The girls traded off verses before the bagpipe blended back in towards the end. The piper strolled to the center joining the ladies for an inspiring interpretation of the hymn. From the side of the stage came the opening notes of "Amazing Grace" brilliantly played on the bagpipes. "How Can I Keep From Singing" was another new track that featured subtle instrumentation paired with strong singing. Bold rhythms were a big part of their sound too. Again their multi-part vocals were magical yet each were stand-outs individually. Stars shined down as Celtic Woman performed a bright "The Whole of the Moon". Nesbitt smiled, strummed and even kicked as she worked the whole stage during this spirited piece. "The Hills of Ireland" also from the new record paid tribute to their homeland with beautiful lyrics and images. "Ride On" from Destiny galloped along on one to three part harmonies with an acoustic guitar in tow. But most importantly was the passion of the ensemble that enchanted the attentive TPAC audience. Lighting and videos were also utilized enhancing the presentation as a whole. They wore gowns that added to that overall effect. She slowly swirled around pointing her bow before the pace picked up as vocalists Mairead Carlin, Susan McFadden and Eabha McMahon melded into the mix.Īll four lasses were lovely visually and vocally. The lights dimmed as the men took their places and violinist Mairead Nesbitt floated out strumming crisp clean chords. On stage were two drum kits, a grand piano and a large screen behind the band. The Andrew Jackson Hall is a warm inviting room with fine acoustics. Irish music was piped in as the TPAC patrons of various ages took their seats. The group's personnel has changed over the years but the brand of playing past and present Celtic tunes has remained a constant. Celtic Woman is currently fronted by four lead females. They started off their 85 city tour in Nashville, Tennessee with a passionate and polished production that we had the pleasure of attending on Saturday evening. They unveiled a mix of modern and traditional Irish music during their two night stand at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) on March 4 and 5, 2016. Either way, the lyrics are vague AND beautifully descriptive.Įven if you’re not a fan of Irish music, this one will surely bring you some peace today.Celtic Woman Unveil Their Destiny at the TPACĬeltic Woman are celebrating their ten year anniversary with a new album Destiny along with a supporting world tour. So its roots go way back into Celtic history, but we recognize a much different version of the tune. Irish musician, Francis McPeake, adapted it into an Irish melody and had his family first record it in the 1950s. This Irish folk song is loosely based off of a Scottish tune and poem from the late 1700s. In this music video, the four women are featured singing ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’ in front of a beautiful backdrop of Ireland’s greenery. Other performers join them during performances to sing backup, and Irish dancers leap across the stage to bring in one more element of Celtic heritage. Musicians in the band still use the classic instruments like bagpipes and the tin whistle. They’re known for their traditional Irish sound mixed with a modern approach. The group’s most recent tour went through over 70 cities across the US - if you haven’t heard of them by now, I’d be shocked! Over the years, Celtic Woman has performed for three US Presidents and twice at the White House. They’ve performed on almost every continent in 23 countries so their music is truly adored all over the world. The group first performed in 2005 and has included some of the most well-known Irish singers over time. Celtic Woman’s most recent album, ‘Postcards from Ireland’ came out recently and has a bunch of beautifully Celtic tunes like ‘Wild Mountain Thyme.’ The four talented women currently in the group are Chloe Agnew, Megan Walsh, Muirgen O’Mahony, and Tara McNeill.
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