I don't know enough to say much but I did like it
As a person who knows nothing about instrumental music, especially of the Gaelic variety I can only give my general impressions of the CD. It was enjoyable to listen too, fairly relaxing and not irritating. I realize this is not an impressive review but that's really all I have to say.

Four stars.

A Craetive Use Of Bagpipe Music
Four many people, the common belief about bagpipe music is that the repertoire of bagpipers was somewhat limited to a few well known tunes, particularly "Amazing Grace," "Highland Cathedral," and of course "Scotland the Brave." It's also believed that bagpipe music is best in moderation, and appropriate for a parade and a great touch for a funeral. If you have the same preconceived notions about bagpipes, SPIRIT OF THE GLEN will quickly change your mind.

The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are joined by a variety of other musicians and present a pleasing collection of music. The collection contains standards such as "Amazing Grace" and "Highland Cathedral," as are other Celtic favorites, but the collection also includes arrangements of film scores and some popular contemporary Celtic songs as well. Overall it is pleasant musical experience and even though there may be quiet a few vocalist and other accompanists, in the end it is the great musicianship of the Royal Scots that make the collection a treasure.

Bargaining purists may be disappointed with this collection, believing that the music of the bagpipes is a bit too obscured and perhaps too gimmicky, so if you are looking for pure bagpiping, this may not be the best choice. If you enjoy easy listening music and are looking for something different, you've found it in SPIRIT OF THE GLEN.

A Gem
As I sit listening to this CD I felt propelled to write a review as it envokes so many feelings inside me. ok bagpipes make one cry no doubt but this extra ordinary CD is just that amazing! It has a little of everything. I especially love the 2 pieces from "the Last of the Mohicans" an "Dances With Wolves". To tell you that it gives me chills is an understatement. It is a great buy and I can attest to the fact I am a part time music seller at B&N and when it was on the in store play list we could not keep it on the shelf. So treat yourself as this is a great buy and one you will never tire of..

Not Enough Highland Music, Too Much Popular Music
This album is marred somewhat by too many popular, contemporary tunes set to bag pipes. One would rwally like some more period, martial music from this sort of album.

Beautifully done!
I will not claim to be any sort of expert on bagpipe or Celtic music, but this entire album is absolutely wonderful. It contains a mix of classics along with a few surprises, and a couple crossovers that you wouldn't expect. "Amazing Gtace 2007" and "Highland Cathedral" literally brought me to tears the first time I heard them. All of the songs are wonderfully directed and recorded flawlessly. This is definitely an album, if not for all fans of Celtic and Bagpipe music, definitely for the neophyte such as myself.