Once Upon a Dream

Track Listings
 
1. Once Upon a Dream
2. Maiden Who's Voice Made the Animals Sing
3. White Light Valley
4. No Ordinary Year
5. Triumphant
6. If Life Were But a Fairytale
7. Rêve d'Été
8. While Time Is Slowly Fleeting
9. Though Lovers Be Lost
10. Take the High Road

Editorial Reviews
WOMAN TODAY
"Will transport you to 7th heaven. A timeless pearl."

Product Description
A profoundly thoughtful and thematic work that showcases Anael as a spiritual storyteller in her divinely pure soprano tone. Ten classic tales of heroes, lovers and visionaries, these are metaphysical sagas featuring elaborate, original poetry. Rich, intimate sound featuring cello and acoustic guitar alongside Bradfield's masterful orchestrations and production. Songs performed in English plus a special Mediterranean guitar escapade sung in French. Anael's first album of brand-new material since 2002 features a 28-page deluxe color booklet and original oil paintings by visionary artist LorAnge.

Once Upon a Dream

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Once Upon a Dream

Once Upon a Dream
Once Upon a Dream
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    Once Upon a Dream
    The Rascals
    Manufacturer: Collector's Choice
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000OYC1OU
    Release Date: 2007-08-28

    Tracks:

    1. Medley: Intro/Easy Rollin'
    2. Rainy Day
    3. Please Love Me
    4. It's Wonderful
    5. I'm Gonna Love You
    6. My Hawaii
    7. My World
    8. Silly Girl
    9. Singin' the Blues Too Long
    10. Sattva
    11. Finale: Once Upon a Dream
    12. Medley: Intro/Easy Rollin'
    13. Rainy Day
    14. Please Love Me
    15. It's Wonderful
    16. I'm Gonna Love You
    17. My Hawaii
    18. My World
    19. Silly Girl
    20. Singin' the Blues Too Long
    21. Sattva
    22. Finale: Once Upon a Dream
    Herbert L. Clarke: Original Recordings 1907-21
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Brilliant playing transcending primitive recording technique
    • The Master of the Cornet
    • Clarke is the cornet master!
    • heartbreaking music from a bygone era
    • Be careful
    Herbert L. Clarke: Original Recordings 1907-21

    Manufacturer: Crystal Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000003J4O
    Release Date: 1996-10-01

    Tracks:

    1. Bride Of The Waves
    2. The Holy City
    3. Sounds From The Hudson (Valse Brilliante)
    4. Killarney
    5. Caprice Brilliante (The Debutante)
    6. Perhaps Love's Dream Will Last Forever
    7. Carnival Of Venice
    8. Ah Cupid
    9. Bride Of The Waves
    10. Once Upon A Time
    11. Rondo Caprice (From The Shores Of The Mighty Pacific)
    12. Aloha Oe (Farewell) (Hawaiian Love Song)
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    14. The Palms
    15. La Veta Caprice (Lillian)
    16. Berceuse From Jocelyn
    17. Sounds From The Hudson (Valse Brilliante)
    18. Twilight Dreams Waltz-Intermezzo
    19. Southern Cross
    20. Love's Old Sweet Song
    21. Showers Of Gold Scherzo
    22. Macushla
    23. Caprice Brilliante (The Debutante)
    24. Killarney
    25. Carnival Of Venice
    26. Stars In A Velvety Sky

    Amazon.com

    These 26 selections, recorded from 1904 to 1922, document the work of an important American player and band composer. Despite the trivial nature of most of the music, one can't help listening to Herbert Clarke's playing with respect and growing affection. He was a most elegant player, with a beautiful tone that comes across even in the earliest of these recordings. The showiest pieces, which can be quite dazzling, are still performed with taste and musicianship. This disc is an important sound document, and the transfers from even the earliest of the recordings are surprisingly listenable. Highly recommended to all brass and nostalgia lovers. --Leslie Gerber

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Brilliant playing transcending primitive recording technique.......2001-01-11

    Hearing this CD -- despite the distracting surface noise from the primative acoustic recordings from which this CD was remastered -- I appreciate for the first time the greatness of Clarke as a cornet soloist. If he is not the greatest to date, he is surely one of the giants upon whose shoulders modern virtuosi of the trumpet (which has pretty much replaced the cornet) stand.

