Voice [Import]

Track Listings

1. Nella Fantasia

2. Caruso

3. Miserere

4. Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu Volare

5. Panis Angelicus

6. Someone Like You (Ft Faye Tozer)

7. Where My Heart Will Take Me

8. Amour Ti Vieta

9. Saylon Dola (Ft Marie Brennan)

10. Funiculli Funicula

11. Vienna

12. Barceelona (Ft Shaun Ryder)

13. Nessun Dorma

14. Bohemian Rhapsody

15. Someone Like You (Ft Faye Tozer) (Vcd)

16. Where My Heart Will Take Me (Vcd)

17. Barcelona (Ft Shaun Ryder) (Vcd)

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
Asian exclusive edition of 2001 compilation, which combineshis first two albums, includes two bonus audio tracks, 'Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu Volare', 'Where My Heart Will Take Me', & three bonus VCD tracks, 'Someone Like You' (with Faye Tozer), 'Where My Heart Will Take Me', & 'Barcelona' (with Shaun Ryder). The VCD tracks are playable on all TVs & any DVD player. Standard jewel case & slimline jewel case housed in a slipcase. Decca. 2003.

Tracks:

Nella Fantasia
Caruso
Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu!)
The Prayer
Il Gladiatore, Based On Themes From The Motion Picture 'Gladiator'
You Raise Me Up
Miserere
FuniculFunicul
'O Sole Mio
Va, Pensiero
You Are So Beautiful
Someone Like You
Nothing Sacred (Aka Is Nothing Sacred)
Amore E Musica
Magia Sar
I Believe
Turandot/Act 3. Nessun Dorma!
Barcelona (Friends Until The End)
I Have Nothing
Can't Help Falling In Love

Album Description

Born in 1974, British tenor Russell Watson became an opera singer by freak occurrence. While he was regularly singing in bars and clubs in the Manchester and London suburbs, an owner of one such venue told Watson that he thought his voice was better suited for opera and requested that he learn Puccini's 'Nessum Dorma', which he did and promptly added to his set. Watson eventually signed with Decca Records, issuing his debut, entitled The Voice, in April of 2001. Nicknamed 'the People's Tenor', Watson seems poised to convert more than a few opera naysayers as he covers such contemporary compositions as Freddie Mercury's 'Barcelona', in addition to the standards. Includes the 2 bonus tracks 'I Have Nothing' & 'Can't Help Falling In Love'. 2006.

Album Details

2006 Anthology of Songs by the Man Dubbed "the People's Tenor" Released in Tandem with a Concert Tour. Watson Has Purposefully Assembled Albums to Take Opera and Classical Music to a New Audience; "to Give Classical Music Back to the People, Or Rather, to Give it to People for the First Time," He Explains. "whether I'm Singing in Front of Five Or 100,000 People, I Just Love to Entertain. Everywhere I Go, People Ask Me to Belt them a Note Because There is Nothing Like Hearing the Power of a Big Voice Hitting the Top Note - it Makes the Hairs on the Back of Your Neck Stand Up." Special Tracks on this Set Include his Reprisal of "Barcelona" with Shaun Ryder of Happy Mondays, First Recorded by Freddie Mercury and Monserrat Caballe, plus Daring Renditions of "i have Nothing" from "The Bodyguard" and "Can't Help Falling in Love".

Customer Reviews:

Another Triumph.......2006-05-19

There are not enough superlatives to describe this young man. This is truly "the best of the best" ...all of his best in one CD. The bonus track "Can't Help Falling In Love" is worth the price of admission!! Wish he would tour in the USA!

Best Of The Best...........2006-04-23

Russell Has Released A "Best Of" Which Has So Many Wonderful Performances "Nella Fantasia", "Caruso", "Someone Like You", Amore e Musica" & Two New Songs...His Great Versions Of "I Have Nothing" & "Van't Help Falling In Love" Both Of Which He Brings His Own Stamp!!!! Russell Has A Great POP/OPERA Voice, Not Too Opera...Not Too Pop...Just Right!!!!

Average customer rating:

nice background music
Five - Perhaps Six Stars!!
This is it!

