Ok, I've been writing in my journal (kinda writing a story, in a way) every night since the 16th because I'm really emotional that my second Celtic Woman concert is over. I'm gonna eventually transfer it all here, but for now, I'll just write the entry I wrote on the 16th.
8/16~
I have had the pleasure of seeing my angels twice so far, and the 2nd time, I was lucky enough to see the second act from the 4th row, and, not only get smiles from 4 gorgeous angels, but a lot of eye contact and smiles from my favorite choir member as well! :)
I am still floating in heaven from the smile that the fabulous Mrs. Lisa Kelly dorected at me, and it hurts to not know when I will have the pleasure of seeing these Irish angels again, and to not be in their presence any longer. While I am waiting for my next evening in heaven, and for my favorite Celtic Woman to give my heart back, I've decided to write about how much these girls mean to me, since I enjoy writing, and I'm hoping this can slowly start to mend my "wounded heart" and my hurting soul.
I thought I was changed after my first evening in heaven with these girls on March 24, 2010 after the amazing Miss Agnew smiled at me. If only I had been prepared for the feelings and heartbreak my second concert would bring.
From that afternoon in December 1009, when I never dreamed I would have my wildest dream come true, to 4 days after my second Celtic Woman concert, so much has happened, and these girls have opened my heart and my eyes to such a beautiful world.
I can still remember that moment during that seemingly normal December afternoon when an Irish angel~Lisa Kelly, changed my life.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Hi!
Hi everyone! Sorry I haven't updated my blog in forever.. I've been so busy.
So, I went to my 2nd Celtic Woman concert on the 12th, and I was in the 4th row for the 2nd act! It was amazing! I could hear the swish of the girls' gowns and everything. Plus, I got a lot of contact with my favorite choir member, and Lisa smiled at me. :) I've been having Chloe dreams almost every night, and I know they mean something, I just can't figure out what. I wish I could though.
Well, I'm gonna get going for now... I'll try to get back online later today and write some more.
~Sarah~
So, I went to my 2nd Celtic Woman concert on the 12th, and I was in the 4th row for the 2nd act! It was amazing! I could hear the swish of the girls' gowns and everything. Plus, I got a lot of contact with my favorite choir member, and Lisa smiled at me. :) I've been having Chloe dreams almost every night, and I know they mean something, I just can't figure out what. I wish I could though.
Well, I'm gonna get going for now... I'll try to get back online later today and write some more.
~Sarah~
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
How Celtic Woman has changed my life
For the past 5 years, I have been struggling with severe depression. I had a phenomenal therapist and my friends were very supportive. However, it didn't seem like enough-there was something missing. My therapist and I worked very hard to find something that would fill that hole, but nothing seemed to be working. Jennifer and I tried to figure out how to fill the hole, but nothing did. Things became even more complicated when Jennifer left in August 2008. I was without a therapist and didn't know which way to turn. I was without a therapist for a few months and I was completely lost. I did find another therapist but again, there was still something missing.
Then, one December afternoon, I was watching T.V. and started channel surfind during the commercials. There was a concert on TPT Life, with 4 girls singing and another playing the violin. I didn't know it at the time, but it was Celtic Woman singing "Danny Boy". That was when I first picked out my favorite Celtic Woman, Lisa-even though I didn't know her name at the time. I stayed on TPT Life and watched the last 2 songs, and I was hooked. The next 2 times PBS aired "Songs from the Heart", I wathced the entire concert and was speechless both times! I dreamt of someday seeing these incredible girls live in concert. I was completely convinced that this particular dream would never come true, even though one of my previous dreams had come true twice-seeing al ive Idina concert. And one of my big dreams-meeting Idina had also come true. I was exploring their website and found the official forum. I immediately joined and made an amazing friend who gave me the links to Chloe, Lynn, Alex and Mairead's forums (I had already round Lisa's fanclub and forum). I started spending a lot of time on the forums and noticed a thread on Mairead's to help fans find tickets. I started thinking that maybe my dream could come true. So I posted in the thread, not really expecting anything. When I checked my e-mail that night, I saw that a forum member had bought me a ticket. And not just any ticket, the best seat he could find!
