O'r Mabinogi

Ceredwen | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 23, 1997)
• Original Release Date: September 23, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Real Music
• ASIN: B000001J5I
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,008 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Porth Annwn - The Gates of Annwn

2. Yng Ngolau Ddydd - In the Light of the Day

3. Dial Bendigeidfran - The Revenge of Bendigeidfran

4. Morwyn Y Blodau - Lady of the Flowers

5. Tir Gwastraff - The Wasteland

6. Cwynfan Pryderi - Pryderi's Lament

7. Blwyddyn I Heno - A Year From This Night

8. Teyrnas Y Ser - In the Realm of the Summer Stars

9. Fel Yr Eira - Like the Snow

10. Rhiannon

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Named after the Celtic goddess of inspiration, the duo of Renée Gray and Andrew Fryer that is Ceredwen debuts with a CD that is at once energetic, introspective, and ethereal. Inspired by the mabinogi or oral stories passed down from ancient Celtic tribes, Ceredwen interestingly mesh the modern sounds of keyboards, drum machines, and heavily processed vocals with piano, pennywhistle, and percussion to bring forth a unique, rhythmic brand of Celtic music. Gray sings in Welsh, which gives the songs a timeless flavor, though on some tunes ("Fel Yr Eira" or "Like the Snow") the heavy effects detract from her pretty voice. There are also a few songs that take a little too long in getting going, but overall the album will well please fans of Enigma or modern Celtic music. --Karen Karleski

Bill Binkelman, Wind and Wire

"O'r Mabinogi is full of enchanting vocals, infectious rhythms and sparkling instrumental work. Many of the songs are uptempo with a myriad of percussion and rhythms - some may even entice you to get up and dance....an album brimming over with originality and musical daring."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!, March 21, 2002

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This review is from: O'r Mabinogi (Audio CD)

I am really impressed with this CD. I bought it on an impulse, because I really hadn't heard the tracks well enough to make a fair judgement of whether I liked it or not.. but I'm glad I did. I love Celtic music, especially if it has that olde time flavor... this CD doesn't have that flavor, but that doesn't take away from it in the least. I would actually call this "Celtic Trance". The beats are like those that you would hear in a club, but the instruments are genuinly Celtic, and the lyrics are magnificent. I love the sound of Welsh, and when it is written as beautifully as these songs, you can't as for more! The only downfall I can find with this CD is that it is a little "new agey".. I'm not one for Enya and Yanni. Though some tracks on this CD (like #1) resemble them, I still like it, which is saying a lot. To top off the great music, the CD is set in a detailed, colorful, and high-quality case with a long booklet. The lyrics are in Welsh and English, with background Mythology. Its splendid!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enigma meets Enya!, August 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: O'r Mabinogi (Audio CD)

This amazing piece of aural soundscapes, sung in Welsh by the sweet-voiced Renee Grey, never strays far from my CD player. The beautiful other-worldly vocals and synthesizer effects combine with laid-back dance-pop beats, lush orchestration and infectious melodies. Fans of Enigma will find themselves on familiar territory here with the dance themes, and Enya fans will love the vocal performance. Also, the track listing on the CD is different from Amazon.com's version...the actual tracklisting is as follows: 1) Porth Annwyn (The Gates of Annwyn) 2) Yng Ngolau Ddydd (In The Light of the Day) 3) Dial Bendigeidfran (The Revenge of Bendigeidfran) 4) Morwyn Y Blodau (Lady of the Flowers) 5) a. TirGwastraff (The Wasteland) b. Cwynfan Pryderi (Pryderi's Lament) 6) Blwyddyn I Heno (A Year From This Night) 7) Teyrnas Y Ser (In The Realm Of The Summer Stars) 8) Fel Yr Fira (Like The Snow) 9) Rhiannon All the songs have vocals save for "Teyrnas Y Ser". Some also take a while to get going. But that does not detract from the whole experience. There is a lengthy booklet that comes with this CD that explains in detail the myths and background information. For a real treat, read the booklet, put this CD into your player and listen to this CD in the dark under headphones. You won't be sorry.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, January 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: O'r Mabinogi (Audio CD)

What more can I say. I am an Enigma fan, and love Celtic mythology. This cd is the best blend of both styles I have EVER heard. One listen, and I was hooked. I definitely recommend this cd.