Ultimate Collection
Percy Faith
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Ultimate Collection
20 Years of Beautiful Music
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Beyond the Sea/The New Limelight

ASIN: B00005YDI0
Release Date: 2001-07-20

Tracks:

Swedish Rhapsody
Delicado
Little Bells and Big Bells
Portuguese Washerwoman (Les Lavandieres du Portugal)
Theme from Threepenny Opera (Mack the Knife)
Cucaracha
Guadalajara
Cuanto le Gusta
Granada
Cielito Lindo
Jealousy
Temptation
Begin the Beguine
Tara's Theme
Theme from "A Summer's Place"
Mucho Gusto
Besame Mucho
Negra
Altenitas (A Gay Ranchero)
Perfidia

Tracks:

Up on the Roof
Can't Get Used to Losing You
Theme for Young Lovers
I Will Follow Him
Rhythm of the Rain
Go Away Little Girl
Brazil (Aquarela Do Brasil)
Batucada
Amorada (Brasileirinho)
Tico Tico
Minute Samba
There's a Kind of Hush (All Over the World)
Release Me
Mary in the Morning
Can't Take My Eyes Off You
Spanish Harlem
No More Blues (Chega de Saudade)
(There's) Always Something There to Remind Me
Girl from Ipanema
Don't Sleep in the Subway

Tracks:

I Say a Little Prayer
Georgy Girl
Born Free
Those Were the Days
Both Sides Now
For Once in My Life
Let It Be
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
Michelle
Something
Eleanor Rigby
Yesterday
Fool on the Hill
Paso
Most Beautiful Girl
Annie's Song
Behind Closed Doors
Sundown
For the Good Times
Orange Blossom Special

Album Details

This 'ultimate Collection' of Percy Will Bring Back the Memories of the Fabulous 50's and Sensational 60's When Easy Listening Music was Dominant in Australian Homes.

Customer Reviews:

nice background music.......2007-06-13

This is a CD you don't mind listening to over and over. It is ideal when you have company in the house or when you want to relax.

Five - Perhaps Six Stars!!.......2006-04-05

This collection is worthy of SIX stars! This is the most enjoyable, highest-quality Percy Faith collection I have seen. Not only is the collection about as "Ultimate" as you could desire, it brings back in glorious stereo quality some of my favorite albums. The various tracks from his "Young Lovers" series are utterly fantastic!!

This is it!.......2003-04-01

This is the best compilation of Mr. Faith's orchestrations I have seen yet. Some of the music on this CD I have heard on easy listening radio stations in the 1970s that I have not seen released on CD until this set came out, such as the lush and velvety rendition of Burt Bacharach's tune "Always Something There to Remind Me", with great strings and brass. This is a great set and well worth the money.

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New York Memories
Love It!!
Andre Rieu
NY MEM.
This was a gift

New York Memories

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The Homecoming
Andre Rieu Collection (2 CD)
At The Movies
Andre Rieu - The Homecoming

ASIN: B000L43ORG
Release Date: 2007-03-06

Tracks:

My Way
Godfather/Godfather Waltz
Phantom of the Opera/The Music of the Night
Requiem/Pie Jesu
Whiter Shade of Pale
Torna a Surriento
Casanova/Nun's Chorus
Sister Act/I Will Follow Him
Music Man/Seventy Six Trombones
Amigos Para Siempre (Friends for Life)
Washington Post
Jackety Sax (Benny Hill Theme)
Evita/Don't Cry for Me Argentina
America the Beautiful
Stars and Stripes Forever
Oh Happy Day -
Oh When the Saints
Oh Happy Day
Amazing Grace
Oh When the Saints

Album Details

Rieu Celebrates his Triumphant of his Appearances at Radio City Music Hall with this Unique Mix of American and European Romantic Music. Alongside Popular Tunes from Films and Musicals, He Performs Frank Sinatra "my Way" and Lloyd Webber's "Music of the Night" (Both as Violin Soloist) as Well as the Moving "Nuns' Chorus" by Johann Strauss and the Fiery Italian Song "Torna a Surriento". This Set also Brings Together the Platinum Tenors and the Sopranos Suzan Erens, Carla Maffioletti and Celine Saleh. Erens Sings "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina" and Together with Carla Maffioletti, Lloyd Webber's Moving "Pie Jesu". Other Highlights Include "i Will Follow Him" from the Film "Sister Act", "Amigos Para Siempre", the Waltz from "The Godfather" and the Superhit "a Whiter Shade of Pale", Daring and Wonderful as a Violin Solo Accompanied by a Hammond Organ.

Customer Reviews:

New York Memories.......2007-05-19

I enjoy André Rieu DVD Concerts very much. His New York concert was good, but I found it a bit ironic. He said that he enjoyed palying American music and yet a large part of the Broadway music he played was composed by a British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. I was expecting to hear Irwin Berlin, Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, Copland, or even the Beach Boys. What happened? I miss the performances of Carmen Monarca and the other Sopranos. The The Harlem Gospel Choir was good, but seemed out of place with what André usually plays. I was hoping to hear a tribute to the heroes of 9/11, but did not. Basically in did not match up to his others such as Tuscany.

Love It!!.......2007-05-15

Wonderful CD. I love all Andre's music and think that he can play any style perfectly. The violin solos are magical, his soloists are at the top of their form and the orchestra is once again magnificent. It's a very varied CD which makes it easy to listen to it again and again. And I do!! Would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys Andre's music or who just enjoys quality orchestral music in general.