There are no words to describe your first live Celtic Woman concert. I already respected and dearly loved each of the girls. As soon as they sang the first note, I was whisked into heaven and stayed there for the entire night, even after the concert was over and I was back at home. It is surreal to see your hero live singing on stage. Lisa had stolen my heart the very first time I saw her on PBS, but seeing her live is a thousand times better-and she has a smile that melts your heart. After the incredible honor of seeing these angels live, you can do anything and your world is a million times brighter.
I am really strugglinh with a difficult eating disorder. I have thought about giving up countless times because it was so difficult. It's severe enough that it's life-threatening. Now, whenever I even think about giving up, all I have to do is think about 5 Irish angels who mean the world to me, and I have the courage to keep fighting and beat this illness. I couldn't have gotten here without them, and every night before I go to bed, I either watch a couple songs from my "Songs from the Heart" DVD, or listen to a few songs from the CD. I also wake up every morning to Celtic Woman! :) I believe everything happens for a reason and that God sent his 5 Irish angels to me at the time I needed them most-when my eating disorder was once again beginning to take over. Now that these girls are a part of my life, they will be forever, and each girl will always have a special place in my heart. I will support them any way I can and love them always. These girls are truly a blessing to anyone who is blessed by their amazing music and gorgeous personalities. I am still holding on to my dream of meeting them someday, which I know will happen("There can be miracles when you believe"). But for now, I am content to know that they are doing what they love and are loving every minute of it! Alex, Chloe, Lisa, Lynn and Mairead have all touched my heart in the most special way, and I feel so blessed that they are a part of my life!
Then, one December afternoon, I was watching T.V. and started channel surfind during the commercials. There was a concert on TPT Life, with 4 girls singing and another playing the violin. I didn't know it at the time, but it was Celtic Woman singing "Danny Boy". That was when I first picked out my favorite Celtic Woman, Lisa-even though I didn't know her name at the time. I stayed on TPT Life and watched the last 2 songs, and I was hooked. The next 2 times PBS aired "Songs from the Heart", I wathced the entire concert and was speechless both times! I dreamt of someday seeing these incredible girls live in concert. I was completely convinced that this particular dream would never come true, even though one of my previous dreams had come true twice-seeing al ive Idina concert. And one of my big dreams-meeting Idina had also come true. I was exploring their website and found the official forum. I immediately joined and made an amazing friend who gave me the links to Chloe, Lynn, Alex and Mairead's forums (I had already round Lisa's fanclub and forum). I started spending a lot of time on the forums and noticed a thread on Mairead's to help fans find tickets. I started thinking that maybe my dream could come true. So I posted in the thread, not really expecting anything. When I checked my e-mail that night, I saw that a forum member had bought me a ticket. And not just any ticket, the best seat he could find!
There are no words to describe your first live Celtic Woman concert. I already respected and dearly loved each of the girls. As soon as they sang the first note, I was whisked into heaven and stayed there for the entire night, even after the concert was over and I was back at home. It is surreal to see your hero live singing on stage. Lisa had stolen my heart the very first time I saw her on PBS, but seeing her live is a thousand times better-and she has a smile that melts your heart. After the incredible honor of seeing these angels live, you can do anything and your world is a million times brighter.
I am really strugglinh with a difficult eating disorder. I have thought about giving up countless times because it was so difficult. It's severe enough that it's life-threatening. Now, whenever I even think about giving up, all I have to do is think about 5 Irish angels who mean the world to me, and I have the courage to keep fighting and beat this illness. I couldn't have gotten here without them, and every night before I go to bed, I either watch a couple songs from my "Songs from the Heart" DVD, or listen to a few songs from the CD. I also wake up every morning to Celtic Woman! :) I believe everything happens for a reason and that God sent his 5 Irish angels to me at the time I needed them most-when my eating disorder was once again beginning to take over. Now that these girls are a part of my life, they will be forever, and each girl will always have a special place in my heart. I will support them any way I can and love them always. These girls are truly a blessing to anyone who is blessed by their amazing music and gorgeous personalities. I am still holding on to my dream of meeting them someday, which I know will happen("There can be miracles when you believe"). But for now, I am content to know that they are doing what they love and are loving every minute of it! Alex, Chloe, Lisa, Lynn and Mairead have all touched my heart in the most special way, and I feel so blessed that they are a part of my life!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Chloe dreams!
