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Hey guys, take a look at THIS

https://twitter.com/Synanomahony/status/565847781102088192/photo/1

Looks like Synan has created a new dress for Méav and he used the hashtag #CW10  :o :o :o

Nothing like coming home from a bad night at work and seeing that post! I cannot sleep now from the excitement!! I actually get to see and meet Meav!! I am super excited! Now the question is are we going to get a surprise and have 4 singers or is she switching with Lynn?! I hope Lynn stays and Meav joins in, either way I am still excited!!

Méav said in a comment she can't wait for NEXT WEEK!!! O.O

Okay gang! Not to poop on everyone's excitement, but let's all just calm down and breathe.... And in... And out... Now! It seems Meav is doing something with regards to this 10th Anniversary Tour. We don't know what. Let's not jump to any conclusions or start getting our hopes up until we have more info.

You're right Mattycakes, but it was too interesting to keep you from knowing  ;D

Synan favorited my tweet where I was guessing that Meav would come back for the US Tour ;) that would explain why Lynn solos are Dulaman and Scarborough Fair, both have been sung by Meav during A New Journey Tour.
I would love to see Meav next week at Hamburg but I guess it would be Lynn. It doesn't bother me, I haven't see Lynn for 5 years and I already met Meav when she did her gig in France ;D

Or this dress might be for a future taping... ;D We will find out soon anyway ;)

Maybe she can fulfill the dreams I've really had some nights.

If, IF, Meav is indeed returning, I'm not so sure how I feel. She is a tremendously talented singer. There's no denying it and I certainly acknowledge and adore her soaring soprano voice. But in terms of performance, Meav was always the least appealing. Even in songs like Sing Out she was a bit lackluster. So I'm not so sure how well she'd fit in this much more physical show!

Furthermore, I wonder if David will change the vocals around with her there. As it stands Mairead C sings most of the higher notes, Susan brings the power vocals, and Lynn covers the lower harmonies. The only times this isn't the case are on Orinoco Flow where its (from high to low) Lynn, Susan, Mairead, and Danny Boy, where the vocals fluctuate. But on SDS, Mairead sings Meav's old high notes. Same with Mo Ghile Mear. See what I'm saying?

I understand what you are saying, but I don't think it matters that much.  Meav is a total pro, VERY smart, and can sing ANYTHING.  I'm sure she and GENIUS David will come up with a plan that will make us all very happy to see Meav again. :)
My 2 cents...

I think that CW is becoming a little TOO physical, actually. I always loved the first two-three DVDs which were more classy and focused on the music without all the dancing. Moving too much means a poor vocal performance and even lip-sync -___- Having Méav back on tour would bring a little of the original Celtic Woman classy style, especially for the 10th anniversary.

I never was a big fan of all the hand/arm waving they do on some songs.  And, some of the dancing and walking around during songs seems a little strange. ???

I can agree on some of that. But even back then they had a couple songs with some dancing. I can't see Meav doing all the dancing to TAR and Nil. And I LOVE those two songs. Orinoco Flows new choreography doesn't bug me like it does some, but I didn't mind the old choreography either. SDS I think had too much walking about, but other than those, it doesn't deviate that much.

Assuming she sings Dulaman, that's one where I preferred Lisa's performance. And I also liked Mairead and Lynn jamming to Si Do Mhaimeo I!

   Meav  did  just  fine  in  songs  like  "At  The  Ceili"   and  "Orinoco  Flow"   .  Lackluster  is  the  LAST   thing  I would  call  her.       ......   Meav  has  the highest  voice  of all  .....   Meav  is  more  physically  agile  than  you are  giving  her  credit.  and  personally....her  'shoulder  wriggles"  in  Dulaman  are  simply  delish  and  flirty  and  elegant  all  at  the  same  time . 

  Thank  you  Excalibur ....    :)     

  Thank  you  too Jim !    :)

   EEP !  Tell  me  to  calm  down  Chiara  !    ;D 

I'm not Chiara, but CALM DOWN!! ;)

So exciting!

Well, Shiny is Chiara. She can explain something about this.

