Search - Iarla O'Lionaird :: I Could Read the Sky

Gorgeous.

jm | Minneapolis | 10/04/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I listened to the Afro Celts for quite a while before I bought this CD, and didn't want to compare O'Lionaird's work here with his work with the group. But comparison has only made me more impressed. This is a vastly different kind of work, obviously, and it showcases other (and more deeply interpretive, I think) sides of his wonderful voice that you won't hear in an Afro Celts CD. I love both works equally, but in very different ways. I recommend this CD to those familiar with the Afro Celts as an interesting compare-and-contrast, and to everyone in general for its simple beauty."

Boldly Eclectic

galexy3 | 04/23/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Contrary to what some of want to believe, the sun doesn't shine every day (especially in the British Isles). This album exposes the gamut of experience from bliss to devastation in a boldly eclectic endeavor. I Could Read The Sky succeeds because of its modern treatment in spite of the limited format that motion picture soundtracks offer. It is unforgettably provocative because of the stunning vocals of O'Lionaird. This kind of music is not for the Celt fan (judging from the harsh reviews) but is definitely for someone seeking a rare gem of expressive music and broader horizons."

Eclectic, ethereal, poetic.

galexy3 | 08/07/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I haven't seen this film, but purchased the CD based on the samples found here. This is a rich collection of haunting, poignant contemporary and traditional Irish music. The liner notes contain lyrics, a small realworld catalog of music, and beautiful black and white images by photographer Steve Pyke."