Andre Rieu.......2007-03-16

I would have liked a little more Broadway in this CD, but it's wonderful to listen to and the Harlem Gospel Choir rocks me down the freeway on my way home from work.

NY MEM. .......2007-03-08

I THINK THAT THIS WAS THE WRONG TYPE OF MUSIC FOR RIEU. THE FIRST DISSAPPOINTMENT WITH HIS ALBUMS.

This was a gift.......2007-03-08

I gave this to my Mom who loves Andre Rieu. We are going to his concert next month in Tampa. You can never go wrong buying through Amazon.

Average customer rating:

Brings back memories
For Those Who Love Easy Listening
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a find, what a jewel.
This set definitely covers a lot of ground. Maybe too much.

The Ultimate Collection
Andre Kostelanetz
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Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

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Ultimate Collection
The Best Ever Mantovani Collection
Ultimate Collection
20 Years of Beautiful Music
Mantovani's Golden Hits

ASIN: B00005YOZ5
Release Date: 2001-07-20

Tracks:

Song of India/Sadko - Androstelanetz, Lily Pons
Waltz From "Die Fledermaus"
Thousand and One Nights
Blue Danube Waltz
Gypsy Baron (Waltz)
Vienna Life
Song of the Islands
Sweet Leilani
Medley: On the Beach at Waikiki/Hawaiian War Chant/My Honolulu Tomboy
Tonight [From West Side Story]
Irma La Douce
Rain in Spain
My Favourite Things
Happy Talk
"Tales of Hoffmann": Barcarolle
"La Boheme": Musetta's Waltz
"Rigoletto": Women Are Fickle
Faust: Waltz
"Carmen," The Toreadors
What Now My Love

Tracks:

Try to Remember
Unchained Melody
Mame
If I Were a Rich Man
Everybody Loves a Lover
Night of the Tropics
Fools Rush In
Shadow of Your Smile
Cielito Lindo
On the Trail
Ebb Tide
Nearness of You
Someone to Watch Over Me
Hello, Dolly!
Calcutta
Sounds of Silence
Born Free
I Will Wait for You
I'll Never Fall in Love Again
Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head

Tracks:

Love Me with All Your Heart
Theme From Romeo and Juliet
Till There Was You
What Kind of Fool Am I?
If
Charleston
Loving You
Medley: Solace/The Entertainer
Maybe
You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To
In the Still of the Night
I Love Paris
Medley: You Do Something to Me/I Get a Kick out of You
Begin the Beguine
Kiss Me Kate Medley
Love for Sale
Just One of Those Things
Night and Day
What Is This Thing Called Love?
All Through the Night

Album Description

This 60-track, three-disc, 'Ultimate Collection' brings together the musical kaleidoscope of four decades of the brilliance of a truly great musician. From the classics of the 1930's to the most popular hit songs of our time, no challenge was too great for Kostelanetz. Highlights include 'The Blue Danube Waltz', 'The Rain In Spain', 'Everybody Loves A Lover', 'What Kind Of Fool Am I' & many more, packaged in a standard double jewel case. Columbia/Sony. 2001.

Album Details

This 'ultimate Collection' Bring Together the Musical Kaleidoscope of Four Decades of the Brilliance of the Truly Great Musician. From the Classics of the 1930's to the Most Popular Hit Songs of Our Time, No Challange was Too Great for Kostelanetz! Contains Two Cds.

Customer Reviews:

Brings back memories.......2007-05-18

If you liked easy listening FM radio and really miss it, this collection is for you. It is all of the things you remember hearing.

For Those Who Love Easy Listening.......2007-05-13

Along with Billy Vaughn, Percy Faith, Ray Conniff and Mantovani, Kostelanetz was one of biggest names in the 50s and 60s, in the
easy-listening category. He had good taste selecting the musics, and
his sound was "full, luxurious, beautiful".
I suggest, too, Bert Kaempfert, Clebanoff, Hugo Winterhalter, Les Baxter,
Paul Mauriat and Franck Pourcel. This 3-CDs set is very good!

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a find, what a jewel........2004-01-31

When I was a teenager, I loved the Beatles and their song "Yesterday". I also loved the Monkeys. However, I had a side of me that loved Johnnie Mathis' song "The Shadow of Your Smile" and then my all time favorite albums were ones by Andre Kostelanetz. When John Kennedy was assasinated, Andre's albums were there for me. I am Black, which should not be a variable in this review, but I want to encourage those of every race to partake of this Ultimate Collection.

