by Catherine L. Tully

Artist: Catherine Duc
Album: "Visions and Dreams"
Year produced: 2005

Catherine Duc is an award-winning musician and this CD highlights her many talents. Wistful and pretty, the "new age" style, ambient, Celtic mix is one that is sure to please fans of singers such as Enya. The music is simple and refreshing; terrific to sit back and just mellow out to. It won't make you sleepy, but it will take you down a notch if you find yourself keyed up.

The instrumentation here makes use of many different sounds; listen for Bolivian and shakuhachi flute, dulcimer, guitar, chimes and kalimba in the songs. Even the Japanese-style taiko drums make an appearance. There is an electronica feel to the CD, but it isn't overly processed--reflecting Duc's music production background. Instead the album comes across as quite polished and very well done.

"Visions and Dreams" doesn't blaze a brand new trail for itself or listeners, but the work is very good nonetheless. The overall mood is uplifting and positive, and each track offers something of interest to the ear without being too demanding. If you are looking for a good new age, Celtic style CD to put on while you relax and take a break from the world, this one is a good choice.

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Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among other magazines, and reviews music for Marc Gunn's Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her website at www.catherineltully.com.

Labels: cd_review_2007

Posted by Marc Gunn, Tuesday, November 27, 2007.
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