There are certain moments in a live performance when everything comes together with beauty, grace, and pure talent. The set designers, choreographers, lighting designers, musicians, and singers culminate in a performance that you will talk about for days to come. This video of a Celtic Woman stage show captures that moment.
And when the children raise their voices to join in, the song takes on new emotions.
It’s the kind of synergy where everyone’s efforts are firing on all cylinders; Song choice, costumes, background singers, and stage direction.
Celtic Woman is an all-female Irish performance group that sprang from the mega-hit stage show Riverdance.
The group sings a mix of traditional Irish songs and modern tunes for live audiences across the globe. As well as touring they have recorded albums that have over nine million dollars in record sales. Billboard has recorded that the group has earned the name Billboard World Album Artist of the Year six times.
The ladies who perform this song are a true showcase of Irish talent.
Chloë Agnew was born in Dublin, Ireland and at the age of fourteen, she became the youngest member of Celtic Woman. Chloë’s website tells her backstory …
“Chloë began professionally acting, singing and dancing at a very early age, making first television appearance on her mother’s TV program at just four weeks old, and her first singing début on National Television at the age of 6.”
Lisa Kelly was a female lead vocalist in Riverdance before she was invited to tour with Celtic Woman.
“A talented actress as well as a singer, Lisa continued her studies in drama and was classically trained in both singing and piano.”
Lisa Lambe is one of the best-known singers to come out of Ireland. Lisa’s website defines her amazing voice …
“Lisa’s keen poetic musical sensibilities and the soulfulness of her voice land the music somewhere between a Natalie Merchant (10,000 Maniacs) rock timbre and an Alison Kraus country rasp.”
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Considered Simon & Garfunkel’s signature song, the hit was recorded in 1970 for their album of the same name. It stood six weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. At the Grammy’s that year, the song took away five awards, including Grammy’s for record of the year and song of the year.
If you take away one lyric, this one seems so timely when you’re having a tough go of it.
“When you’re weary, feeling small
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all, all
I’m on your side, oh, when times get rough.”
The children sway and sing along and bring the performance to a new level.
Youtuber Anil Nemani comments on the kids.
“The voices of the children blend so beautifully with the voices of the singers. Such God given talent, so Amazing.”
More Youtubers sing the praises of this wonderful performance.
“This performance is just magical … this song with the sweet beauty of those children is an enchanting match. This brings tears to my eyes most times.”
And many champion the singing group, Celtic Woman and how they are role models for their fans.
“The Celtic Woman are not only beautiful, but are real women, some with families and their own children. They are fantastic role models for the little girls.”
Enjoy this performance in the video below as it is a beautiful and poignant song for these unsure times and for the future of our children.
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