Okay, so for the past 2 nights, I have had the most amazing Chloe dreams!!!!! Here is the one I had last night (It's taken from my post on the CWF)
I don't remember why, but for some reason, there was a party or something at my house, and friends and family were there. We were sitting down to eat, with everybody around the kitchen table (which is weird, cause we have the world's smallest kitchen table). Anyway... Lynn and Chloe were already sitting down and eating, and I had set my stuff down and sat next to Chloe, but for some reason I had to get up to get something. When I came back, someone was sitting in my chair. And for the rest of the dream, whenever I got up to go do something, someone would always take my place. So I spent a lot of time trying to get them to move, so I could sit next to Chloe. Then, when I finally was ready to eat, I sat next to Chloe, and we talked for the rest of the dream. I talked to Lynn too.. on the other side of the table... :)
And the one I had Saturday night:
I was at a concert, and I had a front row seat, which in and of itself was amazing!!!!!! Then, somebody randomly came up to me and asked if I wanted to be a part of the M&G, so of course I said yes!!!! And for some reason, I was gonna get to meet all the girls, so I grabbed Sarah, and we headed into a room to wait for the girls. Lisa was the first one to walk in, followed by Chloe, Lynn, Alex and Mairead. Chloe came right up to me and started talking to me, and I never got to the other girls, because Chloe and I were talking for a long time! Then I got a huge hug from her, and for some reason, I walked her out to the parking lot. She gave me a couple more hugs, and I was bawling. She was sooo sweet. I was crying when I woke up.... It was the best Celtic Woman dream I have ever had!!!!!! (Well, so far anyway... )
I don't remember why, but for some reason, there was a party or something at my house, and friends and family were there. We were sitting down to eat, with everybody around the kitchen table (which is weird, cause we have the world's smallest kitchen table). Anyway... Lynn and Chloe were already sitting down and eating, and I had set my stuff down and sat next to Chloe, but for some reason I had to get up to get something. When I came back, someone was sitting in my chair. And for the rest of the dream, whenever I got up to go do something, someone would always take my place. So I spent a lot of time trying to get them to move, so I could sit next to Chloe. Then, when I finally was ready to eat, I sat next to Chloe, and we talked for the rest of the dream. I talked to Lynn too.. on the other side of the table... :)
And the one I had Saturday night:
I was at a concert, and I had a front row seat, which in and of itself was amazing!!!!!! Then, somebody randomly came up to me and asked if I wanted to be a part of the M&G, so of course I said yes!!!! And for some reason, I was gonna get to meet all the girls, so I grabbed Sarah, and we headed into a room to wait for the girls. Lisa was the first one to walk in, followed by Chloe, Lynn, Alex and Mairead. Chloe came right up to me and started talking to me, and I never got to the other girls, because Chloe and I were talking for a long time! Then I got a huge hug from her, and for some reason, I walked her out to the parking lot. She gave me a couple more hugs, and I was bawling. She was sooo sweet. I was crying when I woke up.... It was the best Celtic Woman dream I have ever had!!!!!! (Well, so far anyway... )
Thursday, April 15, 2010
"Please stop, dear god just stop!" Idina on Glee!!!
So, sadly our stupid digital converter box doesn't pick up Fox's signal, but I figured out a way to watch it, and I just about died after Idina's first scene!!!!!! Her first quote (the title of this post) was epic!!!! She is awesome!!!!! She plays such a great bitch, that she's hillarous!!!! And very entertaining. The look she gave at the end of the episode was classic! My heart totally melted.... I knew she was gonna be on the season premeire, and I was still shocked!! I am ashamed to say though, that it took me about 3 minutes to figure out it was actually Idina...fellow Fanzels, please don't hurt me! *hides* Everything about her performance was flawless. She was the perfect choice for that character, and she does such a phenomenal job embracing it. :) I have to say I am happily anticipating the next episode she's in, and impatiently waiting for her duet with Rachel!
I LOVE IDINA!!!!!!!!!!
~Proud Fanzel, Sarah~
I LOVE IDINA!!!!!!!!!!
~Proud Fanzel, Sarah~
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
I hate being sick!!!!!!!!!