This set definitely covers a lot of ground. Maybe too much........2003-03-08

This is a most welcome comprehensive collection of Kostelanetz recordings covering his Columbia records career that spanned decades. It contains plenty of great examples of both his classical and pop recordings. His mastery of arrangement certainly had no equal in the 50s and 60s and there's lots and lots of proof of this spread over these discs. The first two discs are completely flawless. Practically every performance is five star quality. The first several tracks of the third disc continue the excellence but about a third of the way into this disc (and into Kostelanetz's 70s recordings) the arrangements start to sound more and more dated. There's something about the great orchestral masters adopting the styles of 1970s pop music that just doesn't hold up well today. I guess no one knew at the time that the 50s and 60s material would sound so much better so many years down the line so perhaps, no one is to blame. But I would rather have had more classical works or more 60s pop and left the 70s tracks to gather dust in the vault. Three essential tracks that are missing: "Somewhere My Love", "Bluesette" and Gershwin's "Promenade". Other than that, a really excellent (and beautifully remastered) collection.

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Michael still shows his stuff
He's done it again
Lets be Fair!!!.....
Mediocre CD
Very good!

One Voice
Michael Ball
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Michael Ball - Alone Together (Live at the Donmar)
Seasons of Love
Always
Michael Ball - Live at the Royal Albert Hall

ASIN: B000IB0CVI
Release Date: 2006-11-06

Tracks:

One Voice
Hero
Living Years
Where Do I Begin
Since You've Been Gone
I Don't Wanna Talk About It
I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing
If You're Not the One
Lyin' Eyes
Everybody Hurts
Home

Album Details

Michael Ball Returns with an Album of his Favorite Songs from the Last Three Decades. Like his 200k+ Selling "Music", the Album Again Sees Ball Covering Classic Ballads Alongside Some Unexpected Contemporary Tracks.

Customer Reviews:

Michael still shows his stuff.......2007-03-17

I was amazed when I first put this CD in my player and heard Michael singing "One Voice" a cappella. It is a great song and Michael sings it better than Barry Manilow. I also liked "And Then a Hero Comes Along'. It took me back to Sept 11, 2001 and the fundraiser that followed. Mariah sang her song well but Michael was at least equal to it or even better. "The Living Years" hit home to me as a family member just died and it reminds us all that we must let go of our bitterness and love each other before it's too late. I also liked "Since you've Been Gone." I am not much a a country western fan but I did like his rendition of "Lyin' Eyes" as well. Not all songs will appeal to everyone but this man constantly takes the risk to sing songs we would not necessarily expect to hear from him. He keeps adding to his repertoire - not singing only the "safe" songs. Frank Sinatra sang some real crap and off-key, I might add and he still has legions of fans even though he's been dead for quite a while. We don't have to be Simon Cowells and make comments on only what's wrong. Michael Ball is a top-notch performer. I don't think he ever disappoints. And we still have much more to look forward to in the future. Bring it on, Michael!!

He's done it again.......2007-02-10

I think this is a lovely follow-up to his last cd. The fact that he keeps adding new material and trying new things always impresses me. He never boxes himself in vocally. Always up for something a little different.

Lets be Fair!!!............2007-01-26

As a diehard Michael Ball fan, i will not lie to you....this is not his best cd compared to previous recordings. Michael,s voice is not the issue here ...is as perfect as ever , with that wonderful velvet/tenor/baritone range....outstanding....The sad part is that some of the songs selected in this Cd are not what we have grown accustomed to hear Michael sing........"one Voice" a manilow oldie to me is Beautiful , where do i begin (love Story) superb........growing years , very well sung......after that you might forget the rest of the songs and just remember Michaels wonderful voice ...just that.......still i bought it and like it....if you are a Michael fan you will probably feel like me.....and by the way the musical arrangements are not up to michael,s glorious voice.

Mediocre CD.......2007-01-13

A gentleman above says that only 4 from the 11 tracks are worthwhile. I have to compliment this gentlemen because he is extremelly generous.

Even the HOME song is monotonous. I believe Mr. Ball should continue the excellent job he did in the DVD ALONE TOGETHER.

And really expensive. It doesn't worth. It is disappointing.

Very good!.......2006-12-08

As a die hard Michael Ball fan, I am not surprised with the choice of music. Mr. Ball does not take the well traveled path, e.g. ALONE TOGETHER; and, each new project is better than the one before. The best surprise for me is "The Living Years". This has long been one of my favorite songs & Mr Ball's cover is better than P. Carratt. Overall, a really good CD - I bought one for the car & one for the house.

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Great Songs and Singers.

The Choirboys

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The Choirboys

ASIN: B000C6NNTM
Release Date: 2005-12-19

Tracks:

Mr Bean/Ecce Homo
Tears in Heaven
Panis Angelicus
Do You Hear What I Hear?
In Paradisum
Lord Bless You and Keep You
Pie Jesu
Danny Boy/Carrickfergus
Lord Is My Shepherd (Psalm 23)
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
Boy Was Born/Corpus Christi Carol
O for the Wings of a Dove
Let There Be Peace on Earth
Miserere
Snowman/Walking in the Air

Album Description

Described as a mini version of the Three Tenors, are being guided by their co-manager - the Welsh former choirboy star Aled Jones. Their debut CD includes both choral music like 'Ave Maria' and interpretations of rock tunes such as Eric Clapton's 'Tears In Heaven'. Universal. 2005.

