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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tremendous, moving.,
By bmerchan@cisco.com (Richfield Township, Ohio) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Granuaile (Audio CD)
This is a wonderful tale of a rich life, an Irish queen, woman of the sea, lover and wife, mother and captain. The songs are full of Irish wit and woe, triumph and poetry. This music brings to life the flow and rush of the sea, the smooth fast progress of a well-sailed ship. Rita Connolly's voice is golden and expressive; the pipes and the orchestra are wonderful. This is a masterwork and one of my very favorite records. I hope they reissue this.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a fabulous musical adventure on the high seas......,
By gavineb@netscape.net (United States of America) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Granuaile (Audio CD)
This CD is one of the best musical adventures following Grace O'Malley, the Pirate Queen through out her life on the land and sea. For anyone interested in folklore/myth, this album is a must...I first bought it in Ireland in '95 on tape, and now need it on CD. It is fantastic.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Stuff,
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This review is from: Granuaile (Audio CD)
In my opinion, this is probably Shaun's greatest work. And Rita Connolly's voice was the perfect choice. It is engaging from start to finish. Don't expect bar songs, this is something else entirely and amazing at that.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A real treasure!,
By "imsewbusy2" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Granuaile (Audio CD)
Years ago I found a cassette of Granuaile in an Irish store. Since my family claims her as an ancestor, of course I bought it. I was immediately captivated by Rita Connolly's crystal yet powerful voice and how perfect she is for this album. The composer,Shaun Davey (her husband), wrote it for her. I've since read much about Granuaile and these two have so precisely captured the essence of this fiercely independent woman and how her life was influenced by major forces in the world. The songs are melodic and captivating and one can't help but be transported to the sea and shoreline off the west coast of Ireland. This past week I had the pleasure of seeing Davey and Connolly perform this work at Symphony Center in Chicago and I can say that the concert was simply fabulous. The album loses nothing in the translation to recorded form. I have since ordered the CD and cherish it. It's brilliant! Doing some background reading on Granuaile would enhance one's listening pleasure, but is not necessary to enjoy the music.
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Granuaile by Shaun Davey (Audio CD - 1997)
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