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Free Music Notes for Ellis Island
Free Music Review: They've Done It Again - and Better
Hit: 5 Stars
When I met Ronan Tynan after a recent concert, I suggested to him that the Tenors add some songs "As Gaeilge" [in the Irish language] to their repertoire. I must not have been the only one suggesting that: The Irish Medley certainly fills that bill. The hauntingly lovely "Trasna na dTonnta" [Across/Over the Waves] and the hilarious "An Poc ar Buile" [The Crazy Goat] are very well done. The only thing wrong with "Oro Se Do Bheatha 'bhaile" [Oho! Welcome Home] is the producer's tortured translation of the title. This song, written by Padraig Pearse, leader of the 1916 Rising, to welcome back Volunteers from overseas for the rising, is well done with a decidedly Riverdance-style opening. The traditional songs in English are very well done, especially Thomas Davis' "A Nation Once Again" which almost became the Irish National anthem. Aris! [encore].Free Music Review: Ellis Island: The Irish Tenors
Hit: 5 Stars
This is the best album yet! All three tenors are in fine voice, and the orchestral arrangements show Frank McNamara's expert touch. Highlights are "Macushla" and "The Croppy Boy" by Anthony Kearns -- whose voice continues to improve. He can raise goosebumps when he hits notes like high C and high B flat. It's unbelievable how the clarity and sweetness of his voice adds to a song. Finbar Wright is superb In "Slievenamon" and "The Old Bog Road" to both of which the mature quality of his voice and his mellow sound is eminently suited. Ronan Tynan's rendition of "The Green Fields of France" is enough to make everyone go out and end war for ever. The Gaelic medley is wonderful -- the blending of their voices is better than ever and the climactic "God Bless America" is the icing on the cake. Buy this CD; you won't regret it.Free Music Review: ABSOLUTE PERFECTION !!!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
I finally got to see the Ellis Island / PBS special and it was great, but I know it won't hold a candle to their video cassette, which I have been searching for since March 6th. But I did find the C D and what a find it is. !!!! At the rate I'm listening to it, it will need replacing in a month. (Everything else has been,!!!) Ronan is the most spectacular, he is so emotional, I just love to listen to him. Of course we can't not love Finbar's "Forty Shades of Green". AND THEN THERES ANTHONY....He just improves with each concert.The voices TOGETHER on any given song is just the most SPINE-TINGLING, MIND-BLOWING. THE TRIO CAN KEEP YOUR SENSES REELING FOR HOURS. I just wish I could write such flowing reviews as others before me, but this is the best I can do without just being too gushy. LOVE YOU GUYS, KEEP IT FLOWING. YOUR #1 FAN, JOAN WAY
Free Music Review: In a Word - Awesome!
Hit: 5 Stars
This newest release from The Irish Tenors is perhaps the best yet. The selection of songs is superb, as is the delivery. Their voices seem to just get better and better! The CD begins with "Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears," which tells about the first person through Ellis Island, 15 year old Annie Moore from Ireland. It closes with a stirring rendition of Irving Berlin's "God Bless America," which makes you want break into song.The remainder of the songs are just as wonderful (it's difficult to choose a "favorite"). Each one evokes strong emotion and may even bring you to tears. Some songs are poignant and tender, others more "upbeat" and stirring, but they are all enhanced by Frank McNamara's beautiful arrangements.
Don't delay - buy this CD immediately! You will not be disappointed!
Free Music Review: IT'S WORN OUT ALREADY !!!!!!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
anthonyI bought the CD as soon as it hit the market and I've listened to it so much it's time for a new one. The voices are even more glorious than all the other CD's, tapes and videos I have. IF THAT'S POSSIBLE. The great thing about this CD is the little booklet of the songs which is inside it. I'm too busy listening to the beautiful voices to pay much attention to the words, but it is helpful. I can't wait for the video to arrive, and I hope the acoustics are better than the PBS special. NOTHING SHOULD MAR THE HEAVENLY SOUNDS OF THE VOICES OF THE IRISH TENORS. Anthony's "Love thee dearest"...Finbar's "Forty shades of green" and Ronan's "Wild Irish Rose" are just beautiful. From their #1 Fan. Joan Way