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. Review: "A Thousand Curses Upon Love" by Jennifer Licko Shelton Artist: Jennifer Licko SheltonAlbum: A Thousand Curses Upon Love Year produced: 2008 Jennifer Licko Shelton has a confidence and a joy about her that shines through in her vocals. This latest effort, "A Thousand Curses Upon Love" is her fifth CD, and you can just feel that this lady is in love with all things Celtic. An accomplished musician in her own right, Jennifer plays the piano, guitar, and bodhran, but is in her element when she sings. You will almost be able to picture the lyrics as you listen to her sing. Both Scottish and Irish influences reign here, and there is a nice mixture of songs on the album. You can tell that a lot of thought was put into the arrangements and placement of each tune. The result is a CD that is both polished and enjoyable. Favorites here include "Mile Marphbhaisg Air A'Ghaol," the title track, which actually is a 'waulking' song from the West Highlands of Scotland, and track 9, "The Sea" for its mood. You can't help but feel good listening to this woman's voice--her joy is infectious. If you need a lift but aren't looking for anything too punchy, this is perfect music to soothe the blues. Easy to listen to, lighthearted and well put together. 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. Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Labels: cd_review_2008
Posted by Catherine L. Tully, Wednesday, December 31, 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! Review: "Whispers Of Love" by Fionnuala Gill Artist: Artist: Fionnuala GillAlbum: Whispers Of Love Year produced: 2007 This dreamy CD is perfect for those who are fans of Enya or that particular style of music. Need to relax or drift away on daydreams? Put this on--it will transform the dreary, regular world into one of fantasy and possibility. Gill's amazing voice is well known as that of the lead female singer in Riverdance (U.S. and London) and she also sang with Secret Garden. She has had vocal training, and it is evident--she is undoubtedly the master of her voice. There are no sharp edges to it; she's all flow. "Whispers" is a very appropriate word to place in the title of the CD, as her gentleness is a defining characteristic of the vocals here. Quiet harp, easy harmonies and other appropriate accompaniment serve to fill the rest of the album and make it quite a lovely grouping of tunes. My personal favorite is track 4, "Winter, Fire and Snow," as it has an emotional pull that is undeniable--a wistful, sweet tone. Don't miss this remarkable CD. Treat yourself to the voice of a true artist and float away for a while... 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. Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Labels: cd_review_2008
Posted by Catherine L. Tully, Tuesday, December 30, 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! Review: "In Love + Light" by Heidi TalbotArtist: Heidi Talbot Album: In Love + Light Year produced: 2008 Ahh. An angelic voice. Pretty music. This is a lovely CD. Ms. Talbot is part lounge singer and part ingenue--and she can charm anyone who hears her sing. The soothing vocals make this such a wonderful listen. Tracks like "Invisible" and "Everything" convinced me that this is a woman and not a girl, yet the sound of her voice is so sweet that it is like listening to pure youth. The CD doesn't scream out as hard-core, energetic Celtic, but Talbot grew up in Co. Kildare and if you're paying attention, you'll notice things such as track 6, which is a traditional Scottish ballad. As a matter-of-fact, ballads seem to be her specialty; at least as far as I'm concerned. The other songs were good as well, but she is at her best when the vulnerable in her is presented. I love that about her music--it touches you. You'll never mistake this lady for anyone else either. I tried to think of someone who has a voice like she does and just couldn't find the right blend of people to describe it. You'll just have to see for yourself. Be sure and give track 5 a listen--it's a cover of Tom Waits' "Time" that is especially touching. 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. Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Labels: cd_review_2008
Posted by Catherine L. Tully, Monday, December 29, 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! Review: "Trip" by Bad Haggis Artist: Bad HaggisThis band refers to themselves as, "cutting-edge Celtic" and it is an appropriate reference. Let me ask you this--do you love bagpipes? If your answer is 'yes' and you are a fan of the unique spin on things, you should give this CD a listen. There are all kinds of surprises musically. You'll hear rock, alternative, groove, pop, African and world beat influences, among others. This album explores possibilities. World famous piper Eric Rigler is featured here and there is nothing quite like someone who plays the instrument at his level. It gives them the ability to stretch beyond the expected and give new direction to the Celtic sound. This is definitely done on this album, and the multi directional influences take the songs to interesting places. It sort of reminds me of jazz, with its experimentation. Fans of tradition may find this too scattered for their tastes, but those who enjoy a good spin on things will lap it right up. It is very different. I'd really like to see this live and with the band just going for it. There's a lot of talent here, and the musicians aren't afraid to take chances with their sounds and songs. 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. Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Labels: cd_review_2008
