..::A must addition for any NewAge/Jazz collector::..
J. McDougald | Seattle, Washington - U.S.A. | 02/02/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Solas is wonderful and smooth, all of the tracks are as good as the next. Ronan Hardiman takes on a feel good trip and dose not stop. I could really feel his power in all of the tunes as you will also. The hard beats with soft whispery vocals is a awesome sensation. If I had to compare (witch is hard, because Hardiman has a style of his own) I would say this CD is a cross between Robert Miles, Enigma, and Enya. Track No. 7 - "Angel" placed me in a zone I never felt before and I must say it was great. I collect mostly Contemporary Jazz music and a NewAge CD every once in awhile, but I'm not disappointed with Solas and very pleased to have it part of my collection. I highly recommend you add Solas to your collection.
If you do decide to buy "Solas" and you like it, then I would also recommend you listen to "The Best Of Cusco" by Cusco."
What a discovery!
J. McDougald | 08/22/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Iam a native of Zambia in Central Africa. I have a great bias towards contemporary jazz but lately I have found myself sampling some Higher Octave and New Age Music which I find enjoyable. My new age inclination has been influenced by legends such as Andreas Vollenweider and Hillary Stagg. The other day I went into a used CD store and accidentally picked Solas by Ronan Hardiman. Believe me I have no regrets. I play it when Iam driving to work and I never leave it in my car but carry it to my office to play it on my computer the whole day. Song # 4 in particular just sends me to my own world. I wish to emphasize to all New Age fans that this is a must for your music collection. We cant wait for the next cd for this artist."
Solace
Sharad Yadav | 03/08/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've had this CD for almost 6 years now and it just keeps getting better and better. All the tracks are perfect and seamlessly merge into one another. The female vocals are ethereal and the music heavenly.
This music will evoke soft emotions, induce a warm feeling, paint a surreal soundscape and make everything beautiful.
Track#3: Dreaming is awesome.
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Awseome CD!
Chris | New Mexico, USA | 02/09/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Great to fall asleep to, pleasant, serene and placid music. Helps the mind, body, and soul heal, relax, or be helped. You will enjoy if you like Enya."
This is great celtic music. The best 'new'group in years
Chris | 03/01/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The lead singer has a lovely voice and the songs are done in an individual manner. so many celtic bands just play the music loud and fast and lose the beauty of the music. Solas has not done that here. The flute playing is just beautiful and I love the fiddle playing. What more can be said?"