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Post by Libby on Jul 19, 2011 4:51:59 GMT
Didn't Sarah Brightman sing it (as Nella Fantasia) first? She's the one who obtained permission from Morricone to write lyrics (or have them written?) to the music. Her voice has always been pleasant to listen to, and not usually the "belt it out" type. I know I would not enjoy Nella performed by a guy(s) as much, especially not Il Divo (the guy with the high, harsh voice ruins the whole group for me). Not even Josh Groban, because it seems like a delicate, airy song that requires just that kind of voice. That's why I love Chloe's version, because her voice is soft, airy, and pretty. I loved the innocence she gave to it, too. Male classical singers often seem to have "heavy", loud voices that wouldn't suit the song, to me, at least, and then it loses the innocence. The same goes for Katherine Jenkins. She has a heavy, yawning voice, sometimes making it difficult to understand the words. When Chloe sings Nella, I mostly just think of how pretty it sounds, and what a pretty voice Chloe has. Not knowing the translation doesn't help, but even when I looked up the translation, I didn't think the lyrics were nearly as good as Hayley's. Nice, but not all that original. Hayley's tone is more gorgeous, and more emotionally-stirring than Chloe's, though (sorry, Chloe  ). It's less airy and delicate, but exquisite and stunning. Whispers leaves me more amazed than Nella Fantasia (which I also find exquisite in its own way). The innocence that was in Nella is not required for Whispers. The emotions in Hayley's lyrics are deeper, and Hayley's voice brings out the emotion, and leaves you feeling emotional (well, most of us). |
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Post by tireman on Jul 19, 2011 15:36:39 GMT
Didn't Sarah Brightman sing it (as Nella Fantasia) first? She's the one who obtained permission from Morricone to write lyrics (or have them written?) to the music. Her voice has always been pleasant to listen to, and not usually the "belt it out" type. I know I would not enjoy Nella performed by a guy(s) as much, especially not Il Divo (the guy with the high, harsh voice ruins the whole group for me). Not even Josh Groban, because it seems like a delicate, airy song that requires just that kind of voice. That's why I love Chloe's version, because her voice is soft, airy, and pretty. I loved the innocence she gave to it, too. Male classical singers often seem to have "heavy", loud voices that wouldn't suit the song, to me, at least, and then it loses the innocence. The same goes for Katherine Jenkins. She has a heavy, yawning voice, sometimes making it difficult to understand the words. When Chloe sings Nella, I mostly just think of how pretty it sounds, and what a pretty voice Chloe has. Not knowing the translation doesn't help, but even when I looked up the translation, I didn't think the lyrics were nearly as good as Hayley's. Nice, but not all that original. Hayley's tone is more gorgeous, and more emotionally-stirring than Chloe's, though (sorry, Chloe ). It's less airy and delicate, but exquisite and stunning. Whispers leaves me more amazed than Nella Fantasia (which I also find exquisite in its own way). The innocence that was in Nella is not required for Whispers. The emotions in Hayley's lyrics are deeper, and Hayley's voice brings out the emotion, and leaves you feeling emotional (well, most of us). Hayley's version is by far the best. The words are very touching and her voice is the best. Coincidentally I've been playing Raven's rendition of Gabriel's Oboe and I think it's the best track on both Hayley's and Raven's album. Larry |
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Post by Simba on Jul 19, 2011 16:00:33 GMT
Well as a musician myself, I know that instrumental pieces cannot be completely used as it is for a song. That was one thing that was bothering me with Nella Fantasia, it used the exact Gabriel's Oboe arrangement. Especially the obvious "Nella fantasia" notes. It's weird to say this in text, but I will anyway, it goes Ta da da da daa, ta da da da da ta da da (all notes except the last are equal in length), while in Hayley's it's Ta daa da da da, which is perfect. I mean it's simply amazing that Ennio actually made "vocal" arrangements for this album. Hence why I strongly say, "Whispers in a dream" is the original, official vocal version of Gabriel's Oboe, no matter how many sang Nella fantasia.
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Post by Libby on Jul 20, 2011 4:13:16 GMT
Yeah, and the notes in Nella are more up and down than Whispers.