Posted by Catherine L. Tully, Sunday, December 28, 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! Review: "Craic'd!" by Atlantic Wave Artist: Atlantic WaveIrish, Scottish & Cape Breton traditional music is all present and accounted for on this album. With just four members, this small band from Milwaukee Wisconsin manages to really crank out the sound. Lovers of the fiddle will swoon for this CD, as there is plenty to go 'round. Two of the band members play it--and play it darn well! The thing I enjoyed most about this album was its complexity. Sometimes it was the vocals that were tongue-twisting, while other times the music itself raced and tumbled around madly. Energy was everywhere! Cue up tracks such as "Tic 'O Tico" and "Sleepy Toon" and you will see what I'm talking about here. Fiddle lovers, go straight to track number 12 and press play. The band left a lot of fun in the mix, and it pays off in a really enjoyable effort. If you are looking for a power-packed bunch of songs that will get you moving and inspired on a soggy, gloomy day, this is the one to reach for. I'll be saving it to get me going when I need a little push. It's better than coffee! Seriously, it is well-played and enjoyable; and will suit nearly any Celtic music lover's taste. 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. Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Labels: cd_review_2008
Posted by Catherine L. Tully, Saturday, December 27, 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! "Molly Malone" by Skully From the band Metisse, Skully decided to embark on his solo venture. What came of this was the album, Irish Makeover." This album contains a collection of traditional Irish songs that have been performed and sung by generations past. Traditionalists and htose in search of a new sound will enjoy this album. Hometown: Cork, Ireland Website: Skully Download MP3: Molly Malone Buy CD: Irish Makeover Similar Artists: Horslips, Enya, Afro-Celts Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Join Song Henge. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2008
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Monday, December 22, 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! Review: "Ramblers And Rovers" by The Bringers Artist: The BringersAlbum: Ramblers And Rovers There's a good range of tunes here, ranging from energetic--The Bringers signature style--to pretty. The "World Celtic" label fits this band well, and you won't be sorry if you give this band a listen.Year produced: 2002 Right from the start you can tell this is going to be a special CD. The first track on the album lays the groundwork and gives a taste of what The Bringers are all about. Sweet Celtic music peals forth - but there's more... The sounds of the didgeridoo are here on the CD as well, and the arrangements really do a nice job of blending World and Celtic sounds for a unique and exciting album. Australian is not the only other influence you'll hear either; listen for Slavic and tribal underpinnings as well. It's a smart mix that works. Listen for good 'ol jaunty group songs like "Fire Down Below," as well as melodic tracks that really show off the skill of the musicians such as both The Kiss Set and the Corkscrew Set. Somehow the didgeridoo fits very naturally into the mix, probably a factor of its not taking center stage all the time. It rests instead behind the fiddle and other instruments, content to create interest rather than steal the spotlight. Nice. 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. Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Labels: cd_review_2008
Posted by Catherine L. Tully, Thursday, December 18, 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! Review: "My Secret Garden" by Jennifer Johnson Artist: Jennifer JohnsonAlbum: My Secret Garden Year produced: 2004 This CD is a departure from the norm. Jennifer Johnson has a very different "folk" flavor to her music that separates her a bit from other Celtic-style albums. Although you will find traditional instruments and influences here, it doesn't really anchor the tracks; it gives them additional breadth. The lyrics are thoughtful and many of the songs are inspired by things that touched or otherwise moved her in some way. Johnson has compiled a nice mix of songs that she penned herself and other, more traditional work here. Even so, she brings her own stamp to the traditional tracks and makes them her own. Johnson's voice has a very interesting, almost unsteady quality (almost), which amps up the impact of the vocals. It is as if she is filled with emotion to the point of it spilling over as she sings. The low whistle is a terrific addition on some tracks, blending very well with the songs that it appears in. Those who enjoy emotional, heartfelt, folk-style music will find this CD delivers quite well. 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. Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Labels: cd_review_2008
