I’ve been listening to Kolar’s Gold by The Rowan Tree before the world broke down. Now we are in such a mess that music is a great comfort. Yes, we need music now more than ever. And now just any type of music. We need something that sounds kinder. We need gentle folk tunes that will lift the spirit in this time of tribulations.

This is the first time I got an exclusive album package from the band. I have to tell you, the packaging is amazing. It’s supported by the British Council for the arts. I am a fan of physical media. The same reason why I am now collecting vinyl records. You get the sense of what’s to come by judging through the packaging. You know that the artists and the people involved in the album gave their hearts and thoughts to creating a su[erb experience.

Yes, listening to Kolar’s Gold is indeed a fantastic experience. I love the album from the start to the finish. There are many elements of Celtic music from the Seven Nations. The arrangements are also at par with any classic albums in this category. Now, if you want something truly academic, then check out the last track called Treasure. It has recorded audio of immigrants. I got goosebumps from this. This is truly what a Celtic music experience is all about. It’s having the heart and soul of an authentic tradition!