Sorry I haven't updated this in awhile, my life got really busy on Monday. Anyway, so, yesterday was going really really well, until last night around 7pm. My stomach started to hurt, and I felt really nautious and dizzy. So, I laid down on the couch and turned on Celtic Woman, which really helped until the CD ended. So I made my way downstairs to watch The Good Wife, and ended up feeling worse. When my mom came home, she brought me a towel and bucket, and sure enough, about 5 minutes later, I got sick.... ugh.... I haven't been sick in like 6 or 7 years! Then all of a sudden, my body decided to get sick last night???!!!! I still feel really crappy today, and didn't get out of bed until around 2pm, and even thought it's only 4 right now, I wanna go back to bed and sleep for days..... I don't want to be sick!!!!! There's so much I have to do, and so much that I want to do... I don't wanna be stuck in bed all week... :(
Friday, April 9, 2010
Journalings about the amazing Lisa :)
So, ever since my first Celtic Woman concert, I have felt the need to journal some of the things that that concert meant to me... especially my favorite Celtic Woman. Some of these are about Lisa, and some are about Celtic Woman in general. A few of them aren't finished, but here's what I have. Let me know what you think. :)
Lisa
What Lisa's presence meant to me.
Five angels were at the Xcel on March 24th, but there was one whose presence meant the world to me. Mrs. Lisa Kelly is my very special and dear angel. She has the place of honor in my heart, where she will always stay. :)
The very first time Lisa walked onto the stage, my heart stopped and I immediately felt the most amazing presence in my heart. I knew I would never be the same again. Lisa has the most special place of honor deep in my heart. She will forever stay there-such a dear angel with the most gorgeous heart of pure gold.
When Lisa graces you with her warm, gentle presence, you are never the same. Just being in the same room with ehr is such an honor and her warmth and grace fill the room. She is such a gorgeous woman inside and out. She brings light to the stage and fills it with her gracious presence. As soon as she starts to sing in her crystal clear voice, my world turns upside down, and I feel an incredible sense of comfort. I am home, and in this amazing world where all my troubles are gone.
The only way powerful enough for me to describe how much Lisa means to me and how much she has touched my heart is a song from the Songs from the Heart tour, You Raise Me Up. Every word in that sing sums up perfectly what I felt on the 24th being in the presence of such a special woman. And every single lyric in that song is talking about Lisa. After the life-changing ecperience of seeing Lisa perform live, it will be hard to go back to my everyday life. I'm listening to her solo album, and it's hard to go back to listening to a CD after seeing the phenomenal Lisa live.
Leaving the Xcel at the end of the concert was heart-breaking and the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I left a part of my heart with Lisa that night, and she is and always will be in mine. I will treasure that night and the fond memories I have of seeing Ms. Lisa Kelly perform live for the first time always. Even though it hurts terribly that I am no longer in the presence of her gracious, warm spirit and heart of gold. I will keep allowing her to carry me through, and I'm looking forward, with great anticipation, to the next time I will have the honor of being in the presence of such a dear and special angel.
This was written 2 days after my very first concert.
Here is one more.....
It's just so amazing how heaven sent Lisa into my life at the time I needed her the most. It hurts to think that if I hadn't been channel surfing when I was, Lisa wouldn't be a part of my life. How is it that when I stopped on TptLife to watch Danny Boy, Lisa was the first girl to catch my eye? And why do these girls have such an impact on me and their other fans? How do they do it? I can't figure it out, which adds to their m agic. These girls really bring ehaven wherever they go. As soon as I have an income, I will happily pledge to PBS and do anything I can to support these indredible special angels. They deserve every single one of their fans, and all the success and happiness in the world. Is it any surprise that they are the International music sensation they are today? Just being in the sa,e room as these phenomenal women is an incredible honor. Their love for what they do is what makes their show so amazing and magical. They thrive on the energy of their audience, and as Ms. Chloe Agnew reminds us "If you're enjoying yourselves, then we will too." They don't just sing and give a concert, they really involve their audience in the show and interact with them through their music. They give their hearts to the audience and are not afraid to be themselves. Is it any wonder America always has and always will welcome them with open arms? They always get the warmest welcome, and their love for America truly shines through in their heartwarming song Oh America!
