Charlotte Church - Dream a Dream
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Free Music Review: A world class performance, Charlotte at her very best!!
Hit: 5 Stars
When one thinks of Charlotte Church one also thinks of the opening lyrics to the ancient and much revered Greensleeves,--"What Child is This?" Who is this young lady? Simply put, Ms Church is the finest teenage soprano in the world and Greensleeves (What Child is This?) is one of the songs included on her latest album, "Dream a Dream", released on October 21, 2000 by Sony Classical and soon to be certified Gold perhaps breaking all previous sales records. "Dream a Dream" is the astonishing follow up to her previous two albums "Voice of an Angel" now certified double Platinum by Sony Classical and the self titled Gold album "Charlotte Church." Truly, the sweetest teenage voice on the planet, it's difficult to believe this young lady is only fourteen. Ms Church continues her tradition for excellence with this latest release. More than just another Christmas album, "Dream a Dream" is a mixture of the ancient and new, spiritual and contemporary, Pop and traditional. Ms Church's crystalline pure voice accompanied by the London Symphony Orchestra carries one to heavenly heights with the greatest of ease. It's a real delight to listen to this latest work by Ms Church and it will be one I'll be listening to long after the passing of the Season of Christ.
My favorite's on the album include these moments: Rhodri Davies' harp accompaniment on the beautiful Ave Maria is one of the finest ever heard, this pairing of harp and voice is nothing short of one of the finest moments in music history. Charlotte's "child like voice" in O Tannenbaum conjures forth images of Christmas settled and celebrated around the Christmas Tree by millions of children around the world. The only all a cappella song on the album is "Lo! How A Rose E'er Blooming". Dating from the late 1500's it is the most regal of all the spiritual songs on the album. Dream a Dream is Ms Church's first step into the season of Pop and is superlatively performed. What else are we going to see from this very versatile young lady in the way of Pop? The full orchestral backup of "O Come, All Ye Faithful" truly expresses the spirit of the season. "Draw Tua Bethlehem", a Welsh hymn of praise, is expertly carried by Ms Church in Welsh and English and sets one on a journey of hope.
Not only does this album express the measure of the season but it gives us an insight into the sophistication of voice and value of this very beautiful young lady. The album is beyond the land, lore and love of Charlotte's Welsh citizenship, it speaks to millions throughout the world of all languages and cultures.
Free Music Review: A World Class Performance, Charlotte at her best!!
Hit: 5 Stars
When one thinks of Charlotte Church one also thinks of the opening lyrics to the ancient and much revered Greensleeves,--"What Child is This?" Who is this young lady? Simply put, Ms Church is the finest teenage soprano in the world and Greensleeves (What Child is This?) is one of the songs included on her latest album, "Dream a Dream", released on October 21, 2000 by Sony Classical and soon to be certified Gold perhaps breaking all previous sales records. "Dream a Dream" is the astonishing follow up to her previous two albums "Voice of an Angel" now certified double Platinum by Sony Classical and the self titled Gold album "Charlotte Church." Truly, the sweetest teenage voice on the planet, it's difficult to believe this young lady is only fourteen. Ms Church continues her tradition for excellence with this latest release. More than just another Christmas album, "Dream a Dream" is a mixture of the ancient and new, spiritual and contemporary, Pop and traditional. Ms Church's crystalline pure voice accompanied by the London Symphony Orchestra carries one to heavenly heights with the greatest of ease. It's real delight to listen to this latest work by Ms Church and it will be one I'll be listening to long after the passing of the Season of Christ.
My favorite's on the album include these moments: Rhodri Davies' harp accompaniment on the beautiful Ave Maria is one of the finest ever heard, this pairing of harp and voice is nothing short of one of the finest moments in music history. Charlotte's "child like voice" in O Tannenbaum conjures forth images of Christmas settled and celebrated around the Christmas Tree by millions of children around the world. The only all a cappella song on the album is "Lo! How A Rose E'er Blooming". Dating from the late 1500's it is the most regal of all the spiritual songs on the album. Dream a Dream is Ms Church's first step into the season of Pop and is superlatively performed. What else are we going to see from this very versatile young lady in the way of Pop? The full orchestral backup of "O Come, All Ye Faithful" truly expresses the spirit of the season. "Draw Tua Bethlehem", a Welsh hymn of praise, is expertly carried by Ms Church in Welsh and English and sets one on a journey of hope.
Not only does this album express the measure of the season but it gives us an insight into the sophistication of voice and value of this very beautiful young lady. The album is beyond the land, lore and love of Charlotte's Welsh citizenship, it speaks to millions throughout the world of all languages and cultures.