Album Details

Described as a Mini Version of the Three Tenors, Are Being Guided by their Co-manager - the Welsh Former Choirboy Star Aled Jones. Their Debut CD Includes Both Choral Music Like 'ave Maria' and Interpretations of Rock Tunes Such as Eric Clapton's 'tears in Heaven'.

Customer Reviews:

Great Songs and Singers........2007-01-05

I really enjoyed listening to these young boys sing such wonderful songs. I have to say Danny boy is my most favorite song that they sing. Tears in heaven is also very good. I would really recommened buying this cd because these boys are truly wonderful singers.

Average customer rating:

Not very Impressed
wonderfully entertaining
Wonderful CD
Sensational

Living a Dream

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Second Nature
Premiere
La Diva
Serenade
La Diva

ASIN: B000CMNLSE
Release Date: 2006-06-06

Tracks:

I Will Always Love You (Sung in ...) [For the Film the Bodyguard]
I Vow to Thee My Country
Madame Butterfly/One Fine Day (Un Bel Di)
Canto Della Terra
Phantom of the Opera/Music of the Night
Turandot/Nessun Dorma
Cinema Paradiso/Se
Wally/Ebben? Ne Andrntana
Amazing Grace
David of the White Rock
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Samson et Dalila/Mon Coeur S'Ouvre a Ta Voix
Somewhere Over the Rainbow (For the Film the Wizard of Oz)
Torna a Surriento
Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep
We'll Meet Again

Album Description

Third album inside eighteen months from new classical crossover sensation Jenkins follows 2004's 'Second Nature'. Acting for the first time as co-producer, here she tackles a similar mix of fare as before. There are opera arias, including some usually sung by men; classic easy listening and show tunes; Welsh folk and a "classicized" version of Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You', translated into Italian. Universal. 2005

Album Details

Third Album Inside Eighteen Months from New Classical Crossover Sensation Jenkins Follows 2004's 'second Nature'.

Customer Reviews:

Not very Impressed.......2007-03-16

Expected something new and vivacious.
Spends a lot of time with the proverbial english trilled 'R'...
Not necessary.
Compared to MANY others singing the same songs, I rank her towards the bottom....

wonderfully entertaining.......2007-01-10

enjoyment of this c.d. is for everyone. unequivical recommendation
E. Adams

Wonderful CD.......2006-07-30

Katherine Jenkins is a wonderful opera singer she reminds me of Nana Mouskouri even though I don't consider Nana a opera singer the songs Katherine Jenkins sings are very similar to Nana. I would highly recommend Katherine Jenkins CD to any body that like opera and folk songs.

Jason and or Peter.

Sensational.......2006-05-22

Sensational album. What a voice! No wonder she's taking the UK by storm. Her Italian rendition of the Dolly Parton song is impeccable. Her "Do Not Stand at my Grave and Weep" will bring tears to your eyes.

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as many stars as there are in the heavens
Simply Sublime!
Just heard them on Classic FM

All Angels

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Celtic Treasure

ASIN: B000IAZ3CW
Release Date: 2006-11-20

Tracks:

Songbird
Lakmhe Flower Duet
Salve Regina (Based on Pachelbel's Canon)
Steal Away
Windmills of Your Mind
Tales of Hoffmann/Barcarolle
Silent Night
Hosanna (Based on the Intermezzo from 'Cavalleria Rusticana')
Ave Verum Corpus (Based on the 'Brideshead Revisited' Theme)
Angels
Ave Marie
Pokarekare Ana
Agnus Dei

Album Details

Following a Nationwide Search to Find the Finest Female Teenage Voices, Meet all Angels - the World's First Classical Girl-group. Inspired by the Success and Musical Vision of Recent Classical Crossover Acts, and Hayley Westenra in Particular, all Angels - Charlotte, Daisy, Melanie and Laura - Present a Compelling Collection of Classical Favourites and Modern Easy-classics, Performed in Perfect Vocal Harmony. Featuring Tracks Such as "Angels" (Robbie Williams), "Songbird", "The Flower Due"t, "Pachelbel's Canon", "Silent Night", "Ave Verum Corpus" (To the Brideshead Revisited Theme), "Barber's Adagio" and "Windmills of Your Mind", this is Music of Sublime Beauty which Packs a Particularly Powerful Emotional Punch.

Customer Reviews:

as many stars as there are in the heavens.......2007-03-04

If you are even considering buying this CD, do so - you will love it! The beauty of this music, and their voices, is beyond explanation; you must experience it. The choice of songs was wonderful for their talent. This CD is absolutely some of the most lovely music ever recorded.

