Customer Reviews

Here's to the Heroes

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I have everything the Ten Tenors have put out that in America we can buy. I listen to their CD's and DVD just about to the exclusion of everything else. Their earlier work is more vocals, rich harmony, and just about some of the best work I have heard by a group. They do a rendition of A Bridge Over Troubled Water on their Colours CD that is better than Simon and Garfunkel and I never thought anyone could sing it better-they absolutely do.
When I first bought this CD, didn't wait until it got here-I ordered it from Australia, I will admit I was somewhat disappointed and even wrote in the Forum at their website I thought the background music overwhelmed their voices. Their other albums have really featured mostly piano or they sang acappella, so I think I was just so used to that. But since I wrote about that disappointment, I have totally changed my mind. After listening to nothing else, I think this is probably their best work so far. The background music is sweeping and majestic and as you listen to it more and more, the instruments fade away except when they are forefront and the guys are NOT singing. The music adds so much to their sound and I think you will not be disappointed with a single cut on this CD. I say buy it and make sure you don't make a decision on whether you like it or not until you have listened to it more than once. It truly is a wonderful album, still with their marvelous harmony and more solo work by various members than in albums before.

I found this album very moving, with tremendously rich vocals and instrumentals. It has a strong sentimentality to its sound, which I found highly appealing. But if you see yourself as above all that, this album will be easy to criticize, as some of the comments below attest.

In my mind, this music is more like show tunes, and less like a classical operatic rendition. And for that, it is quite well done. My favorite song is Bongiorno Principesa (sp?), which is quite moving and deeply romantic. One does not have to know Italian to understand love in song.

If other classical cross-over, such as Andrea Bocelli appeals to you, I strongly suggest you give it a try.

The sound level from song to song is inconsistent. Requiring frequent volume adjustment. Several songs the orchestra overshadows the voices. The songs are beautiful.

This CD has the best selection yet in my opinion for these wonderful voices..It really portrays how well they blend together and also how they accompany the Solos....I find it very relaxing driving and have had this
playing constantly in the car going back and forth to work.....The Music is superb I bought their other CD also which is great but this is THE favourite..I hope you enjoy it..

Rhino Records presents not just Three Tenors or Irish Tenors...but the latest surprise on the classical scene is The Ten Tenors with their new album "HERE'S TO THE HEROES", featuring a twelve track compact disc with John Barry compositions galore --- Australian gentlemen who will thrill you with classical vocal repertoire of ballads and even "Les Choristes" selection with a flowery sensitive touch ... backing the tenors is the powerful London Symphony Orchestra with all the gusto they can muster and then some ... if you're a John Barry fan, collector and love the Ten Tenors then this one has your name on it.

Outstanding vocals by young talent, run out and purchase this collection ... watch out world here comes some of the best of the best around today ... hats off to Rhino and Warner Bros. for this one of a kind release ... hope to see more of the same ... arranger and producer Simon Franglen --- great job by one and all --- Here's to Our Heroes - The Ten Tenors

Total Time: 49 mins on CD ~ Rhino Records 63674 ~ (9/12/2006)

The Ten Tenors are wonderfully talented young Australian singers who have performed all over the world. If you are lucky enough to have one of their concerts near you, please go. They are fantastic singers from classics to Freddie Mercury, but they are also entertainers. I have nearly worn this CD out playing it over and over.

Once again, these guys are amazing. Loved their harmonies, song selections and voices. You'l play it over and over again.

Saw this group on TV (Extreme Home Makeover) and really liked their sound. Bought this CD because it has "Here's to the Heroes" on it as well as being title of Album. Can't say one song besides title track jumped out at me but when I just need to chill, i keep playing this cd. It is just good relaxing music.

I've enjoyed this CD very much. The Ten Tenors were pretty much new to me. First heard them on the Extreme Home Makeover show and loved the title song of this CD. It moved me so much.

indulge yourself with a ticket to one of The Ten Tenors live concerts: seeing the line-up of charming chaps banter on stage whilst delivering an exquisite performance will only enhance this CD version all the more.

quite simply, TTTs deliver!