This CD is excellent. I have always been a fan of Male Voice choirs (not just because I'm welsh) because the overall harmony is gorgeous!! I saw this CD advertised recently on the TV and my parents bought it for me. I was not disappointed. There is an excellent selection on traditional welsh ... Read review
It's a tale fit for a Hollywood blockbuster: a 60-strong Welsh male choir, originally ... more
formed in 1947, plucked from obscurity and transformed into the most unlikely boyband in the world (or at least oldest - the average age is 60, the combined age 3974)...
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The success of the Fron Male Voice Choirs debut album, Voices of the Valley, was so vast ... more
that a follow up was inevitable. Voices of the Valley Encore is actually much more than a lazy cash-in from the worlds oldest boy-band (ages range from 16 to 60). Timed to coincide with the choirs 60th anniversary, the project features erudite direction from Ann Atkinson and instrumental accompaniments from Jon Cohen, and the "boys" once again get to sing their way through a heady mix of pop standards ("Yesterday"), hymns ("Amazing Grace") and even a splash of opera ("Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves" from Verdis Nabucco). Theres also some filmic material ("Exodus") and a rousing West-End style finale in the shape of "The Rhythm of Life," featuring Michael Ball. Its an encore worthy of an ovation. --Danny McKenna
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Filmed at the stunning St Jude's church in London during their 2008 tour, the choir give a ... more
rousing performance ofbeauty and clarity that can only be achieved with 60 Welsh male voice in full throng. 23 Classic songs such as Unchained Melody, Can't Help Falling In Love and When The Saints Go Marchin' In are given the unique Frontreatment. Additionally the DVD has the mezzo soprano voice of Ann Atkinson, the Fron's musical directorand the only female among the 60 male voices, a long figure in a man's world. Ann performs on songs that includeWorld In Union and Panis Angelicus as well as three more solos exclusively as DVD extras.An exciting highlight of the DVD is an intimate documentary following the guys and Ann on the road. It shows the waythey balance their real lives as a prison warder, fireman, farmer, undertaker to name just a few, with the road to stardom and earning their reputation as the oldest boy band in the world.Includes 23 Tracks.
It's a tale fit for a Hollywood blockbuster: a 60-strong Welsh male choir, originally ... more
formed in 1947, plucked from obscurity and transformed into the most unlikely boyband in the world (or at least oldest - the average age is 60, the combined age 3974). In fact, their rise from the fringes to fame is already being primed for a major movie next year (produced by Zygi Kamasa ofBend It Like BeckhamandGood Night and Good Luckfame) - but that's another story. First we haveVoices Of The Valley, an album that shows us precisely why Universal signed a group originally created to sing goodwill songs to the Welsh communities during the harsh post-war years. Comprised of rousing, traditional songs like "Jerusalem", "Danny Boy" and "Abide With Me", and interpretations of popular tunes such as the opener "Sailing", "Unchained Melody" and "You Raise Me Up", it doesn't take long for the logic of the enterprise to strike: the beautiful, graceful sound of 60 men booming joyously through your speakers and the combination of stirring vocal prowess and orchestral embellishments - is truly overwhelming.--Danny McKenna
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The success of the Fron Male Voice Choirs debut album,Voices of the Valley, was so vast ... more
that a follow up was inevitable.Voices of the Valley Encoreis actually much more than a lazy cash-in from the worlds oldest boy-band (ages range from 16 to 60). Timed to coincide with the choirs 60th anniversary, the project features erudite direction from Ann Atkinson and instrumental accompaniments from Jon Cohen, and the "boys" once again get to sing their way through a heady mix of pop standards ("Yesterday"), hymns ("Amazing Grace") and even a splash of opera ("Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves" from VerdisNabucco). Theres also some filmic material ("Exodus") and a rousing West-End style finale in the shape of "The Rhythm of Life," featuring Michael Ball. Its an encore worthy of an ovation.--Danny McKenna
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Advantages: Excellent Choice of Songs Disadvantages: None
This CD is excellent. I have always been a fan of Male Voice choirs (not just because I'm welsh) because the overall harmony is gorgeous!! I saw this CD advertised recently on the TV and my parents bought it for me. I was not disappointed. There is an excellent selection on traditional welsh ballads with past pop hits etc. People often mistake Male Voice Choirs as just a 'Welsh Thing' that they won't nessarily enjoy, I think they would be pleasently ... ...age of 20, not many of the younger generation appreciate music different to hip-pop, punk-rock or rap but as I was brought up surrounded by jazz, classical, brass etc, I have a much wider taste, thankfully. This is a CD that I play quite often and enjoy every time.
The Tracks on this CD:
1) Sailing
2) Abide With Me
3) Jerusalem
4) Land Of My Fathers
5) Danny Boy
6) Unchained Melody ... more
This CD is excellent. I have always been a fan of Male Voice choirs (not just because I'm welsh) because the overall harmony is gorgeous!! I saw this CD advertised recently on the TV and my parents bought it for me. I was not disappointed. There is an excellent selection on traditional welsh ballads with past pop hits etc. People often mistake Male Voice Choirs as just a 'Welsh Thing' that they won't nessarily enjoy, I think they would be pleasently suprised if they bought it.