If Lynn has done what Lisa Lambe has done except for Lisa's Dulaman which no one should copy
Meav can do it, and whether or not is not important whether Meav does differently on Tour
Meav is a pro being Meav. As long as an original to Celtic Woman fans will be happy to hear her voice
with the group.
Home For Christmas for example Meav was herself, and she was the star alongside Lisa and Susan.
This time will be the same.

It makes sense now Scarborough Fair in the song list, what was to be a Lisa alternation
would require change?? Bridge over troubled water Lisa version, but seems Lynn's talk may change again.
No one thought Lynn would stay after the US Emerald Tour either.

It was always a Dream of mine to see Lynn
do The Parting Glass, or TAR it completes the Believe that we would of got from
her if she had stayed on,

But now Meav singing Amazing Grace from Songs From The Heart.
Mairead Carlin will be happy too since she wasn't apart of Home For Christmas
she can sing with Meav now.
haha
Can I have both Lynn and Meav together.

I was worried for Lynn if she doesn't tour the entire tour especially in the US
Lisa would alternate, I love them both but Lynn is my favorite. : )
now with Meav news, Meav is my favorite, so either one, the two are my favorites : )
I'm happy now.

Yes, we need more news
it could be just news of a Anniversary TV Special
but if Meav says can't wait for next week
that's a sign.
 :o

her surprise tweets are too much for me

just like
when she said
"I hear sleigh bells"

her tweet for telling about Home For Christmas Special.

Although that was not so surprising since
she done the CD for it, it made sense
Mairead was just new in, what was surprising was Chloe not being a part.

someone, a fan just earlier like a short while ago they wish Meav to come back
participate, for another special project or Tour.

HE WAS RIGHT  :o :o :o
WOW
People

RealFan-c-w, Scarborough Fan was not exactly Hayley's. Teh ANJ tour was with five girls having three solos and the solos for Méav (and therefore Hayley and Lynn) were Dúlaman, Scarborough Fair and Danny Boy. The DVD with two girls for teh same part, had Méav getting two of the three solos and Hayley getting one of them and another one.

That's why
I heard a video with a photo of Meav
and her voice do it on Youtube
same instrumentals as ANJ

It was Hayley's for ANJ on that special

Thanks Shining Bright.
The facts we need 8)

   Meav  did  just  fine  in  songs  like  "At  The  Ceili"   and  "Orinoco  Flow"   .  Lackluster  is  the  LAST   thing  I would  call  her.       ......   Meav  has  the highest  voice  of all  .....   Meav  is  more  physically  agile  than  you are  giving  her  credit.  and  personally....her  'shoulder  wriggles"  in  Dulaman  are  simply  delish  and  flirty  and  elegant  all  at  the  same  time .  
[From Raving-Meaviac]

Thank You Raving Meav 8)
Well said, of Meav

I was very moved by the Dulaman wriggle intake
Whoever says the show now is become too physical
as long as Meav can move her own moves
she will catch all of our attention of her beauty beyond her voice
the speed won't count,

Mairead Carlin, Lynn,and Susan and of course always fast 10 year's straight our own Mairead Nesbitt can be fast they're the young girls

Meav is the Celtic Woman who should make her own entrance
scene, her speed, her moves, her power to the 10th Anniversary.

We need the full details,

I don't want us to be too excited, Meav said next
week, doesn't guarantee a full tour,
it could be a short appearance, next week is the last week in Europe

If no appearance next week could translate as rehearsals, training, dress fitted, in preparation for US TOUR
It was said earlier, Lynn would be opening the tour and be apart of the European sector of the 10th Anniversary Tour.
will she stay? Thinking about it, Lynn took through so much in 2014 for Lisa Lambe she was happy to fill in if anyone needed someone to.
If Lisa has dropped the alternate position now hearing Meav wanting to join it's natural for her to fill in for Lynn. 8)

I will wait and see what is happening,
before commenting on this subject and getting over too excited.
I don't want to disappoint myself on another Dream. ::)
 

If you notice what I said earlier, I mentioned that I love her voice. I think her singing is tremendous! The only 2 Celtic Woman girls who can compete with her in terms of both range and power are Haley and Chloe. That being said, I didn't care much for her performance. In my opinion, she seemed stale compared to the other girls. I know a lot of people talk about her personality and her "wiggles" that she constantly does and about her elegance and demeanor on stage. I'm not doubting that. I was simply pointing out that she seemed to have the least amount of fun onstage from what I've seen. And, let's face it, if they're not having fun onstage, we're not having fun offstage.

