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- Published on: 2010-01-26
- Released on: 2010-01-26
- Running time: 3764 seconds
Songs From The Heart (Amazon Exclusive Version) From MANHATTAN
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Typical CW Performance
Those expecting another CW album shouldn’t be disappointed with this one. As usual, this CD offers the same vocal styling one comes to expect from these fine ladies. Only “complaint” is that some of these songs don’t sound the same as they do in the broadcast version. Also, some of the instrumentals (specifically the Isle of Hope track) don’t match what most saw in their performance. Not a huge thing but something I did notice when listening to some of these tracks.
A treat for new fans and old.
In this lovely new recording, Celtic Woman offers a mix of contemporary covers and traditional folk tunes. Though the group has somewhat mainstreamed its Celtic roots, the satin voices soar as effortlessly as ever; and the lilting fiddles are a delight, as always. Album standouts include the stirring bagpipes and harmonies of “Amazing Grace,” the gently weeping fiddle of “The Lost Rose Fantasia,” the carefree but driving tempo of “Nil Se’n La” (though “full throttle” seems an anachronistic phrase that pulls me out of the song every time I hear it), and the poignant vocal solo of “Fields of Gold.”
“When You Believe” is, for me, the weak link in this offering. The vocal is technically flawless yet doesn’t fully connect emotionally (all but flatlines in the bridge), especially when compared to the passion of Whitney and Mariah’s original version. Also, I’d have liked a bit more energy from the CD overall; “Nil Se’n La” and the instrumental “The Coast of Galicia” stand out as the only really lively tracks. Overall, though, there’s plenty here to love. This beautiful, accessible CD is sure to create many new fans of a unique and talented group of vocalists and musicians.
Songs from the heart
I can hardly believe that it has been about 5-6 years when the Irish classical/pop group Celtic Woman first came out. I have been a huge fan of the women since their self-titled album came out, thanks to PBS. Over time the group has lost two (Orla and Maev) and gained two new members in the form of Alex and Lynn. Songs from the Heart is the new Celtic Woman which features the two new members. I just bought the album today and I have been listening to it a lot. I love it. Alex and Lynn fit in perfectly with Lisa, Chloe, and Mairead. The song selection isn’t exactly in the order that is seen on the PBS concert/DVD. I believe the DVD features a couple of songs not included on the album (which is often the case). What really impressed me was Chloe’s voice. Her vocals have really improved in over the years. I can hear the change on the ballad “When You Believe” (one of my personal favorite tracks on the album), taken from the animated film “The Prince of Egypt”. Chloe has certainly evolved from a teenage girl to a young woman. I don’t know if it was really necessary to cover Sting’s “Fields of Gold” since it has been covered by quite a few artists but it is still a lovely cover by the women. Other favorites includes “Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears” and “O,America”. Overall Songs from the Heart is another gem from Celtic Woman. I definitely recommend it for fans of the classical/pop genre.
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