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Heaven's music on Earth!

11/07/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Holly and the Ivy featuring Madeline MacNeil is truly a work of art. For those who have not had the pleasure of hearing Ms. MacNeil's vocal and dulcimer talent, this CD is a must have purchase. It is Heaven's music on earth."

This is how to begin Christmas

11/26/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I can't give this marvelous album any greater tribute than to say that this is how I begin Christmas: on Christmas Eve, after all the frantic rush of the day, when darkness has come and before I go to church, I light candles and listen to Madeline MacNeil sing "Of the Father's Love Begotten." For weeks before that, we are all inundated with an aural clutter of holiday sounds and noise. Somehow this beautiful album, with its haunting purity of voice and instrument, and especially this ancient and sacred hymn, clears all that away and brings us back to the joy and holiness of the season. Thank you, Madeline MacNeil!"

Music for the Soul

12/18/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have had the absolute joy of owning this since 1983! (in cassette form, mind you!) and played it until the tape wore thin. To own it in CD form is pleasure indeed. Madeline MacNeil's sweet voice is incomparable! The hammer dulcimer rings with great clarity and purity. Christmas music is intended as holy music and this CD represents the true meaning of Christmas - to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. My humble opinion cannot do justice to the beautiful sounds on this cd. Buy it! Play it!"