Other Choirs, Singers, Musicians that you like

TEB · Post by **TEB** » 15 years ago

I liked Anthony Way when he first came to the public in the PBS mini series, The Choir. I thought he had enough talent to become a good actor as well as musician.
Then I heard his first cd. It was good and I enjoyed the music until I heard the first trilled R. That may be traditional but it really annoys me for some reason. I simply see no point to it. I am very glad RP doesn't make our boys do that.

paopao · Post by **paopao** » 15 years ago

i've been googling for informations about the Burrowes brothers (Boys Air Choir), and found nothing but generic infos. i wonder are they still singing or what.. i like their song called Blue Bird

Sue · Post by **Sue** » 15 years ago

I think he definitely rank among here.

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Sue · Post by **Sue** » 15 years ago

the little francais

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phlibera · Post by **phlibera** » 15 years ago

Mario Frangoulis is my favorite tenor. I have his 2 CDs: "Sometimes I Dream" and "Follow Your Heart". I like his way of singing and his voice better than Josh Groban or Andrea Bocelli. I don't get tired of his albums the way I don't get tired of Libera.

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I like every track of his albums, the way I like every track of a Libera album. It's hard to choose a favorite. This second video here is a very nice Italian song about saying goodbye. I used it once before as a track of a picture montage we gave to a friend moving to a different country to work.

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phlibera · Post by **phlibera** » 14 years ago

Amazing...

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phlibera · Post by **phlibera** » 14 years ago

Hayley Westenra, my 2nd favorite soprano, sings live the new Karl Jenkin's composition, "I'll Make Music".
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Murkskis · Post by **Murkskis** » 14 years ago

TroyeSivan18 - Tell Me Why

Have you ever heard this? I found it this evening. Try it!

Incredible piece! This is so passionate and exceptionally moving song of deep meaning.

I wish Libera could make a cover of that one day.

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And this one is really sad, but touching as well.
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jesuspeace34 · Post by **jesuspeace34** » 14 years ago

Murkskis wrote:TroyeSivan18 - Tell Me Why

Have you ever heard this? I found it this evening. Try it!
Incredible piece! This is so passionate and exceptionally moving song of deep meaning.

I wish Libera could make a cover of that one day.

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And this one is really sad, but touching as well.
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Tell Me Why is such a beautiful song and he sings it so well. Libera would be great at doing this piece.

LiberAeterna · Post by **LiberAeterna** » 14 years ago

DrewE wrote:
paopao wrote:
tcliffy wrote:If you guys don't already have it, might I recommend the Choirboys Christmas album. It is incredible. http://www.thechoirboys.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Haven't listened to it yet, but the 2005 self-titled album is nice. I love their rendition of Pie Jesu and The Lord Bless You and Keep You. Some of the 'pop tracks' are also very well done..
I have both, and my personal opinion is that the original album is a bit better than the christmas one. I think the main reason for me is that there's a broader variety of styles and arrangements on it; the carols album is very polished and well-done, but to my ears it all starts to sound a touch monotonous after awhile.

(It's worth noting that the two albums have two different trios of boys. All six young men are immensely talented.)

My top recommendation for a boy's choir Christmas album is the American Boychoir's album "Carol," on the traditional side of things certainly but superbly recorded and produced. This includes a fine recording of Holst's fantasia "Christmas Day," a wonderfully fun piece.

There is, of course, also the Angel Voices III album recorded by a certain St. Phillip's Boys Choir, and it's pretty good, too.

Hi Drew and all,

Just wanted to add that I just purchased The Choirboys first album, co-produced by the great Ian Tilley, and agree with you about it. There is a wonderfully broad range of styles and all three (Ben, CJ, and Patrick) sing impeccably. I like how the songs were arranged and how all the boys got a chance to shine. Some of my favorites from the album so far are "Walking in the Air", "Tears in Heaven", and, oh, I think I like every track! I know a lot of you are familiar with Allegri's Miserere but I have actually never heard it. What an incredible piece of Gregorian music which I thought they sang very well.

I also have the Joseph McManners album and think he has a nice, sweet voice but doesn't sound quite as trained as the boys in Libera or The Choirboys do. Anybody else have any thoughts or can recommend other treble choirs or music?

Drew, by the way, my Mom is originally from Vermont and I have visited that beautiful state many times. I hope to go back around September to visit her.

irishoreo · Post by **irishoreo** » 14 years ago

I think this college choir is absolutely amazing!

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Murkskis · Post by **Murkskis** » 14 years ago

Yeah, they are

Firstly the title looked familiar and when I saw some of the hats I knew what I'm going to seek.

And found it within minutes

Edit: I just realised they haven't included any ''frog sounds'' in the end of song- I'm sure there was smth like that in the film !
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And check this out, too !

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Sue · Post by **Sue** » 14 years ago

Katherine Jenkins
I only can say, it's a wonderful voice - amazingly

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in HD!
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Murkskis · Post by **Murkskis** » 14 years ago

Sue wrote:Katherine Jenkins
I only can say, it's a wonderful voice - amazingly

If we talk about the first video: the message of the song and the message of the video comes from rather different worlds

As about the 2nd- the song and the video is in harmony

Nikki178 · Post by **Nikki178** » 14 years ago

Has anybody mentioned Celtic Woman? I like their version on "You Raise Me Up" and "Walking in the Air."

Again, I realize how frustrating it is to be a fan of choir singing in my country. Right now the market is being dominated by Korean and Japanese artists.

Does anybody know of a good music store that sells those type of CDs?