    Clarke's sheer artistry in both composition and performance still dazzle and his interpretive ability brings to life some of the 'tear jerkers' of the golden age of popular brass music in a way no modern performance comes close to.

    Although on first hearing one could be very much distracted by the primitive recordings, the brass player soon focuses on Clarke's playing so completely that the the surface noise disappears.

    Every trumpet player and cornetist, more, every brass player and lover of band music, should own a copy.

    5 out of 5 stars The Master of the Cornet.......2001-01-04

    God bless Crystal Records for taking the time to re-issue these extremely rare and valuable recordings from an unfortunately neglected giant in American musical history. Most people today don't realise how famous and influential Mr. Clarke and his peers (Sousa, Pryor et. al.)were on the American musical scene at the beginning of the Twentieth century. It is very important that these recordings (and others from this period, the birth of sound recording) be preserved for future generations.

    As for those who could not stand the "hiss" on these recordings, how spoiled can you be? You simply miss the point of all this. We all know that these records were made during the infancy of the recording industry, and that they didn't have the technology we now have. I find it thrilling to listen to them just as they are. Recorded sound is the closest we have to time travel, and I find it fascinating to listen to these recordings as though I was there when they were first made. And most of all, through the marvel of recorded sound (Mr. Sousa notwithstanding) I can listen today to the greatest cornetist who ever lived, even though he passed away over 50 years ago.

    Hopefully Crystal Records will someday put out an anthology of original Sousa and Pryor Band recordings.

    5 out of 5 stars Clarke is the cornet master!.......2000-08-03

    Herbert Clarke is the finest cornetist the planet has ever seen. The technical brilliance on Carnival is just breathtaking. The sound quality of the recording is little hinderance on the true genius behind this man's playing. Don't let the hiss bother you!!!

    5 out of 5 stars heartbreaking music from a bygone era.......2000-03-22

    These vintage recordings would have been otherwise lost to us--and a great loss at that. Clarke plays so beautifully, esp. those pieces that he wrote. It's notall oom-paa-paa, but music that is deeply affecting and stirring.This is the effect that Wynton Marsalis was going for in his "Carneval." While Marsalis's album is a wonderful tribute, this is the original. A must-have for any serious trumpet player.

    1 out of 5 stars Be careful.......1999-09-14

    Watch out if you want to buy this cd! It's a good cd with Herbert Clarke playing some of his own pieces the way they should be played...but the recording is TERRIBLE! Naturally, it's a 1904 recording! But the hiss for the first half of the cd is almost painful. It's NOT something you can just ignore, so don't be caught unawares.
    Put on a Happy Face: Broadway 1959-1967
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      Put on a Happy Face: Broadway 1959-1967

      Manufacturer: Decca Broadway
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      ASIN: B0007ZEO1Y
      Release Date: 2005-04-26

      Tracks:

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      2. Love Makes The World Go 'Round
      3. Try To Remember
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      Once Upon a Dream
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        Once Upon a Dream
        Anael
        Manufacturer: Apsis Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0009JBD0I
        Release Date: 2005-10-11

        Tracks:

        1. Once Upon A Dream
        2. The maiden Who's Voice Made The Animals Sing
        3. White light Valley
        4. No Ordinary Year
        5. Triumphant
        6. If Life Were But A Fairy Tale
        7. Reve Dete
        8. While Time Is Slowly Fleeting
        9. Though Lovers Be Lost
        10. Take The High Road

        Album Description

        A profoundly thoughtful and thematic work that showcases Anael as a spiritual storyteller in her divinely pure soprano tone. Ten classic tales of heroes, lovers and visionaries, these are metaphysical sagas featuring elaborate, original poetry. Rich, intimate sound featuring cello and acoustic guitar alongside Bradfield's masterful orchestrations and production. Songs performed in English plus a special Mediterranean guitar escapade sung in French. Anael's first album of brand-new material since 2002 features a 28-page deluxe color booklet and original oil paintings by visionary artist LorAnge.
        Broadway: America's Music 1935-2005
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          Broadway: America's Music 1935-2005

