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In The Spirit of Peace: An Irish Holiday Celebration (feat. Ann Malone & Sarah Warwick) (Bonus Track Version)
Inner Splendor Celtic Christmas Music
In The Spirit of Peace: An Irish Holiday Celebration (feat. Ann Malone & Sarah Warwick) (Bonus Track Version)
Genre: Special Interest
 
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Inner Splendor Media's In The Spirit of Peace is a stirring, mystical, richly textured collection of classic Christmas melodies and new holiday music, performed by some of the British Isles' most accomplished musicians. — T...  more »

     
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Inner Splendor Media's In The Spirit of Peace is a stirring, mystical, richly textured collection of classic Christmas melodies and new holiday music, performed by some of the British Isles' most accomplished musicians.

This one-of-a-kind song cycle wraps the familiar melodies of Christmas around a Celtic musical foundation, with Ann Malone and Sarah Warwick's vocals augmented by traditional Gaelic instruments like the Uilleann Pipes and the Bodhran. You'll hear classic Christmas music as you never have before, with driving rhythms, hypnotic vocal harmonies and virtuosic instrumental performances.

As a whole, In The Spirit of Peace encompasses a wide musical range, drawing upon the full spectrum of the musical tradition from which it springs forth. Among classics like "O Holy Night," "Little Drummer Boy" and "Silent Night," the album includes traditional folk melodies and captivating original songs like lead single "Mahaday," an Ann Malone composition that celebrates the Spanish and Latin side of the Celtic tradition. A rousing rendition of "Auld Lang Syne" recalls an Irish pub session, while a hypnotic, near-reggae "Carol of the Bells" is both meditative and propulsive. Delicate, driving, melodic and spiritual, In The Spirit of Peace is a tapestry of sound that will enrich your entire winter.
 

CD Reviews

Fantastic Holiday Album!
TK | 10/27/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album is a GEM! Absolutely beautiful and unique, the instrumental and vocals are superb. I think this will be the soundtrack in thousands of homes this holiday season!"
Sweet Music for Christmas
J. Main | New York, NY USA | 10/21/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Since "Carol of the Bells" is one of my favorite Christmas carols, I loved that this had 2 versions on the album; one was with an angelic voice with a fun rhythm and the other was an instrumental oasis of holiday cheer. There were some really beautiful renditions of classics and some new songs I hadn't heard. Plus you get "Auld Lang Syne" for you New Year's celebrations! Loved it!"
Absolutely Brilliance
Mike's Sarah | usa | 10/27/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album should be required for any holiday gathering.It's just that good,an amazing group of the best songs and ultimate classics"