Right now, it seems there's nothing cooler than being Irish--just look at the Celtic music craze that has swept the United States and Europe, the success of Michael Flatley's dance extravaganzas, or the simple fact that Ireland's economy is booming. In terms of Celtic music, recent waves of artists cashing in on the trend have begun diluting the flavor and feeling behind the music. But groups like Gaelic Storm are keeping their heritage alive, blending their musical roots with modern elements in a spirited fashion.

While the mixture of traditional numbers with originals on Gaelic Storm's Tree is nothing groundbreaking, the group attacks its material with vigor and passion. The exuberant quintet fuses pop sensibilities and incorporates nontraditional instruments (didgeridoo, African hand percussion, and bouzouki) within their gentle ballads and lively jigs and reels. It's a combination that works. Titanic director James Cameron thought so--Gaelic Storm played the dance band that entertained the steerage class in that blockbuster movie. --Bryan Reesman

Customer Rating:
Summary: Gaelic Storm Roots
Comment: Tree by Gaelic Storm is an amazing album with such vivid sounds. The use of celtic instruments with a touch of American modernism brings this album to its full potential in a new age of sounds and harmony. With such tracks as "Swimmin' In The Sea" and "Johnny Tarr" the band shows its ability to play songs that make the listener feel good. This album makes you wish you were Irish. With the addition of a female voice, the sounds call even more to the listener. "Mary's Eyes" reveals the celtic sentiment and "Black Is the Colour" boasts of romantic appeal. These tracks are a great example of the talent and diverse sounds that make up Gaelic Storm.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Tree Gaelic Storm
Comment: I am a big Gaelic Storm fan. As you can see by my nick name I am Irish.
The music inspires me and causes me to want to dance.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: My favorite of their albums!
Comment: I love this collection of songs. There are several that stick in your ear long after the music is played. Johnny Tarr even had my neices and nephews singing and asking me to replay that song over and over again. Swimming in the Sea is another of their and my favorites. The haunting, "I thought I knew you" reminds of 'someone I used to know.' A good mix of tunes that will keep you humming for hours.

Gaelic Storm is one of my favorite bands and if i ever get the chance to see them live, I'm there.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great!
Comment: If you like celtic pub music, this is for you. If you're a fan of Gaelic Storm, you'll love this CD....

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Best CD EVER!
Comment: One of my friends let me borrow his copy of Tree, and I'll admit I was a little skeptical. But after listening to it just once, I couldn't get enough of it! After giving him his copy back, I went out and bought it for myself. Now it's my favorite CD, and Gaelic Storm is my favorite band. I highly reccommend this CD, not just for traditional Irish/Gaelic music lovers, but for anyone who likes a good beat and incredible lyrics!

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