Being the age of 20, not many of the younger generation appreciate music different to hip-pop, punk-rock or rap but as I was brought up surrounded by jazz, classical, brass etc, I have a much wider taste, thankfully. This is a CD that I play quite often and enjoy every time.
The Tracks on this CD:
1) Sailing 2) Abide With Me 3) Jerusalem 4) Land Of My Fathers 5) Danny Boy 6) Unchained Melody 7) You Raise Me Up 8) Shenandoah 9) You'll Never Walk Alone 10) All Through The Night 11) Last Rose Of Summer 12) World In Union 13) Rose
Sailing was written by Gavin Sutherland and Rod Stewart recorded it for his 1975 album, Atlantic Crossing. It was a number 1 hit in the UK for about four weeks.
Abide with Me is a popular Christian hymn that was composed by Henry Francis Lyte in 1847, although the lyrics of William Henry Monk's melody Eventide are usually sang.
Jerusalem is a poem written by William Blake which is one of the most well-known hymns in the UK. The music however, was written by C. Hubert H. Parry in 1916.
Land of my fathers (Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau) is the Welsh anthem. The words were written by Evan James and the song was composed by his son, James James.
Danny Boy is a love song, sung by a woman to a man. It was written in 1910 by Frederick Weatherly and the tune was added in 1913.
Unchained Melody was nearly the most recorded song of the 20th century, having over 500 different versions recorded. It was written by a William Stirrat in 1936.
You Raise Me Up was written by Rolf Løvland and the lyrics were created by Brendan Graham. It has been recorded more than 125 times around the world in different languages. ONe particular artist was Daniel O'Donnell who recorded his version in 2003 and it was a hit throughout Ireland and the UK.
Shenandoah is apparently an American folk song which dates back to the early 19th century. There is a possibility that it may originate from Virginia.
You'll Never Walk Alone, originally written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II for their greatly successfull 1945 musical, Carousel, the song is nowadays more recognised as the Liverpool Football Club anthem.
All Through The Night (Ar Hyd y Nos) is a Traditional Welsh Folksong. The tune was first recorded in Edward Jones' Musical and Poetical Relics of the Welsh Bards in 1784. It is sung in Welsh on the CD.
The Last Rose of Summer is a traditional Irish Folk Song that was a poem written by Thomas Moore (1779-1852) in 1805. It was sung in the twenty first century in a recording by Charlotte Church.
World in Union is the song is originally from the Jupiter in the Planet suite (Holst). This song was also the official theme song of the Rugby World Cup 1999 in Wales.
Rose featured in the film, The Rose (1979) and was written by Amanda McBroom. Bette Midler also used it and went to No.3 on the U.S. pop charts with her version.
My Top 5 Tracks on this CD:1. Jerusalem 2. Land of My Fathers 3. You Raise Me Up 4. Danny Boy 5. Abide With Me
Jerusalem is my ultimate favourite track on this CD. It is beautiful and they sing it stylishly.
Land of my Fathers is not on my list only because it is my anthem, it is such a strong and powerful song, sung with so much passion.
You Raise Me Up is an awsome song, although the only other version I can think of is the one by Westlife. It was definately the right choice for this CD.
Danny Boy is such a nice song I coudn't leave it out. Again, it well deserves a place on my Top 5 list.
Abide with Me was my first ever solo (I play a brass instrument), played when I was only 6 years old, I have liked the song ever since.
I strongly advise anyone who has not yet bought this CD to purchase it. It will entertain you for hours even if it is not your usual style of music.This CD can be bought on:
www.hmv.co.uk for £8.99 delivered www.woolworths.co.uk for £9.97 www.4CheapCDs.com for £7.99 incl delivery www.cdquest.com for £15.25 www.prestoclassical.co.uk for £13.99 www.cdzone.co.uk for £9.29 www.dvd.co.uk for £9.49 www.mdt.co.uk for £12.00 www.dvdsource.co.uk for £8.99 with FREE UK delivery www.powerplaydirect.com for £10.99 www.edirectory.co.uk for £14.99 www.selectcheaper.com for £9.55 www.blahdvd.com for £8.99
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Product details
Title
Voices Of The Valley
Performer
Fron Male Voice Choir
Genre
World Music
Sub Genre
Welsh
Release Date
20/11/2006
Recomended Retail Price
16.99 GBP
Label / Distributor
UCJ / Universal Music
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Format
Performer
EAN
28947657200
Catalogue Number
4765720
Additional notes
Album Notes
A debut 59 years in the making, the Fron Male Voice Choir were formed in 1947 and have an average age of 60 years old. The most unlikely boy band in the world have produced a beautifully emotive album which appeals to young and old alike. In keeping with Welsh tradition, the collective produce a huge, joyous sound, breathing new life into traditional standards such as 'Abide With Me' and 'Jerusalem' as well as performances of their own takes on modern classics including 'You'll Never Walk Alone' and 'Unchained Melody'.
Titles on disc 1
1.
Sailing
2.
Abide With Me
3.
Jerusalem
4.
Land Of My Fathers
5.
Danny Boy
6.
Unchained Melody
7.
You Raise Me Up
8.
Shenandoah
9.
You'll Never Walk Alone
10.
All Through The Night
11.
Last Rose Of Summer
12.
Rose
13.
World In Union
14.
Rose
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