Posted by Catherine L. Tully, Wednesday, December 17, 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! "Midsummer's Night" by Jillian LaDage Jillian LaDage already has so much going for her. Not only is she self-managed, self-produced and the head of her international record label, Tarith Cote, but she also is a singer/composer whose career spans nearly two decades.At the age of 16, LaDage was already producing, composing, and performing. She is a self-taught pianist and draws on the rhythms and sounds of Celtic and world music for inspiration. Her music reaches the boundaries of Celtic folklore and history. On the international scene Ms. LaDage has produced concerts in North America and is currently producing a concert tour of the United Kingdom and Canada in 2009 - 2010. Hometown: Woodstock, Illinois, USA Website: Jillian LaDage Download MP3: Midsummer's Night Buy CD: The Ancestry Similar Artists: Loreena McKennitt, Secret Garden, Enya Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Join Song Henge. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2008
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Wednesday, December 17, 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! Review: "Anymore" by CliudanThis is not the first album by Cliudan, and you can tell. There's a solid sound here, even though some experimentation takes place from time to time. The sound, a nice combination of traditional and progressive, never loses the influence of Celtic sound; drawing on both Irish and Scottish music for inspiration and direction. Easy acoustics and friendly vocals make this an enjoyable CD to listen to. Nothing so heavy it will take you down, but enough thoughtfulness to make you reflect a little here and there. The band members cite a myriad of different musical influences as their muses, but the sound they deliver is all their own. It's nothing quite like other music I have heard, which is a refreshing change. I particularly liked the last track, "Johnny Don't Go," which has a drive and feel to it that pulses and pushes it along quite nicely. The band really goes with the flow, which makes it almost feel like you are hearing live music--but with no crowd to interfere with the sounds. All in all, the sounds I heard here were both unexpected--and appreciated! 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. Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Labels: cd_review_2008
Posted by Catherine L. Tully, Tuesday, December 16, 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 Jug of Punch" by The Gas Men Looking for some traditional Irish music to dance to? What about lyrical songs and moving ballads. Look no further than The Gas Men. Based out of San Francisco, California, this group is putting their toe-tapping and moving songs out there for everyone. Give them a listen.Hometown: San Francisco, California, USA Website: The Gas Men Download MP3: The Jug of Punch Buy CD: Clement Street Similar Artists: Stocktons Wing, The Dubliners, The Chieftains Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Join Song Henge. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2008
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Monday, December 15, 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 Lark in the Morning" by The Woodbines
Celtic rock bands are a dime a dozen...until you hear the sound of The Woodbines. The Woodbines are a prime example of what happens when you mix together five of Ireland's finest traditional and rock musicians. No doubt about it.
Their call to fame has been their blending of traditional Irish music with pop, rock, cajun and folk songs. The energy of their live shows captures newcomers and fans alike, offering them a vast dynamic throughout their performances. Hometown: Tullamore, Ireland Website: The Woodbines Download MP3: The Lark in the Morning Similar Artists: Horslips, North Cregg, The Waterboys Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Join Song Henge. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2008
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Monday, December 15, 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 Celtic Hornblower" by Pete Hawkes Pete Hawkes trascends several musical genres, yet somehow manages to remain firmly implanted in his own sound. It's a rare gift, yet Hawkes brings innovative and refreshing instrumental works to his audience without sounding like everything else out there.Hometown: Australia Website: Pete Hawkes Download MP3: The Celtic Hornblower Buy CD: The Dadgad Files Similar Artists: Tony McManus, O Carolan, Judy Black Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Join Song Henge. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2008
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Monday, December 01, 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 Sign of the Cross" by Kevin Flynn & The Avondale Ramblers Traditional Irish music was their main influence, yet the songs and music of Kevin Flynn and the Avondale Ramblers are anything but traditional. In fact, the key to their unique sound is taking traditional Celtic/Gaelic music and expanding on it, finding their own sound...and presenting it in a new and interesting way. This Chicago-based band also does something different when it comes to their tunes. Lyrically, these Irish-inspired songs are about Chicago, not Ireland, but hold fast to the themes of the working-class, religious, drunken, sometimes violent (yet always somewhat beautiful) aspects of their city.What you see is what you get. What you get is a lot of talent and a lot of flavor when you listen to Kevin Flynn & The Avondale Ramblers. Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA Website: Kevin Flynn & The Avondale Ramblers Download MP3: The Sign of the Cross Buy CD: Don't Count Me Out Similar Artists: The Pogues, The Tossers, The Young Dubliners Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Join Song Henge. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2008
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