Celtic Moods [Import]

Celtic Moods [Import]

Track Listings

1. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

2. Galway Races

3. Come Back Paddy Reilly

4. Dear Old Donegal

5. Dacent Irish Boy

6. An Irish Lullaby

7. Where The River Shannon Flows

8. Cockles & Mussels

9. Mountains Of Murne

10. Whiskey On A Sunday

11. Galway Bay

12. Spinning Wheel

13. Mountains Of Mourne

14. Danny Boy

15. Phil The Fluter's Ball

16. Leaving Of Liverpool

17. Castlebar Fair

18. My Lagan Love

Tracks:

The Mummers' Dance - Loreena McKennitt
Montezuma
The Cradlesong
Nightingale - Yanni
Life In A Northern Town - Dream Academy
Zarabanda (Saraband) - Adiemus lll
Euphoria (Firefly) - Delerium
Weatherstorm - Craig Armstrong
Teardrop (Edit) - Massive Attack
Theme From Harry's Game - Clannad
Chariots Of Fire
Breezin'
Emily - Dave Koz
2 The Night - Ottmar Liebert
Beyond The Invisible
The Mystic's Dream - Loreena McKennitt

Amazon.com

For listeners with a sincere interest in the broad variety of music loosely aligned under the New Age banner, Pure Moods II will strike your ears as something less than a high-concept showcase for the genre and more as a mulligan stew of easy-listening favorites. This is not necessarily a bad thing; yet a recording marketed to the general public as a comprehensive, current, state-of-the-art overview of atmospheric music shouldn't include such ill-fitting oddities as George Benson's "Breezin'," a lite-funk relic from 1976, or "Emily" from jazz saxophonist Dave Koz. Happily, the 77-minute, 16-track sampler offers far more items of interest than irritation. It reaches back to 1983 to remind us of an ahead-of-its-time display of Celtic mysticism from Clannad ("Theme from Harry's Game"), and it both opens and closes with superb selections from one of the genre's most admired artists, Loreena McKennitt--very appropriate since, one could argue, discussions on the future of New Age should both begin and end with McKennitt's name. Despite its few warts, Pure Moods II is a good listen overall. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

No where near as good as the first.......2007-06-14

I loved the first CD, so got the 2nd one. Quite dissapointed. I thought a handful of the songs on 2 were good, such as Firefly, but overall it just seems like they threw together a bunch of songs to sell a copy of a popular CD.

Another Editorial Review.......2006-11-06

"Pure Moods was such an unexpected success that it launched a number of spinoffs and, eventually (and perhaps somewhat inevitably), Pure Moods II. Although it isn't quite as consistent as its predecessor -- George Benson's 'Breezin`' feels out of place among among these atmospheric cuts, but not nearly as much as Massive Attack's menacing 'Teardrop' -- but fans of the first will still find it to quite enjoyable, especially since it features Vangelis' 'Chariots of Fire,' Loreena McKennitt's 'Mummer's Dance' and Dream Academy's 'Life in a Northern Town,' three major oversights from the first Pure Moods. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide"

Stunning and extraordinary compilation, a must have!.......2006-09-11

What a marvelous collection of mesmerizing music this is. I have been listening to this album all week, as I can't get it out of my head. Pure Moods are one my favorite collections as they bring awareness of similar music that goes together so well. The beauty of this album is the mix of music that evokes a certain mood, while not sounding all too similar.

Starting off with Loreena McKennitt's "The Mummers Dance" a hypnotic song from the first note that sounds like time travel from ancient Byzantium to the mystic Celtic seas followed by Montezuma, one of my favorite Cusco pieces. Cusco is a duet of two German keyboard players Michael Holm and Kristian Schultze who make their enigmatic music sound very original and South American. The music is not traditional; it's a mix of outer space, new age and pan flutes. Very interesting and incredibly likable.

"Nightingale" by Yanni is just incredible, every time I have it on I almost forget I am listening to music, I simply feel it and I am always amazed at how gorgeous it sounds and whenever I hear this song it feel like the first time I am hearing it as it stuns me.

