CELTIC
LEGENDS
–
Various
With
the
popularity
of Celtic
Woman
(and
theme
songs
from
movies
like
Lord
Of The
Rings),
the
genre
seems
to have
regained
some
mainstream
appeal.
This
collection
of 19
tracks
cover
a wide
expanse
of acts,
the
female
vocal
most
effectively
utilized
in conveying
its
mood.
The
above
mentioned
Celtic
Woman
opens
the
compilation,
followed
by two
very
obvious
choices,
Loreena
McKennitt
and
Clannad.
Mike
Oldfield
has
infused
many
styles,
Celtic
folk
influences
one
of them,
thus
his
addition
here.
Deep
Purple
guitarist
Richie
Blackmore’s
more
traditional
project
Blackmore’s
Night
is also
included.
Two
less
apparent
ones
however
are
that
of Feargal
Sharkey
(She
Moved
Through
The
Fair)
and
The
Waterboys
(Fisherman’s
Blues),
but
it’s
apparent
once
you
hear
it.
This
tranquil
and
often
moving
collection
also
includes
the
likes
of Mary
Black,
Daniel
O’Donnell
(Oh
Danny
Boy),
Fiona
Kennedy
(Riverdance),
Orla
Fallon,
Chloe
Agnew,
Christy
Moore,
Brian
Kennedy,
John
McDermott
(Battle
Hymn
Of The
Republic)
and
more.
A lovely,
unobtrusive,
even
mythical
album,
great
for
those
who
prefer
a chilled
out,
as opposed
to manic
end-of-year.
5
/ B
- PB
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- B
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