Title: The mix just doesn't work
Product review: After listening to this CD I have to say I was disappointed. Although there are certainly some beautiful selections, I found myself thinking most were a waste of his phenomenal voice. The highlight of the CD is the scrumptious "Pearl Fishers" duet. "Shenandoah", "Gwenith Gwen" and "Danny Boy" were sung as beautifully as I've ever heard. And he managed to raise "Bella Notte" from a children's song to an adult level. His much softer approach to "Il Mio Cuore Va" really did it for me. The rest, mostly old relgious melodies, just seemed to disappear in the face of the above. I truly expected a wonderful "Ave Maria" with Sissel, but have to say it fell short. The problem for me is not with the singer (who can argue his voice?) but with the mix of music. It is very difficult to listen to from beginning to end and I've never liked having to pick my way through a CD. Still, if you don't mind using the forward button a lot, it is worth having!
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