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Incanto: The Deluxe Edition (Limited CD & DVD)

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A voice like Andrea Bocelli's only comes along every generation or so, (if that) Caruso, Lanza, Pavarotti and Now Bocelli; They are my big 4. Not only does Bocelli have wonderful opera skills, but also tremendous pop singing skills, as well. As for classical singing; Bocelli's breath control is amazing; no one holds high, mid, and low notes (sang either intensely or softly) as long as Bocelli does. His diction is excellent; His tone is wonderful; His color is right in sink to the song being performed, dark or light, and all shads around those as needed. He has that tenor ring that can rise up over an orchestra, he sings just beautifully. As for his pop singing again it's spectacular; Bocelli can sing a pop song either in a classical way, or a bluesy way or almost anyway. He has tremendous versatility, I would rank him right at the top of pop singing for all time. Bocelli can sing big, bold, intense and beautiful, or can show us a soft side it seems like he is singing in one's ear, very sweetly and beautiful.

In canto is a CD of classic Italian love songs (Naples) and are many songs that Andrea has loved since childhood and most of us are familiar with. These songs were made famous by the great tenors of the 19th and 20th centuries, . In canto song selection includes Mamma; O surdato 'nammurato , Era di maggio , Un amore cosi grande , Non ti scordar di me; Funiculi Funicula; Granada, Voglio vivere cosi, Santa Lucia, Pulcinella, Non ti scordar di me, Marechiare, Vieni sul mar, Because, E vui durmiti ancora, Amapola, Un amore cosi grande. It is a wonderful selecton and I love the inclusion of Because, which I have heard Andrea sing live many times, It is the best version since Mario Lanza, and belive it or not Bocelli hits an even higher end note. You will enjoy all the songs hear they are wonderfully done.

The DVD extra on the deluxe edition is nice as well. the making of the album and a nostalgic look back at Naples.

This is a must have Bocelli CD.

Incanto (the deluxe edition) is on par with the very best of recorded sound. Highly recommended listening AND viewing which belongs in everyone's stocking this holiday season. Kudos to Andrea.

I love this cd. It is one of his best! Of course I say that about all of his cds. Love "Un Amore Cosi Grande" and of course "Because". Grew up with Mario Lanza, he was born about two towns over from us so it was "local boy does good". Love Mr. Bocelli's music, and his book (autobiography) was excellent too.

Loved this CD/DVD! The dvd was delightful with videos of many of the old time celebrities, Brought back many memories of famous people I remember from years past. The singing is wonderful. Since there were so many familiar songs on the cd, I found I was singing/humming along with them. Thought Andrea showed great range and put great feeling into the songs. One of my favorite Bocelli cds of recent times and I have all his cds. I thoroughly enjoyed it and have recommended it to many people. He is a delight to listen to and watch perform. You won't regret purchasing Incanto in the cd/dvd edition

Andrea Bocelli's latest CD can be bought in the Deluxe edition which includes a DVD that is well-worth having. On the DVD, Bocelli is interviewed while in the Teatro San Carlo in Naples - where many of the operatic tenors of the past (Caruso, Gigli, Tagliavini, Pavarotti, Corelli) had their glory moments. He talks of how they affected him as a listener and how he hopes that his renditions of that same repertoire would touch his listeners in the same way. On this CD, however, Bocelli does not sing the heavier operatic arias but the (primarily) Neapolitan melodies where he can bring his considerable gifts to the table. Here we do not have those heavier operatic voices overwhelming the songs by the very power and "heft" of the voice - but rather the lighter voice of Bocelli who serves these songs so well. (And Bocelli also sings "Because" in his improved English - a song recorded once by the superb Franco Corelli whose English version of this song is fall on the floor funny). Bocelli's renditions of these wonderful songs are truly touching - and his take on the Neapolitan melody, "Era Di Maggio" is absolutely sublime. And, while he sings, the DVD takes you to Italy - during the two world wars - where the suffering of the Italian people is heartbreakingly on display...to the heroic rescue by the Americans which forged an endurable bond between the two peoples, still strong and magical to this day. And on to the celebrities who discovered "La Dolce Vita" in Rome during the 50's and 60's - Linda Christian marrying Tyrone Power (which recalls that in his book, "My Wicked, Wicked Ways", Errol Flynn shared that he "discovered" Ms Christian - and told how he wanted to change her name to Fortune - only to realize that he would then have to introduce her as "Miss Fortune"), Ava Gardner, Anita Ekberg, Rita Hayworth and the drop dead gorgeous Elizabeth Taylor - and the home-grown beauties, Gina Lollobrigeda and Sophia Loren, - and the tempestuous Anna Magnani who lost the Director, Roberto Rosselini to Ingrid Bergman who then lost him to the East Indian, Sonali Das Gupta - while Bocelli sings these familiar songs of yesteryear. Really, quite a treat and well-worth the very nominal cost of this deluxe edition.

Although the songs were different from his previous cds, his range and voice was still incredibly beautiful. I enjoyed every song and can't wait for his next cd.

Great songs and especially like the DVD with video and scenes from Italy, 1950s and beyond - was great gift!

I have most of Bocelli's CDs and I'm seeing him in concert at Madison Square Garden in June, his voice is sublime, haven't enjoyed one since Pavaroti

I am a great fan of Andrea Bocelli so all I have to say is that again I have purchased an amazing CD with the bonus DVD which makes it extra special. If you are a fan of Andrea you will love this new Delux Edition of his new CD "INCANTO".
I would highly recommend it to add to your Bocelli collection.

Andrea Bocelli gives a stellar performance on his latest cd. He never disappoints his fans - he is truly one of the greatest performers of our time!!