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Post by Raymond on Jan 18, 2007 10:40:31 GMT
Thank you Anna. I've never heard this version before also. I think it is a new recording. I have just watched the commerical too. The background is the video of 'Pokarekare ana'. The cover of the album is also showed in it.  Raymond |
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Post by postscript on Jan 18, 2007 11:07:13 GMT
Thank you Anna. I've never heard this version before also. I think it is a new recording. I have just watched the commerical too. The background is the video of 'Pokarekare ana'. The cover of the album is also showed in it. Raymond Hi Raymond, Anna and All. I don't think I am quite up with you yet Raymond, as I am still exploring but I had to cut in with a reply as I was wading through--its has Wiegenleid on it. I have loved this from the beginning as I think she makes German sound so pleasantly soft. As the site is in Japanese I am lost as to what exactly is happening. What have you led me into, Anna? 1. After Real Audio cuts in for the first clip, the next clip gives me WMV 11 update/upgrade, which opportunity I took. I love its interface--on first impressions. 2. What exactly has happened? Is it the recording, the original values of which we are at last hearing for the first time because of the WMV 11 version upgrade? I have only heard the subsequent options (and I have not yet waded through all of them) over a pair of one inch speakers embedded in the chassis of my laptop and I am blown away with the quality.I must come back to this site when I rig up my wireless connection so I can hear over my headphones but the purity of sound is awesome. 3. Are these re-recordings? Or re-processed recordings? The latter would bother me only because Hayley is so naturally pure I don't like the idea of her reputation for purity being 'tarnished' by electronic manipulation. 4. What is interesting is that on the Weigenleid it informs me that it is the 'slow' version. This is correct and I prefer the faster one which is on the original 'Odyssey' version but it seems a clearer, purer rendition than that recording--but I need to compare and haven't the time at the moment. In any case any comparison would probably be better (if he has the time) coming from Dave's electronic means as we are talking of subjective hearing otherwise and need to make allowance for our respective equipment, not least of which is our own ears and musical preferences! 5. I don't like the idea of The Best Of' anything as I like to hear things in their originally intended context. However, I DO DO DO want this 'Best of Hayley'. Peter S. |
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Post by postscript on Jan 18, 2007 11:23:58 GMT
Hi 'singastory/Monkey'. Welcome. From where do you hail? I hope you find here the group of Haley stalwarts you were looking for and feel at home here pretty quickly.
Peter S.
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Post by grant on Jan 31, 2007 16:57:29 GMT
I think Amazon.com must be having trouble getting this album. I've just had an Email from them stating that delivery of my order could be delayed by 4-6 weeks.  Could be mid March now!!  Grant |
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Post by Dave on Feb 5, 2007 14:33:51 GMT
Hi Grant and everyone, I'm sure you won't have to wait long for delivery... this album was definitely released last week - it has entered the Japan main album chart at no. 85!  Cheers, Dave |
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Post by grant on Mar 9, 2007 19:39:34 GMT
For anyone interested in getting this album, here is some updated information:-
Amazon.com are still showing this album as available for "pre-order" from them at $35 including post and packing.
I've just noticed that is available from Musicjapan at $26.40 including post and packing and it is shown as in stock.
I've just reordered!!
Grant
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Post by grant on Mar 16, 2007 13:14:09 GMT
My copy of this album dropped through my door this morning whilst I was out. Interestingly, it has a cardboard sleeve enclosing the jewel case and contains two booklets The first, which includes the album cover picture, is a fold out booklet containing a selection of pictures from Hayley's major photo shoots, whilst the second (with a monochrome cover photo) is mostly in Japanese but has the lyrics in English. I'll post some pictures eventually, but I'm rather busy at the moment, so it may be next week  Best wishes Grant |
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Post by milewalker on Mar 20, 2007 0:18:29 GMT
One possibility Singastory is that you heard a clip of a live performance she did with Andrea Bocelli on a Brian Boitano skating special.
Jon
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Post by grant on Mar 20, 2007 14:37:40 GMT
As promised, here are some pictures of the album. The first is the complete package in its cardboard sleeve as it dropped through the letter box with all the Japanese text.  The next is the cover photo of the album itself  The rear cover of the fold out sleeve with the track listing. This booklet contains small pictures from the various photo shoots. I've not copied these as all the pictures are available on the main site.  I really love the monochrome version of this photograph. This is on the cover of the Japanese booklet containing the lyrics which are in English as well.  Finally, the CD itself, which is a rather pretty pink!  One last thing. I got quite a surprise listening to "Time To Say Goodbye" (which I love by the way) - I hadn't expected it to be in Italian!! Grant |
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Post by Stephany on Mar 20, 2007 17:15:57 GMT
One last thing. I got quite a surprise listening to "Time To Say Goodbye" (which I love by the way) - I hadn't expected it to be in Italian!! Grant Hi Grant, Many thanks for the great pictures. When you say you hadn't expected the song "Time to say goodbye" to be in Italian; do you mean it's entirely in this language or is there a mix of Italian and English (similar to the version Hayley sang at the Olympic Games with Boccelli available here on Youtube) ?!  |
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Post by Mark on Mar 20, 2007 17:50:42 GMT
Hi Grant
Thanks for the scans of the album and CD. Another one to add to your collection !
Mark
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Post by grant on Mar 20, 2007 19:26:07 GMT
One last thing. I got quite a surprise listening to "Time To Say Goodbye" (which I love by the way) - I hadn't expected it to be in Italian!! Grant Hi Grant, Many thanks for the great pictures. When you say you hadn't expected the song "Time to say goodbye" to be in Italian; do you mean it's entirely in this language or is there a mix of Italian and English (similar to the version Hayley sang at the Olympic Games with Boccelli available here on Youtube) ?! Hi Stephany Apart from including "time to say goodbye" in English a couple of times, yes, it's all in Italian. Grant |
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Post by Stephany on Mar 20, 2007 19:50:07 GMT
Thanks for the quick reply, Grant. I'll probably have to write a "Hayley must-buy list" very soon as there are so many missing songs I would love to get.  |
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Post by Lothar on Mar 29, 2007 16:16:46 GMT
Hi all, Today I received my copy of "The Best of Hayley Westenra" from Japan. My question is: Is "Time to say goodbye" the same version as at "Walking in the Air"-CD ? I think Hayley's voice is a littele bit different like today. Many greetings, Lothar |
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Post by Richard on Mar 30, 2007 15:37:58 GMT
Hello everybody!  This morning I saw five or six copies of this Japanese CD in HMV, 150 Oxford Street, price £25. I might buy one if they're still there next week! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifBest Wishes, Richard  |
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