Ronan [Enhanced] [Import]

Ronan [Enhanced] [Import]

Track Listings
Disc: 1

1. Life Is a Rollercoaster

2. Way You Make Me Feel

3. In This Life

4. Heal Me

5. Keep on Walking

6. When You Say Nothing at All

7. Brighter Days

8. If You Love Me

9. If I Don't Tell You Now

10. Only for You

See all 14 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. When You Say Nothing at All [Video Track] [*][Multimedia Track]

2. Life Is a Rollercoaster [Video Track] [*][Multimedia Track]

3. Way You Make Me Feel [Video Track] [*][Multimedia Track]

4. Lovin' Each Day [Video Track] [*][Multimedia Track]

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Exclusive Asian 2 CD set now includes a bonus VCD (viewable on all DVD players). The VCD includes 4 tracks, all of which are videos to his singles, 'When You Say Nothing At All', 'Life Is A Rollercoaster', 'The Way You Make Me Feel' & 'Lovin' Each Day'. The first CD includes all 14 tracks that are featured on the new UK version. Highlights include the brand new song, 'Lovin' Each Day' as well as the afore-mentioned singles. Includes exclusive artwork. 18 tracks. Slimline double jewel case housed in a slipcase. 2001 release.

Tracks:

Prelude
The Farthest Star
Testament
Descent
Momentum
Nemesis
Secluded Spaces
Illusion
Carry You
As It Fades

Album Description

VNV Nation's last album, Matter and Form (2005), was hailed by critics for its high-impact array of tone and sound, from hard hitting anthems to euphoric symphonies. In April 2007, the band is poised to release its next album, Judgement, which promises to be their most powerful and unique release to date. Having already broken the boundaries between industrial and other alternative music styles on Matter and Form, VNV Nation take this idea to new heights by creating a sound that is a collision of ever present insight, energy, emotion, past and future. From its fast pace, pounding bass-line and melody to its electric-guitar like synth sounds and Ronan Harris's thought provoking vocals, "Nemesis" rings through as one of VNV's most aggressive anthems to date. "Testament," which could be described as an electronic-indie anthem, "The Farthest Star" and "Carry You" provide a bright, hopeful outlook, while "Movement" presents a dark trance flavor to the band's ever expanding repertoire of song possibilities. The omniscient "Descent" sweeps in with dark electronic rhythms and lyrics that describe complete devastation, giving the yin to the yang of the ethereal ballad "Secluded Spaces" that makes you feel like nothing in the world could be more beautiful. With every album, VNV Nation manages to tear down more and more musical boundaries. Judgement will be their greatest achievement thus far.

Customer Reviews:

They have been consistently better........2007-07-10

If you are a fan of VNV Nation from the days of Praise the Fallen and Empires then about half of the tracks on this album are for you. However the other tracks are experiments in a trend that they have been following since Futureperfect. I am still not sure how I feel about this. I enjoy electronic music, but I feel that there is something amiss with Futureperfect and Matter + Form. All the same, I would have to say that for the die-hard VNV fan this will definitely be a good addition to your collection.

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I like it........2007-06-26

I don't think this album is nearly as good as Empires, but certainly don't think it's crap. I have grown to love VnV Nation. I will admit that sometimes I wish that I had a clearer understanding of what the lyrics are about, but I think I get it. I have my interpretation and I guess that's the only interpretaion that matters. VnV Nation make excelent Future pop music that is great music to drive to, dance to, or play around your house while your cleaning. High energy trance beats with pasionate singing and dark atmosphere. Great production by Ronan Harris, and another good album. I'm not dissapointed, but there are quite a few people who are.

Excellent!.......2007-06-14

This CD is wonderful for any VNV Nation fan. I've listened to this album time and time again and truly a great album.

I highly suggest purchasing this album!

Another great VnV Nation album!!.......2007-06-13

This is one of those bands that pisses people off because they have become populur in the "underground" scene. The truth be, VnV Nation have never released a radio hit in the States, never a top 40 video, never a Rolling Stone cover, never, never, never...nada! This band keeps pumping out solid electro/synth pop albums that pack out every dance floor in the goth/industrial club scene accross the map. This album is no exception to thier greatness. All of the songs are deep, emotionally charged, introspective, metaphoric, and classic future pop anthems that you want to play over and over again in your CD player. This is the most important band in the entire future pop genre!!!!!! (Just in case you didn't allreday know).

Judgement hitting it off to one of thier better albums.......2007-06-13

All around this album is very well put together, Nemesis (song 6) is especially good.

The Irish Tenors / McNamara, McDermott, Kearns, Tynan

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What an experience!
perfect songs for wedding days
Older album, new review
Irish Tenors
The Irish Tenors

The Irish Tenors / McNamara, McDermott, Kearns, Tynan
John McDermott , Anthony Kearns , Ronan Tynan , and Frank McNamara
Manufacturer: Music Matters
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Ellis Island
Live in Belfast
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ASIN: B00000I7I1
Release Date: 1999-03-09

Tracks:

Minstrel Boy (All)
Believe Me (John)
I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen (Ronan)
Mountains of Mourne (Anthony)
Toora-Loora-Looral (All)
When You Were Sweet Sixteen (Ronan)
Wild Mountain Thyme
Eileen Oige
Darling Girl from Clare
Danny Boy
Only Our Rivers Run Free
Grace
Town I Loved So Well
Old Man
Boolavogue
Galway Bay
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Spanish Lady
Love's Old Sweet Song
Danny Boy (Reprise)

