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« on: November 03, 2024, 12:47:04 AM »
Not just any violin either. Her legendary centuries-old Matthias.
That violin and the enchantress who wields it have brought us so much joy over the past 20+ years. I feel like one of the most rewarding things about being fans is making a difference in return.
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« on: October 21, 2024, 11:51:40 PM »
They released a new single arrangement of Motherland last Friday.
Question: What's prettier than Edel's voice? Answer: Edel + Edel. Edel harmonizing herself!
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« on: October 20, 2024, 11:45:37 PM »
Lindsey is releasing a Home for the Holidays DVD! https://found.ee/LS-HomeForTheHolidaysIt'll be different than that epic online Christmas production she did in 2020, but she pours so much heart and a ridiculous amount of talent into everything she does, I am certain it will be amazing. I wish it was Blu-ray though. 🤣
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« on: October 11, 2024, 03:38:27 PM »
Update: EP "Chapters of Time" (release target November 2024) Album "Book of Life" (2025)
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« on: October 06, 2024, 10:39:49 PM »
The timeline had been edited several times on Wikipedia since I last worked on it and it had started developing some problems.
I got it updated for the 20th Anniversary filming last year, then updated it again for Emma's leave and Lisa Lambe's return. I tried to figure out what some of the other revisions on the Wikipedia timeline were attempting to accomplish. I think I managed to preserve the ones that made sense and get rid of the ones that didn't.
It might be worth someone looking this over, as I had to make a lot of modifications and that introduces a lot of opportunity for mistakes.
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« on: October 03, 2024, 12:33:58 AM »
I don't remember if they ever officially announced the 2023 tour was cancelled, so it's not included as an option in the poll.
If you can think of another jaw dropper, let me know and I can add it to the poll.
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« on: September 29, 2024, 02:34:47 PM »
During Brian's StageIt today as "Engrane," he announced that in addition to some singles, he's working on an album with Laura Keegan (Durrant), which is tentatively planned for release in the summer of 2025.
The StageIt itself was a nice listen. It was mostly instrumental and Brian's created a really fresh relaxing sound. I suppose the closest style to it is atmospheric spa music.
My sprawling collection of music stemming from my appreciation of Celtic Woman is extensive, but this is not like anything else in it.
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« on: September 15, 2024, 08:56:40 PM »
Thank you for sharing those memories.
I feel like this is a good time to re-share my story for those that missed it earlier.
I still remember a bit of the promos for the original PBS special. I was certainly intrigued by the sound, but for various reasons, I missed it and all of its re-airings. It was near the start of a decade of hell for me, personally, professionally, physically, and in pretty much every way, when depression got really bad and rarely let up.
The first time I actually listened to a full track was Lisa Kelly's May It Be in the late summer of 2006. I discovered the track when looking for Enya's version, just after Celtic Woman had recorded A New Journey. Music wasn't as readily available online then as it is now and I wasn't into buying albums (I was super-conservative spending money in those days). I saw videos of them from time to time online, usually looking up songs I had heard somewhere else and then finding the Celtic Woman versions instead of the ones I was looking for. I had no idea how the PBS pledge drive schedules worked, so I kept on missing the specials.
In 2010, I watched the Emmy Awards when Songs from the Heart was nominated. That came on the heels of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, which ended up winning. I was still riding the wave of patriotism and that couple of weeks in February were a rare time of intense joy amidst a lengthy time of misery. In hindsight, I'm somewhat sorry to say I was rooting for the Opening Ceremony.
I also remember seeing a bit of the Believe PBS special as I was channel surfing. I tuned in at the wrong time though and caught the few songs I didn't like from that production. So that was the end of that. I also remember seeing promos for local shows a few times, but I didn't go to any concerts then. I wasn't in the mood. I wasn't yet ready to appreciate how beautiful it was.
It wasn't until Destiny that I sat down and watched a whole PBS special at once for the first time, as opposed to enjoying fragments on YouTube. I stumbled upon it upon in the final 6 months of the decade of hell, when depression was bottoming out. I suppose it wasn't until then, when nothing else would bring me joy, that I was ready to let them into my heart. Then, all those songs I'd heard before, and the many I hadn't, suddenly meant the world. I remembered all that fleeting happiness they had brought me over the years. The harmony was overwhelming. Over the Christmas holidays that year, I binged everything incessantly.
I saw my first concert on St. Patrick's Day. I didn't want to sit anywhere near the stage and I almost didn't go. My parents saw how much the music meant to me and got me a seat in the pit though. Looking forward to that show got me through the hardest months of my life and I couldn't have imagined what a profound impact that concert would have on me.
