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Music : Treasureby: Hayley Westenra
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Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Review: Hayley Westenra's first two albums - Odyssey and Pure – blended classical arias, traditional Irish and Maori folk songs with great success. This third album, while covering similar ground in terms of musical styles, is slightly different. Recorded in Dublin, it thematically celebrates Westenra's family roots - namely her grandparent's journey across the world from Ireland to New Zealand in the 1880s - featuring not only cover versions, but also several of her own compositions. The bad news is that the choice of covers on Treasure is not startlingly original. Songs like "Danny Boy," "Scarborough Fair", and "Shenandoah," have been sung by a thousand voices, and though Westenra's versions aren't without merit, they hardly break new ground. More interesting are Westenra's own compositions, such as "Summer Fly," a Norah Jones-esque slice of countrified folk that breaks up the smoothness of Treasure beautifully, and "Whispering Hope," a jaw-droppingly gorgeous hymn recorded a capella alongside a choir. A mixed bag of songs it is, but Westenra's enormously enchanting voice ensures it a place in any collection. --Danny McKenna Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Could be betterHayley Westenra, what a fantastic voice. But she sould be singing classical tracks, instead of corny old numbers like Danny Boy. Not a good cd at all, very sad. Rating: - Hailstoneswell I think Hayley has done a pretty good job on this album. I only just got it with the angels album. she has a really pleasant voice and although I think it's time she moved from girl to woman musically, this is a lovely album. Rating: - Bland material, bland arrangement, bland singing.Treasure is Hayley's third international outing, whilst her fifth album over all. So what has changed since her first release in NZ 'Hayley Westenra' and her fifth album 'Treasure'? Not that much really. Of course, her voice has grown immensely. Only natural for a girl back then who was thirteen, and the woman now who is at the end of her teens. Her first album contained covers, mostly of musical numbers, traditional songs, pop covers and a few classical numbers. Her first international ... Read More Rating: - Another Great Bunch of Songs from HayleyThere are without doubt some great songs from Hayley on this Album. I can't say that every song choice is superb because Summer Rain is a mess. Songs like Let me Lie, Whispering Hope, Danny Boy and abide with me for example really show off her voice beautifully. It's funny actually mentioning Whispering Hope to be one of my favorites after the previous reviewer slammed it. Whispering hope is one of my favorite Hayley songs and let me state why, it is pure singing. No musical instruments ... Read More Rating: - A waste of a talented singerI would have liked to have given this album four stars, or even five. I had high hopes for it after Hayley's very promising previous album Odyssey. I pre-ordered it, so I've had it since it was released, and I've hesitated about reviewing it because I don't like writing bad reviews. But in the interests of honesty I really think a few things need saying. To try to be balanced, let's look briefly at things Hayley's done before this album. If you're one of those people made happy by Hayley singing ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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