In Dreams [Import]

Joseph McManners, Joseph Mcmanners | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 21, 2006)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• ASIN: B000ATJYQ2
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #406,149 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

12-year-old singer, Joseph McManners who hails from Canterbury in Kent is Sony BMG's first and biggest signing for the new label group. The album features tracks that Joseph has grown up with and include the likes of 'Bright Eyes' from Watership Down by Mike Batt, 'Where is Love?' from Oliver to works by Rutter, Goodall, Franck and Beethoven. Sony. 2005.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Debut Album, January 21, 2006

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Hugh Mann-Demon "Hu-man" (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Dreams (Audio CD)

I hear this young guy started out 2 years ago as Oliver playing alongside the original screen Fagin Ron Moody. I then saw him in the British BBC TV's opera as The Little Prince and he was just as strange, slightly scary and mysterious as in the book, plus he looked just like I imagined from the drawings. There's a great album of that too. But this album of songs is well worth having; he's got a voice like one of these choir boy stars, bit much much better as it's purity also has a shed-load of character too. We'll be seeing more of him I reckon, on the stage and in films, as he can act as well as sing. Buy it.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A PURE, BEAUTIFUL VOICE, February 29, 2008

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Cheryl H. Long - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Dreams (Audio CD)

Generally, I don't like buying CDs unless I've had a chance to preview them first -- something I was unable to do through Amazon.com on this one. However, I was able to preview some tracks on his website, and bought this album based on that.

I have found this to be a most delightful album. Joseph's voice -- although not classically trained and lacking a vibrato -- is pure, angelic and crystal clear, his diction is impeccable and he remains on pitch throughout the album. The album itself has a somewhat Celtic and spiritual flavor to it. I especially enjoyed his plaintive renditon of "Where Is Love," as well as "Walking in the Air" and "Candlelight Carol." The bonus track, "Sally Gardens," was my favorite and nearly sent chills up and down my spine!

My only concern is if he does not develop a vibrato by the time his voice changes. While a straight voice sounds angelic on a boy soprano, it would sound flat on a mature voice. However, I believe that, with the proper training, Joseph McManners has quite a future ahead of him. In the meantime, enjoy the purity and innocence of this album!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Joseph McManners - a "fantastic" boy singer, April 9, 2010

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Rocco Paperiello (Yellowstone National Park) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Dreams (Audio CD)

First, please read M. Hoffman's 3 star review. Much of what he states is true, although somewhat overstated. However, what Hoffman sees as a negative, I see as a positive. I too like a "pure boy soprano" and I too have been in a choir. However, sometimes I prefer to listen to the unmistakable tone of a BOY'S voice -- especially one as fantastic and well enunciated as this one. (Yes, I think understanding the singer's words a plus). And do not be mislead. Sure there are moments when a well trained singer can see that McManners is not especially "soprano trained." But who cares? His voice is wonderful, his tone is clear and right on, and I take great delight in his singing. (I do not need to be listening to voices like those of Connor Burrowes, or Anthoney Way all the time). McManners' voice is more like that of Paul Dutton. (And sometimes I'd rather be listening to a simple arrangement of a beautiful boy's voice rather than the 'mega' arrangements like those of Boys Air Choir, or Liberia. Heck, I even enjoy the CD 'Dreamland' and the wonderful voice of Michael Junior [Michael Verschuere]).

I took a chance on this CD after reading the 5 star reviews and am very glad that I did.