CD & song reviews Raymond McCullough
	Reviews of   Into Jerusalem
	Reviews, comments, articles (latest reviews first):
	Christiane, via CDBaby album page - 2007 "Great CD - A great combination of Celtic music and Christian message. There are sure a few songs one would want to learn and play."
	Sing Out!, Folk Music Magazine, Pennsylvania, USA - 2006-08-01 "your music is right up our alley"
	Larry Nolte, CrossRoads Festival director, (US) - 2006-05-01 Into Jerusalem "we particularly like your strong voice and the energy you bring to your sound"
	Stephen Beckmeyer, CelticChristianTunes.com - 2006-04-27 Into Jerusalem ‘"You Fill My Life" is relaxed, contemplative, and inspirational and includes beautiful instrumental sections ... "Worship the Lord" features strong vocals by both Raymond and his daughter, Connaire ... an enjoyable and diverse collection of music ... well worth hearing’ [ Read full review ]
	Paul Davis, Country Music Round Up magazine, (UK) - 2006-04-01 Into Jerusalem "earthy treatment and unusual reading of familiar theological themes ... intense and passionate ... ‘Irish and Scots Celtic’ to the core! ... his style has a robust yet sweet tone too, well suited for the repertoire." [ Read full review ]
	Ciro Velasquez, eufOnia, Monterrey, Mexico - 2006-03-21 Into Jerusalem "Hebrew-Irish-gospel-folk album from "The Commander" ... the sound has improved a lot ... The CD keeps the same mood between a rock album, a folk and a country one ... The highlight? "You Fill My Life", a simple track, soft and Irish that reflects, in my opinion, what Raymond can transmit and deliver. My favorite track." (3.5/5) [ Read full review ]
	Kurt Gabriel, Archangel‘s Country Radio, Austria; Theben Radio, Austria & Slovakia - 2006-03-21 I will Lift my eyes up "10/10 Excellent"
	Ken Birkinshaw, Journalist, UK - 2006-03-21 I will Lift my eyes up "Very good"
	Barry Nothstine, WDNS 93.3 FM - Soul Frequency Radio, Kentucky, USA - 2006-03-02 Into Jerusalem "features music to lift the spirit and cheer the soul! I like "All My Needs" and the Celtic/Psychedelic rock anthem, "Lift Your Heads" ... this is music sure to bring a smile!"
	Paul Davis, Author - 2006-02-27 Into Jerusalem "UK’s worship scene is enriched by diversity ... earthy treatment and unusual reading of familiar theological themes ... intense and passionate ... ‘Irish and Scots Celtic’ to the core! ... his style has a robust yet sweet tone too, well suited for the repertoire." [ Read full review ]
	Geoff Howlett, Never For Nothing (CCM e-zine) and BBC Radio Humberside, UK - 2006-02-26 (March issue) Into Jerusalem "begins with an infectious reel called, "I Will Lift My Eyes Up", and drew quite a response from listeners when I played it on air ... interesting album ... a pleasure to listen to. 7/10" [ Read full review ]
	Steve Best, CrossRhythms, UK - 2006-02-26 Into Jerusalem "this collection is lively and really quite enjoyable. Fans of traditional Irish music should love this ... it's not without its undeniable charm." (5/10) [ Read full review ]
	Rolf Hierath, Radio Rheinwelle, Germany - 2006-01-31 I will Lift my eyes up "Good"
	Femme Kloostermann, Radio Noordoost, Holland - 2006-01-31 I will Lift my eyes up "Good. Mmmm."
	Gerd Stassen, Ems Vechte Welle, Germany - 2006-01-31 I will Lift my eyes up "Good"
	Graham Hassall, Journalist (formerly Radio Nightingale, UK) - 2006-01-31 I will Lift my eyes up "10/10 A thoroughly appealing offering"
	Friedrich Hog, Radio Free FM, Germany - 2006-01-31 I will Lift my eyes up "9/10 Excellent"
	Max W. Achatz, Country Jukebox, Germany - 2006-01-31 I will Lift my eyes up "Good"
	Helene Dagorn, Radio Active, France - 2006-01-31 I will Lift my eyes up "Very good"
	John Edward, Radio Maria, Austria - 2006-01-31 I will Lift my eyes up "Type of Irish folklore"
	Bryan Chalker, Radio Caroline, Holland - 2006-01-31 I will Lift my eyes up "9+ Excellent!"
