Description
New Zealand born soprano Hayley Westenra celebrates ten incredible years in the music industry with the release of her fifth studio album, 'Paradiso' -- a collaboration with master Italian composer Ennio Morricone. Well known for his iconic film scores including 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West', Morricone received an honorary Academy Award for his contribution to the art of film music in 2007 and is regarded as one of the most prolific and influential composers of his era.
The album features new compositions written by Morricone for Hayley, as well as some of his best-known film compositions of the last 50 years. With Ennio making new bespoke arrangements for every track, he produced all of Hayley's vocal performances, as well as conducting each session with his own 120-piece orchestra -- Sinfonietta di Roma.
Recorded last year at the Forum studio in Piazza Euclide -- the very studio where Ennio has recorded his countless classic film scores with his multi Grammy-winning engineer Fabio Venturi -- Paradiso showcases Hayley singing in English, Italian, French, Portuguese and Vocalese.
'Paradiso' marks the first time ever Ennio has allowed -- and in Hayley's case encouraged -- anyone to write new lyrics for his classic themes such as for Gabriel's Oboe (Whispers In A Dream), the theme from the 1986 film classic, 'The Mission'. Hayley has also written English lyrics to two more of the album's tracks: La Califfa and the album's final track, Malena. Oscar winning lyricist Don Black and Sir Tim Rice and Marilyn and Alan Bergman have all also contributed lyrics to this album.
Dickon Stainer, Managing Director for Decca Records, on the collaboration: "It's a match made in heaven -- a true legend of film music collaborating with the purest voice in the world".
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Product Details
- Artist
- Hayley Westenra
- Media Content Format
- Album
- Label / Studio
- DECCA
- Number of Discs
- 1
Tracklisting
Disc 1:
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Gabriel's Oboe (Whispers In A Dream)
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Cinema Paradiso: Profumo di Limone
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La Califfa
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Once Upon A Time In The West
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Metti Una Sera A Cena
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Cinema Paradiso: Would He Even Know Me Now?
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Per Natale (LEsprit de Noël)
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I Knew I Loved You (Deborah's Theme)
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Lezione Di Musica
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Da Quel Sorriso Che Non Ride Più
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The Edge Of Love
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Amália Por Amor
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Here's To You
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Malena
Customer Reviews
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- Can listen over and over (8)
- Engaging (8)
- Original (4)
Cons
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- At home (10)
- Gift (8)
- In the car (8)
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Pros
- Can Listen Over And Over
- Relaxing
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- Gift
- In The Car
Comments about DECCA Hayley Westenra - Paradiso:
I bought this for my Mum for Mother's Day and after listening to it, I've never seen my Mum so chilled out! Pop it on in the car when stuck in traffic and instant calm is created. Play it at home in the evenings and you'll go to bed all mellow. And for someone who doesn't normally listen to this kind of music, I was impressed with the mix of different styles on one album, which kept it interesting.
Pros
- Original
Cons
- Not What I Expected
Best Uses
- At Home
Comments about DECCA Hayley Westenra - Paradiso:
Not her best. Prefer lighter songs.
Pros
- Engaging
Cons
- Too Few Tracks
Best Uses
- At Home
- In The Car
Comments about DECCA Hayley Westenra - Paradiso:
Relaxing music to work by.
Pros
- Can Listen Over And Over
- Engaging
- Hit Songs
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- Gift
Comments about DECCA Hayley Westenra - Paradiso:
This CD is great to listen to. Hayley has a fantastic voice, she sings beautifully in English as well as another language.
Service and delivery comments:
CD arrived quickly, and in very good condition.
Pros
- Can Listen Over And Over
Cons
Best Uses
- Gift
Comments about DECCA Hayley Westenra - Paradiso:
A great CD and relaxing to listen too
Service and delivery comments:
Excellent
Pros
- Engaging
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- In The Car
Comments about DECCA Hayley Westenra - Paradiso:
The second cd which I bought from this artist. And enjoyed more than the last. Great to have in background when relaxing or on a long drive. Would definately buy from this artist again.
Pros
- Can Listen Over And Over
- Engaging
- Great Lyrics
- Hit Songs
- Original
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- Gift
- In The Car
Comments about DECCA Hayley Westenra - Paradiso:
Hayley has a beautiful voice and never ceases to please. Another great album from an exceptionally talented and gifted singer.
Service and delivery comments:
Fine
Pros
- Can Listen Over And Over
- Engaging
- Original
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- Gift
- In The Car
Comments about DECCA Hayley Westenra - Paradiso:
Great album from this talented singer, I have been to her concerts and she sounds the same as on the CD, which is great.Working with this composer is something special.
Service and delivery quick as usual.
Pros
- Can Listen Over And Over
- Engaging
- Original
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- Gift
- In The Car
Comments about DECCA Hayley Westenra - Paradiso:
Hayley has a beautiful voice and this CD did not disappoint. We had the pleasure of hearing her sing some of the songs from it live last night. I shall definitely be buying some more copies as Christmas presents. Well done.
Service and delivery comments:
Cannot fault prompt delivery. Thanks.
Pros
- Can Listen Over And Over
- Engaging
Cons
- Don't think it has any
Best Uses
- At Home
- Gift
- In The Car
Comments about DECCA Hayley Westenra - Paradiso:
A great CD especially to relax too. I play it in the car and at dinner parties as it relaxes everyone. I also play it when I've had a bad day and am stressed out. A great way to calm down
Service and delivery comments:
Delivery was prompt and well within the time given
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