NAVAN: Mairneas

Navan

Mairneas

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Newly harmonized traditional songs in the Celtic languages: Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic, Manx Gaelic, Welsh, Cornish & Breton.

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This is the second CD from Navan.

From Madison, Wisconsin this is Celtic unaccompanied song, on four voices, in the languages of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall and the Isle of Man. Navan's melodies, harmonies and arrangements are a delicious blend of traditional and original, with lyrics drawn directly from the Celtic literary repertoire.

"It rooted me to the floor by my very bones."
-- Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin, Irish musician, historian and author of A Pocket History of Irish Traditional Music, (Dublin: O'Brien, 1998).

Less than a year after Navan's formation, the international Irish music organization Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann took notice and invited the group to be a featured performer at the 1998 Midwest Regional Fleadh Cheoil in Detroit, Michigan. Navan has since traveled far and wide performing at Celtic festivals and concert halls, often in conjunction with workshops in Gaelic traditional singing. This year festivals will carry them nationwide. Their debut CD, An Cuimhin Leat (Do You Remember), was released in March of 2000 and currently receives airplay worldwide. Including songs in Irish, Scottish Gaelic and Cornish, it offers a tantalizing glimpse of long-hidden but still vibrant Celtic musical and literary traditions. Released in May of 2003, their second CD, Mairneas (Voyage), expands their recorded repertoire to include works in each of the six living Celtic languages. This year as a trio they add a third CD to the mix, Lowena (Joy).

"Therapeutic!"
-- Tim Dennehy, announcer for Ireland's national radio station RTÉ (Raidió Teilifís Éireann).

With overwhelmingly positive reactions to both their CDs and their live performances, Navan continues to carry their unique blend of vocals to an ever increasing audience. Their addictive harmonies are sure to refresh even the most satiated fan of Celtic music.

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  • Soothing to the spirit
    author: Kate Murray

    I love this CD so much, I have bought six more copies and given them away to deserving friends. The music and particularly the harmonies have helped me navigate my way through the first anniversary of my beloved husband's death. This has been invaluable. Thank you!

  • Beautiful, sometimes mournful
    author: Elly

    I must say, I think Lowena has more variety and energy, as this CD is more Celtic in feeling and seems to be mostly mournful songs. But most definitely worth listening to again and again.

  • Marvelous!
    author: Kate

    The more I listen, the more it grows on me.

  • Celtic Never Sounded So Good!
  • Great follow up CD
    author: Kelly

    Awesome follow up CD. I have never heard such wonderful acapella music. It is probably the hardest task to pull of singing music without instruments but this artist does it wonderfully.

  • The service was outstanding!
    author: JanetD

    CD Baby's service was outstanding, i.e. fast and inexpensive! Of course, I liked the CD before I bought it because I'd heard it on NPR, so that was a given.

  • Very nice!
    author: Jennifer

    I have to disagree with previous reviewers in that I like An Cuimhin Leat better (got them together). However, this is still great, and is less harmful to my productivity while listening, though I am still completely riveted by several songs.

  • Superb
    author: Charles Sheldon

    After purchasing NAVAN's first CD I felt compelled to buy their second. Spectacular vocals and harmonies. This CD will make anyone want to claim Celtic ancestory. I would travel to Madison Wisconsin in the winter to hear NAVAN perform these marvelous works.

  • Superb. Elegence in its simplicity.
    author: Damian Warshall

    Nicely crafted. Again beautifully produced in contrast to current generation of over post-produced "world music". Vocals are so tight, they must know when each other breathe. Again demonstrates the magnificence of the human voice.

  • For a gift, she LOVES Navan.
    author: Navan: Mairneas

    Was requested as a gift, so I know it won't be returned! Thanks for your speedy delivery.

  • Navan just keeps getting better. This music truly refreshes your soul.
    author: Tanya

    Navan truly paints a picture deep within the soul of such peace and tranquility. This CD is just well done from start to finish. Don't have any doubts about buying them both; Navan CD's will truly enrich your heart as well as your musical library.

  • I BOUGHT BOTH
    author: Claudia Harris

    I heard them four years ago at Brian O'Donovan's first A Christmas Celtic Soujourn concert in Boston, and was in love with their harmonies and their pan-Celtic range. Their CD's are almost as good as hearing them live!

