Marc Gunn's "Celtic MP3 Music Magazine"
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Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A free weekly ezine of free      December 20, 2002     
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CONTENTS:

1. Celtic Music News
2. Claire Roche - "Dun Oìche Ùd I mBeitheal"
3. Hot Celtic CDs - The Chieftains - "Bells of Dublin"
4. The Wyndbreakers - "Jingles Bellski (Live!)"
5. Featured Celtic Link - Ren Radio
6. New Releases - Bow Triplets, The Angel's Share, Ravenswing
7. Manage your subscription

Read this issue online at http://www.thebards.net/magazine/ .

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1. Celtic Music News
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"I found your site, Celtic MP3's.com, while looking for a source of
Celtic music online. I am a writer (aka Amy Busby) and most of my
stories involve Scotland or Ireland in one way or another. I have
found it easier to write if I am listening to celtic music and your
site has been a great help!"
-Amy Shultz, Arizona

Woohoo! I was ablet o pull off one more issue before I leave
tomorrow for Italy! I found some great Christmas tracks
through Celtic Ways ( http://www.Celticways.com/ ) to finish
off the holiday season.

Though it's not featured this year, the Brobdingnagian Bards
have two lovely instrumental versions of "Carol of the Bells" and
"Greensleeves" (aka "What Child Is This?") at
http://mp3.com/thebards?cm

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2. Claire Roche- "Dun Oìche Ùd I mBeitheal"
http://mp3.com/ClaireRoche?cm
http://www.claireroche.com/
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Claire Roche is a composer of songs for Harp and Piano,
including setting the poetry of W.B. Yeats and Austin Clarke
to music, Irish songs, instrumentals, and Wedding music.

"Dun Oìche Ùd I mBeitheal" is a traditional song from Claire's
upcomgin CD, "Live Wanderings" and is an Irish translation of
"To That Special Night In Bethlehem ...". It features Claire's
gorgeous ethereal vocals and harp playing that is making her a
favorite around Europe and at weddings. Keep an eye on her
website for this new album. The tracks I've heard so far from
the album are amazing!

Buy CD not yet available





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3. HOT CELTIC MUSIC CDS & MORE
The Bells of Dublin" by The Chieftains
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The Bells of Dublin is hailed as one of the best Chieftains
albums out there. It's packed with great music that is suitable
for any time of year, but includes over a score of great
holiday tunes for the Christmas season. Teaming up with
a cast of great performers, the music shines bright with such
favorites as Burgess Meredith and Kevin Conneff in "Don
Oiche Ud im Beithel" and "Wren in the Furze", " The Wexford
Carol" with Nanci Griffith, "O Holy Night" with Rickie Lee
Jones, and plenty more.

Music from the Celtic Music CD Store http://www.CelticMusic.org/

More about Celtic Christmas CD selctions at
http://www.celticmp3s.com/bands/celticchristmas/





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4. The Wyndbreakers- "Jingle Bellski"
http://mp3.com/Wyndbreakers?cm
http://www.wyndbreakers.com/
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The Wyndbreakers are a popular Celtic band from Florida.
Their music ranges from Irish Rovers to Riverdance. Their
funny name from what I've heard is the perfect name for a fun
party band playing an array of Scottish and Irish music from
ttaditional ballads to lively tunes with a dash of humor thrown
in between. Folks who come to see them live tap their toes and
hum the songslong after we are gone, on their way home
and in their sleep.

This live recording features The Wyndbreakers Russian
version of a traditional Christmas folk song. It's a rocking
lively mp3 that will both educate you and bring a smile to
your face.

Buy CD Hello, We're The Wyndbreakers
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5. Ren Radio
http://www.renradio.com/
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Ren Radio has put together a special Christmas program for
those interested in Celtic and Renaissance music. It is a mix
of Christmas tunes through out the ages. It purposely avoids
any "over played" ones and tried to find the most unique and
rare recordings he had.



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6. NEW RELEASES
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"The Barrel Song" by Marc Gunn, Bard
http://mp3.com/marcgunn?cm

"The Tinkerman's Daughter" by Heidi, Stef & Bow Triplets
http://mp3.com/bowtriplets?cm

"McKinnon Brook" by Appalachian Celtic Consort
http://mp3.com/Appalachian_Celtic_C?cm

"The Bad Gig" by Uisce Beatha IAPM
http://mp3.com/Uisce_Beatha_IAPM?cm

"Alasdair Mhic Cholla Ghasda" by RavensWing
http://mp3.com/Ravenswing?cm

"Dancing on Air" by Robbie Byrne & Shebeen
http://mp3.com/Robbie_Byrne___Shebe?cm

"Skye Boat Song" by Pangur Ban
http://mp3.com/Pangur_Ban?cm

"Cahersiveen" by The Vetivers
http://mp3.com/Vetivers?cm

"ERIN GO BRAGH" by jayah
http://mp3.com/jayah?cm

"Ten Penny Bit" by The Angels' Share
http://mp3.com/The_Angels__Share?cm

"cockles and mussels" by thos mcmullan
http://mp3.com/thos_mcmullan?cm

" Scotland the Brave" by Phantom Pipe Band
http://mp3.com/Phantompipeband?cm




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