Celtic MP3s Music MagazineThe Celtic MP3s Music Magazine is a free monthly Celtic music magazine featuring free music downloads of Celtic, Scottish, Irish music from around the world. Here, you will find free music downloads from independent Celtic artists. Some MP3s are time sensitive. So download them now. All of the latest MP3s are available for at least a month. As always, if enjoy the music, please help the artist out and buy their CD. Serving Celtic music fans since 2000! Don't just download. "Dealin' Craic" by The Sandcarvers by Catherine L. TullyArtist: The Sandcarvers Album: "Dealin' Craic" Year produced: 2006 This is some good Celtic rock. The Sandcarvers have blended well the two genres of music, and have even added a little whisper of folk sound--but not so much that it is a distraction from the sound. Make no mistake, these guys rock. Take a clue from the CD title however (Craic--kind of a "good time" reference in the Irish culture--not a street drug!) they have fun doing it too! There is the lightness of heart one would expect to hear from a Celtic group, along with the good-time jam session of a popular rock band. Enjoying a good measure of success as a reward for their talent, this band has had an opening spot for some big names; including Black '47, BROTHER and The Young Dubliners. While the band knows how to rock the house in their fun, blended style, they also can be soft and melodic, as in "Carrickfergus" which, with its rich vocals, really speaks to one's heart. With enough variety in the various tracks to keep a nice ebb and flow, this CD is a smooth listen, start to finish. The rock/Celtic influences also rise and fall, so there are some songs with a more rock and roll flavor, and some that smack of tradition. A nice mix. The best part is that the musicianship is stellar and the band seems to know their way around a song like only a talented blend of players can. Fans of Celtic rock should really enjoy the Sandcarvers. Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among others and reviews music for Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her photography website at www.moonbeamdigital.com. Labels: cd_review_2006
Posted by Marc Gunn, Wednesday, July 26, 2006. New to Celtic MP3s Music Magazine? Subscribe to this blog's feed. Or sign up to get email updates. Find free Celtic music downloads from Marc Gunn! "Black Velvet Band" by Craic Wisely
Craic Wisely brings together strong vocal harmonies, upbeat rhythms and solid instrumental talent. Their sound draws on traditional Irish songs and tunes while incorporating influences from rock, country and traditional American music. These elements are fused into a distinctive contemporary style that balances a respect for the history and tradition underlying it on the one hand, and a strong sense of fun and positive energy grounded in modern musical sensibilities on the other hand. Craic Wisely is based in West Michigan where they are fast becoming a regional favorite.
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI, USA Similar Artists: The Pogues, Flogging Molly, Gaelic Storm, The Fenians Website: Craic Wisely Download MP3: "Black Velvet Band" Buy CD: "Live Wisely"
Posted by Anonymous, Sunday, July 16, 2006. New to Celtic MP3s Music Magazine? Subscribe to this blog's feed. Or sign up to get email updates. Find free Celtic music downloads from Marc Gunn! "Blower of Winds" by Rob Higginbotham
Rob is a varied and diverse songwriter, reaching for inspiration from many different streams. Among those streams is his experience with early music, particularly from Celtic tradition. In 1997, Rob wrote a collection of songs that are markedly Celtic, that are featured on his album "Words & Music", published in 2001. Of particular interest is the song "Blower of Winds", a Celtic tribute to the "Giver of Earth and Sunlight", a Christian hymn suspiciously bordering on the side of paganism, which features tinwhistle, bodhran, as well as open tuned guitar. Also of note in the Celtic vein are "Ivy" and "Caleb's Song", two opened-tuned, Celtic-style guitar instrumentals.
Hometown: Nashville, TN, USA Similar Artists: Ceilli Rain, Al Petteway, Loreena McKennitt Website: Rob Higginbotham Download MP3: "Blower of Winds"
Posted by Anonymous, Sunday, July 16, 2006. New to Celtic MP3s Music Magazine? Subscribe to this blog's feed. Or sign up to get email updates. Find free Celtic music downloads from Marc Gunn! "Year of the Dog" by Culann's Hounds by Catherine L. TullyArtist: Culann's Hounds Album: "Year of the Dog" Year produced: 2006 Culann's Hounds refer to their sound as "punk-Irish-hoedown" which, although seemingly a bit confusing, is actually pretty much accurate! The Irish sound is unmistakable in this, their second CD. The hoedown mood contributes to the dance-feel of some of the tracks here, and the punk reference highlights the bands tendency to be a little bit experimental . . . Don't let that "punk" reference put you off though--it isn't thrash--it's fresh traditional sound. The Hounds are able to craft and create various moods with their musical skill. They do this with phrasing and attention to detail that is not always present in Celtic bands who can often have only two moods -- peppy, or a yearning sadness. It is refreshing to hear the true breadth of the musical style reflected and highlighted in its fullness. This is what it can be. It is my hope that this group will continue to grow and develop this sound that so sets them apart. The wonderful Irish tradition is meant to be interpreted through the lens of the artist and the listener, because in truth, it is a little bit different for each one of us. Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among others and reviews music for Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her photography website at www.moonbeamdigital.com. Labels: cd_review_2006
Posted by Marc Gunn, Saturday, July 01, 2006. New to Celtic MP3s Music Magazine? Subscribe to this blog's feed. Or sign up to get email updates. Find free Celtic music downloads from Marc Gunn! |
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