Another favorite of mine, Adiemus makes an appearance, the interesting figment is that
the language is made up by Karl Jenkins, the sounds are not meant to distract the listener from the music. It is a mix of classical and world music with great freedom of movement and is the kind of music they use in breathtaking movie soundtracks.

Delerium's "Euphoria" almost sounds like a Madonna song, is lovely and spirited with a breath of enigma. There is also "The Weather Storm" by Craig Armstrong, another strong musical piece that does sound like an actual storm of music.

"Teardrop" by Massive Attack sounds like song everything knows they heard somewhere but they don't know what it is. My favorite part is the base beat, it sounds like the human heart.

The rest of the performers from Lovely and church like Clannad which make me feel like I am in an ancient monastery listening to the monks, to "Chariots of Fire" a classic from Vangelis to wonderful and earthy "Breezing" that sounds like the first day of spring to Enigma, to me the empress of New Age. This collection is stellar and each song is a 5 star to me.

This cd makes me happy; it's relaxing, lovely, and addictive and provides great inspiration when I need it to concentrate while I work on my art. Each song has been carefully hand picked to hit the listener with a magnitude of emotion and I cannot recommend it enough to anyone who needs to sit back and be transported. The songs feel like caresses of ancient wind on the face and make me feel like I have been meditating for hours. Pure Moods is an excellent cd to pick up by someone who needs an introduction to new Age and relaxing music. So far this has been my favorite disc, but they are all lovely.

- Kasia S.

AWESOME!.......2006-09-06

If you are looking for meditation or tranquility from daily stress I recommend not only this CD, but the entire collection. I have all the Pure Moods collection and keep buying more New Age music. I feel I've invested my money in good music. I listen to pretty much anything from soft music, Rock, Salsa, Calypso to Dance-Techno music, but when I don't feel like listening to loud music, I listen to these CD collection, specially on a Sunday to reconnect with relaxation to start another heavy woking week. Also, if you like gospel, I'm sure you'll love these even though is not quite gospel music. You just reconnect yourself spiritually in this material world.

Wonderful.......2006-05-31

I bought this based on the cover, I was at a flea market and loved the purple and intersting artwork. Now I have lost the cover but know where the cd is at all times, only 4 songs are songs I could live without (11-14) the rest are wonderful, amazing and truly a joy to listen to. I will be checking out the samples of the other pure moods, to see which one I will make my own, next. A great way to relax after a stress filled day, or start the day listening on the drive to work.

Celtic Moods: A Celtic Companion to Pure Moods

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Editorial Review
Celtic Moods is a good CD.
WOW!
Good CD to add to your Celtic Music Collection
Another Perspective

Celtic Moods: A Celtic Companion to Pure Moods
Various Artists , Altan , Capercaillie , Carter Burwell , Christy Moore , Clannad , Eleanor McEvoy , Leahy , Loreena McKennitt , and Eight Others
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
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Pure Moods, Vol. I
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ASIN: B000000WF2
Release Date: 1997-11-11

Tracks:

Overture (Rob Roy/The Rieving Party) - Carter Burwell
Theme From Harry's Game - Clannad
Samain Night - Loreena McKennitt
Only A Woman's Heart - Eleanor McEvoy
Strange Boat - The Waterboys
Invisible To You - Mary Coughlan
The Call To Dance Medley (Westburne Reel, Andy Renwick's Ferret) - Leahy
The Gaelic Reels - Capercaillie
Sleepy Maggie - Ashley MacIsaac
The Crib Of Perches/Carmel Maloney Mulhaire's - Matt Malloy
Blackbird - Sharon Shannon
Heroine - The Edge & Sinead O'Connor
No Frontier - Mary Black
The Island - Paul Brady
Caide Sin Don Te Sin? - Altan
Ride On - Christy Moore
Woodbrook - Micheal O'Suilleabhain

Customer Reviews:

