Massive Celtic Woman news today!

https://www.facebook.com/celticwoman/videos/10156533729192838/

We’ve been enjoying a bit of time off since our tour finished in June but have lots of exciting news on the horizon!

The first bit of news to share is that we will be filming a brand new tv special against the backdrop of the enchanting Johnstown Castle in county Wexford, Ireland. This will be the first big outdoor concert special that Celtic Woman has filmed since 2009’s Songs From The Heart.

Although the concert will not be on sale, we will have an invited audience there on the night. We will be offering a selected amount of complimentary tickets to our dedicated followers. To register your interest please email castle@celticwoman.ie

I suspect that Celtic Moods (Fir Na Keol: David Downes + David Agnew) and Lift the Wings (David Agnew) are the same album.

The track listing is the same for both albums.

It's odd that a lot of the major discography sites don't seem to make this connection (neither album is listed as a release variant of the other).

Albums

Albums:

Bluebonnet Spring (2016) ... with Ewan Cowley
Motherland: Songs of 20th Century Women (EP) (2021) ... with Ewan Cowley

With CaraNua:

Favorite Hymns (Jason Tonioli) (2017)
Hogwarts Legacy (Original Video Game Soundtrack) (2023)

Singles

Emily (2018) ... with Ewan Cowley
Atlantic Sky (2018)
Motherland (2020)
Be Still My Soul (Jason Tonioli) featuring CaraNua (2020)
American Tune (2020)
Lullaby (Elisa Beth) (2022) ... https://youtu.be/ck9dIPDJM2w

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DVDs:

Celtic Woman: Emerald (2014)
Celtic Woman: Celebration (2020)?
Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show (2020)

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Short Films:

Catcalls (2017) ... actress
Coco Dreams of Blue (2018) ... actress ... not yet released, as of July 2018

Albums/EPs:

Albums:

Bluebonnet Spring (2016) ... featuring Edel Murphy
The Elevated Life (2016) ... "The Thorns from Your Heart" features Lisa Lambe


Singles:

The Thorns from Your Heart (2016) ... with Lisa Lambe
Whistling Wind (2017)
Emily (2018) ... with Edel Murphy
Take It With Me (2023) ... collaboration with singer Sarah Vaughan


Celtic Woman albums:

Celtic Woman: Believe (2012) ... Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Bouzouki
Degemer Mat, Bienvenue (Bagad de Lann-Bihoué) (2012) ... Bouzouki, Guitar
   Track: The Water Is Wide (Celtic Woman)
Celtic Woman: Emerald: Musical Gems (Celtic Woman) (2014) ... Guitar, Bouzouki, Guitar (Electric), Mandolin


Contributions to other albums:

The Roots of Riverdance   (Bill Whelan) (1997) ... Vocals
   Track: Cill Liadain
Whisper to the Wild Water (Máire Brennan / Moya Brennan) (1999) ... Vocals, Guitar
A Little Yearning (Camille) (2002) ... Guitar
Two Horizons (Moya Brennan) (2003) ... Mandolin
Metal Gear Solid (2004) ... Choir/Chorus
   Track: End Title / The Best Is Yet To Come
Voice of Hope (Tommy Fleming) (2005) ... Guitar
A Life Like Mine (Tommy Fleming) (2006) ... Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Nylon String), Mandolin, Whistle
The High Kings (The High Kings) (2008) ... Music Coordinator
Memory Lane (The High Kings) (2010) ... Arranger, Guitar (Acoustic), Banjo, Bouzouki, Mandolin, Whistle, Guitar (Bass), Producer
Always On My Mind (Derek Ryan) (2010) ... Guitar
This Is the Moment (Paul Byrom) (2011) ... Guitars, Mandolin, Low Whistle
Live in Ireland (The High Kings) (2011) ... Arranger, Musical Direction
Begin (Tommy Fleming) (2012) ... Guitars, Bouzouki, Mandolin, Vocals (Background)
You Raise Me Up (2013) ... Guitar
Four Friends Live (The High Kings) (2014) ... Arranger, Composer
Decade: The Best Of (The High Kings) (2017) ... producer