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Forty years after the Clancy Brothers found popularity singing traditional Irish folksongs to an American audience, along comes the Irish Tenors, the trio of John McDermott, Anthony Kearns, and Ronan Tynan. Backed by plenty of coverage on public television, the three tenors perform a soothing and nostalgic mix of Emerald Isle tunes--from "Danny Boy" to "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling," along with a few surprises. Recorded live at the Royal Dublin Society Main Hall with a light orchestra, the album gives each of the three vocalists his chance in the spotlight. Fans of John McDermott should be sure to seek out the artist's solo discs such as Remembrance, which are far more intimate (and musically diverse) fare. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

What an experience!.......2007-07-05

This CD is absolutely amazing! The music makes the soul soar. You won't be sorry when you make this CD yours!

perfect songs for wedding days.......2007-06-18

My favorite wedding song is on this Cd and was played, sung by John about the journey we all make in our married life and was enjoyed by all. I recomend this and all their music too all listeners of Irish classics.

Older album, new review.......2007-04-13

Every home has a record, tape or CD that defines the family. This album is that recording for the hundreds of people who have already reviewed it here.

This is what my grandmother's John McCormack albums would sound like if they were recorded today. The fact that this music can connect generations, living and dead, speaks to its power. The fact that these singers, especially Anthony Kearns, can pull it off without even breaking a sweat, speaks to their talent.

When I was a young girl, I tried in vain to get good recordings of good Irish tenor music from our local library. Usually, I found albums with the words "Emerald Isle" somewhere in the title performed by folks who sounded like they'd had a few before the recording started. It is a joy to finally hear these songs sung, and recorded, as they were meant to be. If you don't own this, buy it now!

Irish Tenors.......2007-01-20

Track #14 "The Old Man" makes folks cry.. A great CD

The Irish Tenors.......2006-11-10

This is one of the best CD's I own and we never get tired of playing it.
The Clarity of the Tenors and the Orchestra is exellent.
Thanks

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Incredible!
Awesome
THIS should've been LOTR's soundtrack
Celtic Crazy!
better soundtrack than riverdance

Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
Ronan Hardiman , and Michael Flatley
Manufacturer: Philips
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001EPB
Release Date: 1997-03-04

Tracks:

Cry Of The Celts
Suil A Ruin
Celtic Dream
Warriors
Gypsy
Breakout
The Lord Of The Dance
Spirit In The New World
Fiery Nights
Lament
Siamsa
Our Wedding Day
Stolen Kiss
Nightmare
Victory
Cry Of The Celts
The Lord Of The Dance

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Part showtunes, part classical, and part folk music, Ronan Hardiman's score to Lord of the Dance, the musical starring dancer Michael Flatley, successfully avoids all the inherent pitfalls of such an enterprise. Hardiman has emerged as Ireland's finest interpreter of traditional music for films, TV, and the theater, and under his guidance the 19 lush orchestral tunes, augmented with many traditional instruments, are rife with the spirit of the Emerald Isle. Two of the tracks feature the taps of Flatley and Co, while the rest highlight the score as composed by Hardiman with all its subtle textures intact and not masked by the live sound of tap dancing. Lord of the Dance is a perfect and very listenable fusion of Broadway and the indigenous heritage of Irish music making. --Derek Rath

Customer Reviews:

Incredible!.......2006-12-09

If you liked Riverdance, you'll love this. After listening to the free samples on this site, I badgered my mum into buying the CD. From the minute I put it on my walkman, I loved it. The way the composer mixes traditional instruments like fiddles with modern instruments like Saxophones and Keyboards is amazing. This gives the music a thicker feel, pushing it way above Riverdance. Whether you have Celtic blood or not you will love it!
Tracks 16 and 17 are especially brilliant with the fast tapping of Michael Flately's feet along with the rest of the Troop. I really want to see the show now!
Buy it or miss out on some of the best music around.

Awesome.......2006-10-28

I love Riverdance. I would give this cd a 10 if there was a 10 to rate it. Go IRISH!

THIS should've been LOTR's soundtrack.......2006-06-15

While Howard Shore's soundtrack for "Lord of the Rings" got him an Oscar,Ronan Hardiman SHOULD'VE composed the epic trilogy's music.Ronan Hardiman has an instinctive sense of rhythm&motion for his music.This music is PERFECT for Michael Flatley's dancing feet--or the hobbits' shaggy ones.

"Cry of the Celts" is a perfect epic opening.It's primal,beautiful.Shouldn't it have been the background for the opening sequence when Galadriel speaks of the forging of the One Ring?

"Warriors" is wonderfully ominous.It would've been a memorable theme for orcs&uruk-hai.And of course,Sauron.

"Gypsy" is sexy.It could've fit the scenes between Aragorn&Arwen,or Frodo&Galadriel.It's Celtic spice.

"Fiery Nights" shows that yes,saxophones can be great in Celtic music.Would've been great,and sensual,for the Mirror of Galadriel scene as well as Frodo's vision of Galadriel in Mordor.

"Lament" is elegaic.

"Siamsa" is celebratory music.Would've fit ANY of the happy endings at the end of "Return of the King." Why not Sam&Rose's wedding?

"Stolen Kiss","Nightmare"&"Victory" would have fit the finale.

