Celtic Twilight, Vol. 1

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  • Release Date: 02/28/1994
  • Sales Rank: 3,656
  • Label: HEARTS OF SPACE
  • UPC: 025041110426

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Celtic Twilight, Vol. 1

1LISTENFarewell / John Doan 3:56
2LISTENEastlander / Steve McDonald 4:01
3LISTENDiamond Dance / Bill Douglas 2:37
4LISTENWomen of Ireland / Joanie Madden 4:15
5LISTENDeirdre Of The Sorrows / Mychael Danna 4:53
6LISTENWindhorse / Bill Douglas 3:04
7LISTENSweet Rain / Bill Douglas 4:26
8LISTENSkye Boat Song / John Boswell 5:36
9LISTENOrigins / Radhika Miller 3:32
10LISTENLassie With The Golden Hair / Alasdair Fraser 3:10
11LISTENAncient Pines / Loreena McKennitt 3:34
12LISTENSky 7 / Mychael Danna 4:45
13LISTENSpirit Evermore / Jeff Johnson 2:56
14LISTENDeep Peace / Bill Douglas 3:23

Editorial Reviews

Bill Douglas is the major contributor to this, Vol. 1 of the Hearts of Space label's Celtic Twilight series. The series builds from Hearts of Space's affection for swirling, soothing new age, layering instruments like fiddle and dulcimer into the sound. The result is better understood as new age with Celtic overtones. Douglas, Mychael Danna, and John Boswell lead the charge for Hearts of Space, and they're joined by kindred spirits like Steven McDonald ("Eastlander") and Irish whistle player Joanie Madden. Loreena McKennit contributes the haunting "Ancient Pines," taken from her 1989 release, Parallel Dreams -- the track gets at the moody majesty Hearts of Space seems most interested in with its Celtic Twilight series. They largely get it right, this groove, even if traditional instrumentation could have played more of a role. Twilight should play well with fans of the label's sound, as well as Celtic fusionists. Johnny Loftus, All Music Guide

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Smooth.by CJEngland

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March 16, 2009: I would describe this album as Celtic influenced New Age and pure Hearts of Space. It is mostly instrumental and, although some of the tracks are livelier than others, it all fits together seamlessly. A good pick for relaxation, the only reason I give it a four rather than a five is that my taste runs more towards the traditional.

I Also Recommend: The Greatest Journey - Essential Collection, Stor Amhran (A Wealth of Songs), Celtic Woman, Nights from the Alhambra, An Ancient Muse.

Celtic Twilight: Souful Sounds of Irelandby Bookie613

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March 09, 2009: I bought this CD as a birthday gift for a friend. We are both Irish and we both enjoy Celtic music. He has borrowed many of my Celtic music CDs to listen to while driving. He works long hours and often drives between several locations for his work. He likes the relaxing quality of Celtic instrumental music.

Most of the CDs that I have loaned my friend were purchased in Ireland during my visits there. I was thinking that I would have to go online to buy CDs directly from Ireland. I decided to visit my local B&N to see if they had Celtic music in stock. I was pleased to see that they had a quality collection, although small.

My friend loves this CD! I hope B&N expands their collection of Celtic music.