          Manufacturer: Decca Broadway
          ProductGroup: Music
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          5. Letters from Iwo Jima (Two-Disc Special Edition)

          ASIN: B000B8I93Q
          Release Date: 2005-10-18

          Tracks:

          1. Oh What a Beautiful Mornin'
          2. Summertime
          3. I Could Write a Book
          4. It Never Entered My Mind
          5. I Can Cook Too
          6. Make It Another Old Fashioned, Please
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          8. My Heart Belongs to Daddy
          9. Thou Swell
          10. I Left My Heart at the Stage Door Canteen
          11. There's No Business Like Show Business
          12. South American Way

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          2. Ohio
          3. Luck Be a Lady
          4. Mack the Knife
          5. There's a Small Hotel
          6. Once in Love with Amy
          7. Yodel Blues
          8. Lazy Afternoon
          9. There Must Be Somethin' Better Than Love
          10. You're Just in Love
          11. Now Is the Time

          Tracks:

          1. Impossible Dream
          2. Love Makes the World Go 'Round
          3. Try to Remember
          4. Put on a Happy Face
          5. I Say Hello
          6. Happiness
          7. She Loves Me
          8. What Kind of Fool Am I?
          9. Shy
          10. Consider Yourself
          11. Poor Little Person

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          1. Magic to Do
          2. They're Playing My Song
          3. I Don't Know How to Love Him
          4. I Won't Send Roses
          5. Good Morning Starshine
          6. Don't Cry for Me, Argentina
          7. Hard Candy Christmas
          8. Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend
          9. Won't You Charleston with Me?
          10. Applause

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          2. Memory
          3. On My Own
          4. Muddy Water
          5. How Could I Ever Know
          6. American Dream
          7. I Know Him So Well
          8. Dr. Jazz
          9. Me and My Girl
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          2. Popular
          3. Seasons of Love
          4. Oh, the Thinks You Can Think
          5. Whatever Lola Wants
          6. Crazy
          7. How Deep Is Your Love
          8. Stars
          9. People Like Us
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          Princess Favorites
          Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
          • Not much of a Disney Princess CD!
          • The Real Reason to Get This CD
          • Another Repackaging Of Princess Favorites
          • Whose Princess Favorites???
          • Save your money!
          Princess Favorites
          Various Artists
          Manufacturer: Disney
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B00005Y1ZG
          Release Date: 2002-02-05

          Tracks:

          1. I Won't Say (I'm In Love)
          2. Belle
          3. Can You Feel The Love Tonight
          4. If I Can't Love Her
          5. Reflection
          6. Out Of Thin Air
          7. Kiss The Girl
          8. Once Upon A Dream
          9. Follow Your Heart
          10. The World Is Looking Up To You
          11. It's What's Inside That Counts
          12. Put It Together (Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo)

          Customer Reviews:

          1 out of 5 stars Not much of a Disney Princess CD!.......2006-05-04

          Well, Disney has done this again... How can this thing earn money?
          Only "Kiss the Girl" "Reflection" and "Once Upon a Dream" are favorites. It was so strange that "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" which was from "The Lion King" was in this album. This was not from a Disney Princess Movie! And why the song from "Aladdin & the King of Thieves" can be recorded in a Disney Princess album?
          I love Disney Princess very much, and I love listening to the wonderful and sweet voices of the Princesses, for example, Ariel, Belle and Pocahontas, even Mulan. Well, where are the songs of the Princesses? And I don't like the songs from "Cinderella-2: Dreams Come True", I think they wouldn't be so terrible if there were no classic Princess songs as reference substance!
          This album is really unworthy. It was neither fit for adults nor children, even a Disney fan won't love this. This album might make Disney fans and your kid disappointed, even angry. We want to listen to REAL Disney Princess songs! What we want is not this confusing album. I hope that there won't be any Disney Favoties albums like this. It's really disappointing. I have to say this even though it's not nice: If you buy this, you might be taken in by this. Save your money to buy other better off Disney albums!

