Just Don't Buy It....
I purchased this CD, anticipating deep, soulful Celtic Music, and what I received was a sort of "Celtic New Age" brew of elevator/shopping mall music that lacks any authentic depth or soul. If Lisa Lynn had simply recorded a cd of her own harp music, my review would have exceeded five stars. Her own genius is watered down and made tasteless by the lack of melody as well as the amateur sounding arrangements of the other instruments. The rather garish cover art should have been my first red flag. If you buy this one, you can't say that no one warned you...

Definite Soother of the Soul
When I ordered this CD, I was extremely enthusiastic to hear work by the amazing Lisa Lynne. After hearing the first track, "Sister Moon", I simply fell in love with it. I packed it with me wherever I went. I drove my dear mum crazy trying to get it into the CD player in her car. But in the end, she loved it, too.

My favorite will always be "Knight Ride", a bloody terrific action-sweet piece. By the way, "Fields of Gold" was the one that caught my attention in the samples. Lynne and her crew replay the tune so well that it almost got me up and dancing.

Overall, I'd give this outstanding CD 10 stars if I could. So if you have a heart for Celtic, soothing, or simply magical tunes...well, buy the CD!

not-so-celtic music
I bought this cd after hearing bits and pieces of the songs. What I thought I was getting was a great Celtic compilation, however when I actually sat down and listened to the whole thing, I found that I was, for the most part, wrong. Don't mistake what I'm saying--this is a very good cd, and, yes, the songs are played on Celtic instruments in the Celtic "style." However, the music that is played is very non-celtic. What I mean is that, besides two or three of the tracks, the music that is played isn't Celtic at all--it's "regular" music played on Celtic instruments. Most of the tracks start out Celtic-sounding, but by the end of the song you feel like you're listening to more of a Celtic pop band. What I was looking for was an Irish Celtic cd, and what this one turned out to be was more of an American Celtic cd which, in reality, is more like New Age than Celtic.

Now, I did give this cd four stars, and that's because it is still a very good cd. I was disappointed with the song selection, but other than that the cd is practically flawless. If you're looking for a good cd containing some Celtic music, then I would suggest this. However, if you're looking for a Celtic cd that makes you feel like you're in Ireland, living among the Celts themselves, then please look elsewhere.

A Great Album
When I bought this my boyfriend rolled his eyes as he always dose when I buy new age type CDs. When I played it later that night he fell in love with the ethirical sounds of the harp, and the divine wistle of the flute. Now I have to fight him to take this CD to work or any where for that matter. A must have for any one who loves great music and wonderfully produced albums.

Luscious, multi-instrumental diversions!
Harpist Lisa Lynne, formerly known as Lisa Lynne Franco, is featured in cheerful arrangements crafted by herself and fellow instrumentalists George Tortorelli and David Arkenstone. These contemporary compositions, truly an ensemble effort, borrow from traditional motifs and add modern ambience and edge. Instrumentation used includes mandolin, dulcimer, guitars, cittern, arch lute, violin, cello, gamba, bass, electronic keyboards, percussion, and the distinctive, fluid flute and whistle-playing of George Tortorelli. When I first heard this CD, I was in the midst of reading a fantasy story by Mercedes Lackey entitled "The Eagle and the Nightingales", published as part of the trilogy compilation "The Free Bards". It occurred to me, as I looked at the cover painting by Nora Koerber for "Daughters of the Celtic Moon" and the photographs of Lisa dressed in period garb, that there was some similarity to Lackey's descriptions of her harp-toting bardic heroine "Nightingale". Then I noticed that the fourth track on this album is actually entitled "Nightingale", and later realized that Lackey and Lynn had both collaborated with David Arkenstone on his album "The Celtic Book of Days". A case of mutual inspiration? Or mere coincidence in a small world? Regardless, I find Lynne's music quite complimentary to the spirit of Lackey's brave, gentle and loving character. If you like this CD, check out Lynne's extensive discography. A visit to her website will reveal her complete history of releases, with wonderfully long clips to listen to and without any confusion caused by name changes.