What somethings are saying about odyssey

[kcuteus1]

Here is something that sanity say on odyssey.
www.sanity.com.au/product.asp?intProductID=630145&intArtistID=174518

Description:


The follow-up to her Platinum Oz debut 'Pure', is her stunning second album Odyssey - a mix of old favourites and new songs, including Caccini's Ave Maria and Enya's May It Be plus a duet with Andrea Bocelli. There is a stunning Eva Cassidyesque ballad called Never Saw Blue and an uplifting choral number Quanta Qualia.

Giles Martin who produced "Pure" developed a strong relationship with Hayley and once again has been brought in as Producer to continue Hayley's development as a recording artist.

[Dave]

kcuteus1 said:

Here is something that sanity say on odyssey.
www.sanity.com.au/product.asp?intProductID=630145&intArtistID=174518
Description:

The follow-up to her Platinum Oz debut 'Pure', is her stunning second album Odyssey - a mix of old favourites and new songs, including Caccini's Ave Maria and Enya's May It Be plus a duet with Andrea Bocelli. There is a stunning Eva Cassidyesque ballad called Never Saw Blue and an uplifting choral number Quanta Qualia.

Giles Martin who produced "Pure" developed a strong relationship with Hayley and once again has been brought in as Producer to continue Hayley's development as a recording artist.

Nice one Kimberly, and you win the prize for finding the first Australian track listing... which is exactly the same as the International one - with no bonus tracks like Japan. I think this means there will be a re-release with bonus disc in Australia before Christmas - probably New Zealand too.

I wonder what prize YOU will get from Keith? i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

[stephch]

Thank you kim

[Lothar]

kcuteus1 said:

Here is something that sanity say on odyssey.
www.sanity.com.au/product.asp?intProductID=630145&intArtistID=174518

Description:


The follow-up to her Platinum Oz debut 'Pure', is her stunning second album Odyssey - a mix of old favourites and new songs, including Caccini's Ave Maria and Enya's May It Be plus a duet with Andrea Bocelli. There is a stunning Eva Cassidyesque ballad called Never Saw Blue and an uplifting choral number Quanta Qualia.

Giles Martin who produced "Pure" developed a strong relationship with Hayley and once again has been brought in as Producer to continue Hayley's development as a recording artist.

Many thanks for this information, cu Lothar

[emmettb]

Thanks for the Kimberly, well done.


Emmett

[kcuteus1]

here is something from music pages.
www.universalmusic.com.au/musicpages/classicspriorities.html
Catalogue Number: 475 7027
Barcode: 0028947570271
Label: Decca CD
Release date: 7 August

TRACKLISTING
Prayer
Never Saw Blue
Dell'Amore Non Si Sa (duet with Andrea Bocelli)
Ave Maria (Caccini)
Both Sides Now
What You Never Know (Won't Hurt You)
May It Be + Fellowship Of The Ring
Quanta Qualia
Bachianas
She Moves Through The Fair
I Say Grace
My Heart Belongs To You

Hayley Westenra's new album ODYSSEY was always going to be a different proposition to PURE, the record-breaking 2003 collection which marked her international debut. A lot has happened to the young New Zealander over the past two or three years - and those changes are clearly reflected by a record which encapsulates her growth from a budding teenage prodigy into a mature young woman.

PURE, made when Hayley was 15, introduced the world to a unique new voice. Poised, angelic and characterised by its breathtaking natural beauty, her voice won the hearts of millions and enabled PURE to reach some notable landmarks. The album, which has sold two million copies to date, topped the UK classical charts and also went Top Ten in the pop equivalent. In her homeland, it is the biggest-selling New Zealand album of all time. In Japan - where Hayley enjoyed a No. 1 single with Amazing Grace - she was the most popular classical artist of 2004 and won two Japanese Grammies.

For the young songbird, such success was life-transforming. From being a schoolgirl living at home with her parents and siblings in Christchurch, she was suddenly thrust onto the global stage. She performed in front of presidents, prime ministers and royalty. She duetted with Andrea Bocelli, José Carreras, Bryn Terfel and Russell Watson. She also sung live at many prestigious sporting events in the UK, USA, New Zealand and Australia.

Now, at 18, Hayley is ready to show the world how much she has grown up, both as an artist and as an individual. Fans of PURE will be pleasantly surprised by her new album ODYSSEY. Her wonderful voice retains its crystal-clear purity, but Westenra's singing is now richer and more rounded than before. Touring the world and singing in some of its greatest concert venues, such as the Sydney Opera House, Royal Albert Hall and Carnegie Hall, has worked wonders for her confidence. Suitably emboldened, she has embraced an even wider range of musical styles including classical, hymns, folk and pop.

ODYSSEY is Hayley's second international release. It is also, remarkably, her fifth collection overall. Having first been told that she had perfect pitch when she starred in a school play at six, the singer spent her childhood immersing herself in music and theatre. She studied violin, piano and ballet and had appeared in 40 amateur stage musicals in Christchurch by the time she was 11.

