Dreamcatcher

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Barnes & Noble - EJ Johnson
New age duo Secret Garden Irish violinist Fionnuala Sherry and Norwegian keyboardist Rolf Lovland have cultivated a devoted group of fans with their top-selling albums of mood music: Songs from a Secret Garden 1996, White Stones 1997, and the millennial Dawn of a New Century. Now that the duo's success is an open secret, it's time for a "best of" album. Enter Dreamcatcher, a cream-of-the-crop compilation of 19 tracks handpicked from Secret Garden's bountiful yield. The wistful "Nocturne" -- assisted by vocalist Gunnhild Tvinnereim -- opens the album, while lyricist Nikki Matheson provides the title track's restful lullaby. Celtic rhythms and a soundtrack sensibility ...
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Editorial Reviews

Barnes & Noble - EJ Johnson
New age duo Secret Garden Irish violinist Fionnuala Sherry and Norwegian keyboardist Rolf Lovland have cultivated a devoted group of fans with their top-selling albums of mood music: Songs from a Secret Garden 1996, White Stones 1997, and the millennial Dawn of a New Century. Now that the duo's success is an open secret, it's time for a "best of" album. Enter Dreamcatcher, a cream-of-the-crop compilation of 19 tracks handpicked from Secret Garden's bountiful yield. The wistful "Nocturne" -- assisted by vocalist Gunnhild Tvinnereim -- opens the album, while lyricist Nikki Matheson provides the title track's restful lullaby. Celtic rhythms and a soundtrack sensibility inhabit "Dawn of a New Century," followed by the sentimental summing-up "Last Present," a newly recorded bonus track. Derek Bell of the Chieftains, the Celtic choral group Anuna, and even the Irish National Symphony Orchestra all play a part, too. Dreamcatcher affirms what Secret Garden's fans already know: The duo's mélange of folk-inspired melodies, sweet harmonies, and languid tempos is set to soothe the soul.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 5/22/2001
  • Label: Philips
  • UPC: 731454686921
  • Catalog Number: 546869
  • Sales rank: 8,912

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 Nocturne - John Tate (3:14)
  2. 2 Prayer - Nikki Matheson (4:36)
  3. 3 Moving (3:22)
  4. 4 Dreamchatcher - Aisling Drury-Byrne (4:41)
  5. 5 Sigma - John Tate (3:07)
  6. 6 Song from a Secret Garden - John Tate (3:33)
  7. 7 Sona - Nikki Matheson (4:21)
  8. 8 Passacaglia - Simon Elmes (3:46)
  9. 9 Elan - John Tate (3:12)
  10. 10 In Our Tears - John Tate (4:39)
  11. 11 Celebration - Simon Elmes (3:56)
  12. 12 Heartstrings (3:23)
  13. 13 Steps - John Tate (4:02)
  14. 14 Adagio - John Tate (2:53)
  15. 15 The Rap - John Tate (2:34)
  16. 16 Hymn to Hope - Rolf Lovland (4:20)
  17. 17 Lore of the Loom - John Tate (3:21)
  18. 18 Dawn of a New Century - John Kavanagh (6:12)
  19. 19 Last Present (3:24)
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
Secret Garden Primary Artist
Derek Bell Tiompan
Alf Emil Eik Guitar, Background Vocals, Sampling
Robbie Casserly Drums
Noel Eccles Percussion
Tom Hayes Spoons, Bodhran
Karen Matheson Vocals
Máirtín O'Connor Accordion
Eoghan O'Neill Bass
Fionnuala Sherry Violin, Vocals
Davy Spillane uillean pipes, Low Whistle
Anúna Choir, Chorus
David Agnew English Horn, Oboe
RTÉ Concert Orchestra Performing Ensemble
Des Moore Guitar
National Symphony Orchestra Performing Ensemble
Bjørn Ole Rasch Keyboards
Pat Broaders uillean pipes
Rolf Lovland Piano, Conductor, Keyboards, Background Vocals
Michael McGlynn Choir Conductor
Rhonan Sugrue Soprano (Vocal)
Gunnhild Tvinnereim Vocals
John Tate Conductor
Nikki Matheson Background Vocals
Kenneth Edge Soprano Saxophone
Aisling Drury-Byrne Cello
Andrea Marlish Harp
Åsa Jinder Fiddle
Steinar Ofsdal Chinese Flute
John Kavanagh Narrator
Technical Credits
Alf Emil Eik Engineer
Andrew Boland Producer, Engineer
Fionnuala Sherry Producer
Fiachra Trench Orchestration, Score
Dorothy Low Cover Photo
Mark Wilkinson Concept
Rolf Lovland Arranger, Producer, Score
John Tate Composer, Orchestration, Score
Alan Smale Orchestra Leader
Sun-Mool Composer
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    sadly moving

    great music to listen to if you need to shed grief

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    The Best of Clannad: In a Lifetime

    Sensual and soothing

    I love this CD! I hadn't heard of "Secret Garden" before buying this CD but I will be buying more now...

    I listen to it at night when I am going to sleep or during the day when I am studying. I love the the violin and the Celtic sound of the music.

    I would highly recommend this CD.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Beyond description in writing

    You have to listen to it to understand this. Even though i am no irish, in fact, i am chinese. I love celitic music. If you like Enya ans chieftains, it will complete your listening desire with this album. I love it.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Norway and Scot-Irish Blood

    Yes, this is what I was looking for in my life. My blood runs with Celtic excitement when the music starts. My grandfather from Norway played the violin, too. The viking drum beat in back ground keeping rythyms (Dawn Of A Brand New Century) The Scot-Irish twist with the bagpipes. I saw the actual performance of this music on tv. Great job.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Exotic Takes your Breath away

    I have every one of Secret Gardens CD's and I love everyone. Their music takes me to a land far away where I can dream forever. AMAZING, EXOTIC, OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 17, 2009

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