Leaving at the end of a show is heartbreaking, but your life is forever changed, and you know they will be back soon.
I don't remember exactly when I wrote that one.
There are 2 more, but they're not finished yet. I'll post them as soon as I finish them. Comments on this blog welcome. :)
Lisa
What Lisa's presence meant to me.
Five angels were at the Xcel on March 24th, but there was one whose presence meant the world to me. Mrs. Lisa Kelly is my very special and dear angel. She has the place of honor in my heart, where she will always stay. :)
The very first time Lisa walked onto the stage, my heart stopped and I immediately felt the most amazing presence in my heart. I knew I would never be the same again. Lisa has the most special place of honor deep in my heart. She will forever stay there-such a dear angel with the most gorgeous heart of pure gold.
When Lisa graces you with her warm, gentle presence, you are never the same. Just being in the same room with ehr is such an honor and her warmth and grace fill the room. She is such a gorgeous woman inside and out. She brings light to the stage and fills it with her gracious presence. As soon as she starts to sing in her crystal clear voice, my world turns upside down, and I feel an incredible sense of comfort. I am home, and in this amazing world where all my troubles are gone.
The only way powerful enough for me to describe how much Lisa means to me and how much she has touched my heart is a song from the Songs from the Heart tour, You Raise Me Up. Every word in that sing sums up perfectly what I felt on the 24th being in the presence of such a special woman. And every single lyric in that song is talking about Lisa. After the life-changing ecperience of seeing Lisa perform live, it will be hard to go back to my everyday life. I'm listening to her solo album, and it's hard to go back to listening to a CD after seeing the phenomenal Lisa live.
Leaving the Xcel at the end of the concert was heart-breaking and the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I left a part of my heart with Lisa that night, and she is and always will be in mine. I will treasure that night and the fond memories I have of seeing Ms. Lisa Kelly perform live for the first time always. Even though it hurts terribly that I am no longer in the presence of her gracious, warm spirit and heart of gold. I will keep allowing her to carry me through, and I'm looking forward, with great anticipation, to the next time I will have the honor of being in the presence of such a dear and special angel.
This was written 2 days after my very first concert.
Here is one more.....
It's just so amazing how heaven sent Lisa into my life at the time I needed her the most. It hurts to think that if I hadn't been channel surfing when I was, Lisa wouldn't be a part of my life. How is it that when I stopped on TptLife to watch Danny Boy, Lisa was the first girl to catch my eye? And why do these girls have such an impact on me and their other fans? How do they do it? I can't figure it out, which adds to their m agic. These girls really bring ehaven wherever they go. As soon as I have an income, I will happily pledge to PBS and do anything I can to support these indredible special angels. They deserve every single one of their fans, and all the success and happiness in the world. Is it any surprise that they are the International music sensation they are today? Just being in the sa,e room as these phenomenal women is an incredible honor. Their love for what they do is what makes their show so amazing and magical. They thrive on the energy of their audience, and as Ms. Chloe Agnew reminds us "If you're enjoying yourselves, then we will too." They don't just sing and give a concert, they really involve their audience in the show and interact with them through their music. They give their hearts to the audience and are not afraid to be themselves. Is it any wonder America always has and always will welcome them with open arms? They always get the warmest welcome, and their love for America truly shines through in their heartwarming song Oh America!
Leaving at the end of a show is heartbreaking, but your life is forever changed, and you know they will be back soon.
I don't remember exactly when I wrote that one.
There are 2 more, but they're not finished yet. I'll post them as soon as I finish them. Comments on this blog welcome. :)
Monday, April 5, 2010
3/24 Heaven came to the Xcel with its five sweetest angels
I had the incredible opportinity to spend an evening in heaven with 5 gorgeous angels at the Xcel. It was my very first CW concert and everyone was telling me that I would never be the same after the show, and they were right! The girls touched my heart in a very special way and they will forever have a special place in it. The evening began with dinner at the Liffey with Sarah and Destiny. Being able to meet other forum members before the show made the evening so special and memorable. Destiny, thank you again for buying me dinner. The cheesecake was delicious!!!! Destiny and I were constantly checking our cell phones, willing time to move faster. About an hour or so later, we walked over to the Xcel and found our seats. The guy sitting next to me had seen CW 5 times, so we started up a conversation before the show started. I had at least 2 random people ask me about my forum buttons.