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DVDs


Celtic Woman DVDs:

Celtic Woman: Believe (2012) ... guitar
Celtic Woman: Emerald: Musical Gems (2014) ... guitar


Involvement With Other DVDs:

In Dublin [DVD]   (2008) (The High Kings) ... Guitar, Bouzouki, Keyboards
Kubrick by Candlelight (2017) ... Composed the theme music

Re: the High Kings + Celtic Woman video...
https://www.facebook.com/frances.dobbin.16/videos/1638893212832466/

It was another creative dress choice for Sue to keep us in suspense.

From the front, it doesn't look like it at first. But the narrowest part of that outfit seems to be a bit higher than her waistline. From the side, it does look a bit disproportionate.

I'm still not sure. It's possible she isn't, but there have been clues that something was up for a while (aside from the mounting number of photos and videos). For instance, I found it odd that Anto's album (which was released years ago) was offered at the merch table during this tour (signed copies, no less). I can't remember if I mentioned it on this forum, but that reminded me of how Mairead Nesbitt's Raining Up made a few appearances at venues on the Destiny tour.

I'm leaning towards thinking that yes, she is.

But regardless of whether she is or isn't, let's keep it quiet. I suspect we'll find out in about 3 weeks when the Christmas tour is likely to be announced.

www.celticcollections.com has a 25% off sale for July 4th, 2018:

Promo code:

4July

... although the cost of shipping may actually exceed 25% of the cost of the item(s) in the order. 

Albums

As "Fir Na Keol" (with David Agnew)

Celtic Moods (Fir na Keol) (1996) ... the album appears to have also been released as "Lift the Wings" by David Agnew
Pure Celtic Moods (Fir na Keol) (1998)
Heart's Quest (Fir na Keol) (2000)
Celtic Christmas (Fir na Keol) (2001)


Contributions to Albums of Celtic Woman performers:

Meav (Meav) (1998)
   Credit: Producer, Arranger, Main Personnel, Keyboards

Chloe (Chloe Agnew) (2002)
   Credit: Producer, Arranger, Audio Production, Composer

Walking in the Air (Chloe Agnew) (2003)
   Credit: Producer, Engineer, Arranger, Audio Production, Conductor, Keyboards, Low Whistle, Composer

Lisa (Lisa Kelly) (2005)
   Credit: Producer, Arranger, Audio Production, Composer

A Celtic Journey (Meav) (2005)
   Credit: Producer, Main Personnel, Whistle (Human), Whistle, Uillean Pipes, Keyboards

Prayer (Hayley Westenra) (2007)
   Credit: Arranger, Conductor, Keyboards, Orchestration

Treasure / Celtic Treasures (Hayley Westenra) (2007)
   Credit: Arranger, Conductor, Orchestral Arrangements


Contributions to Other Albums:

New Music For Orchestra (Music From Six Continents: 1997 Series) (1997)
    Dialects (1994) (Gerry Murphy) ... played Uilleann Pipes

Riverdance: Music from the Show (Bill Whelan) (1996)
   Credit: Low whistle

Live Experience (Phil Coulter) (1996)
   Credit: Keyboards, Uillean Pipes, Whistle (Instrument)

Celtic Horizons (Phil Coulter) (1996)
   Credit: Pipe, Keyboards, Whistle (Instrument), Musical Associate, Composer
   Track: Towards the Mist

The Roots of Riverdance (Bill Whelan) (1997)
   Credit: Choir Master

Celtic Legends (Phil Coulter, James Galway) (1997)
   Credit: Conductor, Coordination, Orchestration, Programming, Uillean Pipes

Perfect Time (Maire Brennan, aka Moya Brennan) (1998)
   Credit: Low Whistle, Uillean Pipes, Whistle (Instrument)

Landmarks (Clannad) (1998)
   Credit: Uillean Pipes

Christmas Carol: The Movie (Music from the Motion Picture) (2001)
   Credit: Conductor, Orchestration, Primary Artist
   Track: Quis est Deus (by Bill Whelan)

