a r t i s t : Celeste Howard
t i t l e : Celtic Blessings
d a t e : 2000
l a b e l : none
g e n r e : Celtic
r l s. d a t e : Dec/2006
t r a c k s : 12
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 55,5 MB
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Three ancient blessings included here make this recording very
worthwhile and recommended. The beautiful Blessing of the
Elements is attributed to St. Patrick... or is that perhaps
St. Patricia? Blessing of the Guardian Angel and Blessing for
Setting Forth are ancient Celtic blessings; the latter, which
is suitable for any journey, whether geographic or spiritual,
is especially haunting, healing, timeless and gorgeous.
'...Celeste is a songsmith and a habitue of that warm-spirited
area where folk, world music--with a leaning toward
Celtic--and traces of jazz meet.
'The most intriguing instrumental track, and also the least
typical, is Blessing of the Elements/E-Jam, a happy marriage
of folk and Middle Eastern sounds. Here, Howard sings a melody
with an Indian flavor. In the E-Jam section, she plays an
undulant theme on the harmonium atop an exotic rhythmic
patchwork.
'One of Howard's distinctive calling cards is her skill with
the relatively obscure bowed psaltery. Listen to the odd
alluring character of traditional tunes, Ten Penny Bit, Monk's
Jig, Southwind Air, and Erin Shore. Things get more
interesting as the CD progresses and eclecticism emerges. Her
voice is a warm and pleasant instrument...the sound is at once
fresh and otherworldly.'
--Los Angeles Times 2000
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01-blessing of the guardian angel [03:43]
02-lord of grace [02:51]
03-live your dream [03:54]
04-river's end [03:58]
05-blessing for a journey home [04:08]
06-blessing of the elements - e-jam [05:57]
07-ten penny bit - monk's [02:20]
08-blessing for setting forth [04:05]
09-brighit's lullaby [04:00]
10-gymnopedia #1 [03:44]
11-southwind air - erin shore [02:46]
12-greensleeves - what child is this [02:28]
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43:54 min