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Second only to Riverdance as an international Irish showbiz phenomenon, previous installments of this Platinum-selling extravaganza have become beloved PBS standards. The original buxom quartet of female singers, Lisa, Maev, Orla, and Chloe, have duly been joined by Hayley and are, as usual, backed by a full symphony orchestra and choir, plus enough traditional instruments (the house fiddler, Mairead, is a powerhouse) to keep things legit. The material ranges from folkloric ("DĂșlaman" is best known from Clannad's legendary rendering), to a standard from another Celtic nation ("Caledonia," Dougie McLean's love letter to his native Scotland), to classical lite (Handel's poignant "Laschia Ch'io Pianga"), to movie hits ("Somewhere Over The Rainbow" in a delicately lovely, a cappella, close-harmony treatment), to homegrown New Age (Enya's "Newgrange"). Most tracks are produced to turn, presented in the aural equivalent of Technicolor or day-glo, in which colors pop while diverging ever so slightly from nature. In short, although the album offers fresh material, it covers old ground -- but this is exactly what the act's target audience expects and desires. Fans of acoustic folk would likely find the prevailing aesthetic a touch garish, but fans of Sarah Brightman and Il Divo will be diverted and thrilled. The deluxe package offers four bonus tracks, three of them live, plus a silver claddagh charm. --Christina Roden

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From: Amazon Posted: Jul 17, 2008 Type: User Review As good on this CD as in person

It's hard to believe that these women are so talented. They take your breath away. I can honestly say they are as good on this CD as they were in concert. Some songs are so incredible they bring me to tears. Great gift item to give that...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 17, 2008 Type: User Review Another major hit!

See the DVD and then play the CD because it's easy to fall in love with these beautiful Irish ladies and their talents. If you loved their first concert you'll love the new presentaton, again directed by David Downes.
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From: Amazon Posted: May 18, 2008 Type: User Review Beautiful, Once Again

The series of Celtic Woman CDs is producing a priceless series of wonderful music. This album contributes to the prior successes. I can play this CD for hours and hours and still enjoy every song. Beautifully done... Celtic music is sensitive and...
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From: Amazon Posted: May 10, 2008 Type: User Review Beautiful!

Celtic Woman is an amazing group of diverse voices and women. Their ranges are amazing! Their individual voices are beautiful and together they are unstoppable. Highly recommend the dvd too as the show is amazing and their gowns are just...
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From: Amazon Posted: May 09, 2008 Type: User Review Beautiful

I simply adore Celtic Woman, and this album is just brilliant. I hope to meet them someday in person (this is coming from a 17 year old boy).
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 21, 2008 Type: User Review Celtic Woman Needs More Fiddle

I saw the concert at Radio City and was truly WOWED by it. Unfortunately this CD contains mostly soft, quiet songs. They are great, but it needed more of the electricity of the fiddle, drums, etc. Both in the concert and on the CD, the use of...
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 13, 2008 Type: User Review Celtic woman's new journey

I have given this CD as a gift many times. This is our all time favorite CD. I ordered it for a hostess gift for St. Patrick's Day event and it was received with enthusiasm. We never get tired of the music, songs, or the taleneted ladies who...
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 07, 2008 Type: User Review A new Journey

These girls are a "delight". I have seen them in concert, and they are excellent. I enjoy completely everything they record. By far the best of their products is the DVD of the concert at Slane Castle. Just excellent in every way.
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From: Amazon Posted: Mar 21, 2008 Type: User Review A Musical journey that you will not forget.

I first heard of Celtic Woman almost by accident I was flipping channels one day in mid 2007 and happened to stop on my local PBS station and I'm glad I did because if I hadn't then I would have missed out on a truly wonderful program and that was...
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From: Amazon Posted: Mar 11, 2008 Type: User Review Amazing Voices

These ladies sound like angels when they sing and they do it so effortlessly. I have been listining to it nonstop since buying it!
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