The Impossible Dream

Ronan Tynan (Composer), Mitchell Leigh (Composer), Cole Porter (Composer), Guy / Murrah, Roger Clark (Composer), Brendan Graham (Composer), Bobby Scott (Composer), Shay Healy (Composer), Frank Wildhorn (Composer), Irish Traditional (Composer), Stanislao Gastaldon (Composer), Stephen Sondheim (Composer), Rolf Lovland (Composer), Joni Mitchell (Conductor), Charlie Chaplin (Artist), Brian / U2 Kennedy (Artist), Sarah McLachlan (Artist), Proinnsias O Duinn (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Conductor: Joni Mitchell
• Composer: Ronan Tynan, Mitchell Leigh, Cole Porter, Guy / Murrah, Roger Clark, Brendan Graham, et al.
• Audio CD (November 12, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Jive
• ASIN: B000078JM7
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #127,851 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The term Irish tenor may be fraught with as many wrong-headed, anachronistic characterizations as any phrase in music. But Ronan Tynan not only returns here to the PBS airwaves that helped spread his fame as a member of the Irish Tenors trio, but he overturns a few clichés while delivering a live concert (recorded at the Royal Dublin Society in June 2002) that encompasses everything from Broadway and pop chestnuts to Italian operatic repertoire. Tynan rewards Irish traditions old and new (a medley of Brian Kennedy's and U2's "Life, Love & Happiness"/"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For") and even makes left turns into folkie songstress territory (Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now," Sarah McLachlan's "Angel"). Backed by RTE Orchestra, the unlikely international star invests himself completely in all of it, his strong, crystalline voice playing off the traditions, while forging strong new bonds with the contemporary. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A True Vocal Talent Not To Be missed!, December 12, 2002

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Anthony Accordino (Massapequa Park, New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Impossible Dream (Audio CD)

Ronan Tynan is a multi-talented individual who is a doctor,an athlete who has won gold medals in disabled competion and set world records and an author. His greatest gift however, is a voice that can stop one in their tracks. Known as one of the celebrated Irish tenors, this solo outing proves that he is the real deal. The sound quality of this live recording made in Dublin really is a dream come true for fans of this opera trained tenor. He sings Irish classics like "Danny Boy", to broadway "The Impossible Dream". He gives such contemporary tunes like "Both Sides Now" and the U2 "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" a whole new deep sound. The orchestra and the London Community Gospel Choir are flawless as is Ronan. Hey, the bottom line is I am a classic rock guy who appreciates good music from all walks of life, and Ronan Tynan makes great music and that is all that matters! Ronan Tynan is truly an artist with a vocal ability that should be heard by all.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful!, January 21, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Impossible Dream (Audio CD)

Having seen Ronan in person recently in the U.S., I was impressed first and foremost by his singing ability, and second by his stage presence and warmth. He is a special performer and human being. I am proud to be a Ronan Tynan fan.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not too impossible for Ronan, December 8, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Impossible Dream (Audio CD)

I think this cd was very good because my mummy listens to it all the time. I think ronan is brilliant singing all the songs. He even sings my favourite, Angel. I think the choir is brilliant and the boy singing on You raise me up is fantastic. It is a brilliant cd. BUY IT!