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Celtic Fairy Dream

Celtic Fairy Dream by 2002

Celtic Fairy Dream

2002

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Winner - Best Vocal Album of 2020 - One World Music Radio!
Winner - Best Vocal Album of 2020 - Zone Music Reporter Music Awards!

Celtic Fairy Dream features timeless songs from ancient lands. Celtic Fairy Dream is a nurturing blend of harp, flute, piano, and subtle orchestration with peaceful lyrics in Gaelic, Welsh and English. Perfect for study,

Winner - Best Vocal Album of 2020 - One World Music Radio!
Winner - Best Vocal Album of 2020 - Zone Music Reporter Music Awards!

Celtic Fairy Dream features timeless songs from ancient lands. Celtic Fairy Dream is a nurturing blend of harp, flute, piano, and subtle orchestration with peaceful lyrics in Gaelic, Welsh and English. Perfect for study, meditation, relaxation, yoga and sleep. CD Available at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Celtic-Fairy-Dream-2002/dp/B086PMKVBN

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    Castle of Dromore 4:58
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    The Green Fields of Autumn (Coinleach Glas an Fhómhair) 5:43
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    Lullaby (Suantraí) 5:07
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    South Wind 5:06
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    David of the White Rock (Dafydd y Garreg Wen) 4:41
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    Close Your Eyes (Dún do Shúil) 6:12
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    She Moved Through the Fair 5:59
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    Genevieve’s Waltz 5:16
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    Little Bird (Éiníní) 5:41
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    Across the Waves (Trasna na d’Tonnta) 5:15
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Winner ~ Best Vocal Album

One World Music Radio

8th Annual Album Awards

Reviews

"Another must-have album for fans of Celtic, ethereal and fantasy music"

~ Candice Michelle, Journeyscapes

Originally comprised of husband and wife duo Randy and Pamela Copus, multiple award-winning and Billboard charting phenomenon 2002 debuted on the music scene nearly three decades ago with their album Wings (1992). Progressively evolving over the years to incorporate more lyrical and tangible melodies into their definable 'neoclassical new age' sound, more structured songs would eventually become a mainstay when the couple’s then-adolescent daughter Sarah Copus was officially recruited as 2002's third member and lead singer in 2014 for their landmark album Trail of Dreams.

A thematic sequel to Celtic Fairy Lullaby (2016) and follow-up to A World Away (2018), the band’s latest release, Celtic Fairy Dream, serendipitously parallels the maturing artistry of Sarah Copus, with her angelic lullabies once again shining in the incandescent glow of celestially sailing soundscapes. Comprised of cinematic orchestral and synthesizer arrangements, listeners are treated to the lulling sounds of harp, flute, guitar and additional multi-layered vocals throughout. Included are several renditions of traditional Irish and Welsh songs in signature 2002 fashion, as the musical sojourner is spirited away to another time and place where ancient lore and mythic beauty comes to life.

Of particular noteworthiness is “The Green Fields of Autumn (Coinleach Glas an Fhomhair)”, a traditional Irish song popularized by the legendary Irish band Clannad. Although both renditions are equally exquisite, 2002 contrasts Clannad’s mainly acoustic and earthier version with one that's more ethereal and shimmering.

My absolute favorite piece on the album is “David of the White Rock (Dafydd y Garreg Wen)”, a solemn 18th-century Welsh musical air and folk song. With the harp central to its poetically lyrical theme, 2002's gorgeous rendition aptly showcases the enchanting instrument, while the soundscape simultaneously exudes both a monastic and romantic atmosphere. Visions of majestic castles and mythical lands emerge from its velvety mists, as Sarah imparts a haunting melody in the beautiful Welsh language.

Another stunning offering from 2002, every composition herein magically unfolds like the turning of sparkling pages of a fairytale picture book. Sure to be embraced by many adults and children alike, Celtic Fairy Dream is another must-have album for fans of Celtic, ethereal and fantasy music in the spirit of Enya, Clannad and Loreena McKennitt!

