2 out of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Beautiful, heavenly music to listen to! Monday, January 24, 2005
I am 15 years old and I remember the first time I heard this music only a year from now. When I heard Cry of the Celts for the first time, I knew I had to get the CD. No regrets at all, because this music is just wonderful, and a year later, I still listen to it with fresh ears.
Here's my opinion of each song:
1. CRY OF THE CELTS: This was the first song I heard from this CD at a neighbor's house, and I fell in love wiht it instantly. It's one of my favorites on the CD, and even if it starts off with a strange beginning, it gets better as the song progresses. Love the flute part of the song.
2. SULA RUIN: It's okay, but not one I would really listen to much though.
3. CELTIC DREAM: To be honest with you, when I first heard this song, I was completely annoyed and tired of this repetitive, slow, tiring music. But, now, I love it, a lot, and the music is beautiful. It really calms you down, and I could play this at night, it sounds like a heavenly lullaby. Beautiful music, but takes patience to listen to completely.
4. WARRIORS: This was one of the best on the CD, my third favorite in fact. Each part was wonderful and special, but the last part of the song will have to be my favorite. I could dance to this song over and over!
5. GYPSY: This song is definitely my favorite song out of the entire CD and I could play it over and over, without ever getting tired of its breathtaking music. It sounds so sensuous, so beautiful. The only problem I have with this one, is that it's too short, and I wish they could have added a little more to this song.
6. BREAKOUT: One of the best in the CD. I didn't like how it started,but it gets MUCH better as the song progresses.
7. LORD OF THE DANCE: It's pretty good, and I'd say it's great, and once again, not the best of beginnings but, gets better as the song continues.
8. SPIRIT IN THE NEW WORLD: Basically the only disappointment, I almost always skip this song, but when I get in a mood (a strange mood) I would listen to it.
9. FIERY NIGHTS: I'm still trying to figure out how saxophone music got mingled in here with Celtic music, but okay...They still manage to make it sound good, surprisingly, and even though it may not be my top favorites, i still enjoy it every now and then.
10. LAMENT: Again, not one of my top favorites, but sometimes I find myself going back to it, when i'm in the mood for it.
11.SIAMSA: I listen to this song a lot lately. I like how there's so many moods to this song, and as the song progresses, it just gets better and better.
12. OUR WEDDING DAY: I'm not really into the vocals. It's okay for a vocal though, and I'd listen to it, when I think of it.
13. STOLEN KISS: The first part of the song is so sweet, but the second half of the song, sounds rather familiar...
14. NIGHTMARE: Good song, and rather dark and haunting. You could almost feel chills through your body from the song.
15. VICTORY: The song is good altogether,and I love the grand beginning as much as I love the second part. The song is just fantastic and energetic and almost perfect.
16 and 17 is Cry of the Celts and Lord of the Dance with taps. The taps help me to imagine the dancers crystal clear, and it's very good.
In conclusion, this CD left me with very little disappointments, and no regrets, and if you love music full of energy and emotion, you'll love this music without a doubt.
1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful:
MF - You're the best!Monday, December 27, 2004
MF is so good!If you see him dancing live,the music and the
dance sort of enchant you.If you want to listen to a dancing CD that's really good,choose The Lord of the Dance. I love to listen to this CD!
3 out of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Kick up your heels for old ErinMonday, November 01, 2004
Irish dancing the way it was meant to be heard and music to soothe the leprechaun out of his gold. While "Riverdance" is the definitive Irish dancing show, Michael Flatley (who showed up to battle Bill Gates on "Celebrity Deathmatch") has the spirit of Erin in his soul and his sole.
3 out of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Great, but incompleteThursday, July 22, 2004
My daughter is an Irish step dancer, and we've seen the traveling LOTD show. Her school performs to many of the songs. We also own the LOTD dvd. I just bought this disc for her for her birthday, and it is AWESOME...listening to it gives me goosebumps.
My only negative comment is that the disc does not include all the songs from the show. In particular, the fiddle duet "Strings of Fire" is not there, which is one of my favorite parts of the show.
Otherwise, I highly recommend it. I dare you to sit still while listening!