Ronan Hardiman KNOWS Celtic music deeply in his artistry.He had experience with soundtracks before doing this score.He's capable of conveying epic themes.This is a must-listen-to album!

Celtic Crazy!.......2006-04-19

I have just about worn out this cd listening to it. When I got to see Lord of the Dance in person, I really had not had any sort of appreciation for celtic music. That performance and this cd changed all of that for me. The music is majestic and stirs emotion that spans all feelings. The music tells the story and each time I listen to it I can actually see the performers dancing that piece. Having a bad day? Just listen to this cd. The world will suddenly be a better place!

better soundtrack than riverdance.......2006-03-06

I saw 'riverdance' & while i thoroughly enjoyed the show, I agree with the other reviews that the soundtrack was lacking so I took the advice & picked up 'Lord of Dance' soundtrack (without having seen the show) & WOW - fabulous! Definately, upbeat & what you want to hear. There is also some nice songs with a jazz feel to them. Great CD from beginning to end - a real feel good cd.

Average customer rating:

Great voice, lovely person.
Disappointing audio quality
Great Gift
Brief Review
Ronan Tynan, The Dawning of the Day

The Dawning of the Day
Ronan Tynan
Manufacturer: Decca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Ronan
My Life Belongs to You
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ASIN: B000HXDEUS
Release Date: 2006-09-26

Tracks:

Faith Of Our Fathers
Morning Has Broken (duet with Vince Gill)
Dawning of The Day
Go Rest High On That Mountain (Vince Gill, background vocals)
Be Still, My Soul
Healing Rain
23 (The Lord Is My Shepherd)
On Eagles Wings
Going Home
Via Dolorosa
The Lords Prayer
God Bless America

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For his second solo release, the former Three Irish Tenors member has decided to concentrate on songs of faith for which, given his oft-repeated history of triumphing over various obstacles, he would seem to be ideally suited. As on his debut effort, the orchestral arrangements are florid and the context strictly middle-of-the-road. For many listeners, his 9/11-vintage, a cappella rendering of "Amazing Grace" was a high point of his career, and one or two more sparsely arranged or even unaccompanied tracks might have been perfect for this album. There is no material of deeply Celtic context, other than "Morning Has Broken," a song associated with British folk singer Cat Stevens which was in fact lifted note-for-note from a Scottish Christmas carol called "Leanabh An Aigh." Tynan performs it as a duet with country star Vince Gill, who actually sounds more in synch with the soaring folkloric purity of the melody. Basically, Tynan is a fine example of what a pop tenor should sound like; as with Andrea Bocelli and others of that ilk, he aims to please and this he does surpassingly well. --Christina Roden

Album Description

"When Ronan sings the clouds cry but the sun turns up sooner than it would have."—Bono

Ronan Tynan's newest release, The Dawning of the Day, is a collection of faith based songs that are an extension of Ronan's artistic being and his ever-evolving career as a singer. Brown Bannister, the award-winning producer know for his work in the Christian community with Amy Grant, is the man behind the controls for this latest Tynan effort.

Ronan has achieved worldwide fame as a member of the Irish Tenors. Now his singular voice and irresistible appeal have led him to strike out on his own, a decision that has resulted in something far more meaningful than a mere solo career.

Customer Reviews:

Great voice, lovely person........2007-05-22

Ronan Tynan has one of the great voices of our time. These selections are thoughtful and wonderfully performed. An absolute pleasure to listen to.

Disappointing audio quality.......2007-03-09

This recording did not have the depth, clarity or inspiration that the "Ronan" CD has. There's just no comparison. The songs of course are more gentle and thoughtful, but the recording just doesn't show me the quality and "ring" of Ronan Tynan's voice. Good, but not great. "Ronan" on the other hand was exceptional!

Great Gift.......2007-02-13

This was a gift for a neighbor who is a big Tynan fan and she loved it.

Brief Review.......2007-01-10

About the same quality as "Ronan" which was also a very strong album, the use of the word 'awesome' is not overstating how great this CD is...

Ronan Tynan, The Dawning of the Day.......2007-01-09

This CD fits a quiet, contemplative mood. The songs are
done so well by Ronan - what a great voice!

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Excellent
This is not industrial.
VNV Nation's weakest album
Matter + Form
Great CD

Matter + Form
VNV Nation
Manufacturer: Metropolis Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Praise the Fallen
Dark Angel
Gelb
Honour 2003
Subkutan

ASIN: B0007X9TTI
Release Date: 2005-04-12

Tracks:

Intro
Chrome
Arena
Colours Of Rain
Strata
Interceptor
Entropy
Endless Skies
Homeward
Lightwave
Perpetual

Album Description

Shaking off the conventions and cliches of the EBM and futurepop genres, VNV Nation have crafted a work of art. From haunting, quiet beauty to introspective depths, to dance floor anthems, "Matter + Form" is an album crafted to move not only bodies on the dance floor, but hearts as well. VNV Nation is the new face of electronic music.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent.......2007-05-30

This VNV Nation album is awesome, but all of their albums are awesome too. The music and the lyrics are great in Form + Matter and I highly recommend it.