With all that being said, do not misunderstand me. If Meav truly is returning, I would most certainly welcome it! It would be wonderful to see her live. I only pointed out the situation with the vocals because I'm curious as to how it will be done. Take the HFC cd for example. At that point in time, Chloe was the high, power singer of the group. When Meav returned for that album, it was back to Meav singing the high notes again, with Chloe mostly in the middle range and occasionally going into the higher range. I'm curious if David will reconfigure the vocals for Meav's return.

Before anyone tries to tell me what a pro Meav is and that she'll sing whatever, and what a genius David is and he'll do whatever, I KNOW THIS. I know Meav's a pro and David's a genius and that they'll make it work. I'm just curious as to HOW that will work. As it stands, Mairead Carlin sings the higher notes that Chloe used to sing. Now! Don't get me wrong! I LOVE Mairead C (and really wish that I Know My Love had stayed on the tour cuz that song was AWESOME!) and think she's tremendously talented and can certainly hit the high notes with gusto. But certain songs, in particular the climax of both Mo Ghile Mear and The Parting Glass, she lacks the tremendous power that Chloe dug up. And so, to me, those two songs didn't resonate with as much power on the tour. Now! Seeing as Chloe and now Mairead are singing Meav's old high notes on Mo Ghile Mear, I wonder if Meav will be taking those back again. Or is she'll do what Lynn did and sing Lisa Lambe's lower parts almost exclusively. I also wonder about TAR and if Meav will take Lisa's old parts in that song, or if they'll move Susan or Mairead into that part (based upon personality).

Also, it seems to be confirmed Meav will be returning for some duration. If you look at Celtic Woman's Twitter page, Meav's handle is listed in the Bio along with the other soloists.

I assume Méav will fill in for Lisa/Lynn for a short period until they have found a new permanent member.

As for the harmonies - all of them are sopranos, Méav has the widst range. However, her voice goes both higher AND deeper than that of the other girls. David knows how to arrange the songs to suit all the girl's voices perfectly. It will work.

The show always had and now has some more dance-y but also some still parts. It's always been like that. All girls have their strenghts and I dare say Méav is more agile than Lynn and even Lynn moves well.

im sorry, but I think that Meav will not be touring, she has two children, one of them is of school age.  Shes not going to leave her young children to go on a 4 month tour.  I just cant see it. I think there might be a special which may be announced in the next month or two. Let me say this though: I sure hope im proven wrong about what I said above! If Meav hadn't joined CW, I wouldn't have become a huge CW fan until 2007 when Lynn joined.  This is me just not getting my hopes up.

MattyCakes, I appreciate your response, very much I support it you know why
because you are 100% true, I'm Happy you understand Meav as much as I do

Pointing out that she seemed to have the least amount of fun onstage is true.
I always like to pay attention to each girls presence on show you can catch each they're individual personalities, they're all different

For example: Looking at the Original PBS Special at the Helix no one saw a difference then because
Chloe, Lisa, Meav and even Orla song, there solos, stood straight, took it serious,
for them it was a one night event, focus do what you have to do.
Since A New Journey we got to learn from they're personalities, it was more fun to them, they're character showed
and Meav stayed herself, she participated but I see where you see it.
I just hope the company treatment didn't impact that, after Deirdre, Meav, Hayley & Orla left which could of been the result. :(

To be honest I would add Alex Sharpe to the same level compete as Meav,
 from her short time with Celtic Woman and most of the specials they gave her
the lower parts after Orla left, Alex is very high and low, her voice is powerful.
I love to hear Lynn and Meav for pure blend
but would love to hear Alex and Meav for the power level.


