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. "Eye Of The Storm" by Albannach
by Catherine L. Tully
Artist: Albannach Album: "Eye Of The Storm" Year produced: 2007 I was intrigued right of the bat with this CD and loved it all the way through. If you are a fan of Scottish music this is an investment you'll want to make--unless you are a die-hard traditionalist. You'll not get that here. The music has great energy, but isn't your typical fare either. The pipes are top notch and the outstanding thump of the drums in combination with unusual vocals and vocal sounds make it a feast for the ears. Energy, energy, energy! The name Albannach is Scots-Gaelic for "Scotsman" or "Scottish" and this band is indeed proud of their heritage. This fact is reflected in everything they do. Track 4 is a bit of a surprise--a woman's clear voice calls forth the lyrics to "Scotland Is Her Name" with stunning skill and beauty. Many of the tracks on the album have a real "other worldly" quality to them; almost dreamlike. This is music that would do well as the soundtrack for a really cool movie since it manages to put you in a particular state of being just by listening to it. There seem to be some heavy rock influences to some of the tracks, yet they manage to avoid sounding like rock somehow. Dang difficult to describe well I must say, but likeable nonetheless. There is something polished about this band, and they have a very solid sound too. The drums and pipes hammer almost all the way through and it really makes for a tremendous CD. Sometimes dreamy, sometimes powerful--this 12-track effort is well worth a listen and Albannach can confidently take a place at the head of the class. 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_2008
Posted by Marc Gunn, Wednesday, April 23, 2008. 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! "Under A Texas Skye" by Hugh Morrison
by Catherine L. Tully
Artist: Hugh Morrison Album: "Under A Texas Skye" Year produced: 2007 Fun and more fun! Hugh Morrison and his three-row button accordion are back for more good times and this happy CD is sure to please fans of accordion music everywhere. Hugh began playing at a very young age and it shows in his smooth ability and mastery of this instrument. Sometimes the accordion is the full focus of the song, while other times there are vocals and the music provides texture and background. Basically, there is not a chance that you could listen to this CD and walk away doing anything other than smiling ear to ear. You'll find an Irish waltz, reels and even the familiar favorite, "Red River Valley" on this album. An unexpectedly delightful performance is presented on "Come To The Hills" - my favorite track of all. Morrison likes to feature other artists in his work, which makes for a full plate of music and keeps things from getting too heavy-handed with the accordion sound. I have to say, I enjoyed Morrison's last album, but this one really shows that he is continuing to evolve and develop into a more interesting artist, adding dimensions to his songs and sounds. Sometimes peppy, sometimes wistful and soothing, the accordion is used to its full range here and the feeling of Texas is communicated well too. Great spirit and sound make this happy album sing. 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_2008
Posted by Marc Gunn, Wednesday, April 23, 2008. 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! "The Queen Among The Heather" by Jeannie Robertson
by Catherine L. Tully
Artist: Jeannie Robertson Album: "The Queen Among The Heather" Year produced: 1998 If you want to know what it would be like to grow up in a Scottish home with a mom that could sing the pants off of anything, get this recording. If you know your Scottish folk music, you'll recognize the name Jeannie Robertson, who is the voice on this album. You'll get some terrific singing as well as a slice of life story or two here. History and music together; pretty cool. Robertson is a bit sassy, and totally genuine. The vocals will pierce you with their honesty. You won't find music muddying up the mix here. What you will hear is Robertson's voice, sharing things with you. By the end of 18 tracks you will feel as though you have some type of relationship with her. It's impossible not to when someone digs so deep within. Coming from a traveller background, the ballads and songs she practiced were life lessons, not just mere entertainment. Robertson learned the songs and the lessons behind them from her mother, Maria. Discovered by a famous folklorist in the 1950's, Jeannie Robertson then began life as a professional singer and rose to great heights, garnering great respect as a singer in Scotland and beyond. This collection of songs has a piece of her heart embedded within. Don't miss it. 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_2008
Posted by Marc Gunn, Wednesday, April 23, 2008. 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! "Juras Promessas" by Braia
Braia brings to the Celtic music spectrum a mix of cultures, languages, and takes listeners to another dimension. The use of Celtic instruments such as pipes, fiddles, whistles as well as the Brazilian influence bring out the progressive ambiences of the music. Braia is the point between Ireland and Brazil. And the music is just as unique.
Hometown: Varginha, Brazil Website: Braia Download MP3: Juras Promessas Similar Artists: Braia, Capercaillie, Dan ar Braz, Donal Lunny, Marcus Viana, Solas, The Bothy Band Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs.
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Sunday, April 13, 2008. 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! "Pretty Saro" by Silver Spire Hailing from North Carolina, Silver Spire is a brilliant Celtic, Folk and Fiddle-tuned band. This band was established four years ago under the musical influences of musicologist, historian and friend Simon Spalding. They began playing gallaries and cafes in the eastern North Carolina area. Since then, they've expanded to shows in pubs and venues all over North Carolina. Silver Spire recently opened stages at the Mint Hill Highland games.Their first recording project is their CD, Ephiphany. This band has a bright future ahead of it. They are beyond talented. Hometown: New Bern, North Carolina, USA Website: Silver Spire Download MP3: Pretty Saro Buy CD: Epiphany Similar Artists: Bruce Molsky, Gaelic Storm, Hanneke Cassel, Mick Moloney, Silver Spire, Simon Spalding, Wicked Tinkers Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs.
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