Simply Sublime!.......2006-12-13

OK, this really IS pure, fresh, angelic singing that gives you that "tingle factor"! (I know, it's hard to find that, but this did it for me!)

Simply gorgeous singers, crunchy arrangements, top-notch instrumentalists, fresh sound, well-crafted engineering and production. It's hard not to gush with positive adjectives!

I like the mixture of mainly classical favorites with a few pop, folk and spiritual songs thrown in. I'm a classically trained singer/composer/musician who also loves pop and rock, so I appreciate good quality music of many genres, especially those that integrate different influeces, like this does.

When you play this CD, you will find it hard to do anything but listen in awe - it makes your skin tingle, your soul awaken, your breath deepen! It's better than a shot of...well...you can fill in the blank!

I know all these songs are "popular" classics, so maybe some music snobs won't like the "mainstream"-ness of this. But on the other hand, those who aren't "into" classical music would actually like this (I challenge ANYONE not to like this CD!)

It was fun (and a nice surprise) to hear an arrangement of the British pop artist, Robbie Williams' song, "Angels" on the CD! This was one of Robbie William's big hits that made it across to the USA (I think)...

And what an orgasmic arrangment of "Windmills of your mind" - I love the subtle accordion in this, just tugging further on the heart strings! Wow.

I've heard many different arrangements of the classical songs, "The Flower Duet", Pachelbel's "Canon in D", "Barcarolle", "Cavellera Rusticana", "Ave Verum", "Ave Maria", and Barber's "Agnus Dei", but these really are fresh sounding and stirringly performed. Enough to make even the seasoned classical musican sit up and take notice. And entrancing enough to hook the new-comer to classical music.

I've started playing this CD to my young kids - what a fantastic introduction to classical music for them. (Watch out, it will make them distinguish good quality from cheap imitations!)

Infact, I'm so impressed with this CD, I am now going to buy several copies of it to give to my musician and non-musician friends for Christmas... I'm pretty sure they will all get as much joy from this as I have.

This would also be wonderful for wedding music, or any special occasion. (As well as just lovely for relaxing to at home). Very powerful.

Just heard them on Classic FM.......2006-12-03

It's Saturday here in Chicago. I just heard these girls being interviewed on Classic FM.

They sound like great girls, each already more than a little accomplished. Interspersed in the interview were at least four complete tracks from the CD. Unbelievable sounds, harmonies and individual solo passages. Angelic is a perfect description.

I'm here today to buy it for myself.

Average customer rating:

Highly recommended

Coloratura Assoluta

Manufacturer: Sbme Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Russian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

French Coloratura Arias

ASIN: B00000DFNQ
Release Date: 1998-10-20

Tracks:

'Chacun Le Sait'
'Il Faut Partir'
'Et Mon Coeur La Changer
La Fille Du Regiment: 'Salut A La France'
Sadks: 'Song Of India'
Lakme: 'Pourquoi Dans Les Grands Hois?'
Dinorah: 'Ombre Legere' (Shadow Song)
'Regnava Nel Silenzio...Quando Rapita In Estasi'
Lucia Di Lammermoor: 'Il Dolce Suono Mi Colpi...Ardon Gl'Incensi'
Rigoletto: 'Caro Nome'
Lakme: 'Ou Va La Jeunne Hindoue' (Bell Song)
Mireille: 'O Legere Hirondelle'
Romeo Et Juliette: 'Je Veux Vivre'
La Traviata: 'Ah, Fors'e Lui...Sempre Libera'

Tracks:

Le Coq D'Er: 'Hymne Au Soleil'
Les Contes D'Hoffmann: 'Les Oiseaux Dans La Charmille'
Zemire Et Azor: 'La Fauvette'
Mignon: 'Jesuis Titania'
I Puritani: 'Son Vergin Vezzosa'
Linda Di Chamounix: 'O Luce Di Quest' Anima'
La Sonnambula: 'Ah, Non Credea..Ah, Non Giunge'
Porgy And Bess: 'Summertime'
'The Russian Nightingale'
'Fledermaus Fantasy'
'Les Roses D'Ispahan'
'L'invitation Au Voyage'
Chansons De Rensard: 'A Une Fountaine'
Chansons De Rensard: 'A Cupidon'
Chansons De Rensard: 'Tais-Toi, Babillarde'
Chansons De Rensard: 'Dieu Vous Gard'
'Clair De Lune' - Frank La Forge
'Fantoches' - Frank La Forge
'Plaisir D' Amour'
'Home, Sweet Home'