It's understandable to figure out how it will work out, but if Meav is especially happy to join, you could be in for a surprise you
didn't see out of her. Lynn is surprising she is comfortable with Celtic Woman it feels right for her, she isn't the new one but the veteran.

I miss the old style, it was professional, but now it makes the song become more enjoyable to respond as well.
Lisa Lambe's twist on movement in Dulaman got our attention I think that's how it started to work in 2010- now.

At first the physicality was not what Celtic Woman was to me
but now to dance with the songs, and not just hear, but have some moves,
I like to act out move around to the song and dance like I'm one of them
especially TAR, I love they speeded up Nil Sen La it's a new twist.

but I love some physicality it doesn't make a difference because
Mairead Nesbitt has been doing it herself.

How will Meav get use to the change with the group version of Danny Boy
I don't know..
Normally if Danny Boy had stayed solo it would been the same 2 songs Lynn and Hayley
did for the ANJ tour Danny Boy, Dulaman, Scarborough Fair
and Meav Danny Boy and Dulaman. ;)

I think the new recipe for Celtic Woman to out top is to continue
this method certain members from the group from different times who've never performed
together have the opportunity to come together and make it work.
if that works, then Celtic Woman is the recipe of bringing girls from different backgrounds
but now different periods to create something beautiful even more beautiful
Celtic All Woman Together ;D

One that I honestly wonder about is Teir Abhaile Riu! I wonder if Meav will sing Lisa's part. If I were David Downes, I'd switch Susan to Lisa's part and have Meav take Susan's old part. I know Meav can sing whichever part, but it makes more sense (to me anyway) to have the eldest of our ladies in that role.

Lisa as the replacement of Lynn proved how it was a perfect pick from David the fact that
we can prove it hearing now with Lynn taking on Lisa's parts on Teir Abhaile Riu it's equally too good to be true! :o

Although when it comes to Meav no matter how she and Lynn work for Danny Boy(solo)
I don't think she matches with Lisa's part ;),

Yes I'm David Downes you have my permission to switch Susan to Lisa's parts.
To me honestly, Mairead Carlin is capable of doing Lisa's part, because for that simple reason not to respect I can image
Susan doing it outstanding, but when the 2 other girls sing together, blending Susan and Meav seems to fit not because it's perfect.

 Mairead Carlin has a unique tone, and a unique tone, too different from Meav might show contrast.
It's not like if Chloe and Meav sang it and Susan took Lisa's part. Mairead Carlin even though is great in Chloe's place
she isn't equally the same key tone as Chloe she has a unique edge that might
I say stands out. I do think have the 2 Blondes side along is epic like 2 sisters, different age though. haha

So for me,...my opinion to myself.
Mairead Carlin take Lisa's part, Susan stay's Susan and Meav takes over Mairead Carlin's old part.

What ever Meav is doing, I'm happy for her

Méav HAS gone touring. There was a Divinas tour at least planned, she also went to France for the recording. She has done several solo tours after her time with Celtic Woman.

The big difference between Méav and Lisa - and most of the other girls - is the phisicality, due to the fact that Méav (like Orla and Alex) is a little bit older. That said, I don't think that Méav can not shine on songs like Teir Abhaile Riù or Nil Se'n La. I remember that Nil Se'n La had a very very simple coreography when it was the opening song for the SFTH tour. We've seen Chloe dance a lot during the SFTH and Believe era, even when she hadn't lost all that weight already. So everything is possible.
Let's consider another thing: TAR has been on the setlist for three years, and NSL even more. Many other songs have not lasted that long, so it's possible that these could be dropped and some other song like At The Céili or Spanish Lady could be brought back - directly from the time when Méav was a full-time member, perfect choice IMHO for an Anniversary tour.

I will say again that I don't personally like the amount of dancing that CW has introduced year after year, because I think that the show should be more focused on the singing. I find very silly to give us DVD performances with consistent coreography on songs which require a lot of breath and sacrifice a good, live sound - let's be honest, we all know that every DVD has a good amount of lipsynced songs or at least they were live during the show but then the audio was replaced with the studio version. Sad bbut true, if we have eyes to look and ears to listen.