Editorial Review.......2006-11-06

"The success of the New Age compilation Pure Moods in early 1997 led to the release of Celtic Moods later in the year. Like its predecessor, Celtic Moods is essentially a New Age collection -- here, Celtic is code for mystic. A few songs, such as the Waterboys' 'Strange Boat,' adhere to the earthy spirit of Irish folk, but much of the music -- including cuts by Clannad, Loreena McKennitt, Ashley MacIsaac, Sharon Shannon, Mary Black, Altan, Christy Moore and the Edge & Sinead O'Connor -- is atmospheric and ambient, evoking the mystical elements of Celtic music. In other words, if you're looking for true Irish folk, go elsewhere -- the [sic--this?] is New Age music with vaguely Celtic overtones, and if you are a fan of that style, there's no better compilation available than Celtic Moods. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide"

Celtic Moods is a good CD........2006-03-20

Celtic Moods is a really good CD. I like it alot. But then again I like anything IRISH. I've lost this CD a few times over the years and this is probably the 3rd time I had to buy the CD and I have no regrets. My favorite song on the CD is probably Ashley MacIsaacs Sleepy Maggie. Awesome song.

WOW!.......2005-11-13

Copared to the other pure moods celtic moods brings you music from Ireland,Scotland & wales

Good CD to add to your Celtic Music Collection .......2005-09-28

I have this CD, and enjoy it everytime I get the change to hear it. I am a huge fan of Celtic music, and this is a perfect CD to add your Celtic music library. This is an album that all Celtic music fans should have. Other Celtic albums you should try out are : Scottish Moods, the Christian "Eden's Bridge" collection, and the Celtic music from Lifescapes at Target.

Another Perspective.......2005-02-15

I have to hand it to the people who compile these CD's for keeping this one real. It is an unfortunate thing that "Celtic" culture has become associated with the New Age movement. Unfortunate because so often what is referred to as Celtic sometimes is so in name only, not to mention the fact that I can't tell people about my passion for it without getting some who roll their eyes. I am pleased to say though that aside from the packaging this is a collection that passes muster as it contains artists who are no less than the genuine article. Granted, Loreena McKennit is Canadian, but she has proven a strong dedication to the genre and when coupled with the likes of Paul Brady, well, let's just say his is a tide which lifts all boats. I recommend this along with any of the Celtic Twilight series as good introductions to this style of music.

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20 Best of Celtic Moods
101 Strings Orchestra
Manufacturer: Madacy Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00016XN9I
Release Date: 2004-01-27

Tracks:

Scotland the Brave
Skye Boat Song
Durham Rangers
Londonderry Air
Bonnie Jean O'Aberdeen
Traditional Irish Suite 1
Ye Banks & Braes O'Bonny Doon
Kitty's Gone-A-Milkin'
Andy Reynolds Reel
Liverpool Hornpipe
Invernia
Glasgow City Police Pipers
Dark Isle
Piper's Dance
Chateau de Beaufort
Traditional Irish Suite 2
Ruffy Tuffy
Sailor's Hornpipe
Annie Laurie
Riverdance

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A Celtic Fan!
beautiful bagpipe music!
scottish moods
A truely moving C.D.!
This is what I was looking for in bagpipe music

Scottish Moods
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
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Scottish Moods II
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Tranquil Moods: The Ultimate New Age Collection

ASIN: B00000I410
Release Date: 1999-02-23

Tracks:

Dark Island
Amazing Grace
My Home
Skye Boat Song
Highland Cathedral
Hasten And Come With Me
Scots Wha Hae
Flower Of Scotland
Scottish Soldier (Green Hills Of Tyrone)
El Alamein
Lord Lovat's Lament
Ye Banks And Braes
Abide With Me
Ae Fond Kiss
Morag Of Dunvegan
Auld Lang Syne
Glengarry's Lament

