The Celtic Connection

The list author says:
	"The best flutist alive (a Belfast native), and the kings of Celtic music -- a match made in music heaven. Even the title is so good I just had to steal it for this list!"

The list author says:
	"More of the fun, because it's just that great. Their last joint release to date ... time for another one, guys!"

The list author says:
	"Whether you love or hate the movie, you just gotta love the soundtrack. Love and loyalty, rebellion and revenge, battles and betrayal; beautifully arranged for Celtic instruments and full orchestra."

The list author says:
	"Scotland's Robin Hood: The movie wasn't as big a smash as "Braveheart," but the music is just as great. Mournful and haunting, it tells Rob Roy McGregor's story in as sweeping pictures as the film."

The list author says:
	"Who better to write another score about those mist-covered mountains & a modern Local Hero than Glasgow-born Mark Knopfler? The theme song is a perennial favorite, not just with Knopfler fans."

The list author says:
	"One year later, Knopfler followed up with a dark and moving score for a film dealing with one of the most controversial issues of modern-day Ireland: the IRA."

The list author says:
	"Mark Knopfler's latest offering ... again, for a movie set in Scotland. And I guess it was about time for that "football" theme, too! Scotland's quintessential sons, at least these days."

The list author says:
	"No soundtrack, but it tells the story of these Irish settlers' courageous voyage in just as vivid pictures. Galway teams up with the maker of tranquil masterpieces and delivers another piece of art!"

The list author says:
	"The chiefs take their music to new frontiers here, too, and it's yet another triumph. Celtic folk meets rock, blues, country & Asian music! (Oh yeah, and Sinead O'Connor is on this one, too.)"

The list author says:
	"One of the traditional Celtic instruments (besides bagpipe, pennywhistle and fiddle, of course); superbly interpreted by Claire Hamilton.  Magic indeed."

The list author says:
	"There is more to Celtic heritage than Ireland and Scotland, and Carlos Nunez is the gaiteros' (Galician bagpipers') reigning king. Not that the Chieftains aren't also playing on here, though ..."

The list author says:
	"And guess who gets to play on their album when the chiefs of all things Celtic visit the Galician capital (he's also appeared live with them). Los Lobos, Ry Cooder & Linda Ronstadt contribute, too."

The list author says:
	"They didn't even intend to record an album when they visited Canada in 1998, but they were having way too much fun playing with local musicians. This is the result ..."

The list author says:
	"Last but not least, who better to capture that Irish Heartbeat with the Chieftains than Eire's original bard? Pure enchantment."