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The modern Celtic music revival shuddered in the wake of Michael Flatley's overbearing Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, which peppered the landscape to the point of overkill. While the more traditional beat of Celtic music remained, and remains alive and well, often nestled deep in its own wooded niche, what the general public received was increasingly more watered down and less palatable than anything before. However, there was a bright light within the storm when the fantastic Celtic Woman ensemble hove into view in 2005, to help revitalize Celtic music for a public that had little to choose from. Ethereal, ephemeral, spirited, and incredibly talented, this sextet of singers and musicians sparks fire through the beat of its songs, soars with complex and octave-defying vocals, and provides a remarkable showcase through the use of contemporary and traditional Irish instrumentation. Under the musical direction of David Downes, this compilation is a delicious sampling of songs with musical arrangements that never fight for attention amidst the pure vocals, but instead provide a backdrop that ultimately allows the entire thing to be cohesive and classy. While there isn't anything at all unexpected among the contents of The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection, the comprehensive set is highlighted by the beauty of songs from "Pie Jesu" and "You Raise Me Up" to the majestic sweep of "The Sky and the Sun and the Dawn" and on to the toe-curling, redoubtable bliss of "The Voice" and "Dúlaman." "Danny Boy" is here, and feels like an overtly commercial cop-out, but the deluxe CD package makes up for that with the inclusion of bonus tracks including "Mo Ghile Mear" and "Spanish Lady," both recorded live at Slane Castle. Greatest Journey is a competent collection, a solid introduction to the group for the novice, and a fantastic mix for the fan.
© Amy Hanson /TiVo
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Joe Gastwirt, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brendan Graham, ComposerLyricist - Andrew Boland, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Downes, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Celtic Woman, MainArtist
℗ 2008 Celtic Woman Ltd.
Andrew Lloyd Webber, ComposerLyricist - David Downes, Producer - Celtic Woman, MainArtist
℗ 2008 Celtic Woman Ltd.
Brendan Graham, ComposerLyricist - Rolf Løvland, ComposerLyricist - David Downes, Producer - Celtic Woman, MainArtist
℗ 2008 Celtic Woman Ltd., under exclusive license to Manhattan Records
David Downes, Orchestra, Producer - Celtic Woman, MainArtist - Ciaran Brennan, ComposerLyricist - John Page, Conductor - Aontas Choral Group, Choir - The Irish National Orchestra, Orchestra - The Irish National Orchestra And Choir, Orchestra - Orla Fallon, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - John O' Brien, Whistle, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2005 Celtic Woman Ltd.
Traditional, Composer - Des Moore, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Andrew Boland, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - David Downes, Producer, Arranger, Piano, Recording Arranger, Work Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Ray Fean, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Eoghan O'Neill, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Celtic Woman, MainArtist - Mairead Nesbitt, Arranger, Fiddle, Work Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Robbie Casserly, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2005 Celtic Woman Ltd.
John O'Brien, Whistle, AssociatedPerformer - Joe Gastwirt, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brendan Graham, ComposerLyricist - Des Moore, Bouzouki, AssociatedPerformer - Andrew Boland, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Downes, Producer, Engineer, Keyboards, Unknown, Other, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Ray Fean, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Eoghan O'Neill, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Celtic Woman, MainArtist - Lisa Kelly, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Mairead Nesbitt, Fiddle, AssociatedPerformer - John Page, Conductor - Alan Smale, Concertmaster, AssociatedPerformer - Nicky Bailey, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Irish Film Orchestra, Orchestra
℗ 2007 Celtic Woman Ltd., under exclusive license to Manhattan Records
Traditional, Composer - David Downes, Producer - Celtic Woman, MainArtist - Fred E. Weatherly, Author
℗ 2005 Celtic Woman Ltd., under exclusive license to Manhattan Records.
David Agnew, Composer - The Irish Film Orchestra, Orchestra - Des Moore, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - David Downes, Composer, Producer, Keyboards, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Ray Fean, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Eoghan O'Neill, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Celtic Woman, MainArtist - Chloe Agnew, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Lisa Kelly, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - John Page, Conductor - Aontas Choral Group, Choir - Caitriona Ni Dhubhghaill, Composer - Barry McCrea, Composer - Robbie Casserly, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Meav Ni Mhaolchatha, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2005 Celtic Woman Ltd.
Traditional, Composer - David Downes, Arranger, Work Arranger - Celtic Woman, MainArtist - Mairead Nesbitt, Arranger, Work Arranger
℗ 2008 Celtic Woman Ltd.
Richard Farrelly, Composer - The Irish Film Orchestra, Orchestra - David Downes, Producer, Unknown, Other - Celtic Woman, MainArtist - Martin Johnston, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - John Page, Conductor - Orla Fallon, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2005 Celtic Woman Ltd.
