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 01. "Tell Shepherds - Caitr?ona O'Leary" 02. "An Angel This Night - Caitr?ona O'Leary" 03. "Jerusalem Our Happy Home - Tom Jones" 04. "This Is Our Christmass Day - Caitr?ona O'Leary" 05. "Now To Conclude Our Christmas Mirth - Rhiannon Giddens" 06. "The Darkest Midnight In December - Caitr?ona O'Leary" 07. "An Angel This Bright Midnight - Rosanne Cash, Caitr?ona" 08. "Behould Three Kings - Rosanne Cash" 09. "The Angell Said To Joseph Mild - Tom Jones" 10. "A Virgin Queen In Bethlehem - Caitr?ona O'Leary" 11. "Christmas Day Is Come - Rhiannon Giddens & Caitr?ona O'" 12. "The Enniscorthy Christmas Carol - Rosanne Cash, Rhianno"
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Caltriona O'leary/ Tom Jones/ Rosanne Cash/ Rhiannon Gidde |
| | Description: | Wexford Carols by Various, released 29 October 2014, includes the following tracks: "Jerusalem Our Happy Home", "Now To Conclude Our Christmas Mirth", " An Angel This Bright Midnight ", "The Angell Said To Joseph Mild" and more.
This version of Wexford Carols comes as a 1xCD. - CALTRIONA O'LEARY/TOM JONES/ROSANNE CASH/RHIANNON GIDDEReaching number one on both the Billboard and Amazon charts, The Wexford Carols stars celebrated Irish singer Caitriona O'Leary alongside Grammy winners Sir Tom Jones, Rosanne Cash, and Rhiannon Giddens, backed by an all-star band. Produced by four-time Grammy winner Joe Henry, the album presents Ireland's greatest Christmas music-much of it recorded for the very first time-through a magical blend of traditional Irish, Americana, Blues, and Gospel. With lyrics by Luke Waddinge and William Devereux set to popular 17th- and 18th-century tunes, these musically sublime, spiritually rich, and emotionally powerful carols offer listeners a fresh and compelling way to experience the story of Christmas.Reaching number one on both the Billboard and Amazon charts, The Wexford Carols stars celebrated Irish singer Caitriona O'Leary alongside Grammy winners Sir Tom Jones, Rosanne Cash, and Rhiannon Giddens, backed by an all-star band. Produced by four-time Grammy winner Joe Henry, the album presents Ireland's greatest Christmas music-much of it recorded for the very first time-through a magical blend of traditional Irish, Americana, Blues, and Gospel. With lyrics by Luke Waddinge and William Devereux set to popular 17th- and 18th-century tunes, these musically sublime, spiritually rich, and emotionally powerful carols offer listeners a fresh and compelling way to experience the story of Christmas.Comes in mini-book style hard cover"The Wexford Carols" on CD brings together a carefully curated collection of traditional Irish Christmas carols from County Wexford, interpreted with great sensitivity and historical awareness. The album centers on age-old seasonal songs that blend devotional warmth with the mystic, sometimes melancholic tone of rural Irish winter traditions. Rather than focusing on individual performers, this mixed recording highlights the stylistic range of the material itself: from intimate, almost hymn-like pieces to more expansive arrangements that evoke the atmosphere of candlelit churches, quiet village gatherings, and the contemplative stillness of Christmas night. The sound palette moves between archaic folk colors and refined, contemporary acoustic textures, creating a bridge between the distant past and a modern audience. "The Wexford Carols" is ideal for listeners who appreciate early music, Celtic folk and reflective Christmas recordings that avoid kitsch and instead emphasize authenticity, depth and a sense of place.
Stylistically, the CD explores the intersection of folk tradition, early sacred music and subtle, modern acoustic production. The repertoire is rooted in historic sources yet presented in a way that feels immediate and emotionally direct, with arrangements that give each carol space to breathe. Gentle instrumental accompaniments underscore modal melodies and traditional harmonies, while careful pacing and dynamic contrasts lend the program a narrative arc, guiding the listener through moments of quiet devotion, hope and solemn celebration. This is not a commercial "greatest hits" Christmas compilation, but a coherent, concept-driven journey through one specific regional carol tradition, making the disc particularly appealing to collectors of world music, Celtic heritage recordings and serious Christmas music enthusiasts.
The manufacturer Heresy is known for high-quality, thoughtfully produced releases with a strong emphasis on cultural and historical context. The label often focuses on projects that illuminate lesser-known repertoires or present familiar traditions from a fresh angle, combining scholarly care with musical accessibility. With "The Wexford Carols," Heresy underscores its reputation for meticulous curation, high production standards and a commitment to preserving and presenting rich musical traditions in a way that feels both respectful and alive. The carefully prepared booklet and overall presentation (where available) reflect the label's ambition to offer more than just audio: each release is conceived as a complete cultural and listening experience. | | | No. of tracks: |
12 |
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HERESY016 |
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