And what's even more amazing and astonishing are the apparent complexities and kookiness of copyright laws. At least, that's what I'm assuming is the reason for one of Celtic Woman's most enjoyable and important songs not being on any of their concert DVD's, even though it's performed in concert and even posted on the internet.
Orinoco Flow was composed and performed by Enya in the late 1980's. She is the superlative songstress who first introduced me, if not the entire Earth, to the magic and majesty of Celtic music.
The performance at Slane Castle by the original charter vocalists, Lisa, Maev and Orla, with full orchestral and choral backing is also magnificent and magical. Like the later offering at Morris Performing Arts Center, it sadly isn't included on the concert DVD.
It was also part of their Destiny concert, but not part of their Gramy nominated album. Hmmmm...
Also part of their current Voices of Angels tour, wherein it is more simplistically, but still eloquently produced and presented, I wonder if it will be included in any possible DVD. Hmmmm, again,
It is included on the concert DVD from their Songs from the Heart concert at Powerscourt in 2009, with original vocalists Chloe and Lisa, along with newcomers Lynn Hillary and 'my beautiful cousin' Alex performing.
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