Journeyscapes

Even Enya would be amazed by “Celtic Fairy Dream”

~ BT Fasmer, New Age Music Guide

“Celtic Fairy Dream” by 2002, the follow-up to the group’s highly successful “Celtic Fairy Lullaby” (2016), couldn‘t have been released at a better time. Taking a break from negative news has never felt better. Indeed, 2002 has always been one of the best New Age music bands, but today it is more apparent than ever that Randy and Pamela Copus’ daughter Sarah lifts the band to incredible new heights. Take my word for it: Even Enya would be amazed by “Celtic Fairy Dream”. It has musical magic dust sprinkled all over.

2002 debuted in 1992 with the album “Wings”. Since then they have had 12 albums on the Billboard Charts, encompassing a wide range of genres and styles. “River of Stars” (2000) spent 74 weeks on the Billboard New Age chart. With the release of “Trail of Dreams” (2014) it became clear that a new band member would offer something radically new. In my review I wrote; “Sarah Copus’ vocal is great, and I’m sure it will improve even further in the years to come. Already at age 10, she has just the right expression for New Age music, and the voice layering is done with skill and love.” “Celtic Fairy Lullaby” (2016) and “A World Away” (2018) showed that I was right; A new era in the history of 2002 had begun.

Castle of Dromore The album opener is called “Castle of Dromore” – and what a magnificent song it is! Don’t be surprised if you find yourself instantly looking for the replay button; Sarah’s vocal is amazing, reminding of a youthful Enya as heard on the album “The Frog Prince” (1985) (check for instance out the song “Dreams”, and you’ll hear how similar their voices are (Enya was about 23 at the time), and Sarah’s pitch may be even better and more refined). Another interesting aspect is the sharp, larger-than-life Vangelis synth in the background, which literally makes time stand still. You’ll never notice that over 5 minutes have passed. “Castle of Dromore“ is an Irish lullaby about a mother comforting her child to sleep singing ‘hush-a-bye-loo’. The melody appears, according to the booklet, in Hoffman’s collection of Petrie’s tunes (1877) and in O’Neill’s “Music of Ireland” (1903). The music video to “Castle of Dromore” is also terrific:

Talking about Enya; Next out is “The Green Fields of Autumn”, which is a traditional song many will remember from Clannad’s album “Magical Ring” (1983), under the name “Coinleach Ghlas An Fhómair”. 2002’s version is much more dreamy, in tune with the album’s overall theme. I love the synth lead, harp, nylon guitar and, a big WOW for the heavenly vocals. It is breathtakingly beautiful, yet unpretentious. A++ for the production.

Lullaby (Suantrai) “Lullaby (Suantrai)” is an Irish lullaby about Mary, who sings to her new-born son. Sarah’s vocal fits perfectly, and the voice layering is done with skill and is “just right”. I must also mention the flute segment in the middle, which serves as a link between the song’s traditional roots and the modern arrangement.

“South Wind” is an instrumental track with harp, flute, and light piano. 2002 is true to the Irish theme. The booklet reads “This air appears in Edward Bunting’s 1796 Collection of Irish Folk Music. Edward Bunting said he got this air in 1792 from an old man known as “Poor Folk” who roamed the northern counties playing a tin fiddle.”

David of the White Rock (Dafydd y Garreg Wen) The album is well-produced from start to finish, and 2002 takes no shortcuts. “David of the White Rock (Dafydd y Garreg Wen)” perhaps the most challenging song on the album from a vocal perspective, and Sarah shows how much she has grown as a singer since we heard her on “Trail of Dreams”. She can even sing Irish, as heard on “Close Your Eyes (Dun do Shuil)” (although I cannot say that her pronunciation is correct but it sounds fabulous!).

“She Moved Through the Fair” is a must, of course. The 2002 version is much less vulnerable than Loreena McKennitt’s , but it is really a bit too much to ask that a young singer like Sarah to be able to communicate such a dramatic narrative. “She Moved Through the Fair” is, after all, a tale of life, love, and tragic death. This version doesn’t lack anything in the synth department, though.

“Genevieve’s Waltz” is a song by Manus McGuire, and is in that sense a more “modern” song. It flows wonderfully, and I like how the guitar takes over from the flute halfway, exploring and refining the theme. The conclusion is magnificent!

Of all the fine lullabies on “Celtic Fairy Dream”, the song “Little Bird (Éiníní)” is the most sleep-inducing. It is like a sleeping pill, but much more effective. “Across the Waves (Trasna na d’Tonnta)” ends the album triumphantly. Nothing beats the feeling of returning home. The song is a feast for the ears.

