Artist: Maidens IV
Album: Emerald Fire
Year produced: 2008

I love seeing the Maidens IV on my listening docket! Every album of theirs is a joy to listen to, and "Emerald Fire" is no exception. The harmonies as always, are magical and the songs are wonderful. Described as a sort of Celtic folk blend, these ladies know how to play and how to add authenticity to their music. Songs such as "Rocks of Bawn" almost give one a chill with the sweet voices and able talents of these women. Time and again the arrangements surprise and delight the ear.

The Maidens bring an energy to their music that is seldom heard, as it is both delicate and powerful at the same time. Complex harmonies and difficult musical passages are tossed off as though they are commonplace. These women truly have talent and verve and tracks such as "Whistling Gypsy" and "Midnight Stone" show that off to the utmost. I'd stack this group up against anyone and feel confident that they could capture their interest. Talent speaks for itself.

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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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