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Post by mihizawi on Apr 28, 2011 16:11:21 GMT
Hi Everyone... I certainly do notice that this album is produced differently, but I don't think it is due to any mistakes, it is meant this way... I think it is closer to the way Classical music is produced than any other album, with few effects and giving an idea of a live performance, with the orchestra not being lowered down to a background. Sometimes it does sound as if Hayley was singing unmiked with the orchestra... I LOVE IT! I understand that it may sound not pulished from a pop or even Classical Crossover point of view and sound, but I honestly think it is very distinguished... Also, right now with De Quel Sorriso Che Non Ride Piu, I can't help but thinki it does sound like an old vinyle-time recording from the way it is produced and balanced.
And, as for the tracks... Well, surprisingly enough, my Windows Media Player did recognise the album without me having to do a single thing! I have the name of the tracks, all correct from the first play, but not the cover.
Michal
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Post by grant on Apr 28, 2011 17:48:59 GMT
Hi Michal And, as for the tracks... Well, surprisingly enough, my Windows Media Player did recognise the album without me having to do a single thing! I have the name of the tracks, all correct from the first play, but not the cover. Yes! So has mine now! Whilst I was looking in the list of Hayley's albums, WMP had extracted it into 'Now Playing' ready for editing and I missed it at first. All sorted now! Looking forward to hearing more about what you think of this album - mine is on its 17th play! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifBest wishes Grant |
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Post by Libby on Apr 29, 2011 4:33:34 GMT
I didn't notice any problems with it at all, except for a few parts where the music seemed to drown her out. Actually, a lot of times the music seemed loud compared to Hayley, but only a few places where it made me feel the need to turn it up. Unfortunately turning it up means the music is a bit too loud. Oh well.
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Post by Roger-G on Apr 29, 2011 8:51:27 GMT
I didn't notice any problems with it at all, except for a few parts where the music seemed to drown her out. Actually, a lot of times the music seemed loud compared to Hayley, but only a few places where it made me feel the need to turn it up. Unfortunately turning it up means the music is a bit too loud. Oh well. Yes Libby you are right. This album is presented as "Hayley Westenra and Ennio Morricone", and that is exactly what we get - 50% of each. The singing is of course wonderful whenever we are allowed to hear it, but Morricone's own orchestra have their full share. I suppose the good thing about this is that many Morricone fans will buy it for his music and therefore be introduced to Hayley for the first time. After this album and the Winter one which was so heavily overlaid with 'backing' and post-production effects, I very much hope that we will soon get back to a Hayley album that gives us just her voice with a little sympathetic accompaniment - like the first three glorious albums. |
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Post by martindn on Apr 29, 2011 17:16:09 GMT
"You can't please all of the people all of the time."  I would hope a lot more than existing Hayley and Morricone fans will buy the album. If it is limited to them, it will have failed. It needs to be promoted, and should certainly spend a good few weeks at No. 1 in our classical charts. And hopfully, some of the songs will be considered playable on prime time Radio 2 - if it could be made their record of the week, things would start to happen. Just so long as they don't say "Hayley is classical and we don't play classical". Mind you, I have heard Katherine Jenkins on there. So there is a chance. Martin D |
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Post by susieverity on Apr 29, 2011 20:00:51 GMT
Hi,
I also noticed a difference in this album and I think it is definately meant to sound different, more simple and not so many effects and I like it like that, it means that we can just listen to the wonder of Hayley's voice and Morricone's music without too much modern sounding effects and things. I hope lots of people buy this album.
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Post by Roger-G on Apr 30, 2011 10:04:55 GMT
"You can't please all of the people all of the time." If that was for me Martin, I'm not displeased. It's exactly what I expected from a shared album - beautiful singing and some lovely music. I would just have preferred a solo album instead of a shared one. What I am really looking forward to is hearing the same songs live on stage with Hayley's usual backing group. 'Amalia' live will knock your socks off! |
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Post by stevemacdonald on Apr 30, 2011 14:29:46 GMT
The real question here is will the various regions get different sounding versions of the same songs. It's entirely possible when you consider how some tracks from her previous albums were tailored to specific markets. We may, for example, see a US release where her voice is placed much higher up in the mix, or even lower in specific cases.
