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Secret Garden - Dreamcatcher
Audio CD: May 22, 2001
Original Release Date: May 22, 2001
Format: Extra tracks
Label: Philips
Bitrate: 320 kbps

Dreamcatcher, not listed as a greatest-hits collection, is made up of previously recorded works. Secret Garden, Irish violinist Fionnuala (fi-NOO-la) Sherry, and Norwegian pianist/keyboardist Rolf Lovland, along with various guest musicians, always manage to surprise and execute their craft with a remarkable gracefulness of sound. Lush, rich, full-bodied, and passionate, Secret Garden stands eye-to-eye with other successful Celtic/world-music hybrids such as Loreena McKennitt and Clannad. Highlighted by the ethereal vocal styling of Gunnhild Tvinnereim ( "Nocturne" ) and the tender laments of Karen Matheson ( "Prayer" ), Secret Garden weaves a mystical tapestry of classic Oriental notes, Irish flutes, deep bodhran, and bold violins. With the crystalline quality of pure water, Secret Garden descends over one's spirit in a tranquil waterfall of renewal, as demonstrated in "Sigma" and "Songs from a Secret Garden." "Elan," which originally appeared on the album Dawn of a New Century, reflects the fire that burns at the heart of Secret Garden. The song soars with a wild, sea-swept energy, a true soundscape of white-sand beach and blue sky. A bonus cut, "Last Present," closes out Dreamcatcher with a simple, balanced melody--poised and inspiring. Dreamcatcher, a collection of some of the best musical moments of Secret Garden, is a fine acknowledgement of an inventive group of musicians who are consistently setting a high and impressive standard in modern Celtic/New Age music. ~ Leslie R. Marini

"Dreamcatcher" is a "best of" compilation of eighteen tracks from Secret Garden's first three albums plus one new "bonus" track recorded for an upcoming feature film in Korea. If Secret Garden is new to you, this is a great introduction to this exciting duo. Longtime fans will be delighted to find their favorites on one CD. "Dreamcatcher" truly indicates the range and versatility of Fionnuala Sherry and Rolf Lovland as composers as well as musicians. Drawing on influences from Celtic, Norwegian folk, new age, and classical music, Secret Garden's pieces tend to be on the melancholy, bittersweet side, but the rousing anthem "Dawn of a New Century" proves that this group has no limitations or boundaries. From breathy, ethereal vocals to various instrumental ensembles big and small to full-blown symphonic pieces, this CD will both soothe and excite, and will take the listener on a satisfying musical journey. Highly recommended! ~ Kathy Parsons

During the summer of 2001, I rented a palm-covered, hillside palapa in a still-primitive Huatulco, Mexico. I was escaping years of teaching high school, and my only son's drug addiction. I listened to Dreamcatcher over and over while watching/hearing the Pacific surf crashing down below. Magical!! I must recommend this CD for anyone needing to "sit" with their emotions. This music speaks to, and recenters my spirit, to those things I can control. Just gorgeous! ~ S. Ray

Secret Garden - Dreamcatcher Track Listings:
01 Nocturne (Lovland, Skavlan) 3:11
Artists: Gunnhild Tvinnereim
02 Prayer (Sherry, Lovland) 4:30
Artists: Alf Emil Eik Rolf Lovland Karen Matheson Nikki Matheson
03 Moving (Lovland) 3:22
04 Dreamcatcher (Lovland, Matheson) 4:35
Artists: Aisling Drury-Byrne Fionnuala Sherry
05 Sigma (Lovland, Agnew) 3:05
Artists: Irish National Chamber Choir (Conducted by: Michael McGlynn) Rhonan Sugrue
06 Song from a Secret Garden (Lovland) 3:32
Artists: David Agnew
07 Sona (Lovland, O'Brien) 4:16
Artists: Alf Emil Eik Rolf Lovland Nikki Matheson Fionnuala Sherry
08 Passacaglia (Lovland) 3:47
Artists: Simon Emes
09 Elan (Lovland) 3:08
10 In Our Tears (Lovland, Skeie) 4:36
Artists: Anúna (Conducted by: Michael McGlynn)
11 Celebration (Lovland)3:57
Artists: Simon Emes Hans Fredrik Jacobsen
12 Heartstrings (Lovland) 3:22
13 Steps (Lovland) 4:01
Artists: Des Moore
14 Adagio (Lovland) 2:51
Artists: David Agnew
15 The Rap (Lovland) 2:31
Artists: Davy Spillane
16 Hymn To Hope (Lovland)4:18
Artists: Davy Spillane
17 Lore of the Loom (Lovland) 3:17
18 Dawn of a New Century (Sherry, Lovland) 6:08
Artists: Anúna (Conducted by: Michael McGlynn) John Kavanagh
19 Last Present (Cho) 3:27

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