Type: Soundtrack, Cast (Broadway, television or movie), Lyrics are included with the album
Genre: World
Review
Even though the visual elements are missing, this soundtrack to Riverdance sounds quite spectacular, making a no-holds-barred attempt to captivate the listener with grandiose variations on Celtic musical forms. Adding to the grandeur and magic of the music are performances by artists such as Davy Spillane, Maire Breatnach, Anúna, Nicola Parov, and others who are forces to reckon with individually. The music transitions between soaring vocal pieces and floor-shaking orchestral numbers that possess astonishing energy. Lead ceilidh dancer Michael Flatley left the production under something of a cloud, turning up later with the derivative and far more mediocre Lord of the Dance. On this recording of Riverdance: Music from the Show, Flatley, female lead Jean Butler, and the other ceilidh dancers can be heard providing taps on three tracks, including the thunderous "The Countess Cathleen/Women of the Sidhe." ~ Steven McDonald, All Music Guide
Riverdance Irish Dance Troupe (Taps), Bill Whelan (Arranger), Michael McGlynn (Conductor), Des Moore (Guitar (Acoustic)), Tom Hayes (Dumbek), Ronan Browne (Uillean Pipes), Kenneth Edge (Sax (Soprano)), Rafael Riqueni (Spanish Guitar), Davy Spillane (Whistle (Human)), Brian Dunphy (Vocals), Martin O'Connor (Accordion), Desi Reynolds (Tom-Tom), Conan Doyle (Assistant), Bill Whelan (Orchestration), Juan Reina Gonzalez (Palmas), Eileen Ivers (Electric Fiddle), Nick Ingman (Orchestration), Prionsias O'Duinn (Conductor), Tom Hayes (Bodhran), Rob Kirwan (Assistant), Bill Whelan (Producer), Lynn Hilary (Vocals), Michael McGlynn (Choir Director), Conal Markey (Assistant), Rafael Riqueni (Palmas), Davy Spillane (Uillean Pipes), Paul Rattigan (Art Direction), Noel Eccles (Percussion), Jean Butler (Taps), Michael Samuels (Vocals), Tom Hayes (Spoons), Michael Flatley (Taps), John McColgan (Direction), Cormac Breatnach (Whistle (Instrument)), Willie Mannion (Assistant), Andrew Boland (Engineer), Nikola Parov (Kaval), Andrew Boland (Mastering), Anúna (Choir, Chorus), Eileen Ivers (Fiddle), Andrew Boland (Mixing), Alastair McMillan (Assistant), Joan Marcus (Photography), Sara Clancy (Choir, Chorus), Desi Reynolds (Drums), Bill Whelan (Palmas), Declan Masterson (Low Whistle), David Downes (Low Whistle), Nikola Parov (Gadulka)
