Among my very favorite CD's in a considerable collection. I actually became a big Clannad fan years before they were heard of "across the pond" in the U.S. As a stand-alone effort, it is noteworthy; as the accompanying theme to the BBC "Robin Hood" series, it is an absolutely perfect melding of the mediums. A relaxing interlude that is simple yet extraordinarily memorable. Pop this into the player after a hard day at the office, or use it for background "mood" music when your gaming compatriots come over for dice-rolling and beer (you know who you are!)

You have to be familiar with the 'Robin Of Sherwood' TV series to fully appreciate Clannad's 'Legend', but the music stands well alone. A mixture of Celtic and Olde English folk styles, only the final track could be considered a 'song' in the recognised sense, the remainder of the album is more a series of conveyed moods.

Incidentally, both the previous comments are incorrect. 'Legend' accompanied the Goldcrest Films/HTV production of 'Robin Of Sherwood', originally broadcast by the ITV network in the U.K.

This soundtrack brings back very fond memories of the show. However even if you haven't seen the show the simple music is beautiful. The songs are good at invoking images of spring forest and the sleepy villages of yore.

Here is a collection of music played during the episodes of Robin of Sherwood. This provides a coherent theme for the album, and Clannad takes advantage of this to evoke the Britain of the 13th century. It is entirely effective, and works well even without the entrancing visual imagery of the TV show. This album, like others by Clannad, submerges you in a forest of entrancing music.

Crazed fans (like myself) of the luscious and heavenly Celtic-Pop group Clannad have an insatiable appetite for all of their music, and Legend is a worthwhile addition to their collection. As several reviewers have mentioned, Legend includes selections from the soundtrack for the 26-episode TV drama `Robin of Sherwood.' All the compositions are suitable musical backdrops for a tale about a hero who lived secretively and appeared from nowhere to rob the rich and give to the poor - Clannad's music floats gently in the air like a beautiful multi-colored cloud. Although not among Clannad's most impressive work, Legend has its share of poignant moments. The voice of Maire Brennan is one of the most beautiful in popular music - simply gorgeous. `Darkmere' is an excellent example of the Clannad family's enchanting vocal harmonies. The instrumental, `Lady Marian,' is stately, majestic and seductive. I'm particularly taken with the lyrical simplicity of `Robin (The Hooded Man)': a mesmerizing song built around just four words. On a negative note, the CD is a terribly short thirty-four minutes.