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Post by grant on Sept 7, 2008 22:20:26 GMT
Hi Martin and Joyce
Yes, I'm still playing HSJS for all it is worth as well. Truly the most beautiful album I have ever heard and I agree with everything you say about Hayley's lyrics Martin - she's one very talented young lady.
Best wishes
Grant
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Post by Libby on Sept 7, 2008 23:06:55 GMT
I just got my deluxe edition on Friday, along with Prayer.  I haven't had the chance to hear all of it yet. I started out with "I Believe", and it's just wonderful! I also like "White is the Color of True Love", in English and Japanese! That's why I got the deluxe edition. I like hearing the lyrics in English, so I understand it, but I just really like how the Japanese lyrics sound, especially with Hayley singing them! Another song I really like is the one called "Blooming Flower", if I'm not mistaken.  I love the little Hayley photo booklet that came with it, too! |
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Post by martindn on Sept 8, 2008 21:29:57 GMT
Hi Libby,
Glad you like the album. My opinion, for what it is worth though, is that you need to play the tracks in the order they are on the CD, because it is a concept album. The songs seem to progress and tell a story of gained and lost love, and the triumph of time and the human spirit over pain and loss. The whole thing is very moving if you play it like that. It is much more than just a collection of songs.
Martin
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Post by grant on Sept 9, 2008 22:49:19 GMT
Hello everyone I made a rather interesting Ebay purchase earlier this evening. Still not sure what to make of it!  The seller described it as Hayley Westenra Sings Japanese Songs 2 GOLD CD 39 Trks China version There are actually only 29 tracks but I won't hold that against him! It is a 2 CD set comprising the 11 track version of HSJS plus a second CD containing 18 tracks, which looks like it should be Prayer. However, the last track of Prayer is missing but there are five tracks from Pure and Odyssey included instead. From the picture it looks as though there are two CD's in a cardboard slip case. More details when it arrives. Best wishes Grant |
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Post by scoobedoo on Sept 9, 2008 22:56:28 GMT
Hello everyone I made a rather interesting Ebay purchase earlier this evening. Still not sure what to make of it! The seller described it as Hayley Westenra Sings Japanese Songs 2 GOLD CD 39 Trks China version There are actually only 29 tracks but I won't hold that against him! It is a 2 CD set comprising the 11 track version of HSJS plus a second CD containing 18 tracks, which looks like it should be Prayer. However, the last track of Prayer is missing but there are five tracks from Pure and Odyssey included instead. From the picture it looks as though there are two CD's in a cardboard slip case. More details when it arrives. Best wishes Grant Hi Grant, sounds interesting,but goodness me,how many CD's of Hayley do you have now?? It must be stacking up in numbers    cheers, Rodders  |
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Post by grant on Sept 9, 2008 23:07:03 GMT
Hi Rodders This latest one is my 81st!!  See my earlier post HEREBest wishes Grant |
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Post by comet on Sept 10, 2008 14:06:57 GMT
Hello everyone I made a rather interesting Ebay purchase earlier this evening. Still not sure what to make of it! The seller described it as Hayley Westenra Sings Japanese Songs 2 GOLD CD 39 Trks China version There are actually only 29 tracks but I won't hold that against him! It is a 2 CD set comprising the 11 track version of HSJS plus a second CD containing 18 tracks, which looks like it should be Prayer. However, the last track of Prayer is missing but there are five tracks from Pure and Odyssey included instead. From the picture it looks as though there are two CD's in a cardboard slip case. More details when it arrives. Best wishes Grant Thanks Grant , Just got one , Very good value too. even though his price has increased by about 12% in the past few days. |
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Post by gra7890 on Sept 10, 2008 18:18:41 GMT
I made a rather interesting Ebay purchase earlier this evening. Still not sure what to make of it! The seller described it as Hayley Westenra Sings Japanese Songs 2 GOLD CD 39 Trks China version There are actually only 29 tracks but I won't hold that against him! It is a 2 CD set comprising the 11 track version of HSJS plus a second CD containing 18 tracks, which looks like it should be Prayer. However, the last track of Prayer is missing but there are five tracks from Pure and Odyssey included instead. From the picture it looks as though there are two CD's in a cardboard slip case. More details when it arrives. Hi Grant and Comet, I managed to get one as well .... before Grant's post..... so It was even more of 'pot luck' for me as the listing on my computer was all squares and circles I guess my computer does not have the necessary language pack; otherwise I am in trouble when it arrives :2fun: Best Wishes, Graham
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Post by grant on Sept 10, 2008 18:28:12 GMT
Hi Graham Most of HSJS on the one I bought was just a series of squares, except for the word 'duet' on the first track and 'I Believe' for the final track. Otherwise it was fairly easy to count the lines of squares to deduce there were 11 tracks!  Best wishes Grant |
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Post by gra7890 on Sept 10, 2008 18:55:48 GMT
Hi Grant, Just looked back to see if the seller has any more on offer, he doesn't, but he does have this you may be interested in..... Connie Talbot Over The Rainbow Hong Kong CD + DVD Set..... HEREGraham |
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Post by martindn on Sept 10, 2008 21:09:02 GMT
Well, I suppose if I wanted to I could put together illegal compilations from the Hayley albums I have and sell them on ebay! Are you sure that this is not what happened? I can imagine titles like "Classical Hayley", Hayley sings folk", "Hayley's pop songs" etc.
Of course I suppose I could be wrong and it could be an official release. But I can't find any trace of it with Google.
You can't be too careful.
Martin
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Post by dutchjoyce on Sept 10, 2008 21:54:30 GMT
Hi Martin, I was thinking the same about this cd, when it appeared on Ebay. The auction says, it is a China release, and the discs are gold-discs. I've searched everywhere about this release, but couldn't find any information. Just two weeks ago, i found a Connie Talbot cd from Hong Kong too, with a free copy of Hayleys album Prayer, it was sold as a Connie Talbot, special chinese release  ? Of course, as a collector, i would be nice to have it in the collection, but something in my mind said not to order it!! One of my first purchases from Ebay, was an Odyssey Hong Kong release, with Pure as an extra disc in it.........gold discs, with wrong titles, and on a SONY label.I didn't know when i bought it, but realized it was an unofficial when i opened it Maybe i am wrong , lets wait for the comments, and order it later.Greetz JOYCE. |
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Post by grant on Sept 10, 2008 22:49:59 GMT
Hi Joyce, Martin and everyone. It is always a risk with some of these obscure releases as to what will eventually turn up. Personally, I've never (to the best of my knowledge) bought a fake. I did wonder with this one, but for just over ten quid it seemed worth the risk. I did check the sellers feedback after I'd made the purchase and there were only a couple of negative comments. Oh well, it all adds to the excitement! Best wishes Grant |
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Post by grant on Sept 11, 2008 17:51:28 GMT
Hello Collectors There is another one of the 'HSJS Gold' 2CD's on Ebay at the moment if anyone is interested in this unusual Chinese offering. LOOK HEREBest wishes Grant |
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Post by gra7890 on Sept 11, 2008 22:11:36 GMT
Hi Grant and All,
I read through some of the sellers feedback; and for similar listings for other artists there were very favorable comments. We will just have to wait and see and hope for the best.
Graham
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