Artist: Ciara Considine
Album: O Mo Chroi
Year produced: 2008

This is truly a wonderful compilation of songs from Ciara Considine. You can tell that this woman's entire life has been steeped in music. She has formal training in piano and flute, and has studied music at the college level as well. As her love for Irish folk music grew, Considine taught herself the harp, Celtic lyre, tin whistle and Irish flute, making her an extremely well-rounded musician. We all know that training does not necessarily an artist make, but in this case, it helped form the depth and breadth of the music you hear.

Considine's voice is without a doubt one of the most interesting I've ever heard. She has a rich, full sound, and is able to convey both emotion and energy through her vocals. On tracks like "She Moved Through The Fair," her voice takes on an ethereal quality, adding yet another dimension to the song. Each track is expertly crafted and the arrangements are fresh and interesting. The real gem of the album, however, is Considine's voice, used as instrument; both blended and contrasted with the music, depending on what is called for. The music left me feeling satisfied--much like a wonderful dinner with all the trimmings.

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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 CatherineLTully.com.

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Posted by Catherine L. Tully, Saturday, November 15, 2008.
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