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Bagpipe music, even when framed within reflective contemporary settings, is most agreeably digested in small increments. This explains why the 17 mostly traditional selections on Scottish Moods clock in at no longer than three minutes and 41 seconds. Unlike other installments in Virgin Records' Moods series, this is not a multi-artist compilation but rather the work of a single performer, unheralded piper David Methven, and a little-known backing group, the Munros. Taken in the prescribed small doses, Methven and company create many pleasant sonic miniatures that evoke mist-heavy, grandfatherly images of things virtuous and noble. Methven's approach is dignified and thoughtful, inclined more toward plaintive melodies than interminable drones. The contemplative backdrops (dreamy synths, acoustic guitar, gentle, wordless choral passages) that underpin his piping nicely embellish the album's overall sense of serenity and longing. A good recording overall, it plays best in a multidisc CD player set on "shuffle" when coupled with other Celtic-influenced recordings. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

A Celtic Fan!.......2003-06-15

I LOVE CELTIC MUSIC!!!!! IT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE TYPE OF MUSIC.
This cd is awesome and is perfect to add to your celtic cd collection.

beautiful bagpipe music!.......2001-10-22

If you love the bagpipe, you'll love this CD. The Highland Bagpipe is not exactly known for being the most relaxing and soothing instrument in the world, however, with the combination of guitar, voice, and other instruments, the music is indeed relaxing and beautiful. Try "Highland Cathedral" or Abide with Me".

scottish moods.......2001-03-09

The world is divided (not equally) into two groups of people: Those who HATE bagpipe music, and those who APPRECIATE and LOVE it! If you are in the group who loves the music of the "pipes", you will enjoy this selection. This "unique" music belongs at funerals,weddings,anniversaries, wars and anything Scottish. However, after listening to the "pipes", you may want to go to war~~~even if there isn't one going on! (That's the only drawback!)How can anyone not be inspired by the glorious and sometimes melancholy music of the "pipes" and, like Sean Connery yearn for Scottish Independence?

A truely moving C.D.!.......2000-07-14

Having been born and bred in Scotland it has become second nature to recognise the quality and acurate tone achieved in David Methven's pipe playing. I found the CD very enjoyable to listen to and the tunes were very moving. Since the CD is titled, "The Lone Piper" in Scotland, I found the mood and atmosphere that was created reflects remarkably with David. (A personal friend of mine.) For anybody that is involed in piping or for anybody that enjoys the music- this CD is recommended. Fortunately, I have the opportunity to listen to his fine quality playing several times a week and every performance makes me proud to be Scottish! Best of luck David, and also to the Munroes!

This is what I was looking for in bagpipe music.......2000-07-09

This is a beautiful CD. I love bagpipes for any duration of time but this one is especially beautiful. The Munros vocalization only add to the enjoyment. David Methven is a talented piper. The selections are wide ranging and are a good mix of the traditional pipe music as well as the newer "Flower of Scotland". I especially enjoyed "Highland Cathedral". I think Terry Wood says it all in his review. I was very pleased.

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Great for relaxing, studying, &stressful office atmosphere!
It stirs the soul with both joy and sadness.

Celtic Moods
Celtic Orchestra
Manufacturer: Celtic Corner
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The Celtic Circle: Legendary Music from a Mystic World
Celtic Spirit
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Heart Of The Celts: Songs Of Love

ASIN: B000004BT2
Release Date: 1995-11-30

Tracks:

Easy And Slow
Teddy O'Neill
The Rose of Tralee
She Moved Through The Fair - Celtic Orchestra C
Gartan Mother's Lullaby
The Mountains Of Mourne - Celtic Orchestra C
Avondale
The Fields Of Athenry
Inisheer
The Coolin
The Derry Air/Danny Boy
Raglan Road - Celtic Orchestra C
Mna Na Heireann
Pat Murphy's Meadow
The Winter's End

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Great for relaxing, studying, &stressful office atmosphere!.......1998-09-19

Although this is not my first foray into Celtic music, it is by far the best. The tunes take you away to an impossibly green meadow somewhere in Ireland or Whales. If it gets any better than this, I don't know about it.

It stirs the soul with both joy and sadness........1998-08-10

Like most Irish/Celtic music, it has a mystical quality about it that transports you to another time and place. Even if you aren't of Irish decent, it tugs at your heartstrings making you wish you were. For anyone who has toured Ireland, it will bring back the beauty of the land and it's people.