This is not industrial........2007-05-28

This is a synthpop music. If you're looking for the hard-edged sound in Praise the Fallen, or Empires, try Front Line Assembly or Infected Mushroom. This album (much like Futureperfect) is mostly pop music. It is an entirely different style for VNV Nation, but it's one of the best damn synthpop albums I've heard. I really like all the song, except for one: Entropy. Even the lyrics, which VNV usually excells with, are bland in this song. Listen to the samples first, and if it's the kind of thing you're into, get it. Don't give it bad credit because it's not as dark or industrial as their earlier works.

VNV Nation's weakest album.......2007-05-14

Much as I love VNV Nation's other albums, this one just flopped. Although Chrome was fantastic, and Arena and Perpetual were good, the rest of the album sounds like the soundtrack to a coma/seisure depending on the track. It pales in comparison to the brilliance of Judgement or Empires.

Matter + Form.......2007-02-19

This album is a lot more musical than their previous ones. The music is smooth, instead of the grating electronic beats found on the earliest albums. Harris relies more on his voice then in several past albums, such as Empires and Praise the Fallen. This is probably most evident in Chrome, which was also released as a single. There are also a few instrumental songs, including Colours of Rain, Strata, Interceptor, and Lightwave. The last three have some pretty decent techno beats.

I liked all of the songs except for Colours of Rain and Endless Skies. They were too slow for my tastes, but it's very possible that many people will like these songs.

It's hard to compare this album to earlier ones, since the style changes (which isn't necessarily a bad thing). But I do think the new style caters better to generic techno lovers. That said, VNV Nation is electronica, and there's a significant difference between it and your basic techno/dance music.

I give product 4 stars. It's not the best techno music ever (kind of dull compared to some groups, definitely not the "dance" genre), but it's a pretty solid album. If you like VNV Nation mainly because of their earlier sound, this album may not suit you. But in general, all techno lovers should find this to be a pretty decent CD.

Great CD.......2007-01-10

Every song on this CD is great. I originally purchased it just because I liked a couple of songs, but quickly realized the entire CD was full of great music.

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Suprisingly Pleased
Ronan Keating compact disc
Great Collection
Ronan Does His Best - But Results are Rather Bland
Classic hits album from Boyzone singer!

10 Years of Hits
Ronan Keating
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
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Westlife - Unbreakable: Greatest Hits V.1 (+1 Bonus
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Greatest Hits
By Request

ASIN: B00064AFQ4
Release Date: 2004-10-25

Tracks:

When You Say Nothing at All
Life Is a Roller Coaster
Way You Make Me Feel - Bryan Adams, Ronan Keating
Lovin' Each Day
If Tomorrow Never Comes
I Love It When We Do
We've Got Tonight - Ronan Keating, Lulu
Long Goodbye
Lost for Words
She Believes (In Me)
Last Thing on My Mind - Ronan Keating, LeAnn Rimes
Father and Son - Ronan Keating,
Words
To Be Loved
I Hope You Dance
Somebody Else

Customer Reviews:

Suprisingly Pleased.......2007-06-08

Ronan takes well known songs and sings them with tender emotions. It's like having a collection of your favorite love songs all on one CD sung by someone with a soothing familiarity that resembles the feeling you have when you're with your best friend. A wonderful CD for the road.

Ronan Keating compact disc.......2007-01-10

I was so thrilled to find this at your site. It is my favorite Cd and was so difficult to find in stores. Thank You !

Great Collection.......2006-07-16

I liked a lot of these songs. Ronan's music is not for people who hate pop or ballads, (although I do but I still love his music...not sure why). Ronan has a great tone to his voice, but never really seems to have strength. Not sure why, neither he does not have strong pipes but more likely is seems he holds back to give his music a soft love song sound. The only problem with this CD is a few of his best songs were not hits, so they are not on this CD. She Believes (in me) is the best song on this CD by far. The Long Goodbye is also a great Ronan style balled. Its so weird that I like his music because I only like Hip-Hop and R&B. Maybe his music is just so good that I like it regardless of its genre.

Ronan Does His Best - But Results are Rather Bland.......2006-06-07

I like Ronan Keating for the fact that he is a very average singer but makes the best of what he has..!!! He is good at 'middle of the road ' pop music, that does not put any great demand on the vocal chords...There are some good pop tunes here, like 'Life is A Rollercoaster', 'Lovin' Each day', and some nice ballads like 'Last Thing on My Mind' (with Leanne Rimes) and 'When You Say Nothing at All'...It's all rather bland and uneventful for me. Nice background music that will not ask anything of the listener, but at the same time, gives very little in return.

Classic hits album from Boyzone singer!.......2006-01-21

Straight outta Ireland, Ronan gives us his greatest hits CD, and what a treat it is! For once, we now have all his singles on one fabulous CD! This is great pop music; none of that pompous classic rock garbage. I see the future of pop music, and his name is Ronan!

Average customer rating:

Great Music and Outstanding Voices
Time for a new one
Wonderful music, wonderful voices
Professional on professionals
Tenners for Tenors

Live in Belfast
Irish Traditional , James L. Molloy , Philip Martin , Lynette Johnson , Thomas Moore , Frank Lambert , Raymond Loughborough , Percy French , Richard Farrelly , William Wallace , Tempest Sanderson , and Francis McPeake
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Ellis Island
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ASIN: B00004RDSK
Release Date: 2007-01-08

Tracks:

Dublin Medley: Dublin in the Rare Old Times; Molly Malone
Carrickfergus
Bantry Bay
Scorn Not His Simplicity
The Fields of Athenry
Star of the County Down
The Last Rose of Summer
Red is the Rose
Lift the Wings
She is Far from the Land
Ireland, Mother Ireland
Green Isle of Erin
Percy French Medley: Phil the Fluther's Ball/Come Back Paddy Reilly/The Lay of the West Clare Railway (Are Ye Right There Michael?)
Mary from Dungloe
Isle of Inisfree
There is a Flower that Bloometh
As I Sit Here
The Kerry Dance
Will Ye Go Lassie Go?