  • fantastic unaccompanied singing
    author: Gert van den Hof

    This album is so awesome, that I can hardly put it out of my cdplayer. Such nice voices and that Gaelic music. But unfortunately there's only one song from Wales. Next album more from Wales, please

  • Perfectly perfect
    author: Robin

    Genre-free, unaccompanied, pure, sweet singing. The rendition of Griogal Cridh' is especially perfect. A jewel of a CD.

  • Awesome!
    author: Teresa

    This was a gift to my husband who would live in Ireland if he had the chance. It is a gorgeous CD and the sweetheart actually cried because he thought it was so beautiful.

  • Truly artful!
    author: Dave & Avis

    We heard Navan sing at a wedding and had to have the CD. Their music evokes the lovely character of days past and provides a soothing backdrop for today's hectic pace, making wonderful commuting music. The vocal sound is pure and clear, the harmonies tight and balanced. Navan's artistry is breathtaking!

  • I'm getting another
    author: Phyllis

    I'm getting another copy of it (in case this one 'travels' again.) The people who had it before I even had a chance to listen to it myself loved it, too. I'm going to introduce a few people I know who only know the other type of Irish music, and (hopefully) a dear friend I have originally from Ukraine when he gets back to Milwaukee this fall.

  • Like pure cool water on a hot day.
    author: Chris

    The blend of voices in this CD is wonderful. The effect of the sound is like pure cool water on a hot day. It evokes a feeling of sitting near a stream in the shade with just a lovely day to think about.

  • Mairncas sings ageless wisdom continually renewing the spirit.
    author: Kevin Mann

    I carry Navan's MAIRNCAS with me from home ,to the car ,and then to work.There is no such thing as playing this CD "to death" ,for it sings ageless wisdom , continually renewing the spirit.

  • i loved mairneas by navan so orininal and soothing
    author: cathypalmer

    I loved it all the melodies the way they sang each song very beautiful to listen too

  • music that touches the soul
    author: AJU

    I first heard Navan when they performed a summer concert in the historic Unity Chapel, which was magical. Like their first CD, this CD has captured the same soul-touching quality of the live performance and is one of my all time favorites.

  • Can't get enough!
    author: DFK

    I have to agree with some of the other reviews, this second effort is even better than Navan's first CD. Tending toward the spiritual without being cloying or cute. Irenic, I think. I eagerly await a third disc. Clannad and Enya, move over! Frankly, Navan is, for me, my best find since Loreena McKennitt, and that was ten years ago! Well . . . Wolfstone and Old Blind Dogs are right up there, too.

  • wonderful..wonderful
    author: Dana Wilson

    What a great discovery !Navan`s music is ethereal and mesmorizing ; their voices become as one...this is just a beautiful album.

  • It doesn't get any better than this!
    author: Kathleen Kerr

    Navan is Wisconsin's best-kept secret. They are Celtic music's answer to Anonymous Four, and I can't believe that they haven't been discovered by the national mainstream yet! My husband the Professor of Music raves about their perfect intonation and vocal blend -- I just think that they're incredibly good listening. BUY THIS CD! ENJOY!!

  • unaccompanied voices at their best
    author: dianne

    Even better than the first CD; the harmonies are alittle more interesting and offbeat but maintain their serene quality. Beautiful blend and beautiful choices of songs.

  • unaccompanied voices at their best
    author: dianne

    Even better than the first CD; the harmonies are alittle more interesting and offbeat but maintain their serene quality. Beautiful blend and beautiful choices of songs.

  • Beautiful harmonies and magnificent melodies
    author: Peter MacDonald

    Mairneas is even better than Navan's first CD. The vocal blending is marvelous, and the tunes are carefully chosen to sound their best in a capella format. It just doesn't get any better than this. BUY THE CD! You won't be disappointed. And, for Heaven's sake, see Navan if they appear at a venue near you.

  • Great! Their voices are sublime.
    author: Linda

    I have been lucky enough to see Navan at Sturgis,SD, when they were there for the Celtic Festival and had to have their first album. They just keep getting better and better. The harmony is something you rarely find in today's music. I hope they continue for years to come.

  • Keeping with tradition!
    author: Julie Feil

    Navan released another beautiful CD! Mairneas continues to reflect the celtic traditions and features golden harmonious voices as did their first release, An Cuimhin Leat. It is obvious the group worked very hard on researching and reviving authentic pieces and vocal quality true to tradition. When I was fortunate enough to hear them sing live in Madison, WI, they sounded so beautiful that I felt chills. This CD does not disappoint but rather delivers the same melodic music I recalled. I strongly recommend both Mairneas and An Cuimhin Leat for a unique listening experience!

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