Amazon.com

In many respects, Lily Pons was the Galli-Curci of her generation: a winning combination of good looks, charm, an appealing and non-confrontational timbre, and easy facility in the stratosphere. Those who learned the "Mad Scene" from Lucia di Lammermoor or the "Bell Song" from Lakmé via the original 78s back in the 40s will be bowled over by the vivid detail and lack of background noise in these stunning Sony restorations. First-time listeners will marvel at her effortless passagework and high notes (she often transposed her arias up on records); but may be put off by a slight thinness in the middle register (not evident in her Odeon recordings from the late 20s), sketchy intonation at times, and expedient aspirating in downward scales. Although these selections encompass a gamut of stylistic and emotional contrasts, you'd scarcely know it from the singer's pleasant but characterless interpretations, which tickle the ear without quite racking the brain. --Jed Distler

Customer Reviews:

Highly recommended.......2007-07-09

This could have been recorded yesterday, the sound quality is excellent and without blemish. By far the best recordings of Pons I have, and I would like to have others. She reminds me of Jo, separation of notes, clear, real trills, a range to rival Sumac, flexibility to perfection, and always that today neglected once standard fare of the coloratura, the requisite leap to the top note at the end of an aria. And a pretty sound. I love this album.

Average customer rating:

Excellent but voice still developing.....
Haley Westenra
A Breath Of Fresh Air
Hayley Westenra CD by Hayley Westenra
In the beginning, there was Hayley...

Hayley Westenra

Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Musical Theater | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music

Broadway & Vocalists | Imports | Stores | Music

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My Gift to You
Odyssey
Hayley Westenra - Live From New Zealand
Celtic Treasure
Mozart's Lullaby

ASIN: B0000TAOKW
Release Date: 2004-06-29

Tracks:

Snowman/Walking in the Air
Ave Maria (Bach)
Cats/Memory
Phantom of the Opera/All I Ask of You
West Side Story/Somewhere
Mists of Islay
Ave Maria (Schubert)
Bright Eyes
Requiem/Pie Jesu
Phantom of the Opera/Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again
Miserables/I Dreamed a Dream
Love Changes Everything [From Aspects of Love]
God Defend New Zealand [*]
Amazing Grace [Live][*]

Album Description

2001 self-titled album from the popular New Zealand vocalist (released when she was 13) includes traditional tracks like 'Ave Maria' & popular songs from Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera & Aspects of Love, as well as classics such as 'Memory', 'Bright Eyes' & 'Amazing Grace'. Includes two bonus tracks, 'God Defend New Zealand' & 'Amazing Grace' (Live). 14 tracks. Universal.

Album Details

Her Debut CD.FOLLOWING In the Footsteps of Charlotte Church, Westerna Leaves the Comforts of Home to Record the Great Classics with her Surprising Young Voice.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent but voice still developing............2007-05-01

I purchased this CD because of Hayley's voice - it is so "pure," as others have stated, and rich. So my review of this CD is that you can tell her voice and command of her voice are still developing - it is not as rich as it is now. In addition, I feel she is just singing the songs and not really feeling the words within the songs like her other CDs along her live performance. The songs are wonderful but my recommendation is her later CDs. I also highly recommend her live performance on DVD, especially since there are songs that you can not hear any where else. I hope this helps.

Haley Westenra.......2007-03-26

Pura Haley,as always the best!

A Breath Of Fresh Air.......2007-02-08

I have been a fan of Sarah Brightman and have many of her CD's and
Video tapes but Hayley Westenra is on a par with Sarah. I especially
enjoyed her on Celtic Women PBS special recently. This is my first
purchase but have 2 CD's on order and a DVD.

Hayley Westenra CD by Hayley Westenra.......2007-01-12

Even though Hayley Westenra is only l8, I believe she is the best
female vocalist I have ever heard. Her voice is very clear and pure, and
she has perfect pitch. She is as fresh as the New Zealand landscape she
comes from. Larry L. Lindsay

In the beginning, there was Hayley..........2006-02-16

Following a limited edition CD that was only ever made for friends and family, this was Hayley's first commercially available recording, but even this was only ever released in New Zealand.

The recording sessions took place in 2001 when Hayley was still only 13 years old, yet her voice sounds so mature and rich and she displays such wonderful voice control. Overall, this recording allows the listener 47 minutes of absolute bliss.

1. Walking In The Air (Words and music by Howard Blake)
This was once a hit for Aled Jones and remained popular for years. Now, with an intriguingly mystical introduction and a gently cascading theme between verses, Hayley's gorgeous voice always sounds strong and vibrant.

2. Ave Maria (Bach)
With its omnipresent and highly recognisable tripping piano accompaniment, Hayley sings this beautifully. With perhaps a greater level of reverb than usual, it sounds as though she is singing in a huge cathedral.

3. Memory (from 'Cats')
This begins with an arrangement for piano and vocal only, which enables the listener to concentrate fully on Hayley's wondrous voice. A full instrumental backing then becomes rich and powerful before gradually subsiding to allow Hayley's vocal part to once again transcend all expectations.