When the lights started to dim, I was shaking so hard. Then, I saw the shadows of the girlsn walk onto the stage and take their places with their candles. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the new arrangement of Nil Se'n La!!!! Of course, my attention immediately focused on Lisa, but all the girls were having so much fun. They have these bright and genuine smiles, which got me smiling right from the beginning and I never stopped smiling through tghe entire show.
Fields of Gold I don't even know what to say. Lisa is my absolute favorite Celtic Woman, and hearing Fields of Gold live brought tears to my eyes and my life and world have not been the same since. She used a handheld microphone, which was a nice touch. She also added the first verse again, onto the end. I felt this song deep in my heart, where Lisa has a very special place, and where she will always stay.
Coast of Galicia I have been looking forward to see Mairead perform this live, and WOW!! I am completely in awe and speechless. I was watching a fairy and her expressions were priceless! She really interacts with her audience through her face, and she was a joy to watch! Galway Bay First of all, Chloe does such an amazing job with this song! Her intro was adorable! She's so bubbly and full of live. Every time she laughed, I had to smile. She has the cutest laugh and is just too adorable. I'm not sure if I'll get the wording exactly right, but it will be close. She said something about the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis being one of the first places (or the first place?) they ever performed as CW, and how they go back every year to visit it. She also said that the Xcel in St. Paul was one of their favorite places to perform. Then, towards the end of her intro she said something like (and I know this quote isn't exact) "We're here so much, we should just not go home, and stay here." Then she went on to introduce and perform the song.
Orinoco Flow As soon as the thunder and wind started, with "Sail away, sail away, sail away", I was jumping and clapping in my seat. I was blown away!! Those girls put so much energy into every song they sing, and the audience send it right back... it's amazing!!
My Lagen Love This is my absolute favorte song of Lynn's! It's even more gorgeous to hear it live! I had goosebumps throughout the entire song.
Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears Absolutely gorgeous!! I really don't know how else to describe it.
My Heart Was Home Again I had heard a lot about this song from the reviews on here, but it was even more wonderful than I was thinking! Alex used the handheld microphone, which really added to the magic of the song. I really hope Alex records it. I was tearing up by the end. Her intro really touched me. You could tell she really enjoyed sharing her music with the audience.
Granalie's Dance More Mairead!! I love watching her jump, spin and twirl with that huge smile on her face! I believe this was also the song, where she spun around 11 or 12 times, I think Destiny said.
Goodnight My Angel Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!! Lisa, Lynn and Chloe all touched my heart, and I was floating into a differentn world...absolutely phenomenal!!!!!
Danny Boy Goosebumps! All over! Their harmonizing gives me chills every time. Like all the other songs, it is more amzing live!!!!! I could pick out all the girls' voices and their solos blended so well one into another. I truly was in heaven.
Mo Ghile Mear It was kind of funny watching most of the audience jump at the first note... Everyone gave this song everything they had, and it was so much fun to watch! What a great way to end a fabulous first act!!!!!!
The Call I loved how Mairead is alone on stage with the lone spotlight on her at the beginning and how expressive she is with her fiddle. Seeing this song live totally blew me away and again, all the girls' voices blend amazingly!!!
Amazing Grace My favorite part of the song was when the bagpipe player (sorry... I forgot his name.. ) came down the aise playing. What a nice touch!! Everyone is right.. this song will make you cry. I was bawling by the middle and couldn't stop. This song definitely has a very special place in my heart. Thank you Celtic Woman for you gorgeous rendition.
Dulaman Lynn's seaweed joke was perfect! "I think of these 2 as my 2 pieces of seaweed" got a pretty good laugh. She really let go and gave this song everything she had. It was different for me to see quiet, calm Lynn performing such an upbeat piece, but I looved it!!!!! She was having the time of her life dancing and singing and she was so much fun to watch. She has the biggest smile throughout the whole song too.
You'll be in my Heart I've always loved Alex's version of this song!!!! The coreography was amazing and I loved the part added on at the end!
