Song of the Irish Whistle 1

Joanie Madden | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 13, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hearts of Space
• ASIN: B000000X74
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,989 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #25 in Music > Indie Music > World Music > Europe
  • #72 in Music > New Age > Celtic New Age

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking and Beautiful!, July 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Song of the Irish Whistle 1 (Audio CD)

I came across this CD by accident while Christmas shopping last year in December. The store I walked into had it playing as background music. As I made my way around the store, I kept commenting to my sister-in-law about the beautiful music that was playing. I stopped at the check out counter and asked if I could purchase a tape or CD of the music we were listening to. They said, "Yes." And, so I bought a small treasure of a music CD.

I love music and listen to all kinds (mostly rock and pop) but this has got to be the best Celtic music I've ever heard. I find it to be calming, soothing and while listening to it I feel extremely at peace, as if a feeling of serenity passes through me. I listen to it everytime I feel stressed, whether it's in the car or at home. I can't say enough about how beautiful all the songs are performed and how they calm your soul. Five stars just isn't enough for this most captivating music!

This is one purchase you'll not regret.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute treasure, March 17, 2008

By 

Mark Hennicke (A stone's throw from Carnegie Hall) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Song of the Irish Whistle 1 (Audio CD)

Joanie Madden's "Song of the Irish Whistle" is one of my very favorite cds of all time. Very much like the Irish themselves, the music is sometimes mournful, sometimes joyful, sometimes thoughtful and sometimes prayerful. Madden's playing is a treasure to listen to and absolutely beautiful. If I'm not mistaken, an Irish tin whistle is a very small and inexpensive musical instrument, but the sounds that Joanie Madden creates on this cd are pure gold. Anyone who loves Irish music of any stripe will be enthralled with this recording; the tunes it contains, in the hands of a master musician like Madden, are just gorgeous! I'm fairly convinced that it would not be possible to dislike this fine compact disc. It nobly evokes images of a grand and peaceful place, the Ireland of our dreams. Highly recommended to anyone who appreciates splendid music making!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What A Great Recording!, August 18, 2001

By 

Glenn R. Ellison (Pembroke Pines, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Song of the Irish Whistle 1 (Audio CD)

I was in the "International" section of a record store and this CD was in the front of one the rows. I play the flute and pennywhistle so naturally, I was curious. I took a chance, bought it and was incredibly impressed. Now, don't get me wrong, just because I play these instruments doesn't mean that I absolutely adore any kind of Celtic music. But, let me tell you, I'm not lying when I say that Joanie Madden's version of the beautiful tune "Down By The Sally Gardens" alone is worth the price of the CD. Of course, there's lots more here to enjoy.