Product Description

1. Dublin Medley
2. Carrickfergus
3. Bantry Bay
4. Scorn Not His Simplicity
5. Fields Of Athenry
6. Star Of The County Down
7. The Last Rose Of Summer
8. Red Is The Rose
9. Lift The Wings
10. Ireland Mother Ireland
11. She Is Far From The Land
12. Green Isle Of Erin
13. Percy French Medley:
-Phil The Fluther s Ball
-Come Back Paddy Reilly
-The Lay Of The West Clare Railway
14. Mary From Dungloe
15. Isle Of Inisfree
16. There Is A Flower
17. As I Sit Here
18. The Kerry Dance
19. Go Lassie Go

Format: CD

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Just a year after their smash breakthrough debut album--itself still riding high in the charts--the Irish Tenors have added another delightfully varied collection to their discography. Live in Belfast again showcases the group's obvious concert charisma from a performance given in February 2000. It's a generous smorgasbord of medleys, traditional numbers, and songs from popular sources (including "Scorn Not His Simplicity," which Sinead O'Connor has interpreted)--mixing nostalgic sentimentality with selections of bittersweet melancholy. Binding the whole together is the unmistakable stylish charm of the Irish Tenors, whether singing in solos or in ensembles. But the biggest surprise for fans already hooked on the Tenors is the introduction of Finbar Wright as replacement for original member John McDermott. Wright's bright, romantic voice easily wins over a potentially skeptical crowd--especially in the dreamy "Isle of Innisfree"--and blends nicely with his colleagues. (McDermott, who had to bow out of the performance due to the death of his mother, makes a surprise appearance to solo in a memorable and touching "The Last Rose of Summer"--given as a tribute to his parents--and to rejoin the Tenors for "Red Is the Rose.") The arrangements by Tenors producer Frank McNamara are played with zest by the Orchestra Warsaw Sinfonia. --Tom May

Customer Reviews:

Great Music and Outstanding Voices.......2007-03-28

My wife and I saw these tenors live and on stage and we were truly impressed. Their voices blend beautifully and they present a well rounded variety of songs. We so enjoyed the first CD that we bought this current one.

Time for a new one.......2001-10-19

I bought this CD, (plus the video) in July 2000 and listened to it so much I think it must be just about worn out.!!!The video I have seen so often I bet I have seen every idiosyncrasy of each of them. The Tenors are almost my total pastime. About 12 hours a day, listening and viewing. I "met" them July 22/00 and have been to four concerts, and I'm still impressed by the joyous sounds of their voices.
It's been a lomg time since I wrote my last review of this CD, but I hope I have helped to encourage others to enjoy the thrill of the most magnificent voices of their lives.
The Tenor's #1 Fan,,,, Joan Way

Wonderful music, wonderful voices.......2001-05-31

I do not claim to be a musical expert. It has always been my contention that music which makes the listener feel good, which raises the spirits and makes the heart glad, is worthy of being heard. Such is this CD. I don't listen to it to search for flaws, flubs, failings and screw-ups. I listen to it because it makes me happy. I am of Irish ancestry, and this wonderful music stirs a core deep within my soul. I got to hear some traditional Irish folk music I'd never heard before. I would hope that all those who listen to this CD would choose to enumerate its merits based on the fact that this music is meant to lighten the soul. It never was meant to be held up to intense scrutiny, because it is folk music. These are the songs the people sang. They weren't meant to be grand, classical opera, and should not be regarded or critiqued as such. They are beautiful and moving, just as they stand, and I am grateful that God gave these four men such voices to sing these old tunes and to preserve them for the generations to come. God knows we need positive, beautiful music now more than ever.

Professional on professionals.......2001-05-05

I am taking from the best in the world. I have met Pavarotti's teachers (Joan Doanerman and Joan Sutherland) and also take from them. I am very well-known in musical analyzing and teaching. I have read all reviews, and personally, many of you need to learn much more about proper vocal technique to be a critic. The voice must flow, with support (breath), low larynx, etc. All four tenors possess the proper singing qualities. However, stage presence, song interpretation, and musicianship also take into affect. Finbar Wright needs to continue his musicianship. He possesses much more romanticism than he shows. Also, anyone can say words like "texturing, spellbinding and dominance," and sound like a knowledgeable critic. However, these words are thrown into sports review as well. Face it folks, know what you are saying. John McDermott has a beautiful voice, but it is a much different classical style than many people know. John is a Celtic Tenor, which means that his under- and overtones will sound much different than the other three. The symphony is NOT too dominant, David Schierholz. If you have worked with the Met recording studios, than you can talk with me, because I have sat in on them. These are live performances, not takes in a studio. Folks, I am a born and bred Irishman. These men are great, but there needs to be more of there individual literature available. I would love to find Anthony Kearns classical recordings. Then, when you have studied and understand the nature of the voice and theatre, then you can write your reviews.

