I don't watch a lot of tv, so besides hearing about it, I have missed most of the fuss.

However, a funny story: In 1995 I was in Dublin in a large record store. There were two CDs attached to headphones so you could listen before buying. There was a sign above the CDs: "Destined for International Success" and the 2 CDs were Riverdance and A River of Sound. I listened to both of them and in comparison, didn't like Riverdance at all. At that point I knew nothing about it and was taking it on face (ear) value. I bought the OTHER CD as I found it immediately appealing. Now, has anyone else in the world besides myself heard of "River of SOund"? I feel a bit like the folks who bought Beta video players. Except that the CD is fantastic!