Season of Mists: Collection of Celtic Moods

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Lovely music!
Disappointing - it's about as Celtic as Denmark!
+ 1/2 Stars...Pleasant Mood Music
Excellent CD!

Season of Mists: Collection of Celtic Moods
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Celtophile Records
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ASIN: B0000058KU
Release Date: 1997-02-25

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The Wishing Tree - Seamus McGuire
Ceol Na Nollag - Pat Kilbride
Grimstock - House Band
Miss Gordon Of Gight - Sileas
The Sound Of Taransay - The Tannahill Weavers
Lorraine's Waltz - John Whelan/Eileen Ivers
Glenglass - Wolfstone
Marcus Hernon's Air - Joanie Madden
An Raibh Tu Ag An gCarraig - Deanta
Pockets Of Gold - Reeltime
L'Hiver Sur Richelieu/Miss B's Dreams - Orealis
Season Of Mists - Kevin Crawford

Customer Reviews:

Lovely music!.......2003-03-15

I disagree with the two other reviewers regarding this CD. I bought Season of Mists shortly after the release date and still find it calms my soul. My favorite cut is "Glenglass" by Wolfstone. I agree that plenty of the songs border on New Age, but I hear pleasant Celtic overtones throughout. Not everyone wants to get up and do a jig everytime an Irish song plays. Irish beauty does live here.

Disappointing - it's about as Celtic as Denmark!.......2001-08-24

Aside from the reels, this collection contains very little of what I would describe as truly Celtic. It's more like New Age mood music with Celtic names.

I would agree with the other review that stated that this was my least favorite among the Celtophile collection. I was utterly disappointed with it and have listened to it all of 3 times.

Don't waste your money on this CD. Save it for a trip to Ireland.

+ 1/2 Stars...Pleasant Mood Music.......2001-08-02

This is probably my least favorite of the half dozen or so Celtophile collections from Green Linnet that I have purchased over the past several years. I suppose the "Season of Mists" title should have been more of a clue as to the music contained on this CD. While the cover says "A collection of Celtic Moods," there is only one mood here--somber. Each artists is represented by a song that is very soothing and relaxing. As such, it makes fine background music for a quiet dinner or if you're trying to create a romantic atmosphere. Frequently the music comes very close to crossing the line into new age music. [Not a crticism, just an observation.] Especially affecting songs are "Miss Gordon of Gight" by the harp duo Sileas and "Marcus Hernon's Air" by flautist Joanie Madden who also fronts the all-female Celtic group Cherish the Ladies. Total Running Time: 46:51

Excellent CD!.......1999-12-16

I borrowed this from my husband as a last minute CD to play at our Thanksgiving dinner this year for background/mood music. It was incredible! Very very nice and relaxing. I have played it many times since.

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Celtic Moods
Brad Prevedoros
Manufacturer: Pacific Music Canada
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ASIN: B0000589A5
Release Date: 2007-01-08

Tracks:

Scarborough Fair
Wild Mountain Thyme
Birnie Bouzle
Danny Boy
Sheebeg and Sheemore
Greensleeves
Skye Boat Song
My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose
John Anderson
Loch Lomond

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Scottish Moods

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Scottish Moods

ASIN: B00000IAX1
Release Date: 1999-01-01

Tracks:

Loch Lomond
The Dark Island
My Love is like a Red Red Rose
A Scottish Soldier
Over the Sea to Skye
Island Song
Amazing Grace
Caledonia
Ae Fond Kiss
Flower of Scotland
Brides of Glenshiel
Wild Mountain Thyme
Auld Lang Syne

Album Description

Picture the serene lochs, the verdant glens, the awesome mountains, the romance of a love of the country and of one another. This is the captivating sound of 'Scottish Moods'.Ballads performed with acoustic guitars, ambiance and natural sounds which bring you closer to the real feeling of Scotland and its Celtic influence. A blend of the traditional and the contemporary: something to take with you wherever you go...no matter how far