Best Of English And Celtic Fiddles, The - Various Artists

Advantages: Beautiful and atmospheric
Disadvantages: Too short and not for everybody

...Before we start, a brief introduction to Celtic music. Originally Irish and Scottish (well, the Ireland and Scotland, as well as parts of England, of Celtic times (think William Wallace aka Braveheart)), Celtic music is, generally, not as popular as most other forms of classical-based music. Although there are many instantly recognisable Celtic songs, as well as artists (such as Enya, Celtus, Maire Brennan), people know very little about this beautiful form of music. Most Celtic songs have pipes, fiddles, powerful drumming, with maybe a bit of piano, guitar or even keyboards (like Celtus), as well as the Irish bagpipes and many strings offering sweet chords in the background. Quite often, there is also singing, either in English or, more traditionally, Celtic/Gailic. For this reason, I like to think Celtic music as a combination... Read review

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Advantages: joyfull cd, full of spirit
Disadvantages: none

...well i think this cd is brilliant its very uplifting and joyfull, when i listen to it the joy of jesus just comes on me, the songs are mixed but all with a celtic backround and its diffrent artists and some of the songs you will proberbly reconise from church, even them or played with a celtic backround, the artists on it include kathren scot, robin mark, sheila walsh,, the actually producer of the cd is Don Moen. even the songs that i didnt know on this cd i just enjoyed straight away. its not one of them that you have to listen to a few time to know wether you like it or not, anyone that like lively music that just refreshes you will love this cd. It realy has helped cheer me up when i have been a abit down. And it only cost me a fiver brand new form the book shop (what a bargin)... Read review

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Advantages: All the best R'n'B anthems from '04 & '05
Disadvantages: A little dated now

...This is an excellent round up of all the R'n'B smashes of 2004 and 2005 with a few nostalgic classics thrown in for good measure. It covers the slow jams, the dancefloor joints and everything in between from artists as diverse as Wayne Wonder, Lucy Pearl, Kelis and Usher. CD2 also takes us back with classic gems from the likes of D'Angelo (whose 'Brown Sugar' pretty much defined and kick started the neo soul scene), Janet Jackson (with her undeniable classic 'That's The Way Love Goes') and Blackstreet (with club hit 'No Diggity' featuring Dr Dre) This album is the perfect party album and although it avoids raritites, its sound understanding of R'n'B past and present make it a must have for any music lover.... Read review

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