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Musica Di Te

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I apologise for the length of this review, but I wanted to be as detailed as possible.

I love the operatic singing style voice, but I am not really an opera fan. I am however a HUGE fan of classical cross-over, or "popera" as it is becoming known. In fact, popera has fast become my favourite genre of music as of late. I like it because the singers sing beautifully, and the music has a more modern feel.

I own the albums of all the big popera acts including all of Andrea Bocelli albums from Romanza to Andrea, both of Josh Groban's studio albums, both of Mario Frangoulis' studio albums, and three Alessandro Safina albums. Because my car stereo plays mp3's, I took every song from these four artists and made one giant collection that spans 3 CD's worth of mp3's. I listen to them in the car, and all day at work. I can go days without hearing the same song. However, of all these artist, Alessandro is by far my favourite! I don't understand how it is cosmically possible that Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban have become as popular as they are, yet hardly anybody has heard of Alessandro Safina! let me tell you why I like his work best.

I find that in describing Alessandro, it is useful to compare him to his above mentioned contemporaries. In terms of sheer voice talent, In my opinion, Alessandro is the top of the list. Alessandro's voice is amazing! The only one of the above mentioned artists who can even come close would be Bocelli. Bocelli can take his voice to magnificent heights when he wants to, but for the most part he sings low and only really pushes the limit on occasion. Don't get me wrong, I think he has a beautiful voice, and I love his work, but Alessandro ALWAYS pushes the envelope and sings with such bravado, passion, power, and control, that you are left in awe. As I mentioned before, I'm not a big opera fan, but if I had to compare Alessandro's voice, I would liken it closest to Luciano Pavarotti then his popera contemporaries. Also, Safina sings entirely in Italian with a few exceptions (you'll see as you read on). But Safina's voice is only the beginning; what about his music?

I really like the music as well, it very modern, and upbeat. At times it can even take on a modern new-age quality such as Enigma (like his song Il Mirto & La Rosa for example), in terms of combining classical influence with modern pop elements. Listen to the samples of "Saro Con Te," "Siena," and "Luna" from his self titled album, also known as "Release 1" to see what I'm talking about, as they are good examples. One of my favourite songs ever, Il Mirto & La Rosa, is also on this album.

This entire album is one great song after another. His other studio album "Musica Di Te" is a bit of a departure from "Realease1" in the sense that it is a bit more soulful and modern. If I had to compare it to something out there you may have heard, I would go with George Michaels really good stuff or Seal, I'm not saying Alessandro sounds like George or Seal, but it has that musical feel that artists like George and Seal are very good at. However, Safina's vocal style is just as powerful and passionate as his first album. If you do like me, and listen to both his albums combined in to one album, "Release 1" and Musica Di te" actually weave together perfectly, so don't get nervous about some of the reviews that say that both albums are drastically different; they really are not. If you like one, you will like the other. "Musica De Ti" like his first album is good song after good song. The only song I don't really like is "You Come to My Senses," which is Safina's only English song on the album. His accent is very heavy, and it just doesn't work well. But 1 out of 14 isn't bad.

"Alessandro Safina: Realease 1" and "Musica Di Te" are Safina's two main albums. The other's you'll find such as "Safina" or "Insieme a Te" are nothing new and have the same songs you'll find on Realease 1 and Musica Di Te, except for maybe one new song. For instance, the album "Safina" has the bonus track "The Music of the Night" by Andrew Loyd Weber. But if his English in this song is anything like his English in "you come to my senses," I wouldn't get it for that one extra song. But I haven't heard it, so I really can't say. The album "Junto A Ti" is The exact same as "Release 1" except four of the songs are redone in Spanish, and the track "Arrivederci America" is missing. If you speak Spanish and not Italian, get Junto a Ti, if you don't speak Spanish, get Release 1.

I hope this has been helpful to some. Believe me, These albums are fantastic.

What a pity that he doesn't have better representation. Were there justice in this world, Alessandro Safina would be a household name by now. He's that good. Andrea who? Russell who? And don't get me started on Clay.

There are no words that can adequately describe the thrill of listening to Alessandro Safina's gorgeous voice. Although it's been a few years since his first release, Safina's voice still resonates with authority and conviction.

A few of my personal favorite songs are Musica Di Te, Incanto, Notturno, Sempre Per Sempre and Como Sol Y Luna. Actually, every song on the album is great in different ways, and they all grow on you after a few listens. In a word - beautiful. If you want a few more, try melodic, haunting, sensual, powerful.

Bottom line, buy it - and spread the word. This is a voice that needs to be heard to be believed.

Alessandro, please come to the Los Angeles area. And get yourself better P.R. You deserve to be heard.

The first time I heard Alessandro Safina was in the car on my radio when the soundtrack of Moulin Rouge came out.A movie I particularly detested which is beside the point.I heard Ewan McGregor singing Your Song and within the song an amazing richer,deeper voice was soaring over the top of him.I was so smitten with the voice I HAD To find out who it belonged to.I discovered it was Safina and have been in love with his mystical, Italian style ever since.His voice led me to investigate other more classical singers but they have never moved me the way his voice does.He seems to have a vital essence or timbre that is simply beautiful.I am always amazed when people have not heard of him.

I recently discovered Alessandro Safina and the likes (Josh Groban, Mario Frangoulis, not to mention Andrea Bocelli). And ever since I've been addicted to this "pop opera" music, that I've been searching the internet like crazy for similar works by other artists. Alessandro's Musica Di Te and Insieme A Te are two of the best albums I've heard in years. I can bearly wait for his next release. For those who like this kind of music I recommend the works of Emma Shapplin, and also a play called "Atylantos" by Jean-Patrick Capdevielle. Enjoy.

I had so fallen in love with Alessandro's first cd that when I received this cd at first I was a bit disappointed. It's very different from the first. The more I listened to it though, the more I loved it and couldn't stop listening to it!!! I have listened to so many different singers all who have their own special gifts, but with Alessandro- his voice just grabs you and keeps you wanting to hear more. The emotion is evident in his voice and even though I don't know Italian, I can hear the feeling in his voice. Highly recommended!!!

If you like Josh Groban.. Andrea Bocelli...you will certainly love Alessandro Safina. The music is so compelling you will be FORCED to learn Italian...it will give you a deeper appreciation of his music. His deep, rich voice will move you to the depths of your being. .....don't miss this artist

This CD is drastically different from his debut. Most of the songs have departed from the "poperas" of the first CD and are moving into a more "soulful" feel, not what I am used to, nor was it what I expected. The few songs that vaguely resemble the first CD are the title track, Como Sol Y Luna, and All'Alba. However, Alessandro Safina is still a great singer and the technicality and the originality of this CD are still evident.

Better voice, better range than Bocelli, Groban , and Frangoulis. My friends are only familiar w Groban & Bocelli- then when I play this for them, they go wild. I don't know why Alessandro Safina is unheard of here. Absolutely the best of them all.

On a rain filled weekend, I introduced Safina's album to my family. Driving while watching the rain and replaying CANTO LA VITA was very enjoyable and peaceful, but then we heard "You Come to My Senses", we were overwhelmingly charmed by his voice that the accent has to be overlooked.
I expected some excitement but not my 11 years old daughter's reaction, she announced Safina as her favorite singer among all my musical icons. I, on the other hand, don't think I will go that far, I will just give him a spot next to the best of the best.

Thats is what we feel when we are listening the beautiful voice of Alessandro Safina