Zoe Conway (Zoe Conway) (2002)
   Credit: Orchestration

Live, Laugh Love (Daniel O'Donnell) (2002)
   Credit: Choir Conductor, Primary Artist, Whistle (Human)
   Track: Belfast

A Toi et Ceux (Dan Ar Bras) (2003)
   Credit: Clavier, String Arrangements

Metal Gear Solid (2004)
   Credit: Choir Arrangement

Earthsongs (Secret Garden) (2005)
   Credit: Orchestration

Moon River (Andrea Ross) (2007)
   Credit: Composer
   Track: One World (by David Downes, performed by Andrea Ross)

Celtic Passage (Deirdre Ni Chinneide) (2007)
   Credit: Main Personnel, Uillean Pipes, Whistle (Human)

The High Kings (The High Kings) (2008)
   Credit: Audio Engineer, Audio Production, Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion, Producer, Whistle (Human)

Christmas Carols by the Choir of Christ Church Cathedral (Christ Church Cathedral Choir)(2008)
   Credit: Main Personnel, Uillean Pipes

Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (OST) (2009)
   Credit: Producer, Vocal Arrangement

The Connemara Suite (Irish Chamber Orchestra) (2009)
   Credit: Orchestration, Transcription

Live in Ireland (The High Kings) (2011)
   Credit: Arranger


Contributions to Compilations (as David Downes):

Sound of Ireland, Vol. 1: Best of the Celtic Collections (1997)
   Credit: Primary Artist
   Track: Riverdance (by Bill Whelan) (with David Agnew)

Celtic Christmas, Vol. 3 (1997)
   Credit: Arranger, Whistle (Human), Uillean Pipes, Piano, Keyboards, Performer, Primary Artist
   Track: The Wexford Carol (with David Agnew)

A Windham Wonderland (1997)
   Credit: Performer, Primary Artist
   Track: The Wexford Carol (with David Agnew)

Greatest Hits, Vol. 3 (James Galway) (1998)
   Credit: Uillean Pipes, Programming

Celtic Christmas (1999)
   Credit: Performer, Primary Artist
   Track: The Wexford Carol

A Celtic Season (2000)
   Credit: Primary Artist
   Track: The Wexford Carol (with David Agnew)

Celtic Christmas: A Windham Hill Collection (2000)
   Credit: Performer, Primary Artist
   Track: The Wexford Carol (with David Agnew)

Tranquility Gold: Best of Phil Coulter (2002)
   Credit: Pipe

The Very Best of James Galway (James Galway) (2002)
   Credit: Arranger, Concertina, Uillean Pipes

Celtica (2002)
   Credit: Arranger, Primary Artist
   Track: She Moved Thru' the Fair (with David Agnew)

The Very Best of Celtic Christmas (2004)
   Credit: Arranger, Choir Director, Keyboards, Piano, Primary Artist, Uillean Pipes, Whistle (Human)
   Track: The Wexford Carol (with David Agnew)

The Greatest Irish Album Ever (2005)
   Credit: Primary Artist
   Track: Riverdance (by Bill Whelan) (with David Agnew)

The Essential James Galway (James Galway) (2006)
   Credit: Concertina
   Track: Ashokan Farewell

The Best of Celtic Music (2006)
   Credit: Composer
   Track: Airwaves (David's song, but performed by Celtica)

Relaxing Songs (2006)
   Credit: Producer
   Track: Orinoco Flow (Celtic Woman)

Celtic Songs (2006)
    Track: Riverdance

Relaxing Songs (2007)
   Credit: Orchestration

Celebrating 70: A Collection of Personal Favorites (James Galway) (2008)
   Credit: Arranger, Concertina

Celtic Christmas Songs (2010)
   Credit: Composer
   Track: Green the Whole Year Round (sung by Shay Healy)

The Essential Clannad (Clannad) (2012)
   Credit: Primary Artist
   Track: The Bridge of Tears (Noel Duggan)