Tenners for Tenors.......2001-02-16

This cd and video was my introduction to the wonderful "Irish Tenors". Seperately each is spellbinding. Together they are nothing short of magical. Finbar Wright is a dashingly romantic figure while Ronan Tynan is most compelling. Anthony Kearns will be a major star someday in the opera world. His voice is clear and strong. Wright's voice soars in songs such as "Carrickfergus" and "Isle of Innisfree". He seems a bit nervous which is understandable given he had only 10 days to prepare for this concert. He was asked literally days before the performance to step in for John McDermott. Thank goodness he did! The one downer for me was the appearance of John McDermott as his voice is not my cup of tea.

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Defined
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ASIN: B00099HFJ6
Release Date: 2005-06-21

Tracks:

La Fiamma Sacra (The Sacred Flame)
Nella Fantasia
The Prayer
Aranjuez Ma Pensee
So Far Away
Nostalgia (La Mia Nostalgia)
Core 'ngrato (Ungrateful Heart)
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The five, young, good-looking and classically trained singers who comprise Amici Forever have a lot to offer. They have taste, and they make, for the most part, beautiful sounds (one of the sopranos is wobbly; the other singers--a soprano, two tenors and bass-baritone--are splendid). Their debut CD, The Opera Band, has sold over a million copies. Their arrangements, though somewhat sappy, are attractive, and they're very imaginative with both classical and pop repertoire. I Amici are not just good singers who add a beat to the classics; they think things through. Defined offers a fine arrangement of the Allegretto of Beethoven's 7th Symphony with a text that turns it into a Hymn to Liberty; a Bocelli-Celine Dion duet has been transformed into a densely harmonic quintet; an original work tells a Maori legend; Dalila's "Mon ceur s'ouvre a ta voix," once past the wobbly soprano, becomes a fine blend; Rachmaninov's 2nd Piano Concerto and Rodrigo's "Concerto de Aranjuez" form the basis for two other pieces. This is a handsomely produced album which could alert pop fans to some beautiful classical melodies and, in and of itself, it's good listening. --Robert Levine

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Audio Ambrosia.......2007-01-10

Amici Forever is one of the finest singing groups to come along in many, many years. Their musicality is awe inspiring.

A fine CD ruined by over-aggressive copy protection.......2006-08-12

The CD shown here is the infamous disk inflicted upon the listening public by SONY/BMG/RCA which has resulted in several law suits because of its inclusion of a particularly nasty bit of spyware/malware (a "root kit") which is buried in any Windows computer system into which the disk is inserted, innocently or otherwise. It is a spectacularly stupid, sneaky, and downright mean attempt to control copying of the disk's contents, and as such it has earned universal opprobrium after its discovery and publicizing by a third party. This disk has been recalled and owners of it (such as me) may supposedly return it for replacement with a non-infected version.

My first bit of advice on the recording, then, is either to return it for exchange or put a note on it to warn against insertion into a computer. Alternatively, if you have the equipment, software, and ability, you may capture its music by playing it in a regular CD player with a cable connection to your sound card's input. A stereo analog audio cable connection will do, but if you have it, a digital SPDIF connection will do even better. My infected CD, by the way, is labeled as RCA Victor 8 2876 68883-2. (Further information/discussion of the CD's problems can be found on the Internet.)

The replacement version of this CD, the 2006 Australian Tour Edition, with two "bonus" tracks and presumably free of the rootkit, is also listed on Amazon.

I am a newcomer to Amici Forever (though they've been around awhile) and no fan of "fusion" music in general, but I bought the disk because some of my friends are fans and I wanted to see for myself what they were like. In general, I must say that I rather like this disk, though it is obviously something quite distinct from the classical music from which much of it is derived. It is a transformation of familiar classic tunes into a populist genre characterized by strong emotional intensity, highly synthesized and sonically processed sound, and often prominent percussion effects. (The waveforms show clear evidence of volume-limiting, with sustained passages right up to the allowed maximum. This creates the effect of great loudness and intensity, even passion.)

The singers possess very fine voices for this idiom, which seems partly an outgrowth of the "Three Tenors" phenomenon. A good bit of the singing is in Italian, but English is well represented, along with bits of Spanish, French, and even background Maori.

I think these pieces should be treated as creations in their own right (even though many are derivative) and judged on their own merits as to musical appeal, imagination, and artistry.

"La Fiamma Sacra" (the sacred flame) is sung in English, despite its Italian title, and tells the story of a low-born man endowed with the gift of a singing voice which destines him to greatness. It is sweet, sentimental (not wishy-washy!), and altogether loveable.

"Nella Fantasia" (in a fantasy or dream) is widely known as a tenor vehicle derived from Morricone's film soundtrack for "The Mission." (I believe Bocelli and Watson, among others, have recorded it.) It is sung in Italian, and is very fine and satisfying in this version.

"The Prayer" (la preghiera), a composed song in Italian and English, is also widely known, especially in the version by Bocelli and Dion. Here it is no less delightful with five voices instead of two.

"Aranjuez Ma Pensee" (Aranjuez my thought) though titled in French is sung in the Spanish appropriate to its subject, the historic town just south of Madrid. The tune is a well-known and gorgeous theme from Joaquin Rodrigo's guitar concerto "Concierto de Aranjuez" set with words to make it a kind of love song for a place. The words are lovely and poetic and the piece is hauntingly and exotically beautiful. (Rodrigo is buried in Aranjuez, and I doubt if this borrowing makes him turn over in his grave.)

