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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0602517471597 Label: Fontana International Manufacturer: Fontana International MPN: 25174715 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Fontana International Release Date: February 12, 2008 Studio: Fontana International Editorial Review: Album Description: The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards is Scotland's senior regiment and her only regular cavalry. The band members, as well as being trained musicians, are all Army soldiers who crew tanks and have served two tours of duty in Iraq. The album, both Scots and classical tunes, is a tribute to the dedication and talent of this group of military pipers. While they are first and foremost soldiers, the music on Spirit of the Glen is a heart-warming and beautiful demonstration of the incredibly powerful and emotive sound of bagpipe music. Some album highlights: the McCartney popularized #1 single, Mull of Kintyre, Amazing Grace 2007, a reworking of Rod Stewarts `Sailing,' and film themes Dances with Wolves & The Last of the Mohicans. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - I don't know enough to say much but I did like itAs a person who knows nothing about instrumental music, especially of the Gaelic variety I can only give my general impressions of the CD. It was enjoyable to listen too, fairly relaxing and not irritating. I realize this is not an impressive review but that's really all I have to say. Four stars. Rating: - A Craetive Use Of Bagpipe MusicFour many people, the common belief about bagpipe music is that the repertoire of bagpipers was somewhat limited to a few well known tunes, particularly "Amazing Grace," "Highland Cathedral," and of course "Scotland the Brave." It's also believed that bagpipe music is best in moderation, and appropriate for a parade and a great touch for a funeral. If you have the same preconceived notions about bagpipes, SPIRIT OF THE GLEN will quickly change your mind. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards ... Read More Rating:  - A GemAs I sit listening to this CD I felt propelled to write a review as it envokes so many feelings inside me. ok bagpipes make one cry no doubt but this extra ordinary CD is just that amazing! It has a little of everything. I especially love the 2 pieces from "the Last of the Mohicans" an "Dances With Wolves". To tell you that it gives me chills is an understatement. It is a great buy and I can attest to the fact I am a part time music seller at B&N and when it was on the in store play list we could not ... Read More Rating:  - Not Enough Highland Music, Too Much Popular MusicThis album is marred somewhat by too many popular, contemporary tunes set to bag pipes. One would rwally like some more period, martial music from this sort of album. Rating: - Beautifully done!I will not claim to be any sort of expert on bagpipe or Celtic music, but this entire album is absolutely wonderful. It contains a mix of classics along with a few surprises, and a couple crossovers that you wouldn't expect. "Amazing Gtace 2007" and "Highland Cathedral" literally brought me to tears the first time I heard them. All of the songs are wonderfully directed and recorded flawlessly. This is definitely an album, if not for all fans of Celtic and Bagpipe music, definitely for the neophyte such ... Read More |
