Hayley Westenra - Live From New Zealand
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Studio: Uni Dist Corp (music)Release Date: 05/03/2005
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Hayley Westenra's live concert in her native New Zealand treads much of the same ground as other similar programs, including Charlotte Church, Sarah Brightman, Josh Groban, and Celtic Woman.Drawing heavily from her Pure album, the then-17-year-old covers a gamut of styles.The more classical pieces include "River of Dreams" and "Never Say Goodbye" (which are based on Vivaldi and Ravel, respectively), Villa-Lobos's Bachianas Brasilierias No. 5, and Carmina Burana's "In Trutina."She sounds beautiful on Enya's "May It Be" from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (which still hasn't been overexposed quite yet), but less successful are the "hipper" attempts into crossover territory, such as the Brightman-esque "Beat of Your Heart" and "Who Painted the Moon Black."Still, it's hard to fault a young artist for trying something different.Guest stars include younger sister Sophie, Teddy Tahu Rhodes (whose heavy voice tends to overpower Westenra's), and groups as diverse as the Te Orowa Maori Dance Group and the Wellington Cathedral Choir. --David Horiuchi
Studio: Uni Dist Corp (music)Release Date: 05/03/2005
Amazon.com:
Hayley Westenra's live concert in her native New Zealand treads much of the same ground as other similar programs, including Charlotte Church, Sarah Brightman, Josh Groban, and Celtic Woman.Drawing heavily from her Pure album, the then-17-year-old covers a gamut of styles.The more classical pieces include "River of Dreams" and "Never Say Goodbye" (which are based on Vivaldi and Ravel, respectively), Villa-Lobos's Bachianas Brasilierias No. 5, and Carmina Burana's "In Trutina."She sounds beautiful on Enya's "May It Be" from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (which still hasn't been overexposed quite yet), but less successful are the "hipper" attempts into crossover territory, such as the Brightman-esque "Beat of Your Heart" and "Who Painted the Moon Black."Still, it's hard to fault a young artist for trying something different.Guest stars include younger sister Sophie, Teddy Tahu Rhodes (whose heavy voice tends to overpower Westenra's), and groups as diverse as the Te Orowa Maori Dance Group and the Wellington Cathedral Choir. --David Horiuchi
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Wonderful DVD
Ms. Westenra has remarkable talent and this DVD reflects her abilities extremely well.Her rendition of I Dreamed a Dream is my favorite and I don't believe that song could be sung any better by anyone.If you like Hayley's voice you will love this DVD.
Rating: 
- Angelic Voice
Hayley Westenra in a solo performance recorded in her home country has a selection of songs that will appeal to traditional New Zealanders and anyone just enjoying her amazing singing voice.The selections are not pop material, and may disappoint some younger fans.
Rating: - Haley Westenra - Live From New Zealand
Those who want to listen to an angel sing this a must buy. I was completely blown by the wonderful renditions of songs in this DVD. Her voice is perfect even considering the different range of songs sung. The beautiful resonance and the range of her voice is beyond compare. I hope more DVDs of her performances are produced as I am convinced that such supberb singing from an extremely gifted and talented singer should not be missed wherever the performances are held.
Rating: - most enjoyable
I first heard Hayley on Celtic Woman: New Journey live from Slane Castle. I have since bought several of her albums. I think she has the most pleasant and relaxing voice I've heard in a long time. She is the best. Only one song I have not enjoyed is Wuthering Heights. This is well worth the investment.
Rating: - Hayley Westenra
My first exposure to Hayley Westenra was at a Celtic Woman concert and she is quite honestly, stunning. She has the crystal clear voice of an angel which blends beautifully with the others, but she is by far my favorite. You can't go wrong with this CD.
- Wonderful DVDMs. Westenra has remarkable talent and this DVD reflects her abilities extremely well.Her rendition of I Dreamed a Dream is my favorite and I don't believe that song could be sung any better by anyone.If you like Hayley's voice you will love this DVD.
- Angelic VoiceHayley Westenra in a solo performance recorded in her home country has a selection of songs that will appeal to traditional New Zealanders and anyone just enjoying her amazing singing voice.The selections are not pop material, and may disappoint some younger fans.
- Haley Westenra - Live From New ZealandThose who want to listen to an angel sing this a must buy. I was completely blown by the wonderful renditions of songs in this DVD. Her voice is perfect even considering the different range of songs sung. The beautiful resonance and the range of her voice is beyond compare. I hope more DVDs of her performances are produced as I am convinced that such supberb singing from an extremely gifted and talented singer should not be missed wherever the performances are held.
- most enjoyableI first heard Hayley on Celtic Woman: New Journey live from Slane Castle. I have since bought several of her albums. I think she has the most pleasant and relaxing voice I've heard in a long time. She is the best. Only one song I have not enjoyed is Wuthering Heights. This is well worth the investment.
- Hayley WestenraMy first exposure to Hayley Westenra was at a Celtic Woman concert and she is quite honestly, stunning. She has the crystal clear voice of an angel which blends beautifully with the others, but she is by far my favorite. You can't go wrong with this CD.