Free Music Review: Endless Joy & Future Classics from Charlotte's Latest
Hit: 5 Stars
I won't pretend to be anything but a Charlotte fan, but I'm glad I bought this cd before reading some of these reviews. Don't be fooled: This is a GREAT cd, and makes a great gift, for yourself or someone else. The title track, Dream a Dream,has as much popular punch as she's ever recorded, with a big sound and infectious hook. Some have complained that her voice overshadows Billy Gilman's on that song. Well honestly if I'd wanted to have his voice out front, I would have bought HIS cd. That production decision is right on target. Charlotte's treatment of less well-known Christmas songs like Mary's Boy Child, The Coventry Carol, When a Child is Born, Draw Tua Bethlehem, Gabriel's Message, and Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming are liable to become holiday classics. Her covers of the old standards are, like the less familiar tunes, filled with positive energy, joy, and delightful vocal work. This is a bouncy, happy, optimistic, but also substantial collection. I especially like Ding dong! Merrily on High, The First Noel (available on the UK cd), What Child is This, O Holy Night, and Silent Night, but they're all great. The Christmas Song is just fine, but absolutely no one, not even Charlotte, can top Nat Cole's classic rendition, but I don't begrudge them a try. The reviewers who have complained about her vocal stretches on some of the songs are missing the point. Pavarotti doesn't hit some of the notes he used to either, but he's still a marvel to listen to. Charlotte may not yet be hitting some of the notes she later will, or hitting them as cleanly as she later will, but she too is a marvel. And unlike, Pavarotti, she's getting better and better. To say that every church choir has a kid who can sing like this, as one reviewer did, is ludicrous. Charlotte has a gift given to very few. Bottom line is this: you used to be able to tell how much you liked a record by how white the black vinyl got from repeated playings. If this cd were on black vinyl, it would be pure white already from the endless playing I've done to it this season. And its given me endless joy in return.Free Music Review: 'Dream A Dream' is one of Charlotte's best albums...
Hit: 5 Stars
I could not decide from reading these reviews whether or not I should buy 'Dream A Dream.' Some reviews were positive, some negative, and some not even reviews at all but arguments that should not even belong here. So I downloaded every single song on Napster from 'DaD' and was quite pleased with the results and will buy it. My favorite song would have to be the title track 'Dream A Dream.' What a haunting, thrilling piece to listen to; it's so pure, innocent, and sweet. The young soprano has come quite a long way with her 'voice of an angel.' Her vocals have improved tremendously since her debut album. Even today, when I hear her version of 'Pie Jesu' from the first album I wince, because her voice was truly weak and straining to sing professionally. 'DaD,' however, reveals a strong, confident Charlotte singing without any fear. I also enjoyed 'Draw Tua Bethlehem' very much. Her words may not be clear, not it is never easy to perfectly pronounce foreign words and it just seems easier to slur them; especially if you are singing high. Before any of you ask, yes I am a soprano, no, I do not have any professional training. I'm only fifteen years old and my training consists of singing in the church band every Sunday and some voice lessons with a private teacher for a few months before she moved away. Since I am not a professional, I cannot easily tell Charlotte's mistakes, but I am learning. So is Charlotte. With each album, she improves and gains more confidence, and is doing a marvelous job. For those who claim that they are trained sopranos and can sing better and that Charlotte sucks, yada, yada, yada- we don't care. We simply want to enjoy Charlotte's voice and let's face it, you are jealous whether or not you realize it, or are willing to admit it. Otherwise, you would at least try to be supportive of the girl. She's living out her dream, which is all. Anyway, I don't see any of you singing for the Queen or three albums claimed to your name.
Free Music Review: An absolutely gorgeous album
Hit: 5 Stars
This was the first Charlotte Church album that I got, and I loved it! The first track, Dream a Dream, I liked a lot, although I didn't think Billy Gilman sounded that great.
O Come all Ye Faithful--The choir had too big of a part in it. I did like this track a lot, despite that.
The Little Drummer Boy--A very clever orchestral arrangment on this.
Mary's Boychild--I like this song v. much, although I thought the beat put to it was a little slow.
Ding Dong! Merrily on High--I loved this one!
Winter Wonderland--Not much to say about this track. It wasn't the most excellent, but still great.
The Christmas Song--One of my favs on this album! Charlotte did a truly beautiful rendition of this.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing--This was my absolute favorite song on the album! During the last verse, the tune variated (like in O Come All Ye Faithfull and Joy to the World) and I loved it.
The Coventry Carol--This was the only song on the album I didn't quite like. It wasn't sung expressively enough.
Joy to the World--Another of my favs! Charlotte rules the world!
When a Child is Born--A less traditional song, like Mary's Boychild. Very nice for a change!
What Child is This?--I love this song! It had a lovely, haunting sound.
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen--An okay song. The finish was great, though.
Draw Tua Bethlehem--My other favorite! Another hauntingly beautiful song, done mostly in Welsh.
Gabriel's Message--A simple tune, but I liked it.
O Holy Night--I really loved this track. It shows just how great Charlotte is.
Lo! How a Rose E're Blooming--A good song for a peaceful Christmas Eve night. Beautiful!
Silent Night--Very well done, another peaceful, touching song.