Songs From The Heart One thing... More Lisa-Chloe duets!!!!!!! I really really wanna see more Alex-Lynn duets too!! I love the 2 duets, but the way they were both brought together into one song was phenomenal!!!!! This is another song I really hope they record!!
The Moon's A Harsh Mistress Lisa!!!!!!! I just have to say right now that this song has the most special place in my heart.. right next to Lisa. She also mentioned in her intro how much she loves the Twin Cities. She used a handheld microphone again, making the song so powerful, I was on my feet and clapping so hard when she finished!!!!!!!
When You Believe I have always loved this song, and Chloe puts so much intensity and energy into everything she sings. For this song, she had the handheld microphone, and she totally blew everyone away with her performance!!!!!! She added little bits of improv... and it was just so amazing!!!!! And her soprano.... Go Chloe!!!!
At The Celli Officially my all-time favorite song!!!!!! Loved the dresses!!!!! Lynn, Lisa and Alex were adorable and the coreography was just incredible! And they make it look so easy, which is what I love about them. They all looked like they were having so much fun, but Lisa really caught my eye.... she was just having the time of her life up there! I loved seeing Mairead pop in and out throughout the song too.
Non C'e Piu Harmony, harmony harmony!! These girls really know how to blend their voices togehter. I had goosebumps the whole time, and even teared up a little. Hearing Lisa and Lynn harmonize makes me want to see a Lisa-Lynn duet. I was amazed at how the girls move and step at the exact same second. It completes the magic that is Celtic Woman!
You Raise Me Up Yay for Mairead introducing this song!!!!! This is the song that has the place of honor in my heart. It really touched me and I was bawling through the whole song. This has always been one of my favorite songs, no matter who sings it, but now that I have seen these ladies perform it live, it will be hard to go back to any other version.
Finale LOVE the longer finale! And of course, completely enjoyed watching Mairead. Encore: Spanish Lady Chloe encourged everyone to stay on their feet and participate in this song, so I was having the time of my life dancing, singing and clapping. The perfect end to a phenomenal concert!!!!!! Thank you so much Lisa, Lynn, Chloe, Alex and Mairead for the amazing evening in heaven, spent in the company of such dear and special angels. You all have a very special place in nmy heart. The highlight of the evening: Getting a smile from Chloe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When the lights started to dim, I was shaking so hard. Then, I saw the shadows of the girlsn walk onto the stage and take their places with their candles. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the new arrangement of Nil Se'n La!!!! Of course, my attention immediately focused on Lisa, but all the girls were having so much fun. They have these bright and genuine smiles, which got me smiling right from the beginning and I never stopped smiling through tghe entire show.
Fields of Gold I don't even know what to say. Lisa is my absolute favorite Celtic Woman, and hearing Fields of Gold live brought tears to my eyes and my life and world have not been the same since. She used a handheld microphone, which was a nice touch. She also added the first verse again, onto the end. I felt this song deep in my heart, where Lisa has a very special place, and where she will always stay.
Coast of Galicia I have been looking forward to see Mairead perform this live, and WOW!! I am completely in awe and speechless. I was watching a fairy and her expressions were priceless! She really interacts with her audience through her face, and she was a joy to watch! Galway Bay First of all, Chloe does such an amazing job with this song! Her intro was adorable! She's so bubbly and full of live. Every time she laughed, I had to smile. She has the cutest laugh and is just too adorable. I'm not sure if I'll get the wording exactly right, but it will be close. She said something about the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis being one of the first places (or the first place?) they ever performed as CW, and how they go back every year to visit it. She also said that the Xcel in St. Paul was one of their favorite places to perform. Then, towards the end of her intro she said something like (and I know this quote isn't exact) "We're here so much, we should just not go home, and stay here." Then she went on to introduce and perform the song.
Orinoco Flow As soon as the thunder and wind started, with "Sail away, sail away, sail away", I was jumping and clapping in my seat. I was blown away!! Those girls put so much energy into every song they sing, and the audience send it right back... it's amazing!!
My Lagen Love This is my absolute favorte song of Lynn's! It's even more gorgeous to hear it live! I had goosebumps throughout the entire song.
Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears Absolutely gorgeous!! I really don't know how else to describe it.