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Post by Elliot Kane on Aug 31, 2011 21:35:48 GMT
Whispers In A Dream (Obviously. Her best track since Dark Waltz, IMO), Here's To You, Would He Even Know Me Now.
Like HTY because it's so different, I think.
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Post by stevemacdonald on Oct 13, 2011 20:07:22 GMT
All the songs on Paradiso are my favorites, but one stands out as having the perfect accompaniment above all else: Malena. The sustained double-bass counterpoint to Hayley's voice is completely mesmerising. Such a supremely inspired pairing of instruments (citing her voice as instrument) does not happen as much in any of the other tracks.
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Post by Libby on Oct 14, 2011 2:54:37 GMT
I love it, too. And these lyrics are the ones Hayley first submitted to Ennio Morricone, which he liked. I can see why.  |
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Post by stevemacdonald on Dec 9, 2011 17:37:16 GMT
One of the best things about Paradiso is that you can have different favourites on different days. Today my top choice is Lezione Di Musica. It starts out with her getting a singing lesson, practicing her scales with minimal accompaniment. But before long she catches up and pulls the orchestra into to, daring it to keep up. Before the songs over she completely turns the tables and is schooling the musicians on how to be musically superb. At least that's the way it comes across to me.
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Post by Bamafan on Feb 12, 2012 4:59:40 GMT
My favourite would definitely have to be "Once Upon ATime On The West" because of the beauty of it's sheer simplicity and how well it captures Hayley's voice. #2- Malena, #3- Whispers In A Dream. Close in the #4 spot is Ámalia Por Amor. I remember hearing in an interview somewhere that that was Hayley's fav track. No wonder it's high up in the polls! -Best from Bama |
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Post by stevemacdonald on Oct 2, 2012 4:27:28 GMT
I went the whole month of September not listening to Paradiso. I just wasn't able to get much music in. Then today I finally had time to give it a fresh listening, and I can't believe how much my taste has changed!
My new favorite is "Here's to You" — the stand-alone, non-Morricone song that builds and builds. It is NOT "monotonous" at all. It takes on wider and wider spirit with each cycle, starting out as a dirge and ending up as an overpowering victory march with Hayley anchoring the whole effort solidly and gloriously. Listen enough times (as i did) and this song will never leave your head.
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Post by Joe on Oct 2, 2012 5:52:18 GMT
My new favorite is "Here's to You" — the stand-alone, non-Morricone song that builds and builds. It is NOT "monotonous" at all. It takes on wider and wider spirit with each cycle, starting out as a dirge and ending up as an overpowering victory march with Hayley anchoring the whole effort solidly and gloriously. Listen enough times (as i did) and this song will never leave your head. Hi Steve, I like to listen for the new voices / instrumentation added to the successive verses. |
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Post by comet on Oct 2, 2012 7:31:38 GMT
I agree Steve, it is a real spirit lifter,
I have requested it for playing on de wireless this morning for Hayley and Ennio in anticipation of good news from Britain.
Marty is to interview Karl Jenkins on air this morning.
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Post by stevemacdonald on Oct 2, 2012 17:00:44 GMT
... I have requested it for playing on de wireless this morning for Hayley and Ennio in anticipation of good news from Britain..... Was Ennio involved in producing "Here' to You" for the album? I was under the impression he wasn't since it was a Joan Baez song. |
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Post by Libby on Oct 2, 2012 19:57:16 GMT
He produced the whole album, he chose all the songs, and he conducted the orchestra!
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Post by martindn on Oct 2, 2012 20:58:39 GMT
And I understand that "Here's to You" was composed by Ennio Morricone. I will need to go home and look at my copy of Paradiso to know who wrote the lyric. (I am currently on holiday in our motorhome in the Isle of Wight) But it was most famously recorded by Joan Baez, who I could imagine might be the lyricist.
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). It's less airy and delicate, but exquisite and stunning. Whispers leaves me more amazed than Nella Fantasia (which I also find exquisite in its own way). The innocence that was in Nella is not required for Whispers. The emotions in Hayley's lyrics are deeper, and Hayley's voice brings out the emotion, and leaves you feeling emotional (well, most of us). 
