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A Perfect Supplement to The Mysts of Time

bethtexas | United States | 05/27/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Anyone who loved the Mysts of Time by Aine Minogue - and who didn't? - will also love Between Worlds. It has that same ethereal feel, the same mystical musical background, and the same lovely, soprano voice floating all over each Celtic aire. The only real difference between the albums is that this one has a less cohesive theme. Not every piece of music fits cleanly into the category "Celtic", nor does each song fit perfectly into an album "theme". The inclusion of Across the Universe by the Beatles stands out as an example of that. But the one thing all of these pieces have in common is their beauty and heavenly, angelic style. Like the Mysts of Time, this album fills your home with grace and a holy, crystalline sound. The song "Rosemary Fair" is a particularly gorgeous surprise on this album. Sung as a duet with a silky-voiced gentleman, this song is the original version of Simon and Garfunkel's Scarborough Fair. The words are different, but that beautiful melody is the same. I think you'll love it.Probably, you'll love the whole album."

A breath of fresh air.

bethtexas | 11/23/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It seems that contemporary Celtic music has been largely polarized into two warring camps (a fine Celtic tradition there!): the traditionalists and the anti-traditionalists, of which there are many varieties, ranging from the folk-rockers to the new agers. Little wonder that Minogue chose Between The Worlds as a title. At first it may come as a surprise that the Beatles and O'Carolan can share a disc, but once you recognize that Minogue's roots literally draw from ancient and modern sources, it all comes clear. (Incidentally, her cover of "Across The Universe" is the best interpretation of the song since Laibach did it on their Let It Be album.) Her harp-playing is superb, and her voice is exquisite. If you have a sense of adventure and are open to enchantment, this disc is a rare find."

Where The Temporal And Eternal Merge

Brian E. Erland | Brea, CA - USA | 02/08/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Aine Minogue has one of the most enchanting otherworldly voices you'll ever hear and her skillful mastery of the Irish harp is without equal. 'Between The Worlds' is one of those very special albums/CD's that don't come around very often. Simply the best Celtic music I've ever heard and I've heard and own alot!



This CD is now OOP, so purchase it used while it's still available. This really is one you don't want to miss."