MARKETING PLANS

TV ADVERTISING
Metro commercial TV campaign commencing 7 August for 3 weeks
National Cable TV campaign commencing 7 August for 3 weeks
Ovation screening of Hayley Westenra 'Live from New Zealand' August 8 (5.30pm) and August 28 (10.15pm)

RADIO ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL PACKAGE
Southern Cross network: Duration 2 weeks
Albums of the week on talkback radio (tbc)

PRESS
Limelight half page ad in September issue (out August)
The Mag

CAFE RUN
Album and A3 poster serviced to specialist tastemaker cafes and cinemas nationally (w/c 7 August)

ONLINE
iTunes / NineMSN / State of the Arts - tbc
e-card

POINT OF SALE
Bin 36 header card
Listening Post Laminate
Double sided A1 personality/album poster

PROMO TOUR
Week commencing 14 August.

[Dave]

Well done for finding that Kimberly, I think you deserve one of Keith's prizes - the usual chocolate bar wrapper! (he always eats the chocolate i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif )

So the lucky Ozzies get a Hayley promo tour starting 14th August, I assume the even luckier Kiwis get theirs a week earlier, 8th August - release week!

[stephch]

Thank you for the info Kim.

[Dave]

The page that links to the Universal Music (Australia) article Kimberly posted above is rather attractive:

www.universalmusic.com.au/musicpages/

No prizes for guessing who is the star of the show (for August)

I see Nicola Benedetti releases in Australia too, in August.

[stephch]

Here is something esle

HAYLEY WESTENRA :- Odyssey
www.marbecks.co.nz/detail/detail.lsd?catalogID=299108
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Hayley Westenra's fourth album, 'Odyssey' was always going to be a
different proposition to 'Pure', the record-breaking 2003 collection that
marked her international debut. A lot has happened to the young New
Zealander over the past two or three years -- and those changes are clearly
reflected by a record, which encapsulates her growth from a budding teenage
prodigy into a mature young woman. Her wonderful voice retains its
crystal-clear purity, but Westenra 's singing is now richer and more
rounded than before. Hayley uses her new album to perform an inspired
cover of Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" and has arranged and written much
of the material herself. She also offers "May it Be" -- a song from 'The
Lord of the Rings', as well as a duet with Andrea Bocelli called
"Dell'Amore Non Si Sa".

[Richard]

Thank you for finding this article, Stephanie!

I'm very impressed by the way they describe Hayley's development by comparing Hayley 2005 with Hayley 2003. That's the way to do it!!!

Best Wishes from London,

Richard

[emmettb]

Hayley Westenra unveils Odyssey
09 August 2005
By ROSA SHIELS

Hayley Westenra's crystalline tones rang out through the candlelit gothic interior of St Matthews-in-the-City in downtown Auckland as she launched a new CD last night.

Westenra was singing selections from Odyssey, her new CD, to invited guests, and the setting could not have been more appropriate for one whose voice Italian classical star Andrea Bocelli has likened to that of an angel.

There for the CD launch were industry executives, musicians, actors and dancers, sports personalities, friends, family, and Shortland Street stars.

The resonant acoustics of the church were perfect for the launch of Hayley's new music, which includes May It Be, from The Lord of the Rings, Joni Mitchell's Both Sides Now, and, perhaps in an indication of a new direction for Hayley, the swinging gospel-flavoured I Say Grace.

Westenra was accompanied by London pianist Ian Tilley and violinist Fiona Pears in sensitive counter point.

Most Kiwis applaud the Christchurch teenager's achievements and her stellar rise on the world stage, with two million sales for her first album ¨C including 227,000 in that most difficult of arenas, America.

She is also a new representative for Unicef NZ and has already made her first official visit to Ghana in that capacity.

Those who would knock Hayley's repertoire would do well to remember that she is still only 18 and has plenty of time to develop as a performer.

The broad appeal that sees her sing to audiences across the world ¨C she has been the best selling classical artist in Japan for two years running, for example ¨C would probably crumble were she to abandon her classical-crossover musical style for something that might be more hip but might also be more transient.

Chances are it won't happen.

The calm joy that Hayley radiates when she sings is from the heart and with a song-writing credit on this album, it appears that she is as happy as anyone with her musical direction.

Source: Stuff.co.nz


Emmett

[kcuteus1]

thanks

[kcuteus1]

Here is somethig from HMV uk.

Aug 2005
The pure voice of Hayley Westenra returns. 'Odyssey' is the highly anticipated follow up album to her debut release 'Pure', the album that shot her to stardom worldwide. Although the bias of repertoire on this new album is classical, Hayley also showcases her extraordinary talent for songwriting with the beautiful new track 'What You Never Know' (Won't Hurt You).

'Odyssey' features beautiful versions of 'Wiegenlied' (Mozart), Caccini's 'Ave Maria', 'May It Be' (as featured in Lord of The Rings) and Quanta Qualia (a melodic choral piece). The album also includes Hayley's version of Joni Mitchells' 'Both Sides Now', a beautiful ballad called 'Never Saw Blue' (Like That) and Dell' Amore Non Si Sa - a sensational duet with Andrea Bocelli

[Richard]

Thank you for the information Kimberly!

I think it's pretty definite that "Wiegenlied" is going to be on the UK version. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

I notice that HMV UK are listing the New Zealand version as an import, price £18.99, available for pre-order and due to be released on 15th August. I'll keep my eyes open to see if any copies appear in the shops here before the UK version is released next month, so watch this space!

In case anybody here in the UK wants to order the import version on-line, here's a direct link:-

www.hmv.co.uk/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;-1;-1;-1&sku=401515

Bye for now,

Richard