A Time for Ana

Track Listings
 
1. Sometimes Yes, Sometimes No
2. A Time For Ana
3. Summer Rain
4. A River To Cross
5. Rachel's Lullaby
6. Adam-Ondi-Ahman
7. New Arrival
8. Forever, My Love
9. How Gentle
10. Time Will Tell

A Time for Ana,C.S. Bezas,Inspired Visions Inc,New Age / Meditation,Pop,Soothing music of acoustic piano blends.

A Time for Ana

A Time for Ana
The Classical Album 2005
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Very Enjoyable for all music fans
  • Absolutely Amazing! Two CDs packed with the world's most beautiful classical music...
 The Classical Album 2005

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ASIN: B000A8AXWW
Release Date: 2005-09-13

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Very Enjoyable for all music fans.......2006-03-02

This is very good collection of music that brings to life a wide variety of music that is both old and contemporary. The selections vary from composers, historical and famous such as Pavarotti and Puccini to today's James Horner (Titanic, A Beauituful Mind) and John Williams (Star Wars, Sabrina, Jaws, Saving Private Ryan).

If you enjoy the sounds of Sarah Brightman, Charlotte Church, Enya, Kate Bush, Andrea Bocelli, and various theatre music (Andrew Lloyd Webber (Evita, Cats), then you will find this collection worthy of your appreciation.

I have often wondered why classical music radio channels do not play modern composers (i.e., Horner, Willams), and am glad that this album gives them credit that they deserve. There is so many good compositions being created every day that only appear to have a voice on the big screen, which is unfortunate.

Track 11, composed by The Doors, and is a nice version, indeed. I also enjoy the Bond players giving a new twist to some old favourites.

Ciao,
Neil

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Amazing! Two CDs packed with the world's most beautiful classical music..........2005-11-08

First, let me begin by saying that I am by no means an expert in classical music, but have grown to appreciate it immensely in the past year. I can say wholeheartedly that this is the most beautiful compilation of music I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. It's simple irresistible. There are few words to describe how emotional it is to hear Pavarotti sing "II Canto", or Placido Domingo belt out "Questa o quella". You just get numb with joy!! I have NO idea what they are saying but a translation not necessary. The entire collection (TWo jammed-packed CDs) is phenomenal (excluding the selections from "Bond" which I found to be particularly annoying and not at all "classical" in the true sense of the word). There is something here for everyone, regardless of your personal musical tastes or tolerances.

A guaranteed hit -- Don't miss this one.

CD One

Andrea Bocelli "En Aranjuez con tu amor"
Bryn Terfel - "Granada"
Bond - "Viva" ( not my favorite, sounds almost disco-ish)
Hayley Westenra - "Pokarekare Ana"
Luciano Pavarotti - "Una Mattina"
Katherine jenkins - "Time To Say Goodbye" (a heart stopper - so beautiful!)
Duel - "Canon" (lovely!)
Janine Jansen - "Allegro from 'Spring'"
Andreas Scholl - "Ombra mai fu"
Nigel Kennedy - "The Unknown Soldier"
Kiri Te Kanawa - "Nuns' Chorus"
Nelson Freire - "Chopin Etude No. 1 op. 25
Julian Lloyd Webber - "Flight of the Bumble-bee"
James Horner - "For the Love of a Princess
Hans Zimmer & Lisa Gerrard "Now We Are Free"
Renee Fleming - "Mesicku na nebi hlubokem"
Russell Watson - "Amore e Musica"

CD TWO

Luciano Pavarotti - "II Canto" (I MUST see him sing this in person!!)
Placido Domingo - "Questa o quello" (I never tire of hearing this)
Andrea Bocelli & Bryn Terfel - "the Pearl Fisher's Duet"
Jose Carreras - "Funiculi, funicula
Dominc Miller & Kaori Muraji - "Fragile"
Tavener - "Song for Athene"
Josep Calleja - "La donna e mobile"
Jean-Yves Thibaudet - "Gymopedie No. 1"
Juan Diego Florez - "Una furtiva lagrima"
Kathleen Ferrier - "Blow the Wind Southerly"
Angela Gheorghiu - "Ave Maria"
Janine Jansen - "Schindler's List Main Theme"
Bond - "explosive"
Secret Garden - "You Raise Me Up"
Hayley Westenra - "Never Say Goodbye"
The Three Tenors - "Nessun Dorma"

Enjoy!

