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Post by roger on Jun 24, 2008 14:43:41 GMT
River Of Dreams - The Very Best of Hayley Westenra Bedlam Management have confirmed that a compilation album is scheduled for release in the UK on 3rd November 2008. It is available to pre-order on the following sites: HMV.com - £8.99 Amazon.co.uk - £11.99 Play.com - £12.99 The tracklisting is not yet available on those sites and Bedlam Management are unable to release further details at the moment... but I wouldn't be surprised if 'River of Dreams' is on it!  This appears to throw some doubt on the timing of the next International album. I have asked for clarification on that and will confirm on the relevant thread when I have it. Roger |
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Post by drew on Jun 24, 2008 14:46:36 GMT
Well that is what the man at Bedlam promised back in April, a compilation in November and a new release for Mothers' Day 2009.
Never believe anything until Bedlam says so!
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Post by stevemacdonald on Jun 24, 2008 16:05:22 GMT
... The tracklisting is not yet available on those sites and Bedlam Management are unable to release further details at the moment... but I wouldn't be surprised if 'River of Dreams' is on it! ... I dreamt that the Thames overflowed its banks -- so maybe the vocals from "Flood"will be on there too.  |
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Post by Tin on Jun 24, 2008 16:13:15 GMT
Why does it sound look like an English version of album Prayer to me?
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Post by bearchan on Jun 24, 2008 17:12:14 GMT
Does this mean there won't be a new cd with new material this year?
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Post by Tin on Jun 24, 2008 17:20:42 GMT
Dear Bearchan, Of course we all hope to have Hayley's new international album by the end of 2008. I've just talked to another fellow member Yang about the problem of maybe having too many compilations, and he said something very meaningful. He reckoned that since Hayley couldn't give us new songs that frequently, Universal/ Bedlam had to do something to keep people from forgetting her. This doesn't apply to hardcore fans like us, but it maybe really necessary in maintaining a fanbase of considerable size. I'm not sure if it's the true intention of all these compilation albums, but it makes sense to me. By the way, we've already had something new this year; Hayley Sings Japanese Songs has once again left us Westenwowed!  Cheers, Tin |
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Post by roger on Jun 24, 2008 17:21:00 GMT
Hello Bearchan and welcome to the forum.
Although we are not absolutely certain, it begins to look that way, yes (other than the Japanese release, of course). In that case, we believe it is highly likely that a totally new album will be released in the first quarter of next year.
Roger
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Post by bearchan on Jun 24, 2008 19:00:01 GMT
Hi Roger, Thanks for the welcome. I hope you are right. Though I will purchase River of Dreams regardless, I was hoping for a new international cd so I can hear Hayley's maturing voice. Tinmeigut: How could anyone 'forget Hayley'? Impossible!!  |
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Post by martindn on Jun 24, 2008 19:13:10 GMT
Of course it is very likely that the new compilation will include some of the songs from the "Japanese Songs" album. That will be something new in the UK market to persuade folk to buy who already have all her international releases. The question is, will there be anything new on it to persuade people like us (apart from those who like to collect every different album of Hayley's they can) to buy it?
Hi Bearchan
We had a long gap between Pure and Odyssey with only a minor upgrade to Pure, but we didn't forget her! In fact I remember eagerly awaiting a new album from her.
Martin
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Post by bearchan on Jun 24, 2008 20:51:10 GMT
Hi Martin, I have Hayley Sings Japanese Songs and I though it was gorgeous! But singing pop tunes really doesn't allow us to hear Hayley's abilities to it's fullest. Of course, no recording medium can possibly capture all the nuances of Hayley's glorious voice, one needs to hear Hayley at a live concert. But I am at disadvantage, as I live on the wrong side of the 'pond'.  Perhaps one day........ I am envious you guys!! |
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Post by grant on Jun 24, 2008 22:16:09 GMT
Hello everyone and welcome to the forum Bearchan! I'm intrigued by this album. Admitted, we haven't had a "Best of" - Err sorry! "Very Best of" album for Hayley and most people outside of Japan won't know of the existence of the two we already have. Dave may be able to enlighten us about "Best of" albums, I bought a few of them on vinyl or cassette in the days before Hayley when I actually used to listen to other music. But what was the album we were talking to Hayley about at Croydon and subsequently at the Brits? Was that this one? Or have ideas changed since the beginning of May? Because I thout we were talking about IR4! Haven't we also heard that Hayley was to record more tracks following her return from the Japanese tour? OK, I know "Best of" usually means the best of what you've heard already but this is Hayley we're talking about. Who says it has to be? Can't wait to see a track list! Best wishes Grant P.S. I've already pre-ordered my copy from HMV  |
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Post by martindn on Jun 24, 2008 22:35:34 GMT
Well, I think I'll wait and see what is on it before I order. There is plenty of time!
But I don't really think the time has yet come for a "Best of" album for Hayley. After all, I hope and expect that the Best of Hayley is still to come. I think of "best of"s being something a record company does at the end of an artist's career, to wring a few more sales out of old material. I suppose that it is just possible that she has re-recorded some of her old songs in her "new" voice. If so, I could be tempted.
Martin
Martin
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Post by bearchan on Jun 25, 2008 0:41:25 GMT
\But I don't really think the time has yet come for a "Best of" album for Hayley. After all, I hope and expect that the Best of Hayley is still to come. I think of "best of"s being something a record company does at the end of an artist's career, to wring a few more sales out of old material. I suppose that it is just possible that she has re-recorded some of her old songs in her "new" voice. If so, I could be tempted. Martin Martin No doubt her best is yet to come (scary thought actually! ). I think all of her international releases are best of's.... But I would most definately buy a cd of her re-recording of her previous work. As good as the original recordings were, they can be improved upon, simply due her maturing voice. Regardless, whether she does or not, I'll still listen to original cd's and love 'em. |
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Post by Tin on Jun 25, 2008 2:45:46 GMT
Dear Martin, I quite agree with your saying that time hasn't come for a 'Best of' album but business is business, and they know we'd just pay for whatever they make of Hayley. This is especially true for Decca Japan- look at the number of compilations they have produced, like Crystal and Amazaing Grace- Best of Hayley Westenra. Probably it's because Japan is the forefront of Hayley's career in the Asia market that they adopt such strategy. After all, I'm don't really mind buying compilation albums; besides paying for the songs the albums are in themselves collectibles. (Apologies if I went off topic a bit  ) Cheers, Tin |
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Post by Dori on Jun 25, 2008 5:35:00 GMT
That's exciting, Roger. I'd just wish they'd choose a new cover, or an old photo that hasn't been a cover yet!
Dori
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Perhaps one day........ I am envious you guys!! 