In conclusion: I wrote above that “Celtic Fairy Dream” by 2002 couldn’t have been released at a better time. It offers the band’s many fans much-needed comfort during these difficult times. That said, it is a truly timeless album that will play well also under much more joyful circumstances. The fairy theme aside, “Celtic Fairy Dream” is really a down-to-earth release with many classical inspirations that will give joy to new and old fans alike. It is a great installment in 2002’s Celtic Fairy series, and the songs “Castle of Dromore” and “The Green Fields of Autumn” are destined to become New Age music hits.

It is tempting to ask; When will 2002 release an “Orinoco Flow”, “May It Be” or “Caribbean Blue”? My answer is simple; It is a matter of time. “Only time.”
Score: 97/100

Apple Music

A treasury of music that is as harmonically rich as it is timeless

R J Lannan, Artisan Music Reviews

Take heart, for it is a wondrous time to visit the fairy realm. You can do this handily when you immerse yourself into the fanciful music of 2002’s latest album Celtic Fairy Dream. Blending ancient refrains with futuristic waves of sound, the family trio of Sarah, Pamela, and Randy Copus proves once again on album number 20 why the music of 2002 is so highly sought. 2002’s soundscapes have ranged from New Age to ambient to Celtic and to World throughout a career of more than two decades. They have specialized in creating a treasury of music that is as harmonically rich as it is timeless. On Celtic Fairy

Dream Sarah Copus’s command of Gaelic is facile and brilliant. Her voice is an instrument and a gift. Furthermore, it is the band’s dexterous combination of story and music that makes it so appealing.

Beyond the stone walls, beyond the wooden doors, there may be dangers. The album commences with the tune The Castle of Dromore. It may have begun as an old Irish lullaby, but the modern day version of this cradlesong is sweet and satisfying at any age. It is a mother’s fervent prayer that her babe be safe this night.

“Bring no ill will to hinder us My loving babe and me
Dread spirit of the Blackwater, Clan Eoen’s wild banshee.”

One of the most poignantly sad songs ever written is called The Green Fields of Autumn or Coinleach Ghlas an Fhómhair. Sarah voices the ethereal air with an angelic refrain that just about breaks your heart. The story goes that he watches his sweetheart, his brown haired girl, from across a newly harvested field and falls in love all over again. But jealousy and war may mean a different future for these lovers. One of the best songs on the recording. The music is fluid and transcendent and the vocal chilling and flawless. I wore out the REPEAT button on this one.

With a gentle sweep of harp strings and a chorus of unseen angels, the tune Lullaby (Suantrai - Gaelic for sleep music) quiets the weary mind, but it is a sacred duty as we hear Mother Mary singing to the Christ Child. With power and grace, Sarah sings with an unsurpassed clarity. We cannot help but be soothed by her lyrical refrain.

Probably one of the sweetest laments ever sung, David of the White Rock, recounts the story of a harpist, just before ascending to heaven that hopes to play one last song with the angels. Sarah first sang this in February of 2018 along with guitarist Dr. Chris Grooms. In the context of Celtic Fairy Dream the song has a great deal more depth and passion, but the beautiful melody is strong and surrealistic.

There is a tender instrumental on the album called Genevieve’s Waltz. It sounds like a nostalgic parlor song from the 1920’s where the partners are properly separated and adults were watching. But it was in a time where a lover’s look was just as strong as a caress. Musing harp is joined by soothing flute and wistful guitar along with the celestial chorus that blends in a dance of romantic dreams.

The final song on Celtic Fairy Dream is called Across the Waves. If there was one thing that Irish poets and songwriters could do, it was (and still is) to write words and songs of yearning. Across the Waves is a prime example of a triumphant homecoming, when so many never made the return journey. Sarah sings a duet of what might be tender tears of happiness for the returning spirit.

The ten dreamy tracks on Celtic Fairy Dream are all long, most at around five minutes or more and given to reverie. All the music has a fairy tale sparkle to it as if it has had magic craftily woven into the notes. Most tracks are multi-layered with soothing, seraphic voice and deftly blended with sublime and sometimes romantic orchestrations. It is truly believable that you have been transported into a Celtic dreamland where your cares are so few and your bliss is assured. 2002 has been making this kind of music since 1996 and they never disappoint. Highly recommended.

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