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Celtic Woman DVD Filmed Live, Concert at the Helix Center in Dublin, Ireland
THE FIRST Celtic Woman DVD!!!
- Subtitles: German, English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, French
- Region: Region 2 This DVD
Running time 117 minutes - DVD Date of release: 1 March 2005
- UPC 094635277692 / 5050583019673
Celtic Woman is an all-female Irish musical ensemble conceived and created by David Kavanagh, Sharon Browne and David Downes, a former musical director of the Irish stage show Riverdance. In 2004, he recruited five Irish female musicians who had not previously performed together: vocalists Chloë Agnew, Órla Fallon, Lisa Kelly and Méav Ní Mhaolchatha, and fiddler Máiréad Nesbitt, and shaped them into the first lineup of the group that he named "Celtic Woman", a specialty group. Downes chose a repertoire that ranged from traditional Celtic tunes to modern songs.
Celtic Woman is the eponymous debut album of Irish singing group Celtic Woman. The members of the group were first featured on a PBSmusical special of the same name. With the help of the said special, Celtic Woman reached #1 on the World Music charts within weeks and remained there for a record 81 weeks.
The astonishing success led the group's musical director, David Downes, to adopt the title 'Celtic Woman' as their permanent name. Since then, Celtic Woman have toured the United States and Japan. The album was performed by vocalists Chloë Agnew, Lisa Kelly, Méav Ní Mhaolchatha, Órla Fallon, and violinist Máiréad Nesbitt.
The album was certified Gold in August 2005 (for sales of 500,000), and Platinum in December 2006 (for sales of 1,000,000), by the RIAA.
TracklistHide Credits
1 | –Chloë Agnew | Last Rose Of Summer (Intro)/Walking In The Air | 4:22 |
2 | –Méav Ní Mhaolchatha | Danny Boy (A Cappella)
Choir – Aontas Choral Group |
3:26 |
3 | –Máiréad Nesbitt | The Butterfly
Violin – Máiréad Nesbitt |
3:02 |
4 | –Órla Fallon | Siuil A Run (Walk My Love)
Choir – Aontas Choral Group |
3:17 |
5 | –Méav Ní Mhaolchatha | Jesu Joy Of Man's Desiring
Violin – Máiréad NesbittVocals – Chloë Agnew, Órla Fallon |
3:03 |
6 | –Lisa Kelly | May It Be
Choir – Aontas Choral Group |
3:47 |
7 | –Órla Fallon | Isle Of Inis Free
Harp – Órla Fallon |
3:28 |
8 | –Chloë Agnew | Ave Maria
Harp – Andria Malir, Órla Fallon |
2:56 |
9 | –Méav Ní Mhaolchatha | Si Do Mhaimeo I (The Wealthy Widow)
Choir – Máiréad NesbittViolin – Aontas Choral Group |
2:13 |
10 | –Máiréad Nesbitt | My Lagan Love (Violin Solo)
Violin – Máiréad Nesbitt |
2:02 |
11 | –Méav Ní Mhaolchatha | Somewhere (4 Part Hamony; A Cappella)
Vocals – Chloë Agnew, Lisa Kelly, Órla Fallon |
2:03 |
12 | –Lisa Kelly | The Soft Goodbye
Vocals – Chloë Agnew, Méav Ní Mhaolchatha |
3:59 |
13 | –Méav Ní Mhaolchatha | She Moved Thru' The Fair
Choir – Aontas Choral Group |
3:31 |
14 | –Lisa Kelly | Send Me A Song
Grand Piano – David Downes |
4:23 |
15 | –Chloë Agnew | Someday
Choir – Aontas Choral Group |
4:30 |
16 | –Méav Ní Mhaolchatha | I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls
Harp – Andria Malir |
3:38 |
17 | –Méav Ní Mhaolchatha | Orinoco Flow
Choir – Aontas Choral GroupHarp – Andria MalirVocals – Lisa Kelly, Órla Fallon |
4:00 |
18A | –Máiréad Nesbitt | The Ashoken Farewell/
Grand Piano – David DownesViolin – Máiréad Nesbitt |
2:50 |
18B | –Máiréad Nesbitt | The Contradiction
Percussion – Ray Fean, Robbie CasserlyViolin – Máiréad Nesbitt |
2:30 |
19 | –Órla Fallon | Harry's Game
Choir – Aontas Choral Group |
2:42 |
20 | –Chloë Agnew | Nella Fantasia
Oboe – David Agnew |
4:00 |
21 | –Méav Ní Mhaolchatha | One World
Harp – Andria MalirVocals – Chloë Agnew, Lisa Kelly, Órla Fallon |
3:50 |
22 | –Celtic Woman | You Raise Me Up
Choir – Aontas Choral Group |
4:34 |
Bonus Interview Footage With | 33:35 | ||
IA | –Chloë Agnew | Chloë Agnew | 4:50 |
IB | –Lisa Kelly | Lisa Kelly | 6:00 |
IC | –Méav Ní Mhaolchatha | Méav Ní Mhaolchatha | 6:08 |
