Pilgrim [Import]

Shaun Davey | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 30, 1995)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: TARA RECORDS
• ASIN: B000001JBF
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,234 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful Celtic Sound, November 18, 1999

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Elizabeth Hardy (Oberlin, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pilgrim (Audio CD)

The suite is a moving expression of a Pilgrim's journey, and a powerful evocation of a Celtic spirit. The orchestra, choirs, and pipe bands are all excellent, as are the soloists. This CD is a must for anyone who enjoys the Relief of Derry Symphony, also by Shaun Davey, anyone who enjoys the music of Riverdance, or anyone who enjoys rich classical music.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So beautiful you want to share it, May 19, 2005

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Ann Deupree "Ann/Nana" (Durham, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pilgrim (Audio CD)

An American friend and I were driving in Ireland when we bought this album. We listened in our small rental car as we travelled on narrow roads seeing for the first time the relics of ancient Ireland ~ and the music helped to capture our mood. When the piece from St. Patrick's Breastplate, "The Deers Cry", played, we looked at one another, stunned. It struck a chord from our Irish ancestry and we could only respond by playing the piece again and then again. That happened nearly 4 years ago and this music still never fails to call me to a deep reverence for the glory that is Ireland.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Journey through the Old Days..., June 21, 2001

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Leslie Hull (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pilgrim (Audio CD)

When I first heard this album, I was struck by the feeling that I 'had heard this all before'. While Mr. Davey states that he wrote this some 10 to 15 years ago, I cannot but help feel that he has 'been home, indeed'. The 'shield' song, where they pipers and drummers as well as the members of the chorus stamp their feet as if banging shields...the memories are just too deep. Rita Connelly is wonderful, her voice reaching deep into the soul. She is particularly good in 'A'Grain', (appologies to Mr. Davey, if the spelling is wrong...but my ancient Scots Gaelic is not up to par!), where the orchestration and the voices call forth visions of the stormy isles of the Hebrides. Mr Davey calls upon the soul of the Gaelic world, in both words and music...it is a truly wonderful work. I am only sorry that there are ONLY 5 ***** to award this album, for I would put at least 15 there!!!