Celtic Woman Interview

Celtiv woman live with a new show Believe in June at the Olympic Hall in MünchenAb May 2012, the Irish music sensation Celtic Woman at their biggest European tour to the German audience bring thoughtful and spirited moments. On 06/01/2012, the tour leads them to Munich in the Olympic Hall. The focus of the show are songs from their new studio album "Believe" stand, which will be released in March. Just in time for this publication, we will throw in our blog also has a detailed look at the upcoming concert in Munich. Today, however, we want to make a pre-interview before some anticipation for the album and tour. The interview was conducted by Oliver wreath with Lisa Lambe (vocals) and Máiréad Nesbitt (violin). Provided it was of the Promoters Group Munich (PGM).

Question: Are the songs in your show "Believe" are all new?
Máiréad: Yes, most of them. Two of the songs we've sung before, but the others are new. We have a new tour, new material and a show with a new name: "Believe". This is something special.
Both: It's exciting.

Question: Does the new program, a story or a plot?
Máiréad: All our shows describing a journey. Our musical director David Downes puts more value out, that there is a common thread. Of course, we as a group, Celtic Woman also has its own sound, that is, no matter what we sing, it sounds like us. Also holds the programs. Our songs, especially those new to come on our show, all from the heart. It expressed different emotions that are important to us.
Lisa: Each song tells a story, and although all the songs are different and are a
have their own rhythm, there is a large arch, which is crossed. We invite you as Máiréad tells the audience to go with us on the journey.

Q: Believe - Believe - this is a big word. To what kind of faith is at stake?
Máiréad: That everyone sees differently. We believe in what we do. We love our work so much - the songs we sing or the music we make. For us there are no barriers. This feeling we want to communicate. No matter where they come from the audience, they should feel as part of a larger whole, together with us to go on a journey. Origin, occupation and age we do not care. Is important to us that our audience loves music as passionately as we do. We want to convey to the visitors.
Lisa: The audience is very important. We respond to the emotions that we are met with during the show from the audience - hence our performances are always something different, even if the program is the same. It's about the experience that we do together with the audience. The word "faith" to confirm the fantastic way. How Máiréad has already said, since there is a group that is a word that connects you with us. People say: "We believe in your music." So we'll now show where this word appears in the title. We want to thank those who have believed up to us. We want to provide hope and positive feelings. And the title "Believe," says: Anything is possible.

Q: That sounds almost religious.
(Laughter)
Máiréad: I do not know. Maybe this is our religion, we love our music and we love the people who have supported us on our way. We have very loyal and passionate fans all over the world. These are the best fans that you can have. We want to embrace the title of each.

Question: In the show is sung, but also plays violin and dances Máiréad. Will the new program be the same?
Máiréad: Yes. Each of us has two or three solos in the show and then there are songs where we act as an ensemble. So it always is. This time I am lucky to be able to play some new songs solo. So I'm excited.

Celtiv woman live with a new show Believe in June at the Olympiahalle in Munich Q: I always wonder how you do it, Máiréad? Violin playing requires great accuracy. When the body moves while dancing, it is difficult ...
Máiréad: The upper body moves not so much, only the lower body. We have a good choreographer. The leaves make me easy. If I had to learn all the steps, like everyone else, I would probably not play that way. What do I do go together must always be in my music. I've always done it. It's fun and the music it makes sense.

Question: Máiréad if you are on stage playing violin while dancing, you can feel as a spectator literally how lucky you are. Is that so?
Máiréad: I think so. But that's probably all of us in this: the two hours that evening, we are on stage for us the best times of day. For me it is certainly the case that I'm happiest on stage. I can forget everything else and lose myself in music. And it makes me - like others - fun to tell the audience.

Question: Of course you thrilled with your wonderful voice. In many reviews you will often compared to angels. How difficult is it to be an angel?
Lisa: I think the appeal of the show lies in the harmony of the voices. This is a great magic. I think there are moments in the show because the music is actually almost heavenly. During the song "You raise me up" for example, can be seen in the faces of the audience, how much they love those moments. It's nice to be compared to angels. Even if we did not create it. We just feel comfortable in our skin and the harmony of our voices, we are instantly recognizable.

Question: How much exercise is needed every day?
Lisa: The voice is a muscle that must be practiced constantly. The show lasts two hours. Before that, it is an hour sound check. One can say that we start at noon with the preparation of our presentation. But it is also routine. If we did not do this, it would feel very strange.

Question: How does your television shows? Would your performances will be different if there were no television?
Máiréad: Interesting question. Clearly, if there was no television, we would not get into people's living rooms.
Lisa: Sometimes it's just nice to close your eyes and hear the music. But if we add the visual, it does not achieve a different level. As we have seen the stage set of "Believe" for the first time, we can hardly believe it: we immediately felt like princesses. It has an ethereal beauty. It is a blessing that people see this and not only hear the music. We are very pleased that we now can show the show the people of Germany. We're here and now appeared to come back for a longer tour is fantastic. There are great venues and a wonderful audience.

Question: In the press you'll often called the hardest working women in show business called, and if you look at your tour schedule, one can hardly believe it actually. How do you manage it so often on stage?
Máiréad: Right, we're working hard. But even people who surround us, work hard - our management, our crew, our orchestra, our choir, our costume designer and David Downes, our composer. We enjoy it. If this were easy, everyone would do so. We are very pleased that we can take our music and our ideas further.

Question: How many free days you have per year?
Máiréad: We travel a lot. Last year we were eight, nine months away. But it has never felt so much.

Question: The other Lisa in the band has three children. How do they do it? Does she see the three little?
Lisa: No, they are always there. She is one of the most amazing mothers I know and their children are also incredible. You grew up with Celtic Woman. I've only been here last year, but I am glad to have met the children. And Lisa is a kind of role model.
Máiréad: She is great and full of gratitude, Lisa said: the children had four mothers. For us it's fantastic to have her with us. They are great and the mother is great. The children know the show better than we do. (Laughter)

Come and visit the Celtic Woman concert at the Olympiahalle on 06.01.2012 in Munich. The team from Munich Blog wishes much fun.