ID | –Órla Fallon | Órla Fallon | 5:00 |
IE | –Máiréad Nesbitt | Máiréad Nesbitt | 4:44 |
IF | –David Downes | David Downes | 6:53 |
- Manufactured By – www.mediamotion.com
- Distributed By – EMI
- Subtitles: German, English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, French
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe.
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: Unrated
- Studio: Celtic Woman
MEMBERS Present
- Máiréad Carlin Irish singer. From August 2013, she replaced Chloë Agnew, who would be working on solo projects. Máiréad Carlin is an
- Éabha McMahon Celtic Woman: Destiny in 2015. She debuted with Celtic Woman in the album and DVD / TV special
- Tara McNeill Máiréad Nesbitt in the group's South Africa, South Korea and China Destiny tour shows in 2016. Her debut album with Celtic Woman was Celtic Woman: Voices of Angels (2016). She has appeared with the group on the Home for Christmas symphony tour in 2016 and on the group's Voices of Angels tour in 2017. She replaced
- Megan Walsh [11] Celtic Woman's newest member, replacing Susan McFadden. Walsh will debut with the group in the new studio album and TV special / DVD "Ancient Land" recorded in 2018.
Former
- Chloë Agnew The Helix in Dublin in 2004 as its youngest member. On 5 August 2013, the Celtic Woman website announced that Agnew would be taking a break from to focus on solo projects. Her position was filled by Derry-born singer Máiréad Carlin. Chloë Agnew is an Irish singer. She appeared as part of the group at
- Órla Fallon David Downes and became one of the founding members of the group. In some songs, Fallon has performed the harp as well as singing - some examples of the songs she has performed are "Isle of Innisfree" and "Carrickfergus." She has also performed the harp for fellow member Chloë Agnew's performance of Guun's "Ave Maria." Fallon was featured in the self-titled debut album Celtic Woman, Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration, and Celtic Woman: A New Journey, as well as in the tie-in PBS television specials and DVDs filmed in 2004, 2007, and 2006 respectively. She also toured with the group in 2005 on the inaugural North American Tour, the 2006-07 A New Journey tour, and again in 2007-08 on the second A New Journey tour. In 2009, Fallon announced that she would be leaving to have a full break and spend time with her family, and was replaced as a member by actress and vocalist Alex Sharpe. Órla Fallon is an Irish soloist, songwriter. In 2004, she was invited by composer
- Lynn Hilary Méav Ní Mhaolchatha decided to leave the group to focus on her solo career. As a result, Hilary joined the group in time to feature in the A New Journey tour, which started on 10 October 2007 in Estero, FL. She was the first new member to join the group since its inception in 2004.[12] On 14 February 2014, it was announced that Lynn would be returning for their Emerald tour in March while Lisa Lambe goes on a short 'leave of absence.' Lynn Hilary is an Irish singer, guitarist, and songwriter. In 2007, longtime member
- Lisa Kelly [13][14] During the A New Journey tour, and again during the "Believe" 2012 tour, Lisa took a break for the birth of her children and was replaced by Alex Sharpe who later became a full-time member when Órla Fallon left. Later, in the Believe tour, she was replaced by Susan McFadden. In December 2011, Lisa announced her maternity leave and therefore would not participate in the 2012 Believe Tour. She was replaced by Susan McFadden. In January 2013 Lisa announced her departure and moved to Peachtree City, Georgia, USA, where she announced the opening of The Lisa Kelly Voice Academy, indicating a switch from performing to teaching. The new voice academy is being run in conjunction with her husband Scott Porter, the former CEO of Celtic Woman Ltd. Lisa Kelly is a singer of both classical and Celtic music. She was a founding member of the group.
