Tears
of Stone
Audio CD (February 23, 1999)
Original Release Date: February 23, 1999
Number of Discs: 1
Label: RCA Victor
ASIN: B00000I5G0
Leading Female Singers
from around the world joined in this Celtic innovation from Gaelic Master
Musicians--The Chieftains! The result is a lovely sample of song.
It's difficult to simply comment on a few selections because I love them all.
Bonnie Raitt gives a surprisingly different & striking performance of A Stór Mo Chroí. The sense of deep
emotional loss in this song is very Gaelic—and it’s very beautiful too.
The Magdalene Laundries by Joni Mitchell is another surprise of sorts, with its
bitter, angry religious themes concerning female sexuality &
"unwanted" pregnancy. An excellent composition that may be partially
autobiographical?
Jimmy Mó Mhíle Stór with The Ranklins is
a real treat for us Gaelic lovers.
In Factory Girl by Siníad O'Connor the singer reminds us once again of her great talent
for delivering a raw, purist sound.
Sake in The Jar is an Asian composition by singer Akiko Yano. The title is a
word play on the traditional Irish tune Whiskey in The Jar. This song is a real treat.
Natalie Merchant, another greatly talented musician offers an almost lighthearted rendition of
the sad The Lowlands of Holland
Dina Krall presents a very different vocal interpretation of Danny Boy--and it
may be just be the best I've heard.
Other notable contributions by Brenda Frickler & Anúna (Never Give All the
Heart); The Corrs (I know My Love); Mary Chapin Carpenter (Deserted Soldier);
Loreena McKennitt (Ye Rambling Boys of Pleasure); Joan Osborne (Raglin Road);
Sissel (Siúil A Run) a great
rendering of a very sad, always apt & traditional tune.; Eileen Rivers,
Natalie Machmaster, Marie Breatnach & Annbjorg Lien (The Fiddling Ladies)
you just can’t help but clap & dance along.
Ophelia
Diamonds
& Rust
Dog
Eat Dog
I Do
Not Want What I Haven't Got
Fundamental
Relish
Essential
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Uprooted
The
Corrs - Best Of + 1
Japanese
Girl
Twilight: The Best of Akiko Yano Live
Review: JEFarrow
Updated 10/08