In this joyful holiday offering, traditional carols and new songs of the season are featured in Celtic style. From the traditional “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” and “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” to the new Stuart Townend penned “Immanuel,” the joy, beauty and peace of Christmas is evident throughout. Primarily instrumental, two bonus tracks are included, which feature Celtic group Iona’s Joanne Hogg adding her considerable talent on the Appalachian spiritual “I Wonder as I Wander” and a new version of Cliff Richard’s Christmas hit “Saviour’s Day.”
Experience the joy of Christmas with Celtic group Kildare. As members of the famed group Iona, they helped create some of the most memorable moments in Celtic music. Kildare is comprised of: Nick Fletcher, guitar – Tim Oliver, keyboards – Terl Bryant, percussion – Chris Haigh, fiddle – Dave Clifton, mandolin – Troy Donockley, pipes – Tim Harries, bass – with Joanne Hogg, vocals.
Song Titles:
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
In the Bleak Midwinter
Sussex Carol/ In Dulci Jubilo
Come All Ye Worthy Christians
Immanuel (From the Squalor of a Borrowed Stable)
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent
A Spotless Rose
Behold, The King of Kings
O Come and Join the Dance
A Star in the East (Three Men Traveling)
Saviour¹s Day (Now We Have Come Through the Harvest)
I Wonder as I Wander
Key Points:
o Wide appeal for Christmas, Celtic and hymn buyers.
o Established Celtic group Kildare, with special guest Joann Hogg of Iona perform traditional and new songs of Christmas
For Fans of:
Iona
Moya Brennan
Enya
Riverdance
Coventry Music –
Street Date: October 11, 2005
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