进口CD:跨界音乐爱之颂(CD)

《跨界音乐爱之颂》Russell Watson's Amore Musica is his first since recent throat surgery--and his fans need not worry. While his sound remains somewhat manufactured (the engineers deserve credit for equalizing his tone), he knows how to put across a heart-rending melody whether he's crooning ("cooing" would not be an inappropriate word either) or using a darker, fuller tone. The inspirational "You Raise Me Up" contains great examples of both. He's backed by a chorus in a song made up of a medley of tunes from the film Gladiator. Lara Fabian joins him in a duet called "The Alchemist." He wrings every bit of emotion out of "I'll Walk with God" from The Student Prince. A tune based on Elgar's "Nimrod" sits very high, and Watson occasionally sounds as if he's shouting. Purists might argue with the many breaks in his voice between registers, while his fans love precisely these tics, but by now those who love him will know that they want this CD and will not be disappointed. Opera lovers--or even Bocelli fans--need not apply. --Robert Levine

Over 2 million albums sold in the UK since the release of "The Voice" in 2000. Undoubtedly the most romantic, passionate and personal musical offering from Russell to date. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

01 Amore E Musica
02 Magia Sarà
03 You Raise Me Up
04 Il Gladiatore (Based on Themes from the Motion Picture 'Gladiator')
05 I' Te Vurría Vasá
06 I Believe
07 La Fiamma Sacra
08 You'll Still Be There for Me (Based on the Theme from the Motion ...)
09 The Alchemist
10 Pray for the Love
11 C'È Sempre Musica
12 I'll Walk with God (From 'The Student Prince')
13 We Will Stand Together (Nimrod) (Based on Elgar's 'Nimrod' from Enigma