Cris Cunningham for Amazon.com



Pure
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Pure beauty
  • WHAT A GIFT!
  • Incredible voice - Incredible CD
  • The Best
  • Charlotte is NO match...
 Pure

Manufacturer: Decca
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ASIN: B0000TCP9A
Release Date: 2003-11-10

Tracks:

  1. Across the Universe of Time
  2. Never Say Goodbye
  3. Beat of Your Heart
  4. Pokarekare Ana
  5. Who Painted the Moon Black?
  6. River of Dreams
  7. Benedictus
  8. Hine E Hine
  9. Dark Waltz
  10. Amazing Grace
  11. My Heart and I
  12. In Trutina
  13. Heaven
  14. Wuthering Heights
  15. Pokarekare Ana [*] - Russell Watson, Hayley Westenra

Tracks:

  1. Silent Night [*]
  2. Away in a Manger [*]
  3. Mary Did You Know? [*]
  4. Mummers' Dance [*]

Album Description

A major artist in her native New Zealand, with a performance portfolio that includes the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Russell Watson. Hayley's voice so inspired New Zealand opera diva Dame Malvina Major she offered to tutor her. The first edition of this album was one of the fastest selling records in the classical genre of all time, surpassing even Charlotte Church! This limited edition includes one bonus track on disc one, 'Pokareare Ana' (duet with Russell Watson), & a bonus four track Christmas CD featuring, 'Away In A Manger', 'The Mummers' Dance', 'Mary Did You Know?', & 'Silent Night'. 19 tracks in all. Decca. 2003.

Album Details

Limited Edition Version of the Debut Album from New Zealand Singer Hayley Westenra Comes with a Bonus Disc featuring Four Christmas Songs, Including a Version of the Loreena Mckennitt Song "The Mummer's Dance". Also Includes "my Heart and I" which Does Not Appear on the USA Version.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Pure beauty.......2005-09-06

Ever since Charlotte Church turned into a tabloids' darling and a wannabe pop star, there's been a gap opened for a young, sweet-faced soprano. The best bet on filling it seems to be Hayley Westenra, a young singer/dancer from New Zealand.

The result: "Pure," an album that is reminiscent of early Sarah Brightman, back when she did folk songs and showtunes. Westenra sticks close to her classical sound with songs like the delicate "In Trutina" and the traditional New Zealand song "Pokarekare Ana," which is rendered with the backing of a a rather muddled male chorus and some swelling strings.

However, Westenra doesn't neglect more modern songs, and she does well in classical pop as well as straightforward classical. The big difference seems to be a bit of synth and a delicate guitar melody, in songs like the charming "Beat of Your Heart" and dreamy "Why Painted the Moon Black?" It's a smooth, thoroughly sweet crossover effect.

Westenra also eschews the usual round of classical-pop songs, like "Nella Fantasia." I love that song, but it's been done so many times. Instead, she opts for Maori lullabies, Vivaldi ballads, the neglected "Mummer's Dance" and the orchestral cathedral grandeur of "Benedictus." She even covers Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights," adding a modern feel to the finale.

That is not to say that every choice is an excellent one. "Wuthering Heights" has Westenra trying to sound more Bush-ian, while "Amazing Grace" is too simple vocally. Aside from those, her choices of song are excellent -- rich, uplifting and beautiful, and backed by a wide range of orchestral musicians, especially the strings.

There is also an accompanying EP, in which Westenra covers four Christmas ballads, and does them all justice. Her vocals are well suited to the dignified lyrics of songs like "The Mummer's Dance" and "Silent Night," although a bit less for the still-lovely "Mary Did You Know" and "Away in a Manger."

Her vocals themselves are not operatic, but they are strong, clear and sweet, without pretensions or dramatic flourishes. The effect is stunning, more given to magic and sweetness than to keeping to classical standards. Since this was recorded when Westenra was only sixteen, one wonders how good she'll be in ten years.

Despite comparisons to Charlotte Church, Hayley Westenra is more like Sarah Brightman -- a sweet-voiced singer, straddling the fence between classical and pop. An enchanting experience.

