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Secret Garden's latest, Once in a Red Moon, continues along the path of their previous releases such as Songs from a Secret Garden and Dawn of a New Century. Violinist Fionnuala Sherry and pianist/composer Rolf Lovland continue to combine in romantic and soulful ways around melodies that hover between the Romantic composers of the 19th century and the beautiful folk melodies and harmonies of many countries. Sherry's playing is full of passion whatever the setting, giving real red-blooded feeling to whatever musical landscape Lovland's pieces sketch out. Central to the expanded acoustic palette on this new album is the arranging skill of Kjetil Bjerkestrand, who combines absolute transparency of sound with compelling richness of texture. Guest singers Brian Kennedy and Karen Matheson illuminate lyrics to different tunes, including a re-setting of the "Danny Boy" melody that becomes a tribute to Lovland's recently deceased mother. Celtic roots are never far away throughout this thoughtful and exquisite album, giving its overall yearning quality a particular and apposite focus. --Keith Shadwick
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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Having first heard Secret Garden in Norway a few years ago I have collected six of their CDs and "Once in a Red Moon" is, for me, the very best of them all. The mixture of melodies and lyrics is excellent, so gentle in a restless and hectic world, while "You Raise Me Up", first heard by me on the radio, is truely beautiful. Guest musicians are an added bonus, particularly the lovely singing voice of Karen Matheson. All in all I couldn't stop playing "Once in a Red Moon" and I am sure it will continue to be a favourite of mine in the future. Fionnuala Sherry and Rolf Lovland have a tremendous talent for producing tunes that stay in your head, and that you want to go on hearing. I really look forward to more of their music in the future.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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This is the fourth and latest Secret Garden album I have bought and is, by far, the best. It shows greater depth and maturity that their others which are, nevertheless, pretty special. As a group, they are maturing very nicely.
For those who are surfing through, but do not own any of their previous releases, winning Eurovision might put you off Secret Garden. Don't be! This album is full of brilliant New Age/Folk/classical sounds and they should be taken seriously. Anyone using the golden voice of Karen Matheson (Capercaillie), the marvelous sounds Anuna or the stellar cello musicianship of Julian Lloyd-Webber (amongst others) is not messing around!
So buy this album (be entranced by the last track, in particluar), lie back and think nice thoughts - then next day, go and buy one (or more) of their other albums.
Top banana!!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Another highlight for folk/new age fans.
The Album "Once in a red moon" continues the tradition of norwegian/irish folk music peformed by Secret Garden.
Just close your eyes and listen to "awakening" and you'll get awake.
So sensitive and emotional music will effect everyones heart!
Very brilliant Album - like the others before.
Highlights of the Album:
Song No.7-No.10 and No. 12.
A must!!!
The Album "Once in a red moon" continues the tradition of norwegian/irish folk music peformed by Secret Garden.
Just close your eyes and listen to "awakening" and you'll get awake.
So sensitive and emotional music will effect everyones heart!
Very brilliant Album - like the others before.
Highlights of the Album:
Song No.7-No.10 and No. 12.
A must!!!
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soothing
Have just received this cd in the post and played it immediately,oh what joy,as breathtaking as the other two cds I own. Read more
Published 9 months ago by schoolescort
A great introduction to contemporary celtic music
"Once in a red moon" is a symphony for instruments and voice, echoing hebraic and medieval, celtic and spanish musicalities. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2006 by Sandra
you raise me up
This must be the most beautiful song I have ever heard, we Scots dont show our emotions much ,but this music reaches deep inside ones being....
Published on 22 Aug 2004 by Visa
Soothing and Beautiful, an Inspirational Album
What can i say, a beautiful album. The perfect balance of expertly played instruments (piano, violin etc.. Read more
Published on 12 July 2004 by "devilishfirework"
This deserves prime place in any music collection!
Every time a new Secret Garden album comes along, it sounds just that bit more special than the last, and I expect the bubble to break and everyone will be talking about them. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2004 by Mr. Stephen Kennedy
The most relaxing music ever!!
The combination of classical and celtic melodies is perfect. There are no words which could adequately describe how beautiful and relaxing the music on this album is. Read more
Published on 10 April 2003 by Alan
Uplifting and relaxing
This is beautiful music, it lifts you up, sharpens your senses, and puts a lovely smile on your face ! Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2002 by "aslyon"
Celtic meets Nordic New age folk!
A little different to previous Sectret Garden CD's. Contains more tracks with an individual vocalist. There are still many "classic" Secret Garden vocal tracks. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2002
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