- Audio CD (20 May 1997)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Reprise
- ASIN: B000002NCW
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 529,108 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is in a class of it's own.A superbly mastered album that you can play over & over again without getting bored. There's a natural feel of the 'CELTS'to it.Women of Ireland is my favourite track for which you can visualise yourself , strolling along the' Connemara Coast',which is breathtaking, just like the album.
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Mike Oldfield, the genius of instrumental and ambient music, grabbed five traditional Celtic songs, added another five of his own, and launched what is now my favorite Mike Oldfield album of all time... and I own pretty much everything from him. Track 9 ("Flowers of the Forest"), in particular, is an awesome work. Track 3 ("The Hero") has been a favorite to everyone I played this album to but, all in all, it's the general theme (sort of like a suitable soundtrack for the movie "Braveheart") that really sells this album. Being a fan of Tolkien, much like Mike Oldfield himself, I can't help picturing The Hobbit when I listen to track 7 ("Dark Island").
If you like Mike Oldfield and loved movies like "Braveheart" or "Lord of the Rings", then this album couldn't be a better choice.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is a marvellous collection of traditional Celtic tracks and Mike Oldfield originals.Oldfield's interpretation of the traditional Celtic tracks is highly effective and unique.His own masterpiece on this is without doubt 'Mont St Michel',a hugely entertaining and uplifting piece of music.The 'traditionals' also get excellent treatment especially 'Women of Ireland' and 'Flowers of the Forest'.The rumour must be true after all-Oldfield is Irish!
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The voyager
If you like mike oldfield (or,anything simular) you'll love this!!My father who is now in his 80's bought this cd many many moons ago..... Read more
Published 1 month ago by LF
Mike's Celtic Heart
I've read all the previous reviews, and there is a wide range of opinion indeed!
So who's "right" and who's "wrong"?
Well the answer is "everyone". Read more
So who's "right" and who's "wrong"?
Well the answer is "everyone". Read more
Published 8 months ago by pticachelovek
Nothing Different.
Pleasant songs definately, but there's nothing special here. The tunes are repeated a little monotonously and there is little variation within each song. Read more
Published 12 months ago by MSharp
ok but nothing special
Bought this recently - played it - first track quite pleasant, 2nd track similar, 3rd track more of the same... Read more
Published 20 months ago by hawk
utter dross
I think Bob is corrrect on his review of this album. It is utter dross.
I was so annoyed by this album that I threw it away! Read more
I was so annoyed by this album that I threw it away! Read more
Published on 6 April 2010 by Herts Review
Hauntingly beautiful.
I feel compelled to write my review because i have read some absoloutly scathing reviews which are simply wrong. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2010 by Mr. O. George
Love it
Great to really listen to and as background music - a favourite with our guests as well as ourselves.
Published on 22 Dec 2009 by K. Hosier
Brilliant as always
Mike oldfield does it again, beautiful music as always. I feel that his style of music can make almost anyone to just chillout and relax. Read more
Published on 21 May 2009 by Mr. A. Kent
Pleasant Enough but No Tubular Bells !
Yes - it's all very pleasant and easy listening music. Ideal as a background, but definitely not ground breaking ! Nothing like the inspiration of Tubular Bells I and II. Read more
Published on 17 April 2009 by Mr. Mark Shepherd
Mood Music
OK so I'm a bit behind here, I have listened to all of M O's output over the years and like others he has had his brilliant albums and some which have not been as good. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2008 by Mr. R. J. Deacon
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