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Celtic Woman: Songs from the Heart

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Label: Manhattan Records
Released: 2010.01.26
Time:
 56:02
Category: Celtic Folk
Producer(s): See Artists ...
Rating: *****..... (5/10)
Media type: CD
Web address: www.celticwoman.com
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Purchase date: 2010
Price in €: 2,00





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[1] Fields of Gold - 3:51
[2] Amazing Grace - 4:58
[3] Níl Sé'n Lá - 3:37
[4] My Lagan Love - 2:52
[5] When You Believe - 4:30
[6] The New Ground/Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears - 6:41
[7] The Coast of Galiçia - 3:37
[8] Non C'è Più - 4:50
[9] The Moon's A Harsh Mistress - 3:17
[10] You'll Be In My Heart - 4:02
[11] Goodnight My Angel - 3:16
[12] Galway Bay - 4:16
[13] The Lost Rose Fantasia - 2:20
[14] O, America! - 3:49

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Chloë Agnew - Vocals
Órla Fallon - Vocals
Lisa Kelly - Vocals
Méav Ní Mhaolchatha - Vocals
Máiréad Nesbitt - Fiddle

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2010 CD Manhattan Records 58360

The international Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Woman, is renowned for singing inspirational melodies and heartwarming songs that stir fans of all ages and cultures. The 5 member Irish female ensemble (vocalists Chloe, Lisa, Alex, Lynn and Celtic Violinist Mairead) under the musical direction of David Downes, categorically defined a distinct genre by putting a modern twist on the Celtic sound. In just four short years, the group has played nine US tours, released 4 CDs, 4 DVDs and performed for close to 1 million concert-goers. The group's albums have held the #1 position on the World Music Chart while their four PBS TV specials have dominated the broadcast circuit. As a testament to the group's ability to cross musical and cultural boundaries, 2009 saw Celtic Woman perform on ABC's Dancing With The Stars singing for 23 million viewers and at the White House for The National Christmas Tree Lighting before President Obama and his family. A true celebration of Ireland, Celtic Woman's unforgettable signature style can be enjoyed by all on their brand-new PBS TV special, concert tour, CD and DVD- Songs from the Heart.



Songs from the Heart is the fifth offering from the Celtic Woman quintet. With some alternating membership, it sticks close to producer and arranger David Downes' (of Riverdance fame) vision/formula: these women sing contemporary and traditional Celtic songs and well-known standards backed by a choir, Celtic folk instruments — bodhran, fiddle, Uilleann pipes, and bagpipes — a full backing band, and an orchestra. Lisa Kelly does a tender reading of of Sting’s “Fields of Gold,” as an opener, while the entire group participates in an overblown version of “Amazing Grace,” complete with bagpipes. There is a lovely version of the traditional ballad “Nil Sé’n Lá” once more sung by the quintet with killer bodhran playing by Ray Fean. The song selection here is somewhat more eclectic than on previous albums, as evidenced by a complex, spit-shined and polished take on the Phil Collins-penned Disney tune “You’ll Be In My Heart” for an Alex Sharpe solo, the British Isles standard “My Lagan Love,” and even Dvorák’s “Non C’é Più.”

Thom Jurek - All Music Guide



The Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Woman has earned international recognition for their heavenly melodies and magnificent live shows. The 5 member Irish female ensemble known for putting a modern twist on the Celtic sound is set to release their new CD and DVD, Songs from the Heart, through Manhattan Records on January 26th. The CD features studio recorded versions of songs performed during the PBS Special "Celtic Woman - Songs from the Heart". Recorded live in HD in the lush Irish country setting of the majestic Powerscourt House & Gardens, the special will be featured on the DVD portion of Songs from the Heart and will air on PBS beginning October 29th. Beautifully capturing the pure essence of Celtic Woman, musical director David Downes showcases the celestial sounds of vocalists Lisa Kelly, Chloe Agnew, Lynn Hilary and Alex Sharpe along with the dynamic inventiveness of Celtic Violinist Mairead Nesbitt on Songs from the Heart. The Songs from the Heart CD/DVD will include contemporary hits like Mariah Carey's "When You Believe," Sting's "Fields of Gold," and Billy Joel's "Goodnight My Angel" as well as the Irish classics "Galway Bay" and "My Lagan Love".

Celtic Woman is currently on the last leg of their "Isle of Hope" tour with US dates through November. The group continues to delight fans moving seamlessly between Irish classics, contemporary covers and original compositions including their current single - the uplifting "O,America!". Written exclusively for the group, "O,America!" has been touching the hearts of Americans with its patriotic and inspirational message. The song will also be featured on the Songs from the Heart CD/DVD and PBS special. A new tour is being planned for the upcoming year and will include a two night stop at the legendary Radio City Music Hall.  In only four years, Celtic Woman has had CD and DVD sales topping 4 million, played 9 US tours, and performed for almost a million people. Their last three PBS specials have aired close to 14,000 times on 685 PBS stations across the country. "Celtic Woman - Songs from the Heart" marks the group's 5th collaboration with PBS. As a testament to the group's ability to cross musical and cultural boundaries, Celtic Woman were invited to perform on ABC's Dancing With The Stars singing the Brendan Graham original "You Raise Me Up" for 23 million viewers. A true celebration of Ireland and Celtic Woman's unforgettable signature style, Songs from the Heart will touch fans of all ages and cultures.
 

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