Abigail's Song (From Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol)
1. Black is the Colour
2. Your Silhouette
3. Can't Slow Down
4. I Dreamed a Dream
5. Carrickfergus
6. L'alba Verra
7. And This is My Beloved
8. Hyfrydol
9. Ave Maria
10. A Flower
11. Break it to My Heart
12. Blaenwern
13. Bonus Track - Abigail's Song
‘Daydream’ is the sensational new album from the record-breaking multi-platinum-selling mezzo soprano, Katherine Jenkins. The compelling Welsh singer returns to her musical roots on her eighth studio album which is her most personal to date. Incorporating songs that have inspired her, from folk and pop to classical and traditional, Katherine illustrates her passion and adoration for music in one distinguished collection.
Performer Notes
Slightly tip-toeing away from the mainstream pop sound which saw her cover the likes of Evanescence and Queen on her last record, Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins' eighth studio album, Daydream, is largely a back-to-basics affair which pays homage to several of the songs which have inspired her glittering career. There are still a couple of crossover pop/rock efforts, such as the Radio 2-friendly "Can't Slow Down," the gentle piano balladry of "Your Silhouette," and a faithful cover version of Delta Goodrem's soaring, midtempo "Break It to My Heart." But Jenkins' powerful and enchanting tones have always appeared more comfortable when tackling material closer to her classically trained beginnings than on the attempts to crossover to the MOR pop world, something which she appears to have realized, judging by this fairly traditional set of songs. Alongside several compositions showcasing her multi-lingual skills, including Ennio Morricone's Italian-sung "L'alba Verra (The Dawn Will Come)," a rare French version of Les Miserables' signature tune, "I Dreamed a Dream" ("J'Avais Reve d'Une Autre Vie"), and two tracks recorded in her native Welsh tongue, "Love Divine (Hyfrydol)" and "Blaenwern" (the first time she's sung in Welsh since 2006's Serenade), there are string-soaked renditions of Celtic folk songs "Black Is the Colour" and "Carrickfergus," a brand new interpretation of "Ave Maria," and a moving take of Kismet show tune "And This Is My Beloved." But it's the closing number, "Abigail's Song," which will already be familiar to most Jenkins fans, that her stunning vocal presence really goes up a notch. Backed by some haunting choral chants and a magical arrangement from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, her contribution to the Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol soundtrack is arguably one of the strongest original songs of her career, and is a perfect way to finish a charming, highly personal, and well-crafted affair which proves that Jenkins is at her best when she embraces her classical roots. ~ Jon O'Brien
Country:
USA
UPC:
5052498805822
Studio/Live:
Studio
Release Date:
10 October, 2011
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Beautiful to listen to. This was really enjoyable and i am glad i spent the money. Great Tunes to listen to. I really enjoyed this album from front to back. It really has a great feel to it and extremely rhythmatic. i appreciate the lyrics as well as the instruments that compose each song and most importantly, I appreciate in great length the voice behind it all. All components mesh quite well in every song. Loved every bit of it.
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