Joe Gastwirt, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Traditional, ComposerLyricist - Des Moore, Bouzouki, AssociatedPerformer - Andrew Boland, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Downes, Producer, Arranger, Engineer, Keyboards, Vocals, Whistle, Unknown, Other, Work Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Ray Fean, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Eoghan O'Neill, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Celtic Woman, MainArtist - Andreja Malir, Harp, Concert Harp, AssociatedPerformer - John Page, Conductor - Aontas Choral Ensemble, Chorus, AssociatedPerformer - Alan Smale, Concertmaster, AssociatedPerformer - Nicky Bailey, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Rosemary Collier, Chorus Director, Production Coordinator, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Irish Film Orchestra, Orchestra - Robbie Harris, Bodhrán Drum, AssociatedPerformer - Meav Ni Mhaolchatha, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2007 Celtic Woman Ltd., under exclusive license to Manhattan Records
Shay Healy, Composer - David Downes, Composer, Producer - Celtic Woman, MainArtist
℗ 2008 Celtic Woman Ltd.
Traditional, ComposerLyricist - David Downes, Producer, Arranger, Work Arranger - Celtic Woman, MainArtist - Chloe Agnew, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Andrea Malir, Harp, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2008 Celtic Woman Ltd.
Brendan Graham, ComposerLyricist - David Downes, ComposerLyricist - Celtic Woman, MainArtist
℗ 2008 Celtic Woman Ltd.
Leonard Bernstein, Composer - Stephen Sondheim, Composer - David Downes, Producer - Celtic Woman, MainArtist
℗ 2008 Celtic Woman Ltd.
Charles Trenet, Composer - Jack Lawrence, Composer - Celtic Woman, MainArtist
℗ 2008 Celtic Woman Ltd.
John O'Brien, Uilleann Pipes, AssociatedPerformer - Traditional, Composer - Des Moore, Bouzouki, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Hayley Westenra, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - David Downes, Conductor, Arranger, Keyboards, Piano, Vocals, Unknown, Other, Work Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Ray Fean, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Eoghan O'Neill, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Celtic Woman, MainArtist - Andreja Malir, Harp, Concert Harp, AssociatedPerformer - Chloe Agnew, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Lisa Kelly, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Mairead Nesbitt, Fiddle, AssociatedPerformer - Aontas Choral Ensemble, Chorus, AssociatedPerformer - Alan Smale, Concertmaster, AssociatedPerformer - Nicky Bailey, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Rosemary Collier, Chorus Director, AssociatedPerformer - Irish Film Orchestra, Orchestra - Caitriona Ni Dhubhghaill, ComposerLyricist - Barry McCrea, Arranger, Work Arranger - Orla Fallon, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Meav Ni Mhaolchatha, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ned O'Hanlon, Video Producer, FilmProducer - Declan Lowney, Video Director, FilmDirector
℗ 2007 Celtic Woman Ltd.
Joe Gastwirt, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Traditional, Composer - Des Moore, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Hayley Westenra, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Andrew Boland, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Downes, Producer, Arranger, Engineer, Piano, Unknown, Other, Work Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Ray Fean, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Eoghan O'Neill, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Celtic Woman, MainArtist - Andreja Malir, Harp, Concert Harp, AssociatedPerformer - Chloe Agnew, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Lisa Kelly, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Mairead Nesbitt, Fiddle, AssociatedPerformer - John Page, Conductor - Aontas Choral Ensemble, Chorus, AssociatedPerformer - Alan Smale, Concertmaster, AssociatedPerformer - Nicky Bailey, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Rosemary Collier, Chorus Director, AssociatedPerformer - Irish Film Orchestra, Orchestra - Orla Fallon, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Meav Ni Mhaolchatha, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2006 Celtic Woman Ltd.
Album review
The modern Celtic music revival shuddered in the wake of Michael Flatley's overbearing Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, which peppered the landscape to the point of overkill. While the more traditional beat of Celtic music remained, and remains alive and well, often nestled deep in its own wooded niche, what the general public received was increasingly more watered down and less palatable than anything before. However, there was a bright light within the storm when the fantastic Celtic Woman ensemble hove into view in 2005, to help revitalize Celtic music for a public that had little to choose from. Ethereal, ephemeral, spirited, and incredibly talented, this sextet of singers and musicians sparks fire through the beat of its songs, soars with complex and octave-defying vocals, and provides a remarkable showcase through the use of contemporary and traditional Irish instrumentation. Under the musical direction of David Downes, this compilation is a delicious sampling of songs with musical arrangements that never fight for attention amidst the pure vocals, but instead provide a backdrop that ultimately allows the entire thing to be cohesive and classy. While there isn't anything at all unexpected among the contents of The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection, the comprehensive set is highlighted by the beauty of songs from "Pie Jesu" and "You Raise Me Up" to the majestic sweep of "The Sky and the Sun and the Dawn" and on to the toe-curling, redoubtable bliss of "The Voice" and "Dúlaman." "Danny Boy" is here, and feels like an overtly commercial cop-out, but the deluxe CD package makes up for that with the inclusion of bonus tracks including "Mo Ghile Mear" and "Spanish Lady," both recorded live at Slane Castle. Greatest Journey is a competent collection, a solid introduction to the group for the novice, and a fantastic mix for the fan.
© Amy Hanson /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 18 track(s)
- Total length: 01:04:47
- Main artists: Celtic Woman
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Manhattan Records
- Genre: World
© 2008 Celtic Woman Ltd. This Compilation ℗ 2008 Celtic Woman Ltd.
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