I would prefer a show with singers who are very still and capable of producing a pure, real and perfect vocal performance, intstead of a fake performance for the sake of dancing.

I can agree on some of what you said. But I like how CW has had at least 1 dancing song every tour. The Ceili songs are always so much fun! I enjoy the dancing numbers. But I don't enjoy all the movement that they added to songs like SDS, Orinoco Flow, and DANNY BOY in particular.

in the end the Divinas tour was cancelled. Shes done a few concerts around Ireland & possibly a few other places but they weren't considered 'touring' They were random scattered dates.

I know it had been cancelled - but Méav considered touring.

Personally, I don't think she'll tour for a long time. I don't think Lynn ever planned to stay and we all know she prefers to be close to home. Méav will make an apperance for the Anniversary and tour for a short time and then we'll get a new permanent member.

Good points. I believe that Lynn will only be there for a short amount of time since shes been with them a year now & that Meav will (obviously) be involved with the Anniversary special. Beyond that, no-one knows for sure but them.

As Much to How beautiful the setting background, location, the dresses,
the girl's appearances when it goes for the DVD specials, although
the studio sounding's for all the songs having to be perfect, for the DVD to be like the CD,
I find myself spending more enjoyment wanting to listen and finding any touring video's I could find
since I alway's seem to preferred them for the sounding of the girls but even for the instrumentals which
are quite really Different & feel more powerful than the instrumental sounding that we get from the DVD specials.
Even the live recording of South Bend had all the touring aspects, but when it came to the sound, it didn't sound live to me. ???
Just Susan's voice added and Lisa's on Celtic Woman songs was the only attributes that made it different.

Except with the exception of the very first Helix DVD
where the sound is Celtic Woman no matter live or not.
As for the (2) Christmas specials they are equally enjoyable don't have to depend on live or not.
I love the chiling feeling you get on a live tour performance, but getting to hear a new blend
from past with current, and newcomer, Home For Christmas was a chill experience to watch.
Home For Christmas with All it's powerful group number's in it seems to stand out
from all the DVD's capturing Meav and Lisa together & supplying Susan's voice since Chloe's departure,
I thought of it be too overdue, having 3 very soprano high voices, worked out more powerfully than expected,
it almost worked as good as variety, ex: Lynn, Alex, Lisa & Chloe for instance.

Chloe can blend extremely well with Alex and Lisa L, and now
her maturity her voice can blend with Meav, but Susan I was surprised, even though she took place on Chloe's parts.
She nailed it, she captured the part of Chloe, Santa Claus is coming to town Chloe's number Susan saved it being fun, joyful, like
it was intended for Chloe.

Does the dancing take away the live quality of the songs, I don't think so
having watch Believe, and Emerald on Youtube since the last concert that came to my city
was SFTH with Lisa L in it, I have had to watch them now, but they were as live watching than attending.
Now that my city is for the 10th Anniversary, I'll be able to see for myself if whether the sound is lip-sync
due to all the dancing.  :D

Celtic Woman just standing and showing us they're voices was profession, class, and elegance.
With the dancing, energy (except Mairead Nesbitt)  ;) it's turned to fun, but
Lisa, Lynn, Mairead C, & Susan and Chloe are young and it fits.

Meav we want to watch for her class posture that Celtic Woman was famous for just like the DIVINAS,
 voice use to be the beauty focal, Celtic Woman can be fun, but keeping class, poise keeps Celtic Woman from continue
 it to be important a world-wide sensation.  8)

Meav's Addition to Celtic Woman Tenth Anniversary Tour

Adding a Four- Girl Line-up Just for the anniversary tour
is right to celebrate Celtic Woman's success.

