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Return to the place where Celtic Enchantment Meets Mystical Chill-out. - The ancient and the modern meet once again in this entrancing and deeply moving Celtic set mixed by the Gordon Brothers (Buddha-Lounge, Hotel Tara). Artists of the highest caliber both renown as well as rising stars come together on this gorgeous collection, such as Gary Stadler, Singh Kaur, Tina Malia, Stephannie, Achillea, Everstar, Sharon Knight, David & Steve Gordon, Stella Mara and Alquimia as they transport you to a magical place of myth and mystery. Instrumental and vocal pieces with haunting melodies and ethereal atmosphere transport you to a mystical land where standing stones are shrouded in fog upon emerald green hills as waves crash against tall cliffs and stony beaches. A mood of graceful beauty unfolds in this exquisite Celtic collection making it a wonderful companion and perfect choice for reading, working, falling asleep or quiet reflection and daydreaming.
Release date: May 1, 2007
Published Reviews
New Age Retailer
A magical, mystical collection of hauntingly beautiful vocals and instrumentals inspired by the Emerald Isle, compiled by the Gordon Brothers of Buddha-Lounge fame. Some pieces are quiet and mysterious (Ragnarock - Twilight of the Gods by Achillea), and others like "Lilac Blooms" from Tina Malia are celebratory. The beautifully ethereal voice of Singh Kaur graces two songs on this CD. Steve and David Gordon each contribute previously unreleased tracks to this collection; both are lovely, soft, dreamy and gentle.
Music Design In Review
Celtic Lounge II features another enchanting assortment of songs. Dont expect to come down from this high anytime soon, as this album will keep you elated. The atmosphere conjured by this album is sublime.
Electronic Music Mall
The songs and instrumentals are bound together with Celtic roots. The tracks have an acoustic structure - folk guitars and pianos supporting mesmerizing female vocals. There are a range of other sounds to broaden the appeal - delicate harp, mandolin, soft strings, deft electronic programming and more. Solo instrumentals are provided by the compilers of this CD, Steve and David Gordon..A strong compilation of talent both new and well established - Jens Gad's Achillea, Singh Kaur, Tina Malia, Alquimia, Stephannie, Sharon Knight and Wendy Rule. .An atmosphere of lonely places and beautiful countryside. Some of the proceeds of this CD are donated to The Rainforest Action Network.
DailyOM.com
Tina Malia kicks things off with "Lilac Blooms (Under the Rising Moon)"her fragile, clear glass voice emanating like rippling waves of healing yin energy among the darker drones. A standout amidst the lush orchestral sweep of most tracks is David Gordon's hushed solo-piano rendition of the old Irish drinking standard, "The Foggy Dew." He effortlessly captures all the melancholy ache of the song and some spiritual transcendence besides. Gary Stadler plays on two tracks with two different chanteuses: Stephanie for the melting ice-cap melodies of "Faraway" and Wendy Rule for the cinematic sweepings of "Fly Away." Her voice, vaguely girlish and innocent; Stephanie is more of a diva, cooing long, bending vowels over the rolling keys and gently flowing rivers of Celtic harp. A fine collection of northern flavors, The Celtic Lounge II makes coming home from a hard day at the office seem like coming home to a warm hearth after a cold month away on the windswept sea.
AllMusic.com
Fans of Enya and Clannad will warm themselves by a hearth that emits tranquil Celtic songs from Gary Stadler ("Fairy Ring"), Sharon Knight ("Song of the Sea") and Tina Malia ("Lilac Blooms").
— James Christopher Monger
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