"So Far Away" is another love song for a place, this time New Zealand, "the land of the long white cloud." It is a very nice composed song sung in English with ethnic touches (a celtic pipe and background chorus singing in Maori). It has an irresistible loveliness.

"Nostalgia" (la mia nostalgia) is a derivation from Rachmaninov's immensely popular and often quoted second piano concerto. It is a song of loneliness and longing for a past love whose music tells the story without the need to understand the Italian words.

"Core 'Ngrato" (ungrateful heart) is an old Neapolitan chestnut sung in Italian dialect by tenors from as far back as Caruso and on up to today's cohort. It complains of the lover's mistreatment by the unappreciative Catari. It's a fine, impassioned song, and this group does not stint in its presentation.

"Land & Freedom" (terra e liberta) is perhaps the most surprising inclusion here, for it is a transformation of the supremely beautiful second movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 into another song of nostalgia for a beloved place, now distant or even vanished, associated with freedom, music, and poetry. In this Italian language song, the composer uses Beethoven's own exquisite countermelody, along with his strikingly lovely harmonies. With music from such a master, how could this song be anything but transcendant?

"Mon Coeur S'Ouvre A Ta Voix" (at your voice my heart opens) is the most popular aria from Camille Saint-Saens' opera "Samson and Delilah," sung by Delilah to express her love for Samson (with some response by him). This arrangement, which becomes a duet, preserves much of the original, and is properly ecstatic as sung in the original French.

"Recondita Armonia" (hidden harmony) is another well-known aria, this time the tenor Cavaradossi's song about his fascination with the contrasting beauties of two female figures (from Puccini's opera "Tosca"). Here he gets support from other Amici members, but the music itself is left mostly intact, except for the instrumental accompaniment and vocal expansion. It's quite convincing.

"Adagio" is another borrowing from a purely instrumental classic, Albinoni's adaptation of pre-existing tunes to create his immensely popular "Adagio for Strings." The voices here follow the interweaving melodic lines of those strings, singing the newly-supplied Italian words of a lover's yearning for his absent love, and ending with "I feel beating within me this music which I invented for you." The result of this fusion of the very old with new words and vocal/instrumental sounds is likely to be much more accessible to most of today's hip-hop generation than the original, for all its classic elegance and beauty.

"Ocean Heart" (oceano cuore) is another instrumental music adaptation, being a setting of new Italian words to an arrangement of music from Aram Khatchaturian's ballet "Spartacus." The original music here is much less familiar than that of the other two, perhaps emboldening the arranger to take a bit more liberty (a new countermelody is added to the composer's own tune). This attractive, more midstream arrangement may waken many new ears to Khatchaturian's lovely, pensively yearning melody.

In summary, I applaud Amici Forever for their success in translating some of classical music's finest products into a form likely to appeal to a much wider audience than heretofore. This is not for everyone though: classical music purists will likely reject it as overblown, overheated, and just too remote from the original versions. Those with parochial musical tastes may dislike its cosmopolitan nature with untranslated foreign words. Still, youngish people who embrace the world's diversity and who were brought up in the tradition of rock concerts will probably find much enjoyment in the sheer vibrancy and musical pleasure here.

So, within its genre, I give the music of this disk 5 stars, but its physical embodiment in an infected CD merits no stars at all, rather, a big raspberry!

Fantastic.......2006-02-26

These are truely wonderful singing voices,backed up by a beautiful orchestra.The first song actually gave me chills.I can't wait to buy another one of their CD's.I recommend it highly to anyone who loves REAL music.

Well Arranged but Overproduced.......2006-02-20

This is a novel concept for opera lovers and fans. There are some original songs and also some classic arias and ensembles with a modern update. Most of the pieces have been "enhanced" with additional voices (e.g. an aria sung as a two-soprano piece, with three male voices as backup).

Unfortunately, this album has so much echo and reverb that it is almost impossible to hear the artists' actual voices. If you just like opera music, this is a wonderful album, but if you are a student of the operatic voice, look elsewhere.

Copy protection dangerous and unlawfull.......2006-01-20

Copy protection is unlawful. ENCRYPTED MUSIC TAKES AWAY OUR RIGHTS AS AMERICAN CITIZENS. STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS AND DON'T BUY THIS ARTISTS MUSIC!

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Release Date: 2004-07-20

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Ave Maria Gratia Plena
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O Hearken Though
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Go, Song Of Mine
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Light Of The World

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Very Good!.......2004-11-07

This is an awesome cd of Elgars choral music. I reccomend it along with Howells Requiem under the Naxos label. This is an awesome choir and awesome music!

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Michael Flatley's Celtic Tiger
If you love music, buy this CD! Very refreshing, and new, with great music!
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Cant always toe TAP

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Michael Flatley's Celtic Tiger.......2007-01-10

Very disappointing - Nothing like Riverdance Would not recommend and I am avid fan

If you love music, buy this CD! Very refreshing, and new, with great music!.......2006-01-21

After listening to the soundtrack of Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, and Feet of Flames, Celtic Tiger is in some ways the "same old music", but in other ways, very different and original and seems to have something that the previous three soundtracks lack. This CD doesn't just give you modern Celtic music; it goes through all of the stages of music in our time, from Celtic, classical, hip-hop, jazz, rock, pop etc. As the CD progresses, the music goes from soft and traditional to more modern, and more diverse as it explores different genres of music. So, contrary to what someone said, Celtic Tiger isn't what you would expect and it's not what you heard before. In fact, I was planning on not buying it, after seeing how it wasn't going to be another Lord of the Dance. This CD is like the others, but for the most part, stands from the others.