The Sky and The Dawn and The Sun - All 4 & Mairead Nesbitt
Calin Alainn- Lynn Hilary (follows to dulaman)
Dulaman- Meav starts the song

Dulaman cont- Lynn (join's the following versus,duets with Meav taking Ray's parts)

newgrange
The Butterfly
The New Ground
Orinocco Flow (All 4) Meav as side singer
Amazing Grace - (Back to 4) Meav takes on Alex's former role.
Caledonia
After Hours

si di mhaimeio - Meav signature song takes with Mairead C
teir abhaile riu- Lynn, Susan, Mairead C
here to stay
nil sen la- Lynn, Susan, Mairead C, (Meav's choice to sideline Alex's former position)
danny boy- Back to 4 [First ever Meav performs Group rendition} her role is Alex's former position
mo ghile mhear- All 4
nella fantasia
you raise me up All 4 Lynn( Lisa Kelly& Orla beginner), Mairead C (Chloe's part comes second) Susan comes third, Meav duets with Susan at Susan's 2nd You Raise me Up verse, everyone follows to the end.

Dulaman taken from Meav new song needed to correct set list.
1 song for Meav, 1 song for Lynn

My Lagon Love - Meav (unless Lynn decides My Lagon Love & Gives Meav Scarborough Fair)

scarborough fair-  Lynn Hilary (if Meav chooses My Lagon Love)

Bonus* optional -The Last Rose of Summer- Meav & Lynn
the parting glass First Time with 4 Meav in sideline

Now Everyone is Happy ;D ;D :D :D

works for me!!  ;D ;D  :D :D : :P

I honestly pray that, instead of Scarborough, Meav sings Marble Halls! That's by far my favorite Meav solo from CW.

I was a little bummed out when I found out Lisa was not coming back.  Of course, I had already bought tickets to 4 shows before the official announcement came out.

Now I read there's a possibility Meav may come back, even if only for a short time. WOW.  I've never had the chance to meet her.  Maybe my luck will change this year.  Of my 4 shows, only 2 are M&G's, but they are spread out so who knows?

good one! That would definitely mix up the songs a little!  Plus out of all her cd's etc that is my favorite song of hers, especially vocally!

   And  as  far as  i know,  Marble  Halls  was  never  done  by  another  CW ...unless somebody  knows differently  ?   :-\   Wouldn't  mind  if  Synan  brought  back  the  "MerMEAV  dress  either ....      :-* :-* :-*

Deirdre might have done it when she filled in for Meav, but if anyone else has done it, it wasn't when they were with CW. (I'm going to check Google on this and will be back momentarily :) )

Edit: Deirdre did it, but I don't think this performance was with CW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o_usYaZoCQ

Edit 2: I found the set list from the first tour and Marble Halls was not listed. I didn't find any other CW members performing it, so I guess it remains a "Meav only" song in terms of performances with CW. I would love to hear her sing it on this tour!

   I think  you  are  right  Lily...  but  it  is, indeed  a wonderful  find.  Thank  you .....       ;)

But that performance is definitely not from the CW tour o.O

Anyways, I'd love her to sing Marble Halls, too <3

good video!   I forgot she was in Lord of the dance tour! I love the dress to!!

So it looks like Méav will be joining the group for a month, if I understand Maggie's hashtag correctly.

https://twitter.com/maggie_seidel22/status/569885864316284928 (https://twitter.com/maggie_seidel22/status/569885864316284928)

Wouldn't it be cool to have each one of the former girls on tour for a month?  ;D ;D ;D Impossibile but worth dreaming  ;D ;D

Totally. I'd love to see Orla again!

If that's true I'll be at Meav's last show

If there was one former member switched off each month this year would really be special. :o

However, they would have to get rid of
Dulaman,Scarborough Fair, Si Di M, and have to replace other songs
 unless Lisa L did 1 month, in order to fit for the other girls.

So After 10 years of wait the chance to see Lynn & Meav together and blend
might not happen,
- unless that's the surprise announcement for after April 5??
-we can take the 2 voices and combine a video ourselves.

 My  dream  IS  coming  true !   Sweet  Lady  Meav !     :-*

This Present of Meav coming back is for you Raving Meaviac..*****~

I want to wrap it for you
on top of a Giant red bow."
 I am so Happy for You and Meav *  :) :):)

   Thank  you  so  much  RealFan CW    :)    It  is  a  wonderful present.    ;)