Crystal (Japan)

[Dave]

Hmmm... I see that Hayley's first "Best of" compilation album is scheduled for release in Japan on March 22nd 2006 www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail.asp?sku=1405159 . I can find no further details (e.g tracklisting) at the moment and as I write, there is no mention of it on Hayley's official Japanese website.

It will interesting to see if any other Countries decide to release similar compilations. Hayley will be recording some additional tracks for special editions of Odyssey - but no all-new album is planned this year as far as I know. This Japanese "Best of" album may tell us what is planned for release later this year in other Countries.

Dave

[roger]

Now that IS interesting. What's the betting the Japanese version of Wiegenlied will be on it?

Roger

[Raymond]

roger said:

Now that IS interesting. What's the betting the Japanese version of Wiegenlied will be on it?

Roger

And also 'Amazing Grace'.

Raymond

[hayleydisca]

how bout Hong Kong??
well!!Undoubtedly,Hayley isn't taht famous here
Do you think so??Raymond??
Rebecca Monkey

[specialjenny]

Isn't it a bit too early for Hayley to release a "Best of" album? I thought singers do that towards the end of their careers (or try to save the career).

Love,
Jenny

[roger]

Hi Jenny,

It does seem a little premature, I agree. But, in most cases, it is not the singer who makes the decision, but the record company. Often, the singer doesn't even know about it until a fan asks them to sign one! I once knew of 110 different compilations for a particular vocal group and they had only been made aware of six!

In Hayley's case, we are talking about "The Best of" being released in Japan which may be an entirely different situation. As we know, there are many tracks from both Pure and Odyssey that have only been released one or two versions around the world. There may be plans to introduce these to the Japanese market which would make a lot of commercial sense. Provided a handful of the *really* well-known and popular tracks are included, nobody could argue that it didn't include "The Best of".

I'll buy it!

Roger

[kcuteus1]

here is the track list for this cd and I feel they sould of called it a different name when you see the tracklist you would know what I mean.

I think thing could of called it ODYSSEY 2 this would be a better name.

1 Lascia Ch`io Pianga From Rinaldo
2 O Mio Babbino Caro From Gianni Schicchi
3 Benedictus From The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace
4 Laudate Dominium From Vesperae Solennes De Confessore. K.339
5 Wiegenlied
6 Ave Maria (Caccini)
7 Dido`s Lamento (When I Am Laid In Earth) From Dido And Aeneas
8 The Water Is Wide
9 Danny Boy / Carrickfergus
10 She Moves Through The Fair
11 The Mists Of Isley
12 May It Be From The Lord Of The Rings
13 Dell` Amore Non Si Sa Duet With Andrea Bocelli
14 Amazing Grace
15 Pokarekare Ana
only three of the songs are from pure the other songs are from ODYSSEY mostly the UK one and the SE and tham you have Danny Boy / Carrickfergus

[Joe]

Thanks for the track list, Kimberly. Wow...what a great collection of music. Is this "Best of Hayley" set still scheduled for a release date of March 22nd?

Now I'm wondering if I like this or the Odyssey SE better.

[1littlegirl]

Hmmm . . . that sounds like an interesting tracklist. It's sad there are only three songs from Pure. But it looks good anyway. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

I wonder what the "Danny Boy/Carrickfergus" is like. The Choirboys sing a song like this, but it is mostly "Danny Boy." I wonder what Hayley will do with it.

This is getting complicated! I'll probably have to buy this too if it has a new song! If this one had "Scarborough Fair" on it, then I wouldn't have to, but it doesn't have it. I wonder what cover this album will have.

[Raymond]

1littlegirl said:

Hmmm . . . that sounds like an interesting tracklist. It's sad there are only three songs from Pure. But it looks good anyway. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

I wonder what the "https://i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifanny Boy/Carrickfergus" is like. The Choirboys sing a song like this, but it is mostly "https://i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifanny Boy." I wonder what Hayley will do with it.

This is getting complicated! I'll probably have to buy this too if it has a new song! If this one had "Scarborough Fair" on it, then I wouldn't have to, but it doesn't have it. I wonder what cover this album will have.

Hi,

I have just found the cover here.
www.universal-music.co.jp/classics/hayley_westenra/discography.html
It is very similar to the UK Special Edition Odyssey.

Raymond

[1littlegirl]

Oh! Well then, that looks like a very good cover!

Thanks, Raymond.

[Anna]

Hello,

as far as i know it doesn't have Danny Boy / Carrickfergus but it's Scarborough Fair on track 9. is this track on any other album?

the album title is Crystal ~ Classical Favourite. Hayley is named as the crystal voice around this area.

this is the very first posting of mine - i'm new here. i'm a Korean fan, so i need your understanding about my poor English.

[Richard]

Hello Anna, and welcome to the Forum!

I believe Hayley's version of "Scarborough Fair" is going to be on the new UK Special Edition of 'Odyssey', due for release on either 27th March or 3rd April this year. It's also going to have the same picture on the cover. You can see the full tracklisting according to HMV on Kimberly's post here.

It's great to see a new member from Korea, and I look forward to reading all your future posts. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

Best Wishes from London,

Richard

[roger]

Hi Anna,

Thank you for the information and welcome to the forum.

There is nothing wrong with your English - it's better than mine (and I live in England!).

Please come back and post as often as you can. We all look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,
Roger

[Joe]

Welcome, Anna !

I'm so glad you've joined us! Please don't worry about your English...it's just perfect! I look forward to reading your posts.

This "best of" album looks a treat!

Best wishes from the USA.
Joe