Think of the NZ edition as a trial balloon, given how soon it was released. They have ample time — and motivation — to adjust things for the bigger markets now that opinions are flowing in from all corners.
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Post by Libby on May 1, 2011 20:14:29 GMT
I kind of hope her voice is easier to hear on the U.S. version. It's really not that bad, though, but it would be nice. Roger, when I listen to the album, I don't feel that it's a shared album, since Hayley is the one doing the singing. And she sings them all beautifully. But I will definitely look forward to her next "truly Hayley" album, just as you. Paradiso will certainly keep me happy until then, though. |
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Post by comet on May 8, 2011 13:15:21 GMT
 Huh ! some of you guys ! Will tell Morricone how to arrange, compose and how to suck eggs.. Wow this album is beautifully addictive. The only thing I would like to see changed is the track sequence. I think Here's to you should be the last track, It is such a mood changer on the album, a real rouser, I have to listen to Malena separately, but not after Here's To You. I wonder was Here's to you originally planned as the last track and then Malena added as a sort of bonus track ?. I also wonder what gems were recorded and then not selected for the album.. would make a nice "Bonus Disc" sometime..
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Post by Libby on May 8, 2011 19:11:10 GMT
Yes, I wonder what song they chose Lezione Di Musica over?  Although it's a wonderful display of Hayley's vocals, and the tune is actually quite nice, I just don't see the point of a song with do-re-mi's in it. It's certainly not one I'd use to attract more Hayley fans. |
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Post by martindn on May 8, 2011 19:18:53 GMT
Actually Libby, that song is one I chose as among my three favourites in the favourites thread. Its only fault is that it isn't long enough IMO!
It is something totally unique, and something that I doubt could be sung like that by anyone else. For me it is one of the highlights. In injects a bit of fun between two serious tracks. And actually, its lyric is far more understandable to me than any of the Italian ones. My other two favourites both have English lyrics written by Hayley.
If I were to miss off a song, it would have to be Here's to You, which is a bit too repetitive, and is a song that even I could sing!
Martin D
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Post by Libby on May 8, 2011 19:37:51 GMT
Nothing wrong with having a sing-along song on one's album.  As I mentioned in the other thread, I think Lezione is a great display of her vocals, and I do like the tune. But the do-re-mi's turn me off. It's just not for me. Yeah, I should hope you can understand the "words". But the fact that I can't understand the Italian, French, or Portuguese tracks doesn't prevent me from liking those ones. Far from it. Especially for Amalia Por Amor! I may not understand a word of it, but who cares? It's her most amazing song ever! |
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Post by martindn on May 8, 2011 19:50:00 GMT
For me Amalia and Lezione are the two most spectacular tracks. Both show Hayley's absolute mastery of the art of singing. And I love her "oboe voice" as used on Lezione (and incidentally on Quanta Qualia a few years back). The doh ray me stuff is fine, Hayley's voice almost mimicing the piano, and the speed at which she sings it is quite spectacular. This song is about showing off, both with the singing and orchestration, and this and Amalia are the two songs with the "wow factor".
I doubt that most singers could attempt either.
Martin D
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Post by Libby on May 9, 2011 4:49:33 GMT
Actually, I really do like the vocalise section of Lezione. So when I first heard the clip, I thought I'd like it pretty well, but when I listened to the whole thing I was a little disappointed. I still like the vocalise, the tune, and the music. I just think the do-re-mi's make it too weird.
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Although it's a wonderful display of Hayley's vocals, and the tune is actually quite nice, I just don't see the point of a song with do-re-mi's in it. It's certainly not one I'd use to attract more Hayley fans. 