Artist: Anois
Album: Emily Bronte
Year produced: 2009

This CD is a real treat. I was immediately struck by the vocals--the angelic voice that was singing so crystal clear. Anois is Gaelic for "now," and although I'm not sure why they chose this name, you do find yourself lost in the moment when you are listening to the songs here. You can hear the influence of Celtic singers such as Enya and Loreena McKennitt, but there is a magical, fairie-like tone to this album that sets it apart. Perhaps part of the reason why is the inspiration behind the CD.

The band members love the poetic work of Tolkien, where poems are set to music and sung by various creatures. Anois takes this idea in an unusual direction with the CD, getting material from none other than Emily Brontë, the famed author of "Wuthering Heights". Brontë had also written poetry, which serves as the impetus behind this album. I must say--it is unlike anything I have ever heard--very sweet and pure. I love an artistic effort such as this that has a solid flow and plenty of talent to back it up. If you like a pretty sound and a flawless female voice, be sure to investigate this album.

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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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