          5 out of 5 stars The Real Reason to Get This CD.......2005-12-31

          I'm going to say it right now --- this CD is good. It's very good. If you're looking for true "Disney princess" tracks and you don't consider Cinderella II, Aladdin and the King of Thieves or Mulan/Lion King to count, then stop now. But it seems like most people are basing their opinions on the sorts of songs they expected from the CD, rather than what's actually on it.

          The CD begins with "I Won't Say (I'm in Love)" by Meg(ara) from Disney's "Hercules." This is one of my favorite Disney movies and this is an excellent track. Meg tries to deny her feelings for Hercules, before finally sort of admitting that she is in love.

          Next is "Belle" from "Beauty and the Beast." A wonderful tune of dreams and romance that was nominated for an Academy Award.

          Who doesn't enjoy "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" Featuring funny bits by Timon and Pumbaa, excellent harmonies and singing by both Simba and Nala.

          "If I Can't Love Her" is from the stage show of "Beauty and the Beast." It's my least favorite track on the CD, but it's still fairly decent and interesting to hear for those who haven't seen this stage show.

          "Reflection" is from "Mulan" and I consider it to be possibly be the best track from that movie. Is Mulan is a Disney princess? Well, you can debate that all you want --- I suppose at this point, she's royalty, so I guess she counts.

          "Out of Thin Air" is my favorite song "Aladdin and the King of Thieves." Aladdin and Jasmine sing about what it would be like for Aladdin to finally find his father. Jasmine tells Aladdin that he doesn't just come out of thin air. The music on this recalls "A Whole New World" for me.

          "Kiss the Girl" is from "The Little Mermaid." It's not my favorite song from that movie --- I would have preferred "Part of Your World." But it'll do all right. And it can't be said that Ariel isn't a Disney princess --- after all, she does marry Prince Eric.

          "Once Upon a Dream" is a classic! It's from "Sleeping Beauty." Sure, the little kiddies today may not entirely appreciate this, but I think it's wonderful that they would include a classic like this.


          Now, part of the reason for this CD's release was to have a place for the music from the Disney "Cindrella" sequel "Cindrella II." Yes, this is a direct-to-DVD release, but it's a good one. This CD is the only place to find these excellent songs, all performed by Brooke Allison. They also all (except the last one) follow a theme of "being yourself:"

          "Follow Your Heart" is about a time when Cinderella was assigned to the preparations for the royal ball. She was given all sorts of instructions, such as not opening the curtains and not inviting commoners in. Finally, she decided to just do things her own way. A lively, upbeat, positive theme.

          "The World Is Looking Up To" is about the mouse Jaq and when he decides to become human. Another fun track about being yourself.

          "It's What's Inside That Counts" comes from when Cinderella's stepsister Anastasia fell in love. She thought she'd get all dolled up, but learned that she can be loved just for being her.

          Finally, "Put It Together" is a wonderfully fun techno remix of the classic "Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo." I was surprised this works, but it does, splendidly.

          So if you're looking for a Disney CD with great music and are willing to look past any preconceived ideas, then snap this CD up.

          1 out of 5 stars Another Repackaging Of Princess Favorites.......2004-04-21

          When is Disney ever going to realize that recycling Disney Princess songs aren't such a good idea? As a Disney Princess fan since I was really little I have always enjoyed Disney princess songs. But i am so so so so sick and tired about on just about every Disney album dedicated solely to the Disney Princesses Disney always always ALWAYS has a habit of recycling old princess songs instead of adding new princess songs. I mean people already own half the songs on Princess Favorites and can buy them on the film soundtracks or the Disney princess collection cd. Why I think this cd was released is that Disney was trying to promote the movie Cinderella II Dreams Come True as the songs from that movie are on this cd. But heck one of the songs Put it Together is also on the SUPERSTAR HITS cd. So while this cd may be a redone version of Princess Collection Volume #2 please Please Please PLEASE do not buy,
          Thank you very much for your time

          2 out of 5 stars Whose Princess Favorites???.......2003-10-15

          I would classify only 3 of the songs on this CD as Princess Favorites - Belle, Kiss The Girl and Once Upon A Dream. The rest are either not Princess songs or not favorites.