4. All I Ask Of You (from 'Phantom of the Opera')
This is sung in duet with Shaun Dixon, a New Zealand tenor aged 23 (at the time of the recording). They alternate the lead and blend together perfectly when they sing together.

5. Somewhere (from 'West Side Story')
Although 'Somewhere' might be a slightly uninspiring title, the opening line, 'There's A Place For Us', generates instant recognition. It is, however, a particularly memorable song from the pen of Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. It never sounded more lovely than when Hayley sings it. Her voice is so perfect that you want every note to be held for half an hour or more to enable you to wallow in its beauty.

6. The Mists Of Islay (Music by Wishart Campbell; Lyrics by Gavin Creed)
This sounds for all the world as though it is a traditional song but, in fact, it isn't. In places, the melody is reminiscent of 'The Skye Boat Song' and 'Scarborough Fair'. The island of Islay lies just below Jura off the west coast of Scotland - a place that evokes a feeling of peace and tranquility. So does the song and, particularly, Hayley's interpretation of it which is quite delightful.

7. Ave Maria (Schubert)
This is enchanting and begins so peacefully it makes one want to drift off to sleep. It sounds a very ambitious work for someone so young to attempt but, Mr Schubert need have no fears. Hayley did not let him down!

8. Bright Eyes (Words and music by Mike Batt)
Of course, we do not know how much time elapsed between the recording of the last track and this one or even that they were recorded in the same order as they appear on the end product but the change in style from classical to popular is magical and seamless, displaying Hayley's eclectic tastes and her great versatility.

This song, originally from the film 'Watership Down' was made popular by Art Garfunkel. It is so well known that any other version will inevitably be compared to it and familiarity usually tends to win. Not so here. Hayley's voice is utterly sensational. It was always a lovely song but, sung by Hayley, has become an eternal favourite. There is a delightful vocal fade-out at the end. Lesser singer's voices can sound frail when singing softly but Hayley's is still strong even as it fades gently away.

9. Pie Jesu (from 'Requiem')
We return to the classical genre. At least it sounds as though we do, but this was written in 1985 by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Those piercing high notes send shivers down the spine. Hayley is surely capable of taking the lead in some future Lloyd Webber production. Are you reading this, Sir Andrew?!

10. Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again (from 'Phantom of the Opera')
Hayley reaches the low notes in this song easily. What an incredible range she has. The instrumental break from violin, cello, piano and cymbals is haunting and delightful but, at the same time seems to demand the return of the vocal. It comes. The final note is so high, so pure, so perfect.

11. I Dreamed A Dream (from 'Les Miserables')
A fabulous song which never sounded better than this. The central section contains some notes so low that I wouldn't have expected Hayley to reach them. But she does so easily and they sound so rich. The whole song is sung with such feeling and passion that I defy anyone to listen closely to Hayley's voice especially during the final few lines and not be deeply moved.

12. Love Changes Everything (from 'Aspects of Love')
This is probably my favourite Andrew Lloyd Webber song anyway. It once occurred to me that it would be wonderful to hear Hayley sing it. I did not know then that she had recorded it. Here, sometimes singing two tracks in harmony with herself, it sounds quite magnificent. Two Hayleys - heavenly. And that top note at the end, perfectly held and controlled for seven seconds. Awesome.

13. God Defend New Zealand (Music by John Joseph Woods; English lyrics by Thomas Bracken; Maori lyrics by Thomas Henry Smith)
This song and 'God Save The Queen' share equal status as the National Anthems of New Zealand but, in the absence of the Queen or a member of the Royal Family, only 'God Defend New Zealand' is used. The words were written in the 1870s and set to music a few years later when a competition was held for that purpose with a prize of ten guineas!

The first verse is arranged simply for vocal with piano accompaniment. The second verse is for vocal and acoustic guitar. Throughout these two verses Hayley's voice sounds quite majestic. Finally comes a synthesiser sounding for all the world like the majesty of a cathedral organ above which her voice sounds triumphant. Throughout, it is a joy to hear.

14. Amazing Grace (Traditional)
Unlike the rest of the album, this song was recorded during a live performance in Hamilton, New Zealand in February 2001. We hear the announcement, 'Ladies and Gentlemen, Hayley Westenra'. The welcoming applause dies away as Hayley begins to sing the ever popular 'Amazing Grace'. It features the pipes and drums of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards. The arrangement would sound magnificent as an instrumental but is enhanced by a 13-year-old Hayley whose voice sounds mature beyond her years. Such feeling. Such control. Such emotion. Utterly perfect. As we hear in the closing announcement, it was "absolutely fantastic. Thank you very much, Hayley.'"And so say all of us.

Hayley, if anyone told you at the time that your CD was a success, you tell them they were wrong. It was absolutely magnificent.

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