For Celtic Thunder, Sharon Browne has teamed up with Grammy-nominated Irish songwriting and composing veteran Phil Coulter to produce a show that includes an eclectic mix of songs ranging from the traditional "Mountains of Mourne" and "Come By the Hills" to international hits such as "Brothers in Arms" and "Desperado," as well as original compositions by Coulter, who has written hits for Elvis Presley ("My Boy") and the Bay City Rollers, and performed with Van Morrison, Tom Jones, and the Rolling Stones. The ensemble numbers in Celtic Thunder reflect the power of the vocalists, who range in age from 14 to 40, and feature songs that celebrate a common Celtic heritage.

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Summary: Celtic Thunder
Comment: In A Word - Fantastic. I Waited To Buy This Cd Till After The Act Two Cd Came Out Just So I Could Have Them Both At The Same Time. Now All We Need Is A Truly Christmas Album.

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Summary: Celtic Thunder
Comment: Needed to get this cd to complete my set....
I enjoy listening to the music....
I was amazed of the different background of the group and what beautiful music they make together...

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Summary: Heartbreakingly beautiful
Comment: It's unusual to find music that appeals to all ages and musical tastes, this group does just that. My 13 year old gets stars in her eyes when she hears the music, our young adult friends express the "tingles" the music brings... as for me and my husband it is simply achingly beautiful. If you are a fan of Celtic Woman- this is the testosterone side of the genre'. Beautiful, haunting and yes-- it has good looking young men singing! (teen girls love that part!)

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Summary: Not enough "Celtic" or "thunder" for CD or Show to be called "Celtic Thunder"
Comment: I didn't see the PBS show, but heard it was good. Based on the success and quality of the "Celtic Woman" shows, both PBS and live, I could not wait to see "Celtic Thunder" in Atlantic City this past weekend. I can not say enough how disappointed I was with the show and both of these CDs. While the musical and vocal talents of the cast were terrific, it should not be billed as "Celtic" anything. There were a handful of Celtic and Celtic sounding songs, but the majority of songs simply did not fit - chosen to showcase each individual singer rather than stick to the theme many, if not most, came to see and hear. "Puppy Love"? "Young Love"? "Desperado"? "I Wanna Know What Love Is"? Are you kidding me?? The song "My Boy" is so depressing I wanted to shoot myself! There were moments of brilliance, such as "Caledonia" and "Ireland's Call", as well as "Mull of Kintyre". As much as I loved to hear "Nights in White Satin", it didn't belong in this show. Even "Celtic Woman" does popular songs, but they stick to the sound and theme which is supposed to be Celtic. Only three songs featured the percussion that could be classified as "thunder", only one song featured Irish dancing, and the show didn't come to life until the very last song. I'm sorry, but this collection of music is nothing more than a variety show.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great CD
Comment: I got this CD at the suggestion of a friend (without hearing it first.) I absolutely love it!

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