          My daughter is a huge Disney Princess fan, and wants to hear the songs from the Princess movies non-stop. She's only 3, but she does know her princesses, and the girl from Hercules and Nala from the Lion King are definitely NOT princesses! This is also the first time that I've seen Mulan grouped with the princesses.

          We wanted music from the classic Disney Princess movies that she loves - Cinderella, Snow White, Beauty & The Beast, Sleeping Beauty, Aladdin and The Little Mermaid. I do not put Cinderella 2 and Aladdin and the Forty Thieves in that category - were those even released in the theaters, or direct to video?

          I am generally a fan of the Disney compilations, but this one feels like a marketing rip-off. Get the Disney Classics 5 CD set if you really want the Princess Favorites - they may be spread out over all the discs, but they are the songs you want to hear!

          1 out of 5 stars Save your money!.......2002-04-30

          A friend gave this CD to my little girl for her 5th birthday...she was thrilled to get it. The thrill ended as soon as it was played. She wanted to know where the Princesses were.
          There is no Ariel...just a song by Sebastian. No Cinderella, no Snow White, and why would they place an unknown song from the Broadway musical Beauty and the Beast which only has been heard by the people attending the musical?? At least Sleeping Beauty made the grade. My daughter has the movie Cinderella II which the CD promotes, but is not familiar with them to really enjoy these 4 songs.
          Again, save your money...some day maybe Disney will set aside some of their money and marketing hunger and put out a CD that any 5 year old princess will enjoy singing along with...BTW isn't Beauty and the Beast being re-released...oh yea, thats why that endless song about Belle is on there..Bon Jour!
          Sumi Jo - Only Love
          Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
          • Bleah!
          • Sumi sings Broadway
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          Sumi Jo - Only Love
          Stephen Sondheim , Leonard Bernstein , Maury Yeston , Choi Kyung Sik , Jule Styne , Alban Gerhardt , Michael William Balfe , Claude-Michel Schoenberg , Ettore Stratta , and Sumi Jo
          Manufacturer: Erato
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B00004GP1Z
          Release Date: 2000-04-11

          Tracks:

          1. In His Eyes
          2. Someone Like You
          3. Beautiful World
          4. Unusual Way
          5. Losing My Mind
          6. Once Upon a Dream
          7. Only Love
          8. Send In The Clowns
          9. Just In Time
          10. Dream With Me
          11. I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls
          12. I Still Believe

          Customer Reviews:

          2 out of 5 stars Bleah!.......2007-07-02

          I like Sumi Jo. The music is drek. Sondheim! Before I knew how Clowns fit into the plot I thought it was mildly enigmatic and heartbreaking (sniff). Now that I do know, I think it's a maudlin, bad attempt to conform to the plot of the show. Mind is just stupid, and the tune is pallid. ("Or were you just being kind..."?????) So much for Sondheim. He'll be forgotten soon enough. He's hardly a household word now. The rest of the songs have that peculiar, unpleasant modern sound that so many new Bway songs have. Kind of weird. It's "in". Monkey see, monkey do. I'm glad I bought it used and only wasted $5 + shipping on it. If you like this kind of tuneless, affected music, go for it. She's wonderful. She doesn't sound like an opera singer at all. Though she is a wonderful one. The arrangement of the Styne is slow and soothing, not that jouncy bouncy upbeat thing, the way it was written. I don't like either version, but if I were forced to be subjected to one, I'd take the slow one. I'm very disappointed. I should have expected as much from 2 Sondheims and that Styne. I wish she'd sung a better selection of songs.

          4 out of 5 stars Sumi sings Broadway.......2006-12-26

          Coloratura soprano Sumi Jo's album "Only Love" again demonstrates why she is undoubtedly one of the greatest voices of recent times. On this album, Sumi Jo concentrates her talents on songs from the musical theatre world. Many opera singers do have trouble adapting and manipulating their precision-trained voices into another style, but Sumi Jo sings in a fresh, appealing way that makes these songs come alive, almost like they were written yesterday.

