The Greatest Journey
Celtic Woman · 2008
65 min · 18 tracks · classical music
A soaring blend of classical and folk elements, enveloped in lush harmonies and emotive arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Raise Me Up — This track exemplifies the album's theme of upliftment and hope, showcasing the powerful vocal harmonies that define Celtic Woman's sound.
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Danny Boy — A timeless classic reimagined through Celtic Woman's ethereal vocals, this version captures deep emotion and showcases the group's ability to convey poignant storytelling.
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The Call — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melody and lyrical depth, highlighting the ensemble's signature blend of classical and folk influences.
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Ave Maria — The group's interpretation of this sacred piece brings a fresh perspective to a well-known melody, emphasizing their vocal prowess and emotional delivery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt moments of reflection
- sweeping emotional crescendos
- intimate late-night listening
- celtic heritage appreciation
- uplifting anthems for inspiration
Maybe skip if you
- fast-paced energy seekers
- short attention span listeners
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2008, The Greatest Journey is Celtic Woman's fourth studio album, following their successful self-titled debut in 2005. At this point, the group had solidified their reputation for blending traditional Irish music with contemporary influences, further establishing themselves as a prominent act in the adult contemporary and classical crossover genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Loreena McKennitt· Enya· Clannad
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Call 4:19
- 2 Pie Jesu 3:31
- 3 You Raise Me Up 4:41
- 4 Harry's Game 2:31
- 5 The Butterfly 3:02
- 6 The Voice 3:07
- 7 Danny Boy 3:28
- 8 The Soft Goodbye 4:01
- 9 Shenandoah the Contradiction 4:04
- 10 The Isle of Inisfree 3:29
- 11 Dúlaman 3:06
- 12 Green the Whole Year Round 4:49
- 13 Ave Maria 2:55
- 14 The Sky and the Dawn and the Sun 5:21
- 15 Somewhere 2:14
- 16 Beyond the Sea 3:21
- 17 Mo Ghile Mear (live From Slane Castle) 5:06
- 18 Spanish Lady (live From Slane Castle) 2:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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