- Lisa Lambe Irish singer and actress. After Songs From the Heart Tour, in November 2010, she announced that she was leaving to return to Ireland. It was later announced that Lisa Lambe would join the group as part of the 2011 tour lineup. On the official Celtic Woman website, she said that she was "delighted to be joining Celtic Woman! It is a privilege to be part of this amazing show and I am looking forward to it being an incredible experience." Lisa Lambe is an
- Susan McFadden singer. She was named as a replacement for Lisa Kelly, who was then going on maternity leave.[15] She debuted with Celtic Woman in February at Nashville, Tennessee for the kickoff of the "Believe" North American Tour and continued with the European, Australian and South African Tours in 2012. She became a full-time member after Lisa Kelly announced her departure in January 2013. Her leave from the group was announced on August 12, 2018.[16] Susan Mcfadden is an Irish actress and
- Méav Ní Mhaolchatha traditional music of her homeland. She gained musical stardom as a founding member of the group in 2004. Her singing is a prominent element of Celtic Woman's first three albums, Celtic Woman, Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration, and Celtic Woman: A New Journey. In 2005, Méav was expecting her first child and took maternity leave and was replaced by Deirdre Shannon. In 2006, she returned to record the New Journey CD and DVD and toured extensively with the group in the US and Japan in 2006 and 2007. She has been featured in Celtic Woman: The Greatest Journey Essential Collection. In 2007, following the filming of Celtic Woman's Christmas DVD at the Helix, Dublin, she left the group to concentrate on her solo career. The first time she appeared with Celtic Woman again after her leaving was in 2012 when she featured as a guest soloist on their Christmas album Home for Christmas. Méav was also featured in the Celtic Woman PBS special, "Home for Christmas", which was recorded on 7 August 2013. Méav Ní Mhaolchatha is an Irish singer, songwriter and recording artist specialising in the
- Máiréad Nesbitt classical and Celtic music performer, most notably as a violinist. In 2004, she was invited to play for a performance at the Helix Theatre in Dublin, called "Celtic Woman".[17] The popularity of this and subsequent performances on television and live albums led to five tours across the United States. The group has released a total of eight albums to date: Celtic Woman, Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration, Celtic Woman: A New Journey, Celtic Woman: The Greatest Journey, Celtic Woman: Songs from the Heart, Celtic Woman: Lullaby, Celtic Woman: Believe, and Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas. On 7 August 2016, it was announced that Nesbitt would be stepping away to focus on her own projects.[18][19] Máiréad Nesbitt is an Irish
- Deirdre Shannon Celtic music groups, such as Anúna,[20] and Celtic Thunder. She has also been a principal singer in the group, but was never featured in the studio DVDs. Deirdre Shannon is an Irish singer who has also toured with other