          The crown jewels of the album are "Unusual Way" (from Maury Yeston's NINE), and the title track, "Only Love" (one of the more distinguishable ballads from Frank Wildhorn's otherwise-dreadful SCARLET PIMPERNEL score). Sumi effortlessly transforms herself into a Broadway diva on this album; instantly she's at home with the material. I heartily recommend this surprising about-face from opera singer Sumi Jo.

          [Erato/Warner Music 8573802412]

          4 out of 5 stars Much Better than I Expected.......2006-08-03

          Let me start off by saying that I adore opera and I adore musical theater. That said, I can think of very few opera singers who I like singing showtunes. Actually Dawn Upshaw is the one who readily comes to mind... Somehow the greatest opera singers, people like Renee Fleming and Kiri Te Kinawa have trouble "toning it down" enough to successfully sing a musical repetoire. Sumi Jo is an exception. Her voice is light enough to sing these pieces with a nice tone and a sense of ease. We know her extraordinary operatic ability from her previous work, but she wisely doesn't feel the need to prove it to us on these songs.

          Given my high opinions of Sumi Jo, you might be wondering why I didn't give this album 5 stars. That's because I think she could have chosen better songs. I commend her for going with contemporary composers as opposed to the usual repetoir of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Lowe, Jules Styne, with a bit of Bernstein and Sondheim thrown in for flavor. However comtemporary musical theater has exciting new voices from the likes of Jason Robert Brown, Adam Guettel, and Michael LaCuisa. Or, she could have gone with some Boubil and Schoenberg with some of Andrew Llyod Webber's better tunes thrown in. Instead, she went for a lot of Wildhorn. Thankfully she chose to embrace The Scarlet Pimpernel and Jekyll and Hyde- two of Wildhorn's best shows as opposed to total schlock. But songs like "In His Eyes" (a duet with herself) and "Only Love" aren't intersting. Her only nod to Boubil is "I Still Believe" from Miss Saigon (another duet). Duets usuallywork with two contrasting voices and viewpoints (especially duets like these- sung by two characters in love with the same man). Singing with yourself doesn't really create any tension o0r real interest. Sumi Jo is best on tracks like "Send In the Clowns" (A Little Might Music), "Losing My Mind" ("Follies") and other songs intended as solos.

          I definately reccoment this disc to an opera fan interested in another side of Sumi Jo, or a musical theater fan in search of a good voice (or both). My only reservation is a few of the song choices.

          5 out of 5 stars Beautiful!.......2004-01-19

          Proof that musicals can be sung without the "Belt-technique". Pure, beautiful and amazing! This is what I call crossover!

          5 out of 5 stars Unexpected voice.......2003-06-09

          Anyone who knows Sumi Jo will be surprised at this album because she is not like an opera singer in this album. It is common that opera singers¡¯ cross-over albums sounds ridiculous because they do not give themselves up being the opera singer; they usually stick to their operatic way to sing. However, when one who has never heard Sumi Jo¡¯s other recordings listens to this cross-over album, he will not know that Sumi is an opera singer. It means that her interpretations are almost perfect. She knows how to sing cross-over songs and that the way to sing them is different from that of opera arias; but unfortunately some opera singers do not seem to know it. Maybe cross-over music is something that most opera singers want to try, but I have not seen one succeeded contentedly. Sumi¡¯s voice and her interpretations are almost perfect. All tracks are great, but particularly I recommend ¡°Unusual Way¡± and ¡°I still believe.¡± I remember Sumi Jo saying in an interview after finishing recording this album, that she finally made it. I agree with her that she eventually did a great job. I really pay a compliment on her impressive work. Very strongly recommend!
          Once Upon a Time in West Twelve
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            Once Upon a Time in West Twelve
            Bluetones
            Manufacturer: Dream Catcher
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
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            ASIN: B000PHX10O
            Release Date: 2007-07-02

            Tracks:

            1. Jub Jub Bird
            2. Bluetonic
            3. Liquid Lips
            4. Carn't Be Trusted
            5. Keep The Home Fires Burning
            6. Fountainhead
            7. Happy Labotomy
            8. Marblehead Johnson
            9. Cut Some Rug
            10. Serenity Now
            11. Fast Boy
            12. Was A Teenage Jesus
            13. Mine In The Morning
            14. Slight Return
            15. Never Going Nowhere
            16. Nae Hair On't
            17. Solomon Bites The Worm
            18. If

            Album Description

            Live album from the Britpopsters, recorded at the Sheperds Bush Empire in 2005. The Bluetones first arrived on the scene during the initial Britpop movement during the early '90s and have released a slew of great Pop tunes during their 10+ year career. This album features the band ripping through 18 of those tracks including 'Bluetonic', 'Keep The Home Fires Burning', 'Marblehead Johnson', 'Cut Some Rug' and 'If'. Dream Catcher 2007.

