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Her Infinite Variety: Celtic Women In Music & Song

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"Her Infinite Variety" is a definite must for the Celtic music lover. Traditional music coupled with the artists' own makes this selection a treasure. It evokes the mystery and melancholy of the Celts. To offset this, it also has the lighthearted dancing music that makes the listener want to dance along. As a whole, the music is moving, inspiring, and altogether wonderful. Even if you are not an avid listener of Celtic music, I highly recommend this selection. You may be surprised.

I recently got this album for my 17th birthday. This album is one of the best definitions of Celtic music. It has tracks by many Celtic women stars such as Cherish the Ladies, Niamh Parsons, Altan, Touchstone, Capercaillie, and Eileen Ivers, along with many other lovely female talents. Joanie Madden brings melody with the flute and whistle. Eileen Ivers, Liz Carroll, and Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh bring energy on the fiddle. Triona Ni Dhomhnaill sings with a sincere heart. Sharon Shannon, Altan, and Cherish the Ladies use accordians in ways that make you want to dance. Niamh Parsons' strong alto is so wonderful in "Clohine Winds". Many well arranged traditional melodies are played on this album. A majority of this music is traditional, but some of this music is contemparary, like Deanta's "Ready For the Storm"(one of my favorites) and "Unicorns". I love Reeltime's jig version of "Siuil A Run"(check out the versions by Clannad and the Chieftains). I love the banjo in "Jack Haggerty". I love the voices and harps of Sileas. I should say that there is not a single bad song on this album. All of these songs are really good. All of the music brings you right to the heart of Ireland. I should give credit to all of these artists on this album: Deanta, Cherish the Ladies, Niamh Parsons and the Loose Connections, Altan, Cappercaillie(they sound a lot like Clannad), Trian, Sileas, Touchstone, Joanie Madden of Cherish the Ladies, Reeltime, Eileen Ivers, Sharon Shannon(I loved her accordian melodies in Maire Breatnach's "Angel's Candles", Relativity, Open House, Liz Carroll, Carla Sciaky, June Tabor and Martin Simpson, and I should not disinclude Maeve Donnelly. Some of these artists are well known, such as Eileen Ivers(who is famous for her role in Riverdance), Altan, Capercaillie, Cherish the Ladies, and Niamh Parsons. But many of these artists I didn't know about until I got this recording. So getting this album well be a good way to be introduced to great artists. It's hard to say enough about this CD, because it is so good. Those who like Celtic women like Maire Brennan and Karan Casey will certainly enjoy this collection.

This two CD set it a compilation of celtic music by celtic artists. The melodies vary from Cherish the Ladies' "Lord Mayo" -- a cascading piano piece, to Altan's "McFarley's Mill" -- fiddle music complete with accompanying taps (Irish dance). This mix of celtic music is enjoyable from the first piece to the last. A truly wonderful blend full of life and joy.

I don't know how I lived without this one before. I thought I lost this set -- it was borrowed by a co-worker without asking. Well, it has become such a staple of my listening that I grew a little frantic wondering where it had gone. I did get it back, otherwise I would have puchased another set. Buy it, you'll love it too!!

Whether you're a fan or you're new to Celtic music, this CD is an excellent addition to your collection. Green Linnet has put together a collection of many of the finest Celtic bands creating Celtic music in all its forms. There are stunning vocals from Niamh Parsons, Triona NiDhonnaill, and June Tabor. If you prefer instrumentals, try Sharon Shannon's accordion or Eileen Ivers' fiddle.

This is a rather amazing Celtic CD. There is a wide variety of extremely talented women representing this music selection. I found the variety interesting, very stimulating, and yet at times soothing and quite enjoyable. The voices blend and are remarkable and represent a collection of some of the finest Celtic voices singing today. This is a CD collection which will grasp the heart and hold it, as if to mesmerize with the most beautiful music and Celtic lore.

Catherine Wallace

This double CD contains a superb mix of songs and instumental pieces good enough to satisfy both the devoted collector and the casual listener. A great ensemble of performers provide a mix of style and sparkle.

The album moves between wild celtic reels that one cannot sit still to, to soul moving lullabys and the plaintive songs of love and tragedy which will.

There is an even balance between instrumental and vocal pieces which sits well with the ear. I recommend this CD - especially with some flickering candles, a nice bottle of Chianti and a young lady to share it with...

This CD represents an excellent mix of traditional and modern celtic music by women artists. The songs range the full emotional continuum from extremely joyful to extremely sad. The upbeat songs will make even the most resistent listener tap their feet. And if you are looking for a good cry, try THESE sad songs. Whatever you want, this CD contains some of the very best in women's celtic music. A must have for any celtic music enthusist.

This is a GREAT CD set with wonderful selections of talented singers and musicians. I don't think that I will ever get tired of it.

This is a wonderful collection of music. Buy it because you can't live without it!