Music : An Irish Christmas
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0094636678429
Label: Sparrow
Manufacturer: Sparrow
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Sparrow
Release Date: September 26, 2006
Sales Rank: 1141
Studio: Sparrow
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Album Description:
2008 reissue of this Christmas album from Clannad vocalist Moya Brennan, originally released in 2006, Mixing traditional songs with new tracks. Moya reworks some of the classic Christmas songs, creating some of the most haunting ballads you will hear this festive season. 12 tracks. Furious.
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Blending moods of reverence and quiet good cheer, Moya Brennan's first seasonal recording is a dignified, easy-to-like assortment of familiar standards and a few lesser-known carols, all well suited to her crystalline voice and the recording's prevailing themes of innocence and humble joy. Celtic influences and instruments at times serve more as adornments than centerpieces (e.g., "Deck the Halls" exudes a sort of Fleetwood Mac vibe), yet the disc's most distinctive tracks tap more deeply into Brennan's Irish roots, particularly the ethereal textures and vocal tenderness exhibited on "The Wexford Carol" (a carol Brennan traces to 12th-century Ireland). Beyond the tympani-powered opening track, "Carol of the Bells," the 47-minute disc embraces the season's softer, gentler moods, concluding with a lovely, unhurried version of "Oíche Chúin" ("Silent Night"). Here, Brennan--the principal voice of Clannad and the elder sibling of Enya--breathes the lyrics as much as she sings them (it's one of just two tracks sung in her native tongue), then closes by adding the voices of her own children. Pleasant listening. --Terry Wood
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No offense, but to heck with Enya. Big sis Moya has, and always has had, the better voice and the more down-to-earth image. I have been a fan of Clannad for 20 years now, and can safely say that this is the only one of Moya's solo projects that I absolutely love. This is coming from somebody who prefers their late 70s to late 80s work. That means fans of little sis, might just enjoy this collection of Yuletide tunes.
Moya's trademark vocals are here, but they are often quite dreamy sounding. Gentle, yet joyous, and with just enough Irish instrumentation not to turn off adult contemporary snobs (believe me, there is such a thing where I live), it is a very nice collection of holiday tunes for a small gathering or family. Her vocals are gorgeous as usual, and her treatment is especially lovely on "Deck the Halls," "In the Bleak Midwinter," and "In Dulci Jubilo." The only thing I have a slight problem with is her rendition of "Carol of the Bells," which I find to be a watered down version of Manheim Steamroller's. Still, this is a lovely collection I cannot imagine anyone finding fault with unless they refuse to budge from the more hardcore celtic sound Clannad have been known for. You need this cd for your Christmas celebration if you like your holiday music on the cheerful, mellow side with a little something extra. It's also great music in the car while you're doing your yuletide shopping.
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I bought a few of these CDs for my Irish friends because I love Marie Bennen's music. Although I have not listened to this particular one, I doubt I will be disappointed.
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I simply love Irish versions of the carols and the way she sings it is very ethereal! Love it!
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Moya Brennan's Christmas release is beautiful, but to me it is not exceptional. It is one that has beautiful Christmas music, but it does not stand out from others, such as Celtic Woman's Christmas tape, or the collection "One Silent Night" which features Brennan among others.
There are still some great tracks, such as "Carol Of The Bells", "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen", "Joy To The World", "What Child Is This?" and "Oiche Chuin (Silent Night)".
It is a mixture of the familiar and the not-as familiar traditional, and it focuses on the real Christmas as opposed to Santa Claus nonsense.
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