Jo V. (Jo) from BOISE, ID Reviewed on 8/19/2006...
Not all De Dannan CDs are created equally but this is the best one. I generally prefer celtic songs like the Rose and the Briar to instrumentals, but they play the instrumentals like Hibernian Rhapsody with such wonderful emotion that I listen to every track.
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Excellent muscianship & a very strong singer.
meg@one.net | 07/15/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This is another great offering from Irelands best trad. band. Unfortunately I'm not sure about Tommy Flemmings phrasing and understanding of Irish. Although the power and range of his voice are superb there are times when he sounds as if he is just reading from a page with no knowledge of what he is singing. But throughout the musicians are faultless as ever. Check out their strongest album 'Song For Ireland'."
Meg Davis' song "Captain Jack" done with a beautiful lilt
meg@one.net | Cincinnati, Ohio | 01/28/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As the composer of "Captain Jack and the Mermaid" I was delighted when De Dannan decided to record my song for release. Their version stays true to my original arrangement but becomes a delightfully fresh and lilting sea tale under the guiding voices and instruments of the members of De Dannan."
Captain Jack
PLM | Chicago, IL United States | 12/23/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD is a worthwhile puchase just for Captain Jack. The cd is wonderful but Captain Jack is its crowning glory."
Tommy Flemming is magnificant, period.
PLM | 06/16/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album is a terrific release, made all the better because of the presence of Tommy Flemming. His voice is like none other that I have heard in recent times. De Dannan and Tommy are a perfect match."