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Post by Dave on May 16, 2006 18:27:14 GMT
Media previews/reviews and fan reviews/photos of Il Divo's concert in Madrid, Spain on 18th May (preferably those mentioning Hayley!) should be posted in this thread, together with any follow-up comments.
By the rules of Proboards forums, only reviews and messages in English may be posted.
Please stay on topic to this concert; off topic matters should be discussed in a more suitable thread or board.
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Post by Andrew on May 19, 2006 7:12:21 GMT
Hi All, Here's a comment or two about Hayley from 'Il Divo' Forum member, "jasmine". This just goes to show what a lovely thoughtful person Hayley really is!  Regards, Andrew  Jasmine wrote:- Edit: I put the quote in a box. Richard |
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Post by graemek on May 19, 2006 11:57:07 GMT
Thanks Andrew,
Yes, she never seems to lose an opportunity to connect
publicly or privately it seems.
She never seems to tire of people & (deservedly) retire into
her own space.
She's all heart!!
I've yet to hear a report of a few feisty sentences screamed out in haste!!
I suppose that explains to a fair degree the consistently first class
quality of her singing.
Graemek
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Post by postscript on May 19, 2006 16:02:24 GMT
Thanks Andrew, Yes, she never seems to lose an opportunity to connect publicly or privately it seems. She never seems to tire of people & (deservedly) retire into her own space. She's all heart!! I've yet to hear a report of a few feisty sentences screamed out in haste!! I suppose that explains to a fair degree the consistently first class quality of her singing. Graemek I think there is no doubt that the singing (as opposed to 'just' the voice) is part of the whole person. The instrument is superb and arguably exceptional in its own right but it is the performer's delivery, the way she plays her instrument, which is the person being herself coming through. It is that characteristic that makes the exceptional quality of the voice uniquely Hayley Westenra. I will not name names, but there are some superb young singers coming through, one or two already well established yet none of them have that ethereal quality that is Hayley. Had we not heard Hayley I would have waxed reasonably lyrical about several of them. While one must ensure one is comparing like with like, having heard Hayley, for me, there is simply no one to touch her, or even come close! Peter |
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Post by Andrew on May 19, 2006 16:34:26 GMT
Thanks Andrew, Yes, she never seems to lose an opportunity to connect publicly or privately it seems. She never seems to tire of people & (deservedly) retire into her own space. She's all heart!! I've yet to hear a report of a few feisty sentences screamed out in haste!! I suppose that explains to a fair degree the consistently first class quality of her singing. Graemek I think there is no doubt that the singing (as opposed to 'just' the voice) is part of the whole person. The instrument is superb and arguably exceptional in its own right but it is the performer's delivery, the way she plays her instrument, which is the person being herself coming through. It is that characteristic that makes the exceptional quality of the voice uniquely Hayley Westenra. I will not name names, but there are some superb young singers coming through, one or two already well established yet none of them have that ethereal quality that is Hayley. Had we not heard Hayley I would have waxed reasonably lyrical about several of them. While one must ensure one is comparing like with like, having heard Hayley, for me, there is simply no one to touch her, or even come close! Peter Hi Graeme and Peter! Thanks for your replies To me what sets Hayley apart from other artists is the fact that not only does she have a God given singing voice (her instrument) but she also has a beautiful nature (like Graeme says- she's "all heart"); very infectious laughter; and a genuine desire to take an interest in the people around her. One person with all these wonderful qualities- that's VERY RARE!  Regards, Andrew |
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Post by Richard on May 21, 2006 9:27:47 GMT
Hello everybody!  Here is another mention of Hayley in Madrid from Il Divo's forum. Elisabeth wrote:- That's all for now. Richard  |
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Post by Andrew on May 21, 2006 9:31:56 GMT
Hello everybody! Here is another mention of Hayley in Madrid from Il Divo's forum. Elisabeth wrote:- That's all for now. Richard Hi Richard, Many thanks for sharing this quotation with us. As far as what Elisabeth says... I'm experiencing deja-vu, empathy and envy... all at the same time!  Andrew |
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Post by Richard on May 21, 2006 12:52:36 GMT
I know what you mean Andrew! Hayley is so consistent that she's having exactly the same effect on new people now as she had on me the first time I saw her, over 2½ years ago. I bet she'll still be doing it in another ten years time! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifBest Wishes, Richard |
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Post by Andrew on May 21, 2006 12:57:31 GMT
I know what you mean Andrew! Hayley is so consistent that she's having exactly the same effect on new people now as she had on me the first time I saw her, over 2½ years ago. I bet she'll still be doing it in another ten years time! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifBest Wishes, Richard Hi Richard, Yes- you are quite right... and we'll all be there in 10 years time to see her then too! Regards, Andrew |
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