Katie McMahon
Celtic Christmas
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The original lead singer from the Riverdance show; her voice has been described by the Irish Times as "poetry, perfection and purity." Her new CD Celtic Christmas is a gorgeous collection of your favorite carols and traditional Irish tunes
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- 1 In the Bleak Mid-Winter
- 2 The Boar's Head Carol
- 3 The Wexford Carol
- 4 Christmas Day & Christmas Eve Tunes
- 5 The Holly and the Ivy
- 6 My Dancing Day
- 7 Silent Night
- 8 Good King Wenceslaus
- 9 What Child is This & Greensleeves Jig
- 10 The Little Road to Bethlehem
- 11 Christmas Pipes
- 12 In Dulci Jubilo
- 13 Suantraí (Lullaby)
- 14 Gaudete (Rejoice)
- 15 The First Day of the Year
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Meet Katie McMahon www.katiemcmahon.com
Katie McMahon is probably best known for her exquisite soaring soprano solo in the original Riverdance single, which topped the charts in Ireland for three months. Her voice was described by the Irish Times as "poetry, perfection and purity". Before her work in Riverdance Katie, a born and bred Dubliner, was classically trained in voice and harp and studied Italian and Drama Studies in Trinity College. During a break from her studies, Katie joined the vocal group Anuna and is a featured soloist on their first two CDs.
Bill Whelan (Riverdance composer) heard her perform with Anuna and asked her to sing the solo in the interval piece at the Eurovision. This of course went on to become the hugely successful show Riverdance and Katie toured the world with them for five years as their lead vocalist. While touring in America, she met her husband Ben Craig and has made her home in Minnesota for the past three years.
During this time she has formed her own band and troupe of Irish dancers. They are in great demand all over the States and play Irish traditional music with a Classical edge. Two of the many celebrities who have enjoyed Katie's performances are President Clinton and Bono (U2), who pulled her aside afterwards and kindly told her that she had "an amazing voice". She has released two critically acclaimed solo CDs "After the Morning" and "Shine".
Katie will be touring in the US to support her new Christmas CD this December 2003 and will continue to tour the world with the acclaimed group Secret Garden.
Katie's new CD is a collection of your favorite carols and traditional Irish Christmas music that will set your feet tapping. Of note are Silent Night and Good King Wenceslaus and the catchy never before recorded Christmas Pipes, which is sure to become a new Christmas standard. If you like Enya and the Chieftains you're sure to love this new release.
PRAISE FOR KATIE
"Katie and crew have done an admirable job of finding early, traditional and contemporary pieces and blending them in ways that seem fresh, authentic and highly listenable." IRISH GAZETTE
"Talent such as McMahon's was born and training and experience have only served to polish it"
CAMBRIDGE STAR WEEKEND
"Katie has an amazing voice" BONO (U2)
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Celtic Christmas
author: Ellen HayesHer voice is lovely, lilting, soothing and smooth: not the least bit grating, as are the voices of some sopranos. This CD is at the top of my list of favorites.
Celtic Christmas
author: Maureen DoddI have enjoyed this beautiful CD for two years. Recently, I purchased six copies so that I can share it with my friends for the coming holidays. Thank you.
Shimmering...stunning
author: Diane CI've been playing it every day since it arrived! My favorite track is Suantrai.
Wonderful!
author: Kathy GreenbergKatie's voice just takes me away. This beautiful compilation of carols that I received as a gift has quickly become one of my favorites of the season.
- author: Mary Kay Williams
Katie has a crystal clear voice. What a delight to listen to hear sing. I look forward to listening to her again and again. I also will be purchasing more of her CD's. I highly recommend this CD. Mary Kay
Fantastic CD. The true spirit of Christmas
author: Katie McMahon: Celtic Christmas CDAbsoluely delighted to have found this CD which I didn't know existed. A joy to listen to and not just at Christmas. A great fan of Katie since seeing her in Riverdance in London.
great -
author: Seth IlgenfritzWe like Christmas music all year round. This fits rights in. Plus we have a lot of would be celtic musicians at my house- great inspiration. Thanks
Mellifluous
author: Stephen PhayreWhen Katie opens her mouth, the sweet purety of her voice effortlessly oozes out.
Excellent CD!
author: Mike HerrGreat versions of some old faves and some new ones that I'd never heard before... Will definitely be played every year faithfully. And love those back-up musicians, especially the autoharp player. What's her name? Karen Mueller?
- author: Ron
This Christmas album is a wonderful blend of the traditional and the Celtic, and it includes titles that were new to me. Silent Night is a wonder of simplicity, whether sung in its native German or in English; but Katie's use of Gaelic gives it a universal dimension.
- author: CD Baby
The original lead singer from the Riverdance show, Katie McMahon presents a gorgeous album of reflective Christmas songs. As always, her tender, sweet and poetic voice is enough to make any album sparkle; however, complementing her beautiful lyrical song is a delightful variety of Celtic-flavored accompaniment, from acoustic traditionally- used instruments to liquid washes of sound closer to new age tastes. With a mixture of favorite carols to Irish traditional tunes, this is the choice Celtic Christmas gem for the season. Charming and heart-warming.
What a wonderful, pure, clear voice, the best Christmas CD.
author: John CawleyKatie McMahon has a wonderful, clear, pure voice. This is a wonderful Christmas album, my favorites are Good King Wenceslaus and Silent Night. The liner notes have some background about KM, and some of the songs, and contain the words, whether German, Gaelic or English. You should get it.
Undeniably the BEST Celtic Christmas CD
author: Jill OsborneThis is perhaps the best celtic christmas CD to date. Katie's voice and interpretation of the songs was wonderful. We played this during a christmas dinner for 25 in our home and it set the perfect tone. Congratulations on a job well done and I recommend this highly!!! Jill :)
She is wonderful. We enjoyed the Irish songs. Her voice is lovely
author: J. Marion- author: Peggy
great
Inspirational and very well crafted. A magnificant Celtic Christmas gift!
author: Doug ShollThis is a stunning CD, just right for the Christmas season and beyond. The musicians and vocalists are highly skilled. Katie's voice is pure and strong. The song selection is diverse and well chosen. The Celtic twist on many familiar songs is spunky and tasteful. The whole project is a testimony to the faith and Spirit of new life in Christ Jesus.