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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0790248014128 Label: Putumayo World Music Manufacturer: Putumayo World Music MPN: 141 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Putumayo World Music Release Date: September 29, 1998 Studio: Putumayo World Music Editorial Review: Amazon.com: There are plenty of Celtic music compilations out there, but what makes Celtic Tides unusual is its sweeping inclusion of the obvious well-knowns: Clannad, the Chieftains, Altan, Capercaillie--even Scotland's Dougie MacLean and soloist Seamus Egan. In other words, this is a starter kit for sampling the most prominent creators of Celtic music, most of whom were celebrating the heritage before Celtic mania spread throughout the West in the mid-1990s. Certainly other collections feature more traditional, more acoustic Celtic music, but cuts like Old Blind Dogs' "The Birkin Tree" and Clannad's "An Gabhar Bán" satisfy that craving. Dougie Maclean's second cut, "Caledonia," is a smidge on the sentimental side, but this CD's variety is its strongest attraction, at once hushing with a soft lullaby from Mary Black to strutting the hip-hop beats of MacIsaac and Lamond's "Sleepy Maggie." For Celtic lovers already able to pull these artists' CDs from their shelves, this is a yawn; for those dipping toes into Irish Sea waters, a wee gift. --Karen Karleski Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Dougie MacLean is GOD!The main reason I got this CD was that is has my favorite song "Caledonia" on it. It sounds beautiful. I also like "Feel So Near" and "E Horo". Rating: - Nice mix here.Like most Putamayo collections, this is a good one. The artists included come from Ireland, Scotland, USA, and Canada and include some well known names including Clannad and the Chieftains. No artists from Galicia in Spain though and there are many fine artists to choose from there who are in this style. Like most other Putamayo CD's , the length here is only so-so- this one clocks in at 53 minutes , which is high for a Putamyao CD. If you go with a Rough Guide CD, you'll get a lot more songs and ... Read More Rating: - Real Celtic Music by Top MusiciansIt's worth the price, just to hear Mary Black sing "Both Sides the Tweed"! Actually there's not one song by the numerous artists that I would give up. It's a great collection and the list of performers sounds like a Who's Who of celtic music (Altan, Capercaillie, Seamus Egan, Dougie MacLean, Clannad, The Chieftans, The Rankin Family, etc.) I've not seen the video documentary that this comes from. Obviously I've missed a stellar session. A nifty, informative booklet accompanies the CD. Highly ... Read More Rating: - Wonderfull and relaxingA wonderfull collection of music, and lyrics especially the Irish ones. For a summary of Irish Music, indepth knowledge, or just relaxation this CD is considered a good buy Rating: - Celtic TidesThis is a great cd! I really love the collection of Celtic songs that Putumayo has gathered. This is music that will transport you to other places, all somewhere in the Celtic world. "An Gabhar Ban" is a particuarly lively song, as is "The Birkin Tree," but all of the songs are pure treasures that you will want to replay many, many times. Celtic Tides is definately worth both your time and money. |