	Carol Allen, Revival Time Radio 94-9 FM, Australia - 2006-01-31 I will Lift my eyes up "Praise and worship, nice Celtic feel"
	Steve Bridges, Radio Cherwell, Oxford, UK - 2006-01-22 I will Lift my eyes up "Immediately identifiable as Celtic, but original ... Ray's Irish origins can be heard in his voice, which was nice. (Not an Americanised delivery). The instruments were well balanced and the sound was tight. A very enjoyable song"
	Pietro Giovanni Scazzola, Radio Gold Network, Italy - 2006-01-19 I will Lift my eyes up "beautiful Celtic taste"
	Paul MacArthur, Highlander/Celtic Radio Boston, MA - 2006-01-12 "best of luck in your CD, I enjoyed listening to it!!" ( "Into Jerusalem" recently playlisted on Celtic Radio) [ Request Into Jerusalem tracks ] [ See Broadcast Schedule ]
	Dennis Payne, Hot FM 106.7, Son FM 88, Australia - 2006-01-10 I will Lift my eyes up "Thanks Raymond this the first time I’ve heard you would love to hear more"
	Kev Johns, Swansea Sound, 1170 MW (DAB), UTV Radio South Wales, UK - 2006-01-09 I will Lift my eyes up "It was a great song and I'll play it again"
	Keith Brown, Hiscoming Ministries Radio - 2006-01-05 I will Lift my eyes up "Excellent! An uplifting song sung and presented well"
	Bill Rowe, UK - Radio Poplar & Citysound - 2006-01-03 I will Lift my eyes up "Nice intro, good sound, Celtic feel"
	Kelvin Fahey, Australia - Australian Gospel Music Association (President) Hardrush Music - 2006-01-03 I will Lift my eyes up "Great music"
	2005-12-05 Full page (A3) interview with Raymond in Country Music Round Up magazine (UK)
	Sergio Vilar Buenos Aires, Argentina, editor of Nucleus website and Music Director of ‘Una Larga Pasión’ radio show - 2005-12-04 "Today I've received your CD. WWWOOOOOWWWWW!!!!! IT'S FANTASTIC. Congratulations. I loved your music."
	Zac via ChristianSongwriters.org Song Critique Forum - 2005-11-12 Lift your heads "I love the rhythm of the verse- well done! Wow, this totally reminds me of the Beatles. Nice bagpipes BTW. Excellent sounding ending. This is a tight, well done piece of work."
	James Thorpe Franklin, Tennessee, USA via ChristianSongwriters.org Song Critique Forum - 2005-11-12 Lift your heads "Wow. This song has a lot going on. Very cool vocal production. Some parts remind me of Beatles and Queen. Anyway, I really like the UK/Irish music influence. Look forward to hearing more."
	Catherine L. Tully Texas, USA, reviewer for Celtic MP3s Music Magazine - 2005-11-11 "This is a truly different CD than you might expect for one with Celtic music on it. If you put it on and listen without expectations you should walk away quite happy! You'll find Scottish and Irish music, bluegrass, rock and Jewish/Israeli worship music, all carrying a spiritual message. The music is uplifting, and the mixture of styles is interesting. Don't miss the first track, I Will Lift My Eyes Up, which leaves you feeling really good with it's Celtic sound and spiritual message. The Celtic songs worked better for me than the rock-style ones, but the lyrics overall carry a positive feeling throughout the CD which is actually a nice change from the standard fare. The Jewish/Israeli worship songs worked well too. Even though they had a totally different feel, they weren't such a stretch that those who like the other tracks would want to pass on them. The spiritual messages throughout this CD were really what tied it all together. Don't expect your typical Celtic-style album and you will be pleased with the variety offered here. A good choice for those who would like a little bit of a lift and something different."
	Paul Davis Beds., UK, director of NCM (New Christian Music) - 2005-11-03 "very impressed by your 'INTO JERUSALEM' CD and wish you success as I think it has high promise and potential."
	looppros AudioStreet.net Forum (World/Folk) - 2005-09-19 "this is wonderful worship! I have had opportunity to listen to a number of the tracks, and I was truly blessed by them all. THANKS! \o/"
	Marc Gunn Texas, USA, editor Celtic MP3s Music Magazine - 2005-08-21 "... an Irish gem. I've wanted to feature this talented Irish songwriter for a long time. Raymond combines traditional Celtic music with contemporary songwriting while fusing musical styles from China and Israel with Celtic Christian themes. He has a totally unique musical style that's had him topping the charts on various Celtic Christian internet radio stations."
	Scott Albright Newport, Oregon Winds of Praise, KWPB 98.7 FM - 2005-08-16 "... just received the CD! ... we're excited to feature it on Wednesday ... This is a huge blessing to us ... it sounds great."
	Arafax Manitoba, Canada, via ChristianSongwriters.org Song Critique Forum - 2005-08-09 Lift your heads "What a fun song! I loved it! Catchy and uplifting! Sound quality is great. Good stuff!"
	Keith Williams Georgia, USA, via ChristianSongwriters.org Song Critique Forum - 2005-07-28 Lift your heads "This is a great song Clean and Fresh! It brought me to a happy place :-) Great energy. Loved how the music supported the voices (and visa versa) Loved the multiple voice sound ... All in all this was - SWEET !
	AngelVon Ohio, USA, via ChristianSongwriters.org Song Critique Forum - 2005-07-28 Lift your heads "Very nice!!! I can hear congregations singing this!!!! I like it.... can't find anything to critique.... I just LIKE IT!!!"
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