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An Irish Christmas

An Irish Christmas

An Irish Christmas
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Outline Blending moods of reverence and quiet good cheer, Moya Brennan's first seasonal recording is a dignified, easy-to-like assortment of familiar standards and a few lesser-known carols, all well suited to her crystalline voice and the recording's prevailing themes of innocence and humble joy. Celtic influences and instruments at times serve more as adornments than centerpieces (e.g., "Deck the Halls" exudes a sort of Fleetwood Mac vibe), yet the disc's most distinctive tracks tap more deeply into Brennan's Irish roots, particularly the ethereal textures and vocal tenderness exhibited on "The Wexford Carol" (a carol Brennan traces to 12th-century Ireland). Beyond the tympani-powered opening track, "Carol of the Bells," the 47-minute disc embraces the season's softer, gentler moods, concluding with a lovely, unhurried version of "Oche Chin" ("Silent Night"). Here, Brennan--the principal voice of Clannad and the elder sibling of Enya--breathes the lyrics as much as she sings them (it's one of just two tracks sung in her native tongue), then closes by adding the voices of her own children. Pleasant listening. --Terry Wood Album Description 2008 reissue of this Christmas album from Clannad vocalist Moya Brennan, originally released in 2006, Mixing traditional songs with new tracks. Moya reworks some of the classic Christmas songs, creating some of the most haunting ballads you will hear this festive season. 12 tracks. Furious. Album Details Singer from Clannad's Christmas Album Including Traditional Christmas Songs Performed in her Unique Style.
SKU: 30581
Weight: 0.25 lb
Price: $13.99
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