Mythology
"Voices call from the old days, Voices tell from the past,
Ancient laws and ancient old ways to recast." (Voices opening
number from Mythology)
Mythology is the latest show from Celtic Thunder and the show's
9th special for Public Television. Filmed on location at the
Helix Theater in Dublin (where they filmed their debut show in
2007), it's fitting that Celtic Thunder have chosen to return to
their roots in order to film this musical odyssey back to the
heart of the Celt. The opening number for Mythology is an
original piece called Voices written expressly as an opener for
the new show. Voices, quoted above, is collaboration between
Celtic Thunder Musical Director David Munro and world-renowned
composer Brendan Graham, who also composed the international hit
"You Raise Me Up."
The core theme of Mythology is found in the opening number
"Voices call from the old days, Voices tell from the past,
Ancient laws and ancient old ways to recast." It's the story of
the Celts in Ireland, their legends, their history and their
stories. It's the lifeblood of modern day Ireland and it's
influences from our Celtic past, which are still carried in each
one of us as part of who we are and where we come from.
The set of Mythology is big; it's dramatic and imposing. The new
and the old combine. Modern catalyst images are projected onto
ancient standing stones, a giant Celtic cross takes center stage
and the tempo of the music is strongly echoed in the theatrical
and moody lighting. Mythology is by far Celtic Thunder's most
impressive production to date, bar none.
The road to Mythology began in 2007 when Sharon Browne, the
Celtic Thunder's creator and producer, set out to produce a show
with real Celts performing an eclectic mix of songs ranging from
the traditional to international hits and some original pieces
along the way. That show and each subsequent Celtic Thunder show
have raised the bar for Irish music and theatrical productions
worldwide. Mythology has raised that bar yet again, even by
Celtic Thunder standards. It is without down their most
extravagant and spectacular show ever and by far the biggest
undertaking of producer Sharon Browne's and Musical Director
David Munro's careers to date.
Mythology comprises of six diverse performers who are each a
powerhouse in both their solo and ensemble songs, backed of
course by the dynamic Celtic Thunder Band. And while Celtic
Thunder shows are known for the use of dramatic combinations of
lighting, choreography and set design, Peter Barnes, the Set &
Lighting Director for Mythology has upped the ante and has
created a stage that surpasses anything Celtic Thunder has done
heretofore.
Celtic Thunder have now toured the US and Canada, coast to coast,
six times, performing at over 500 shows and in doing so have sold
well in excess of half-a-million concert tickets.
1. Voices
2. Isle of Inisfree
3. Now We Are Free
4. let Ribbons
5. Carolina Rua
6. Carrickfergus
7. Star of the County Down
8. Tears Of Hercules
9. She Moved Thru the Fair
10. Hunter's Moon
11. Katie
12. The Rocky Road to Dublin
13. Perfect
14. Sound of Silence
15. Seven Drunken Nights
16. Life With You
17. Danny Boy
18. Turning Away
19. Lonesome Boatman into Reels
20. My Land