Decade: The Best Of (The High Kings) (2017)
   Credit: Arranger, Producer


Contributions to Compilations (as Fir Na Keol):

Cherish The Children; Songs For Chernobyl (2006)
    Celtic Prayer

Celtic Legend (2008)
    Reunion
    Dance At the Crossroads
    She Moved Thru' The Fair

Music from Ireland (Breaking Sound Barriers) - Volume 10 (2008)
    Dance At the Crossroads


Involvement with Celtic Woman Albums:

Celtic Woman (2005)
Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration (2006)
Celtic Woman: A New Journey (2007)
Celtic Woman: A Celtic Family Christmas (2008)
Celtic Woman: The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection (2008)
Celtic Woman: Songs from the Heart (2010)
Now That's What I Call Christmas!, Vol. 4 (2010)
   Track: O Come All Ye Faithful (with Celtic Woman)
Celtic Woman: Lullaby (2011)
Celtic Woman: Believe (Japan) (2011)
Celtic Woman: An Irish Journey (2011)
Celtic Woman: A Celtic Christmas (2011)
Celtic Woman: Believe (2012)
Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas (2012)
Celtic Woman: Silent Night (2012)
Degemer Mat, Bienvenue (Bagad de Lann-Bihoue) (2012)
    Track: The Water Is Wide (with Celtic Woman)
Celtic Woman: Emerald: Musical Gems (2014)
Celtic Woman: O Christmas Tree (2014)
Celtic Woman: Decade (2015)
Celtic Woman: Solo (2015)
Celtic Woman: Christmas (Icon) (2015)
Celtic Woman: The Best of Christmas (2017)

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DVDs


Celtic Woman DVDs:

Celtic Woman: The Show (2005)
Celtic Woman: A New Journey: Live At Slane Castle, Ireland (2007)
Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration: Live from Dublin (2007)
Celtic Woman: The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection (2008)
Celtic Woman: Songs From The Heart: Live From Powerscourt House And Gardens (2010)
Celtic Woman: Believe (2012)
Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas: Live from Dublin (2013)
Celtic Woman: Emerald: Musical Gems (2014)
Celtic Woman: Celebration (2020)


Other DVDs:

A Christmas Carol (2001)
   Arranger (soundtrack)

In Dublin (The High Kings) (2008)
   Producer, Arranger

Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (2009)
   Choral arrangements

Music of Ireland: Welcome to America (2010)
   Segment: Deep Rooted Inspirations (brief interview and cameos)

Lyrics: The Thing About You (unofficial)

Lyrics are by Chloë Agnew / Joshua Spacht. I am posting for informational purposes only and will remove if requested.

I've been trying to leave it all behind
Trying to find my way on my own
I've been lying trying to stop my mind
Every time I'm reminded of you

'Cause I do what I'd do
And I don't know where I'd go
How would I start again
When there's one thing I know

Chorus:
The thing about you
Got me believin' that all my leavin'
Was much to soon
And the thing about you
I can't deny it
And I can't hide it
That's why I'm comin' home
The thing about you

I was driving through the night
And fighting through the miles and memories of you
I was blinded by the crazy kind of thinkin'
I'd be fine with someone new

'Cause I do where I'd go
And I don't know what I'd do
If this were the end of the road
When you're all that I know

Chorus:
The thing about you
Got me believin' that all my leavin'
Was much to soon
And the thing about you
I can't deny it
And I can't hide it
That's why I'm comin' home
The thing about you

Woah, whoa, whoa
The thing about you

Maybe it's time that we gave it another chance
Look at how far we've come
Don't say that we can't
And every time I take a breath
It's you
It's you

Maybe I've broken your heart one too many times
Maybe you've moved on or maybe you'll still be mine
And every time I take a breath
It's you
It's you

Chorus (variant):
The thing about you
Got me believin' that all my leavin'
Was much to soon
And the thing about you
I can't deny it
No I won't fight it
That's why I'm comin' home
The thing about you

Whow, whoa, whoa
The thing about you

Whow, whoa, whoa

I've been lying trying to stop my mind
Every time I'm reminded of you