With four previous albums to their name (five if you count their greatest hits collection DREAMCATCHER) and a major hit with the song "You Raise Me Up" (covered by a multitude of artists including Josh Groban), Secret Garden has established themselves as a consistent source of quality neo-Celtic music. EARTHSONGS follows suit, offering more of what made the duo great. Rolf Lovland and Fionnuala Sheery present another set of gorgeous pieces that range from classically-tinged, melancholy string tunes to uplifting vocal tour-de-forces to sprightly reels. Vocalist Russell Watson adds finesse to the powerful "Always There" with his grand tenor voice, while instrumental songs like "Fields of Fortune" and "Searching for the Past" call to mind the intimacy of their debut album. This is a beautiful release - another jewel in the crown of Secret Garden.
With four previous albums to their name (five if you count their greatest hits collection DREAMCATCHER) and a major hit with the song "You Raise Me Up" (covered by a multitude of artists including Josh Groban), Secret Garden has established themselves as a consistent source of quality neo-Celtic music. EARTHSONGS follows suit, offering more of what made the duo great. Rolf Lovland and Fionnuala Sheery present another set of gorgeous pieces that range from classically-tinged, melancholy string tunes to uplifting vocal tour-de-forces to sprightly reels. Vocalist Russell Watson adds finesse to the powerful "Always There" with his grand tenor voice, while instrumental songs like "Fields of Fortune" and "Searching for the Past" call to mind the intimacy of their debut album. This is a beautiful release - another jewel in the crown of Secret Garden.
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