Celtic Fairy Lullaby

I more 2002 albums than any other new age artist. This album is no less than magical. The vocals and music transport you to an enchanted realm where your imagination is the only limitation. Sarah's talent seems to just continue to grow. Clearly this amazing gift runs in the family! Thank you so much for bringing peace into my life, heart and soul whenever I hear music by 2002. Your sound is truly healing.

I could feel the soft soothing effect of the music especially on ‘MY SINGING BIRD’, ‘BI THUSA MO SHUILLE’ and ‘GARTAN MOTHER’S LULLABY’. The processing is so well done it adds a certain kind of ethereal or surreal character to the overall sound and I could sense a nice atmosphere of uncertainty that usually rises from innocent curiosity. Fantastic!

Just a amazing piece by the best. Been listining to 2002 for years as there music always puts me at peace.

Brilliant! 2002's "Celtic Fairy Lullaby" is a must have! The music takes you away into another world. 2002 does it again, producing another ethereal soaring masterpiece!

“Celtic Fairy Lullaby” is the eagerly awaited new release from the award-winning group 2002, one of the world’s premier new age music ensembles. While Randy Copus, who plays guitar, bass, piano, and keyboards, and wife Pamela Copus, who also plays harp and flute, have produced many albums as a duo, their last few releases have featured their daughter Sarah in supporting roles. Now at the age of 11, Sarah, who is truly a rising star, shines in the spotlight as the lead vocalist, as well as on harp, in this enchanting collection of soothing ancient melodies sung in Irish Gaelic, Welsh and English. As always, Randy’s studio production is superb; enhancing the lush soundscapes the group is so well known for. Fans of Enya, Loreena Mckennitt, and Clannad will find a lot to like in the magical music of “Celtic Fairy Lullaby.” I was curious to hear what direction they would take with these traditional songs. With the first track, they definitely put their own unique spin on it with a lush orchestral arrangement, accented by harp and cymbal swells. It was quite different than the usual fiddles and pennywhistles commonly associated with Celtic music and was perfectly suited for a lullaby. And in this regard, Sarah’s lovely ethereal vocals created a warm and soothing ambiance that was indeed relaxing. On a track called “Cariad,”, Sarah sings the lyrics in English. The song’s melody has some of the slightly bittersweet vibe often heard in Celtic music. The mellifluous air tinged with just a trace of sadness, are some of the ingredients that give Celtic music the emotional resonance it evokes in so many people. Pamela’s dreamy flute solo drifts gracefully over this heathered musical landscape. Two of the twelve songs on the album are titled in English, and the first of these is “Away from the Roll Of the Sea.” The song has a cinematic quality and I could easily see this piece in the soundtrack of an animated Disney movie. Most of the songs are a sweet soothing blend of Sarah’s angelic vocals accompanied by rich orchestration with strings, harp, flute, and more. In the way these elements were blended, I was often reminded of a comment Sarah made in an interview about the voice becoming just another instrument rather than the focus. It is also true what she said about how singing in a foreign language takes the listener away from the literal meaning of the words and more into just the sound of her voice. I think this worked well and achieved the goal in a context of music that was made for drifting off to sleep. I am a long-time fan of 2002 and have tremendous respect for their musical and compositional abilities, as well as for the uplifting and spiritual energy the music is imbued with. The synergy of Sarah’s budding talents with the musical maturity and artistic vision of her parents, Pamela and Randy, is as beautiful as it is inspiring. With “Celtic Fairy Lullaby,” 2002 has created yet another stunning album that explores new musical terrain and integrates ancient melodies with contemporary elements for a truly transcendent listening experience. To read a full-length feature article on this album and others, please visit: MichaelDiamondMusic.com

2002 has been one of the most popular and distinctive names in New Age music for well over twenty years with their ethereal acoustic and electronic instrumentals, often enhanced with wordless vocals. Over the past several years, Pamela and Randy Copus have been adding lyrics to some of their songs and introducing their daughter, Sarah, as a new member of the group. Sarah was featured prominently on their 2014 release, "Trail of Dreams," which went on to win “Best Vocal Album” at that year’s Zone Music Reporter Awards. With their new release, "Celtic Fairy Lullaby," 11-year-old Sarah is featured on most of the twelve tracks singing in Gaelic, Welsh and English as well as playing harp and violin (not all at the same time!). Now referred to as “The First Family of New Age Music,” their sound is still very much the 2002 we have come to know and love over the years, while allowing that sound to freely evolve. Randy Copus performs on guitar, bass, piano, and keyboards while Pamela plays flute and harp. "Celtic Fairy Lullaby" is a collection of “timeless songs from ancient lands.” All of the music has a slow, flowing tempo and a consistent mood that makes the album perfect for relaxation, sleep, and meditation. Sarah’s voice is light and angelic, and, to my ears, a bit overpowered by the backing instrumentation. I’m not even sure which of the songs are sung in English, and I keep straining to hear what she is singing even if I don’t know the languages. Letting go of that and listening to Sarah’s voice as another musical instrument, the album is beautiful and soothing from start to finish. My favorite track on the album is the haunting “Cariad.” In places, Sarah harmonizes with her own voice and shows her remarkable range - both musically and emotionally. Pamela’s flute is especially lovely on this track. I also really like “Bi Thusa ‘Mo Shuile (Be Thou My Vision),” a new arrangement of the traditional Irish hymn that has become very popular over the past several years. “Eamonn an Chnoic” is a sweet and gentle instrumental that tells the story of a Robin Hood type of figure in Irish history. “My Singing Bird” is the other instrumental track, with harp and flute carrying the gentle melody - very sweet and refreshing! Sarah Copus is an exceptional new talent, and it will exciting to see how she evolves as a musician. Check it out!

Beautiful angelic lullabies that take you into a dream of another time. Very talented!!!