- Alex Sharpe Lisa Kelly went on maternity leave, Sharpe became a temporary member in 2008. In 2009, Sharpe became a permanent member, in effect replacing Órla Fallon. She has toured with the group on their 2009 Isle of Hope tour, and has recorded a CD and DVD with the group, both entitled Celtic Woman: Songs from the Heart, released in January 2010.[21] The group toured North America from February to May 2010 on their 'Songs from the Heart' tour.[22] After the tour finished, Sharpe announced she would be leaving to be with her family full-time.[23] Alex Sharpe is an Irish performer known for her musical roles. When founding member
- Hayley Westenra New Zealand singer, classical crossover artist,[24] songwriter and UNICEF Ambassador. She joined in August 2006 and was featured on Celtic Woman: A New Journey CD and DVD, toured on their 2007 Spring Tour, and was also featured on their DVD, The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection, released in 2008. Hayley Westenra is a
No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|
1. | "Last Rose of Summer (Intro) / Walking in the Air" | Chloë Agnew | 04:22 |
2. | "May It Be" | Lisa Kelly | 03:47 |
3. | "Isle of Inisfree" | Órla Fallon (harp by Órla Fallon) | 03:28 |
4. | "Danny Boy" | Méav Ní Mhaolchatha | 03:26 |
5. | "One World" | Chloë Agnew, Órla Fallon, Lisa Kelly, Méav Ní Mhaolchatha | 03:50 |
6. | "Ave Maria" | Chloë Agnew (harp by Andrea Malir) | 02:56 |
7. | "Send Me a Song" | Lisa Kelly | 04:23 |
8. | "Siúil A Rún (Walk My Love)" | Órla Fallon | 03:17 |
9. | "Orinoco Flow" | Órla Fallon, Lisa Kelly, Méav Ní Mhaolchatha | 03:32 |
10. | "Someday" | Chloë Agnew | 04:22 |
11. | "She Moved Thru' the Fair" | Méav Ní Mhaolchatha | 03:31 |
12. | "Nella Fantasia" | Chloë Agnew | 03:42 |
13. | "The Butterfly" | Máiréad Nesbitt | 03:02 |
14. | "Harry's Game" | Órla Fallon | 02:32 |
15. | "The Soft Goodbye" | Chloë Agnew, Lisa Kelly, Méav Ní Mhaolchatha | 03:59 |
16. | "You Raise Me Up" | Chloë Agnew, Órla Fallon, Lisa Kelly, Máiréad Nesbitt, Méav Ní Mhaolchatha | 04:34 |
17. | "The Ashoken Farewell / The Contradiction" (Bonus Live Track) | Máiréad Nesbitt | 04:10 |
18. | "Sí Do Mhaimeo í (The Wealthy Window)" (Bonus Live Track) | Máiréad Nesbitt, Méav Ní Mhaolchatha | 02:13 |
19. | "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring" (Only on the Live Concert) | Chloe Agnew, Orla Fallon, Meav Ni Mhaolchatha, Mairead Nesbitt | N/A |
Personnel
Information is taken from Liner Notes
Celtic Woman members:
- Chloë Agnew (lead vocals- tracks 1, 5-6, 10, 12, 15-16, 19), (All vocals- 1, 6, 12)
- Lisa Kelly (lead vocals- tracks 2, 5, 7, 9, 15-16), (All vocals- 7)
- Meav Ni Mhaolchatha (lead vocals- tracks 4-5, 9, 11, 15-16, 18-19)
- Orla Fallon (vocals, harp) (tracks 3, 5, 8-9, 14, 16, 19)
- Mairead Nesbitt (violin/fiddle) (tracks 13, 16-18, 19)
The Irish Film Orchestra was recorded at Slane Studios, Dublin, Ireland. (tracks 1-3, 5, 7-12, 14-16)
Orchestra Conducted by John Page. (tracks 1-3, 5, 7-12, 14-16)
Celtic Woman's Backing Band:
- Keyboards (tracks 1, 5, 8-9), Piano (7, 13, 15-17), Whistle (1, 7), Celesta (10), Harpsichord (12), Low Whistle (15) : David Downes
- Bodhran Drums (track 17), Percussion (5, 8-9, 11, 13, 15-16, 18) : Ray Fean, & Robbie Casserly
- Guitars: Des Moore (tracks 5, 8, 10, 12, 15-16)
- Bagpipes (tracks 9, 16), Uilleann pipes (9, 16), Low Whistle (14) : John O'Brien
- Bass Guitar: Eoghan O'Neill (tracks 1, 5, 7-11, 13, 15-16)
- Percussion: Andrew Boland (track 13)
- Bagpipes: Anthony Byrne
The Aontas Choir was recorded at Powerscourt Studios, County Wicklow, Ireland. (tracks 2, 4-5, 8-11, 14-16, 18)
Choir Directed by Rosemary Collier. (tracks 2, 4-5, 8-11, 14-16, 18)
All songs arranged by David Downes.