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 Music Review: Celtic Love Songs - Various artists
by William Ramoutar
Although this cd is out a while, it is one of those compilations that, maybe the record company didn’t spend enough time, or planning to market and thus, has slipped down the shelves until, in all probability, it is close to extinction. The truth is, if you are looking to find out more about the music, or to get a blás (taste) of many Celtic Artists, you really could look long and hard, to find one sampling equal to this one.
It has many of the stalwart singers you might expect to find, but also an inspirational pairing (though inspired also) of Niamh Parsons and the Voice Squad, singing the gorgeous “Banks of the Lee”.
Other cuts include a song “as gaeilge”, (in Irish) from the stunning voice of Máire Ní Braonáin with her family (Clannad), Ned of the Hill, from ex Cherish the Ladies’ front woman, Cathie Ryan. and a lot more besides. I find it harder as I go through life, to come up with gifts for people, that might actually mean something in years to come. The music is a definite way to solve this new dilemma.
These are truly unique sounding musicians and singers, some of whom have gone on to become quite famous as soloists. So, while this cd will get you points for, say, Valentines day, it will create other delightful problems because now, you’ll have to go out and find other cds, of the individual artists that you or your significant like the most!
And mark my words, there are people on here unequalled in tugging at the hardest of hearts. If you are in any doubt, just listen to the magical sound of Karen Casey, the lead singer with Irish-American Band, Solas and now you have to go and search out all the Solas cds she is featured on and then to your dismay, (or sheer joy!) find out since leaving Solas, she now has three solo cds!
See what I mean? Is the world a desperate place or what? So how do I get you to recognize the fact that you need this cd? Or that you have found the perfect gift for someone very special? Drag out the old computer keyboard there and search Amazon.com and don’t forget who told you to buy this. You won’t regret it and you might even get a kiss on Valentine’s Day for it.
Celtic Love Songs is available at:
Amazon Canada
Amazon UK
Amazon USA
 William hosts a radio show on Flagler College Radio WFCF 88.5fm in St Augustine Florida every sunday morning at 11 a.m E.S.T It is called "IRISH WAYS PROGRAMME" and you are always welcome to drop in on the airwaves!
To visit William's BLOG, please click William Ramoutar.
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Mon, Jan 30, 2012
Trysting Stones
Centuries ago, before wedding ceremonies moved from the bride's house to the church steps, and finally into the church itself, the joining of a couple was often conducted in a place of mystical significance. On Cape Clear, Co. Cork, there is a townland called Comillane where you'll find a pillarstone known as Cloch na Gealluna - 'The Trysting Stone'. It has a hole right through it and in pre-Christian times, a couple would join hands through the stone and in the presence of the local king, they would wed. Similarly, at Kilmaolcheader church near Dingle, Co. Kerry, stands a pillar with a circular opening near the top. It's said that a couple is engaged if they join hands through the opening.
For more please click Baltimore, West Cork.
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According to the 30 or more reviews we've read, if you own just one Irish Christmas recording, this should be it. Featuring Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan and John McDermott, we are treated to both solo and trio performances of a dozen or more best loved holiday airs, sung in their trade-mark Irish tenor style. As one reviewer cleverly observed, if these three sang the phone book, she'd buy it!
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