I had read some of the reviews of Destiny. Needless to say there were plenty of fans who didn't like the change in sound or the lacklustre stage setup for the Destiny special. It hurt a lot to read those and it made me want to support Celtic Woman so much more. I suppose that's what lead me to join the fan forums, to share my experience, and to interact with people that felt the same way about the music. I wanted so badly to tend the flame.
I watched Chloë's first few online shows. One of the tipping perks was for Chloë and her friends to record a music video of a song for me. After that experience, I had to go see her in person: the first time I'd ever travelled anywhere separately from my family.
When Máiréad Nesbitt left, I was very worried that the departure of the last original member of the group would devastate the fan base and I think a lot of people did move on with her. But the new wave of music led by Gavin Murphy also drew in a lot of new fans, some of whom I'm lucky enough to call my friends.
I somehow managed to get a ticket for the Ancient Land filming at Johnstown Castle, which inspired my first trip overseas. I never expected to go to it. I certainly didn't have much of a resume as a fan at that time. Being there in the audience was cold, but very special.
I got to see the Ancient Land US tour finale at Red Rocks on my birthday. It will be pretty hard to top that birthday experience.
I was also lucky enough to get a ticket to the 20th Anniversary DVD recording last year in The Helix, the place it all began.
Celtic Woman has had a rough few years. The pandemic cut short their Celebration tour. Their 2023 tour was cancelled for reasons that were never confirmed. The Postcards from Ireland album was heavily criticized. Their 2025 touring is presently up in the air. But in spite of all the struggles, their evolution in sound, and all their lineup changes, here we are, celebrating 20 years of their brilliance, born from a vision in the bleak of winter, brought to life on stage 20 years ago.
Here's to all the music we have yet to hear and to all all those about to discover this group we so dearly love.
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« on: September 15, 2024, 03:51:10 PM »
Given that it has now officially been 20 years since the first Celtic Woman PBS special was filmed at The Helix in Dublin, I thought it might be fun to celebrate other artists who have been inspired by Celtic Woman over the years and have put out covers of our favourite songs. Here is a gorgeous piano arrangement of You Raise Me Up: https://youtu.be/ydtCtvDjWm0?si=3PirhZb05xGkuy5lAnd here's another: https://youtu.be/QZ4vLAHttmY?si=1kH7qOeBOUc5Swnh
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« on: September 14, 2024, 11:52:44 PM »
Today is the 20th Anniversary of the filming of the first Celtic Woman PBS special at The Helix.
On September 15, 2004, Dave Kavanagh, Sharon Browne, and musical director David Downes had a vision and brought together 5 of the most talented women in Ireland: Orla, Chloë, Lisa Kelly, Méav, and Máiréad Nesbitt, along with an amazing band and choir. I don't think anyone could have imagined the synergy the performers would have on stage and how deeply the music would resonate with people. What started as one incredible night became a worldwide phenomenon. We all fell in love with Celtic Woman for different reasons at different times, but we are all here because of of what happened on that night 20 years ago. Since then, they have had a profound impact on our lives. And still to this day, they raise us up.
They brought World Music to a whole new level. They've sold millions of albums, were named Billboard Wold Album Artis of the Year 6 times. They were nominated for an Emmy and a Grammy. They've had many members come and go (and come again). The group has had 4 different musical directors and we have so far had the great fortune of listening to 18 principal performers, each with their unique sound and talents.
It seems appropriate now to reflect on all the joy they've brought us over the past 20 years. What are some of your favourite Celtic Woman memories?
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« on: September 11, 2024, 11:05:26 PM »
Celtic Thunder is releasing a new live album based on the Odyssey tour featuring Ronan, who is still filling in for Ryan Kelly (the Odyssey album had Ryan and the Odyssey DVD had Ronan). The album releases November 22, 2024 Track List: 1. The Wellerman 2. Dublin in the Rare Ould Times 3. Past the Point of Rescue 4. Grace 5. Fields of Athenry 6. City of Chicago 7. Caledonia 8. Farewell 9. Sailing 10. Amazing Grace 11. Fare Thee Well Love 12. Step It Out Mary 13. The Earl's Chair / The Abbey Reel / Jenny's Chickens 14. Ireland's Call The odd thing is the pre-order seems to be hosted on Damian's website, at least the links to socials at the time I looked route there: https://damianmcginty.com/celtic-thunder-the-live-experienceI wasn't able to find it on the Celtic Thunder shop yet.
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« on: September 11, 2024, 10:49:34 PM »
It seems I forgot to post this earlier. Lindsy is doing a Snow Waltz tour in the US again (with one show from that tour in Canada). https://www.lindseystirling.com/tour
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« on: September 04, 2024, 04:54:45 PM »
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