What a Beautiful Sound!
Virginia Allain | Poinciana, FL | 01/05/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Once you sample some of the tunes here, you won't be able to resist this CD. The sprightly hammered dulcimer tunes or the more decorous Irish flute are such a treat to hear. I loved the harp and cello pieces too.
When the voices blend in, they are perfect for the old world feeling of this collection. A few tunes are linked in our minds with Christmas, but most have year-round-listening appeal.
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Seasonal music for any time of the year....
Virginia Allain | 10/28/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Its the first CD produced, recorded at the XM Radio studios which are state-of-the -art recording facilities and with Robert Aubrey Davis's liner notes- a grammy award winner himself and well known radio and tv host and personality in the Washington D.C. area - the notes are very informative and historically accurate and give a good picture of the overall content of the music. Grouping the music in sections that highlight music for Samhain- our modern day Halloween, Winter Solstice is very informative and the music is engaging. It's a treat to hear Irish- American singer Connie McKenna's vocals on 3 songs including a sean nos Irish-Gaelic. The interplay between Celtic harp and hammered dulcimer is a lovely sound for Christmas or any time of the year.Maggie's Music, record label with its home in the Washington D.C. area is highly regarded worldwide for its Holiday offerings ( Scottish Christmas featuring Bonnie Rideout and A Winter's Night with Ensemble Galilei, to name a few) and this one hits the mark for many reasons."
Excellent , quiet Renaissance type music
M. Stehney | 01/15/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I rate this a great CD for the holidays or any time. Its relaxing, quiet and great for backround music while you are working."