            Album Details

            2007 Release of a Live Album that was Recorded at the Shepherd's Bush Empire, London on November 18, 2005.
            It's Always Fair Weather (1955 Movie Soundtrack) (Rhino Handmade)
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              It's Always Fair Weather (1955 Movie Soundtrack) (Rhino Handmade)
              Betty Comden
              Manufacturer: Rhino Handmade
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              WaltzesWaltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
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              Strauss Jr., JohannStrauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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              ASIN: B0001LYFYA
              Release Date: 2004-01-01

              Tracks:

              1. Main Title - MGM Studio Orchestra
              2. March March - Jud Conlon, Dan Dailey, Gene Kelly
              3. Medley: Letter/Drinking Montage/The Binge - MGM Studio Orchestra
              4. Time for Parting - Jud Conlon, Dan Dailey, Gene Kelly
              5. Ten Year Montage [#] - MGM Studio Orchestra
              6. Blue Danube (I Shouldn't Have Come) - Dan Dailey, Gene Kelly, Michael Kidd
              7. After Blue Danube [#] - MGM Studio Orchestra
              8. Gene's Folly [#] - MGM Studio Orchestra
              9. Music Better Than Words
              10. Stillman's Gym - Clark Burroughs, , , MGM Studio Chorus, Ernie Newton, Thurl Ravenscroft
              11. Baby You Knock Me Out - Clark Burroughs, , , MGM Studio Chorus, Ernie Newton, , Carole Richards
              12. Situation-Wise [#] - Dan Dailey, , Lee Gotch, , Thurl Ravenscroft, Bob Stevens, Bob Wacker
              13. Mike's Dream Place [#] - MGM Studio Orchestra
              14. Time for Parting/Once Upon a Time - Jud Conlon, Dan Dailey, Gene Kelly
              15. I Thought They'd Never Leave [#][Outtake]
              16. Love Is Nothing But a Racket [#][Outtake] - Gene Kelly, Carole Richards
              17. Twenty-Five Cent Analysis [#] - MGM Studio Orchestra
              18. Situation-Wise - Dan Dailey
              19. I Like Myself - Gene Kelly
              20. Madeline's Commercial (Klenzrite) [#]
              21. Thanks a Lot, But No Thanks
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              How Fair This Place
              Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
              • Spirit Lifting and Soul Moving
              How Fair This Place

              Manufacturer: S.F. Gay Men Chorus
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              Casals, PabloCasals, Pablo | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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              ASIN: B00005Y91C
              Release Date: 1996-05-10

              Tracks:

              1. Medley: Gabriel's Oboe/On Earth as It Is in Heaven
              2. Selections from Miss Saigon: The Last Night of the World/Sun and Moon
              3. Love Medley: When I Fall in Love/Let It Be Me/Unchained Melody
              4. Selections from Jekyll & Hyde: Once Upon a Dream/This Is the Moment
              5. Selections from Chess: I Know Him So Well/Anthem
              6. Nigra Sum
              7. Salvation Is Created
              8. Love's Gift
              9. You Are My Star
              10. How Fair This Place [Live]
              11. San Francisco
              12. Irish Blessing

              Customer Reviews:

              4 out of 5 stars Spirit Lifting and Soul Moving.......2004-12-24

              I picked up this CD by accident. To much of my surprise, I was so moved from the very first song, until the last note of the CD. It not only makes me wanting to listen to it over and over again, it makes me to sing along with some of the songs. Irish blessings is a great song, and the chorus makes it even a better song. I highly recommend this CD.

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