To give you a better idea, here's a breakdown by song:

ST. PATRICK (ANGULUS): Remember how in the past, there would be one song on the CDs mentioned above, that was sung in another language (for example, Shivna in Riverdance, High Priests and Hell's Kitchen in Feet of Flames, and the chorus to Sula Ruin in Lord of the Dance)? Well, here's your song for Celtic Tiger. This song is not sung in the English language(I'm positive it's Latin). When translated, you will see that the song has a religious theme to it(in the show, Celtic Tiger, the song was about the beginning of Roman Catholicism in Ireland). The song is also very dark, and sounds gothic but it's pretty good. It sends chills down your spine.
THE VIKINGS: This song, like a lot of the other songs on here, starts off slow and calm, and then as it progresses gets stronger and stronger till it hits a climax. In this song, they use the same tune over and over again for about 75% of the song, and the tune gets stronger and stronger as time passes (get it?). This works well with this song, and this is one of my personal favorites on the CD.
THE GARDEN OF EDEN: Now this is my favorite song on here. Now, that's something unusual for me to say, since I usually don't care for the slower songs. But I really do love this song, it sort of reminds me of Celtic Dream from LOTD. It's sort of a meditation song. How do I describe this song? Well, if there's a song that plays in Heaven, then the song would probably sound kind of like this.
THE REDCOATS: Another personal favorite, starting with drums, and then the rest of the song is Michael Flatley on flute along with many other instruments (the violin, fiddle, drum, bell, and even piano). The beginning is very sweet, but the end is very energetic.
THE FAMINE: Another vocal in another language (I'm guessing...Gaelic?). Once again, when translated, there is some religious theme in the song. The emotions that you find in the song is desperation, sadness and fear so it's another song on the darker side.
THE BANSHEE/A NATION ONCE AGAIN: This is a very confusing little song. The first part of the song, it's just a woman crying--like a banshee. ( Yes, this song is one of the weaker ones. In fact I would go as far as to say that the CD wouldn't suffer if this song was taken out). And THEN, three minutes into the song, they start singing "A Naaaaation Oooonce Agaaaain!" Very, confusing, and very random, since the vocal just came out of nowhere. But, it did help the song.
FREEDOM: Now this song is the beginning of the "modern songs" on here. But I have to warn you: this song is pretty....random. First it starts off with a nice, soft fiddle tune and then out of nowhere, it's replaced with this disco, 70's-type music, and then once again, it's randomly replaced with this strip tease tune. Yes, this song is indeed very random, and...amusing.
A NEW WORLD: Another song that explores different types of music besides Celtic. You will listen to flamenco music, jazz, hip-hop, ballet and ballroom music, and then finally, the song will finish with this poppish Celtic tune that is very enjoyable to listen to.
THE LAST ROSE: This is another song with Flately on flute. The song sounds very sad, light, soft, and it reminds me of Whispering Wind from Feet of Flames. It's a beautiful song, but there's one problem: this song is very ill placed in the sequence of tracks on this CD. The song doesn't fit in at all and kind of throws you off, leaving you a little confused.
CELTIC KITTENS: What a cute title for an equally lovely song! It's a mix of Celtic violin and this modern poppish dance beat and the results are very good. It's another personal favorite and don't be surprised if you find yourself dancing to it.
CAPONE: This is another personal favorite. Completely straying away from being anything that has to do with Celtic music, this is, for the most part, a jazz number. It's...cool, and sexy, and fast and almost perfect.
CELTIC TIGER: This song finishes the CD, with electic guitar with tapping feet in the background. It's very energetic, and for the most part, pretty good.

In conclusion: I was left with very little disappointments! Surprisesm yes (from all of the random songs) but for the most part, I don't regret buying this CD! If you're a person who's as passionate about music as I am, then I recommend you get this CD. You'll love it.

Michael Flatley.......2006-01-19

I love anything Michael Flatley does he is the best Irish dancer in the whole wide world. He was born to dance. He has made my dreams come true by coming back to dance.

Celtic Tiger show and soundtrack.......2006-01-19

This was the best show i have ever seen plus a fantastic soundtrack.THE BEST PART WAS I ACTUALLY GOT TO SEE MICHAEL FLATLEY LIVE WHICH HAS BEEN MY DREAM SINCE FOREVER!!!!!!!! I'm an irish dancer and would love to be in this show when i'm old enough!!!!

Cant always toe TAP.......2005-12-21

I just want to say that this show, like his previous, is AMAZING.
And the soundtrack is the same. For most of you reviewers before me, who rated this low, I ask why ? If you just like rhythmic toe tapping then i agree, this is not for you, but how can M Flatley have a non stop irish gig? This show deals with the struggles, and many deaths of the Irish people. So i ask, how can he be upbeat and smiling the whole show ? If you just want to see tap dance for 2 hours, please, do look elsewhere.
But if you want QUALITY and have ANY interest in TRUE Irish heritage, and history, you will love this CD.
If you just want to see Irish dancers flailing about, go see RIVERDANCE, or any of the "Other Up and comers". And when the Dust settles, it will be Michael Flatley creating that dust,
and working on ANOTHER great project.

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