. Triston and Isolde is a bit slow for my tastes, but I'm more into the toe tappin' portions of the CD. There tends to be more fun with the Treasure Island, Grey Fox, and Far and Away portions. Very good CD to own, especially if you are a Chieftains fan, or a fan of any of these movies. If you love these particular movies, I definitely recommend it, since, while listening, scenes from these movies tend to come to mind.

The Chieftains never fail to please. I first heard of The Chieftains when searching for the soundtrack to the 1990 Treasure Island starring Charlton Heston and Christian Bale. Upon hearing the song Molly Ban (music performed by The Chieftains and sung by Alison Krauss) I realized that I must hear more of their songs. To my delight, I found this album, which has 8 tracks from the Treasure Island film. I immediately purchased it and have not been disappointed by that choice. The music from Treasure Island is wonderful, but so is all the rest. 5/5 stars!

I loved Treasure Island, Grey Fox, and Far and Away soundtracks. Chieftains had released an earlier CD without the Far and Away edition, so it's great they added it on. Triston and Isolde is a bit slow for my tastes, but I'm more into the toe tappin' portions of the CD. There tends to be more fun with the Treasure Island, Grey Fox, and Far and Away portions. Very good CD to own, especially if you are a Chieftains fan, or a fan of any of these movies. If you love these particular movies, I definitely recommend it, since, while listening, scenes from these movies tend to come to mind.

The music starts with the historic O'Sullivan's March and from that point on the Chieftans blend some contemporary compositions with historic Irish music for a seamless series of great listening. There are two selectins from Ton Cruise and Nicle Kidman's Far and Away. The most selections, eight short pieces, are from the film Treasure Island with a young Christian Bale and Charlton Heston. The love theme from Ryan O'Neal's Barry Lyndon is included. Richard Burton filmed a version of Tristan and Isolde and three selections are from that film. Overall the Chieftan's interpretations of Irish musical heritage is superb. The marches, the dances, and the sad mournful selections all have the poer to evoke Irish sensibility. Excellent recording that I have enjoyed for 14 years.

The song "O'Sullivan's March" from Rob Roy (track 1 on this cassette) is one of my all time favorite songs. I have never heard a better version than this one. But since it's an audio cvassette, the sound quality is terrible compared to what I am used to. I give it a 3/5. It's okay.