5 out of 5 stars WHAT A GIFT!.......2004-12-20

I RECEIVED THESE 2 CDS AS A GIFT AND I LISTEN TO THEM FREQUENTLY. HER PERFORMANCE WITH RUSSELL WATSON (ON DVD)ON HIS TOUR IS WONDERFUL. I CAN'T WAIT FOR A NEW ALBUM. WOULD LIKE TO GET HER NEW SONG, BRIDAL BALLAD, FROM THE SOUNDTRACK OF THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

5 out of 5 stars Incredible voice - Incredible CD.......2004-04-29

I recently saw Hayley on TV and had to immediately buy this CD. Her voice is so clear and pure, and her songs are filled with lyrical emotion.

It is an absolutely incredible CD that any music lover should have in their collection. My favorite song is Wuthering Heights.

5 out of 5 stars The Best.......2004-04-27

Her album is the best, voice of an angel.......you can totally relakes to her music.

5 out of 5 stars Charlotte is NO match..........2003-12-15

Hayley is just phenomenal. There is no doubt that she surpasses every other female artist in her genre. This CD is astonishing. My two favorite songs are "Heaven" and "Wuthering Heights". The first Hayley Westenra song I ever heard was "Heaven". It would not be the last. Her voice is like that of an angel. She has a smooth, serene sound, and she has an incredible range. If you want a more classical sound, you want her. It's not that gaudy stuff that people generally think of. This stuff has a beat... and it's not pumping with bass. If you're a fan of Sarah Brightman, Josh Groban, Charlotte Church, or Mario Frangoulis... try Hayley Westenra, you won't regret it. I just can't wait 'til she comes to the states... that'll be a good day. She has a few Italian songs, but she's not heavy on the foreign stuff like some of the other artists of Opera / Classical. She's got a wonderful voice for a little girl... I'm a huge fan, Hayley! You roped me in, in about 2 minutes time!
A Time for Ana
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    C.S. Bezas
    Manufacturer: Inspired Visions Inc
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    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0009XT8IS
    Release Date: 2005-07-05

    Tracks:

    1. Sometimes Yes, Sometimes No
    2. A Time For Ana
    3. Summer Rain
    4. A River To Cross
    5. Rachel's Lullaby
    6. Adam-Ondi-Ahman
    7. New Arrival
    8. Forever, My Love
    9. How Gentle
    10. Time Will Tell
    Harmony: The Official Athens 2004 Olympic Games Classical Album
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      Jet Packs For Everyone
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      ASIN: B0002SDV8I
      Release Date: 2004-08-02

      Tracks:

      1. Honeypot Full Of Heartache
      2. All You Do
      3. Engine
      4. Slowly Sinking
      5. Kicking the Clouds Off
      6. No Solutions
      7. 18 and Hammered
      8. Sometime Tomorrow
      9. Last Time
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      Album Description

      This CD was produced by Jon Auer and ARGO! The Fender Rhodes plays a dominant role in this CD. This Inie Rock band with that emo style can be compared to the likes of Radiohead (Seattle version) and perhaps even Modest Mouse too (yeah, Seattle). Beautiful vocals and melodies sets ARGO apart from the rest. If that doesn't get you interested, wait until you hear the rhythm section. Music for the College and Alt Radio!

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars There are other CDs.......2007-01-30

      I am the owner of Ana-Them Records. My label released this CD and we've been pleased with the results. Firstly, Argo "Jet Packs for Everyone" is one of hopefully many CD's the band. As of Jan 2007 Argo has 4 CD's out. Argo: Attack of the Firebots is their latest release to date (Fish the Cat Records 2006 release). You can find this CD here at Amazon.com while supplies are available. Argo: Needs (EP released by Ana-Them Records) was released in 2005. and Argo: The Fall (EP released by Recovery Records) was released in 2003.

      Argo is truly a great band. They are serious about music and full of energy. When I first heard them before I released "Jet Packs for Everyone"; I knew instantly these guys were special. My favorite song on this CD is "No Solutions". Scott (former Argo member...lifetime friend) delivers a very warm and thoughtful performance that continues to inspire me.

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