Dreamcatcher
Dreamcatcher, not listed as a greatest-hits collection,  is made up of previously recorded works. Secret Garden, Irish violinist  Fionnuala (fi-NOO-la) Sherry, and Norwegian pianist/keyboardist Rolf  Lovland, along with various guest musicians, always manage to surprise  and execute their craft with a remarkable gracefulness of sound. Lush,  rich, full-bodied, and passionate, Secret Garden stands eye-to-eye with  other successful Celtic/world-music hybrids such asLoreena McKennittandClannad.  Highlighted by the ethereal vocal styling of Gunnhild Tvinnereim  ("Nocturne") and the tender laments of Karen Matheson ("Prayer"),  Secret Garden weaves a mystical tapestry of classic Oriental notes,  Irish flutes, deep bodhran, and bold violins. With the crystalline  quality of pure water, Secret Garden descends over one's spirit in a  tranquil waterfall of renewal, as demonstrated in "Sigma" and "Songs  from a Secret Garden." "Elan," which originally appeared on the albumDawn of a New Century,  reflects the fire that burns at the heart of Secret Garden. The song  soars with a wild, sea-swept energy, a true soundscape of white-sand  beach and blue sky. A bonus cut, "Last Present," closes outDreamcatcherwith a simple, balanced melody--poised and  inspiring.Dreamcatcher, a collection of some of the best  musical moments of Secret Garden, is a fine acknowledgement of an  inventive group of musicians who are consistently setting a high and  impressive standard in modern Celtic/New Age music.--Leslie R.  Marini