Marc Gunn's "Celtic MP3 Music Magazine"
http://www.celticmp3s.com/


   Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
   A weekly ezine of free Celtic MP3 downloads
   February 3, 2004            5000+ subscribers


CONTENTS:

1. Celtic Music News
2. Celtic Music Band Feature - Siler & Clarc
3. Celtic Music CD Store - Solas
4. Celtic Music Article #2 - Woodland
5. New to Celtic MP3s Music Magazine
6. Manage your subscription

Read this issue online at http://www.celticmp3s.com/magazine/

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1. Celtic Music News
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Interesting mix of music today from Faire Folk to Celtic
New Age, these tracks will make a wonderful mix to your MP3
playlist.

If ye noticed, compilation CDs have temporarily ceased
production. I think have one copy left which I find a wee bit
disappointing. Unfortunately, without MP3.com's one-off system,
I'm forced to mass produce the CD. That's gonna require a wee
bit o'income though.

But this week, I had an idea. The sales of the CD have been for
the most part low, whereas sales for another CD we have on our
website, "Songs of the Faire Folk" (just five bucks) have done
fairly well. I figure with the huge demand for Celtic music on
my site, a compilation CD where people can try out some hot new
artists might be the best thing... especially if the CD sells
for just Five Bucks.

So what do you think? Would you buy Coventina's Well or other
compilation CDs for five dollars? If you're an artist, would you
donate a track if the CD could was sold for five bucks with the
plan to promote you?

Let me know whatcha think?

Are you a musician? Have full-length Celtic MP3s? Contact me
anew to be featured in the ezine and on my website.

Don't forget to order Soul of a Harper!
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One of Central Texas' smallest Renaissance Festivals that has
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March 13 - April 4, 2004.
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2. Celtic Music Band Feature #1
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"Sir Pervival's Quest" by Siler & Clarc

Siler & Clarc is one of the most exciting musical teams to come
along in quite a while. A very diversified duo that performs
Folk, Celtic, Classic Rock, and other music styles, complimenting
their vocal harmonies.

"Sir Pervival's Quest" is a comical folk song from this Ren Faire
duo about a knight gone in search of the dragon... and loses.
Delightfully entertaining group!

Homepage http://www.silerclarc.com/
Download http://www.silerclarc.com/music.htm
Buy CD "Two Long at the Faire"
http://www.silerclarc.com/shop.htm



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3. CELTIC MUSIC CD STORE
http://www.CelticMusic.org/
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"Another Day" by Solas
http://amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000CC4V6/thebards

Solas is already acclaimed by many as the most exciting Irish
traditional group in the world. They interpret a wide range of
material in surprising ways; songs by contemporary artists are
given a Celtic tinge, making explicit their connections with the
deep, ultimately Celtic roots of American music.

"Another Day" is wonderful contemporary Celtic album that
combines traditional Irish music with modern sounds from gypsy
swing to contemporary pop, ultimately creating something that
brilliantly enjoyable to listen or tap your feet to.

Find out more about Solas
http://www.celticmp3s.com/cgi-bin/celtic_music/jump.cgi?ID=545



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Nomad Jukebox 3 40 GB MP3 Player
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We got a Nomad Jukebox about a year ago to record some of
our live performances. And with 40 GB, you can record hours
of great music, or for most people, download all your favorite
Celtic MP3s and transfer them to your Nomad Jukebox to
listen anywhere you go!
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4. Celtic Music Band Feature #2
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"The Stolen Child" by Woodland

In the Fall of 1999, after 4 years of performing at West Coast
festivals and touring with Celtic rock band Spirit Union, Kelly
and Emilio Miller-Lopez started writing and production for a new
and unusual project. Kelly's background in Celtic myth and
Shakespearean theatre, and Emilio's skills as a songwriter and
music producer converged to create the mythical music of
Woodland.

"The Stolen Child" is a from a live performance that does a nice
job showing off their style which sounds very much influenced by
Loreena McKennit's more mystical music. Celtic New Age with a lot
of World musical influence, gorgeous ethereal vocals, you can
hear their fae inspiration with CD covers even designed by Brian
and Wendy Froud.

Homepage http://www.woodlandmusic.net/
Download http://www.woodlandmusic.net/html/music.html
Buy CD "Twilight" (2001)
http://amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005U1UP/thebards



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5. New to Celtic MP3s Music Magazine
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pubside down
http://www.pubsidedown.ch
The name pubside down indicates pretty much where we get our
inspiration from.

Best Instruments
http://www.best-instruments.com
Find the best instruments and music content

Finding Free Lord of the Rings Music Downloads
http://tolkien.bardscrier.com/lord_of_the_rings_music.shtml

Celtic soul music
http://www.celtic-soul-music.com/
A Scottish music co-operative of musicians

The Good Folk Celtic Ensemble
http://www.newenglandtalent.org/epilogue
Ensemble of eight singers with Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin,
TinWhistle, Guitars, Accordian, Bodhran, Harmonica and 2
young girl soloists.

Freebie Land
http://www.freebieland.net/
Over 1000 of the web's best freebies and free offers.

the synthetic dream foundation
http://www.tsdf.net/
dark folk music, dark fantasy art and music

Dicey Riley
http://www.DiceyRileyRocks.com/
Dicey Riley is a Celtic hard-core rock band

Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers
http://www.marcgunn.com/articles/irish_drinking_cat_songs.shtml
Irish drinking songs and Irish folk music



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6. ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
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"Celtic MP3s Music Magazine" is a weekly publication by
Bard Marc Gunn of the Brobdingnagian Bards, The Original
Celtic Renaissance. Help spread the word about great
Celtic Music Online!

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