My Heart Was Home Again I had heard a lot about this song from the reviews on here, but it was even more wonderful than I was thinking! Alex used the handheld microphone, which really added to the magic of the song. I really hope Alex records it. I was tearing up by the end. Her intro really touched me. You could tell she really enjoyed sharing her music with the audience.
Granalie's Dance More Mairead!! I love watching her jump, spin and twirl with that huge smile on her face! I believe this was also the song, where she spun around 11 or 12 times, I think Destiny said.
Goodnight My Angel Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!! Lisa, Lynn and Chloe all touched my heart, and I was floating into a differentn world...absolutely phenomenal!!!!!
Danny Boy Goosebumps! All over! Their harmonizing gives me chills every time. Like all the other songs, it is more amzing live!!!!! I could pick out all the girls' voices and their solos blended so well one into another. I truly was in heaven.
Mo Ghile Mear It was kind of funny watching most of the audience jump at the first note... Everyone gave this song everything they had, and it was so much fun to watch! What a great way to end a fabulous first act!!!!!!
The Call I loved how Mairead is alone on stage with the lone spotlight on her at the beginning and how expressive she is with her fiddle. Seeing this song live totally blew me away and again, all the girls' voices blend amazingly!!!
Amazing Grace My favorite part of the song was when the bagpipe player (sorry... I forgot his name.. ) came down the aise playing. What a nice touch!! Everyone is right.. this song will make you cry. I was bawling by the middle and couldn't stop. This song definitely has a very special place in my heart. Thank you Celtic Woman for you gorgeous rendition.
Dulaman Lynn's seaweed joke was perfect! "I think of these 2 as my 2 pieces of seaweed" got a pretty good laugh. She really let go and gave this song everything she had. It was different for me to see quiet, calm Lynn performing such an upbeat piece, but I looved it!!!!! She was having the time of her life dancing and singing and she was so much fun to watch. She has the biggest smile throughout the whole song too.
You'll be in my Heart I've always loved Alex's version of this song!!!! The coreography was amazing and I loved the part added on at the end!
Songs From The Heart One thing... More Lisa-Chloe duets!!!!!!! I really really wanna see more Alex-Lynn duets too!! I love the 2 duets, but the way they were both brought together into one song was phenomenal!!!!! This is another song I really hope they record!!
The Moon's A Harsh Mistress Lisa!!!!!!! I just have to say right now that this song has the most special place in my heart.. right next to Lisa. She also mentioned in her intro how much she loves the Twin Cities. She used a handheld microphone again, making the song so powerful, I was on my feet and clapping so hard when she finished!!!!!!!
When You Believe I have always loved this song, and Chloe puts so much intensity and energy into everything she sings. For this song, she had the handheld microphone, and she totally blew everyone away with her performance!!!!!! She added little bits of improv... and it was just so amazing!!!!! And her soprano.... Go Chloe!!!!
At The Celli Officially my all-time favorite song!!!!!! Loved the dresses!!!!! Lynn, Lisa and Alex were adorable and the coreography was just incredible! And they make it look so easy, which is what I love about them. They all looked like they were having so much fun, but Lisa really caught my eye.... she was just having the time of her life up there! I loved seeing Mairead pop in and out throughout the song too.
Non C'e Piu Harmony, harmony harmony!! These girls really know how to blend their voices togehter. I had goosebumps the whole time, and even teared up a little. Hearing Lisa and Lynn harmonize makes me want to see a Lisa-Lynn duet. I was amazed at how the girls move and step at the exact same second. It completes the magic that is Celtic Woman!
You Raise Me Up Yay for Mairead introducing this song!!!!! This is the song that has the place of honor in my heart. It really touched me and I was bawling through the whole song. This has always been one of my favorite songs, no matter who sings it, but now that I have seen these ladies perform it live, it will be hard to go back to any other version.
Finale LOVE the longer finale! And of course, completely enjoyed watching Mairead. Encore: Spanish Lady Chloe encourged everyone to stay on their feet and participate in this song, so I was having the time of my life dancing, singing and clapping. The perfect end to a phenomenal concert!!!!!! Thank you so much Lisa, Lynn, Chloe, Alex and Mairead for the amazing evening in heaven, spent in the company of such dear and special angels. You all have a very special place in nmy heart. The highlight of the evening: Getting a smile from Chloe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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