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The Choirboys

Advantages: Many great songs
Disadvantages: There are a few disappointing songs though

This is a CD with music from 3 choir boys, Ben, Patrick and CJ (aged between 10 and 12). The Choirboys were formed after a nationwide search in nearly 50 churches and cathedrals with over 100 boys auditioning and eventually the 3 boys were chosen from Southwell Minster and the choir of Ely Cathedral. This, their first album, contains a lot of varied music with traditional music like Miserere, Pie Jesu and Panis Angelicus, the theme music from TV ...
...other songs like Tears in Heaven and He's Ain't Heavy, He's my Brother. Tracks on this CD include: 1. Ecce Homo (Theme from Mr Bean) (written by Howard Goodall) This song is sung by a choir (English Chamber Singers) and accompanied by an organ which seems to be playing the same thing over and over again, and the words also seem to be repeated a lot but it's quite a short track and so isnt too bad - in my opinion it isn't one of the best songs ...

SScott764 13.01.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Choirboys, The - Choirboys (The)

Einaudi to chill out

Advantages: Beautifully relaxing music
Disadvantages: None

...albums (including some duets). Una Mattina is his seventh album, and contains all new tracks. 'Una Mattina' translates as 'one morning' and the music is as simple as this title. It is another of his solo piano albums, although it does feature the cello in some tracks. It flows where you expect it to, although not in a boring way. The music ripples along, and the cello brings real emotion in certain tracks. The subtle variations in the music and tempo ...
...a suite of pieces. The music is very calming and relaxing, and evokes feelings of peace and tranquility. It is suitable as background music, or simply to listen and relax to. A few people might recognise one of the tracks, Nuvole Bianche from a TV advert for Baci chocolates, used at Christmas time last year. This and 'Ora' are my favourite tracks, although 'A Fuoco' featuring cello makes a close second. The cello tracks (played by Marco Decimo) ...

drawcabia 28.11.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Una Mattina - Ludovico Einaudi

Classical voices to relax and uplift

Advantages: Good background listening
Disadvantages: Odd mixture of music on the Uplifting disc

...I do often have Classic FM on the radio at home and recently bought their 2 CD set, Voices 2008. This is a compilation containing a selection of vocal pieces from the worlds of choral music and opera. There are pieces in this collection which you would immediately recognise on hearing them, even if their names are not familiar. In the set is a CD of relaxing pieces and a CD of uplifting pieces, so you have the choice of which best suits your mood. ...
...John Brunning is one of Classic FM's own presenters. He composed this short piece, which is sung on the CD by All Angels. I would describe it as a sweet piece, but it doesn't really stick in my mind after I've heard it. It's pleasant enough to hear in the background though. 4 Canteloube - 'Bailero'. Canteloube took his inspiration from the traditional folk songs of the Auvergne region of France where he was born. He arranged these songs for orchestra ...

JoannaPiano 01.06.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Classic FM Voices 2008 - Various Artists

Get Ready

Advantages: Some superb tracks with very thought-provoking lyrics
Disadvantages: A couple of slightly 'iffy' tracks

...Russell’s 8th studio album – People Get Ready – is the album I am now going to review and is a mixture of soul music, rock and easy listening. Track 1 – Me and Mrs Jones ‘Mr and Mrs Jones’ has a very soulful feeling from the very beginning and the backing track must get the initial credit for this. As the singing kicks in however it is very clear that Russell has all the ability necessary to continue this feeling throughout and proceeds to ...
... Track 4 – People Get Ready This is probably my favourite track on the album and the one that gives the album it’s name. The soft and delicate backing track is simple yet effective and gives the vocals the right amount of emphasis. The vocals themselves are outstanding in my opinion and the power behind them is immense. It is the lyrics themselves however that I think really make this track, as the emotion that is packed behind them is truly ...

MI9to5 07.03.2009 · Read full review
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Review of People Get Ready - Russell Watson

One to listen out for

Advantages: Fresh, charming, very easy to listen to
Disadvantages: None for me

Faryl Smith was born in the UK in 1995. She participated in the UK's Britain's Got Talent competition in 2008. At the age of thirteen she wowed the audience with her beautifully controlled voce. She did look a little older, as she was tall for her age, but what astounded viewers was that her voice was very grown up. Faryl did not win BGT, in fact she was not even a runner up, but she has since won a lucrative record deal. Despite the interest expressed ...
...been highly successful. Faryl has a mezzo-soprano singing voice which belies her age. Although it is easy to tell that Faryl is young just how young is surprising. She is a confident performer that appears charming, down to earth, exceptionally talented and professional. All of this is amazing when you consider that she is still at school. Seeing her perform recently on the television, it was obvious that, in the months since BGT, Faryl has progressed ...

grafter123 02.04.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Faryl - Faryl Smith