Metally.net Music Store - Il Divo
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List Price: $13.98
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Manufacturer: Sony
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0827969396322
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: 2005-04-19
Studio: Sony
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Summary: Surprisingly unenjoyable production
Comment: I ordered this CD with high expectations. On its arrival, I eagerly played it, waiting for the glorious music I'd heard described. I was puzzled as I listened, trying to place the reason for my growing dislike. I loved the voices of the singers, I liked the genre of the songs...but was still left unsatisfied. Ultimately I realized that my displeasure was with the mismatching, almost discordant nature of the men's beautiful voices contrasted against the soundtrack that accompanied them. The accompaniment sounds like a cheap synthesizer with a little extra added in. The music should highlight and accentuate their voices, not sound like an afterthought that just distracts (a lot!)from the overall experience of the music. Though my 9yo daughter has none of my reservations and enjoys listening to it, she will do this only when I don't have to overhear it. Disappointed...waffling between 2 stars and 3 stars, but they DO have great voices; I just can't get past the distraction of the accompaniment.
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Summary: Real Italian Flavor
Comment: I was introduced to Il Divo when our Italian tour guide played this recording as we traveled by bus to Rome. "The music soars" is a phrase that aptly describes the album. There's a great mix of songs, some sung in English, some in Italian, all sung with passion. Anyone who is a fan of Enrico Morricone and the music he wrote for THE MISSION, will be especially thrilled to hear Il Divo's rendition of NELLA FANTASIA, which is set to the tune of GABRIEL'S OBOE. This is not background music; you're going to want to listen to each and every song presented by this exceptional group of tenors.
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Summary: Enjoyable, but not incredible
Comment: Do you like to listen to music on your Walkman as you take your daily stroll? Do you like background music during a nice dinner, or while you are reading? Do you enjoy lush harmonies? Then this recording is for you.
Do you want music you can analyze and categorize? Then pass this one up.
For me, the pluses of the disc: For the most part, the orchestrations support and complement the singers. The four part harmonies are delightful.
The minuses: It all sounds alike. Nothing on the recording reaches out and grabs your attention. "Unchained Melody" and "My Way" begin as if they are going to be different; then they quickly gravitate into the sameness.
Don't throw the recording away. Just listen to it under the right conditions, and enjoy it for what it is.
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Summary: Il Divo
Comment: My new favorite singers! They're so great, I get chill bumps listening to them. I hope to collect all their recorded music.
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Summary: hot
Comment: got these as gifts in 2006. very hot guys with hot voices to match. i have all of their cds now.
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"Il Divo have taught me more than I have taught them. I am actually intimidated and slightly in awe of their talent! I am more proud of this album than anything else i've ever been involved with, they are going to be huge." --Simon Cowell
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