"This CD is the best for de-stressing. I just received James Galway's Celtic Minstrel tunes and can't get enough of the beautiful guitar, cello, flute, violin, keyboard & percussion combinations."
James Galway achieves a haunting rendition of Irish Music...
Kathy Stepanian (virtual_author@hot | Michigan, United States | 06/15/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Most of his songs provide for relaxingly slow and soft versions of the Irish classics we have come to love. However, some really 'pick up' with the Chieftains adding to Galway's flute with exciting bagpipes or marching snare drums. And though I was only slightly disappointed with his rendition of "Danny Boy", the CD continues to be my most-listened to."
The very best of Galway
Basket Case | Fort Wayne, IN | 05/19/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love this CD and will listen to it over and over! A lot of flute music including some of Galway's other works are nice but sound like showing off of how fast and difficult it is. This CD sounds so natural you can imagine yourself actually being in Ireland listening to it. The pieces with the Chieftans lilt in the air with the beautiful traditional melodies. Even the well-known "Danny Boy" is played with an original feel that doesn't leave you thinking you've heard this a million times before. Galway fan, flute lover or Celtic aficianado - you'll enjoy this!"
Beautiful and Calming
Basket Case | 03/26/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Celtic Minstrel is a wonderful CD. We bought it after hearing another of James Galway's works, and have truly enjoyed this one. It is beautiful, calming, and fun to relax to."
Galway at his best
Bonnielbowman | 07/31/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I must have almost all of James Galway's CD's but he is best playing the music from home."