August 7th, 2010 | 
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The smash success of Celtic Woman generated a lot of demand for more music from the talented performers, and The Water Is Wide is a rerelease of the first album of Órla Fallon, the harp-playing brunette. As the title suggests, the album is filled with traditional songs, including “The Water Is Wide,” “She Moved Thro’ the Fair,” and “Down by the Sally Gardens,” as well as traditional Irish songs such as “Aliliu Na Gamhna,” “Carrickfergus,” and “The Gartan Mother’s Lullaby…. More >>
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BORING!!! Why are these girls all hacking out the same tunes with the same emotionless sound.
Rating: 1 / 5
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I absolutely LOVE Orla in Celtic Woman, which is why I bought her personal CD – she’s my favorite of all the women performing in CW. I was expecting more of the same.. her haunting vocals similar to Siuil a Ruin, Newgrange, and Harry’s Game – but no. The entire CD is her and her harp, like on Inisfree from CW – BORING. It’s more fit as a CD of children’s lullabys then anything for an adult.
Rating: 2 / 5
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expected more could have been better but is pleasant to listen to
Rating: 3 / 5
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Orlagh Fallon has a good voice, but is unable to convey the feelings and emotion of the lyrics. She sings as if she is reading the words and has no understanding of their meaning. Her renditions of She Moved Thro’ The Fair and Carrickfergus are about as bland as I have heard. These songs have so much emotion, pain and passion to express, none of which I found on this CD. Like Enya’s recordings, this is beautiful music but has no soul. If you are a lover of traditional Irish Music, this CD is not for you.
Rating: 2 / 5
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Such a beautiful clear voice. Takes you away to the Emerald Isle. Great music to relax with, or simply recharge your soul. (was supposed to show 5 stars!)
Rating: 1 / 5
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