Customer Reviews

One Voice

5 star:		(29)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

Sit back and listen to the pure tones from this youngster and let yourself be transported to other realms of consciousness. A gifted lad whose voice has been trained since 6 yrs of age by choirmasters. This is an ancient British and European tradition in Church Music, embracing Gregorian Chants and Plainsong. Andrew Jackson has obviously worked extremely hard to become head choirboy of Cardiff Cathedral in Wales. Yes, do bring out the handkerchiefs to wipe away your tears as his crystal tones pierce you to your being and your soul memories are stirred to remember, yes, there is a God.

Andrew sings the music, the lyrics, and vitally, the deeper meaning of the songs. I listen to him time and again because his singing brings me joy and peace. It's a pleasure to realize that he's made himself an instrument of the composer, not overlaying his performance with inappropriate sensuality or quirky vocal techniques. He shines in his vocal purity, something altogether uncommon and therefore making him quite extraordinary. You will finish his CD hoping that he comes to America on tour so that you can listen to him in person.

THE FIRST TIME I SAW THIS YOUNG MAN SING "PIE JESU," I DID SO WITH TEARS STREAMING DOWN MY FACE. THE ONLY OTHER TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WAS WHEN I HEARD ANDRE BOCELLI. IF EVER THERE WAS A GOD-GIVEN VOICE, ANDREW JOHNSTON HAS IT. HIS VOICE IS LIKE AN ANGEL. EVERY SONG HE SINGS ON THIS ALBUM IS TRULY INSPIRING. "MAKE ME A CHANNEL OF YOUR PEACE" WITH THE ORCHESTRA IS ESPECIALLY AMAZING WITH THE 37-PIECE ORCHESTRA IN THE BACKGROUND. LET THE WORLD GET READY, ANDREW JOHNSTON HAS ARRIVED.

Andrew has done an outstanding job bringing his voice and musicianship to this record. The album as a whole suffers a little from song choices meant to appeal to a wide audience, rather than to dial in the best repertoire for a cohesive album of songs.

The production value of the recordings is also outstanding, and some nice arrangements, too. But Andrew's performances are the star.

Although the album isn't perfect, I still think it warrants five stars, because it is such an unusual treat to hear Pie Jesus, and some of the other classical selections.

I wish I could have hundreds of songs sung by Andrew to listen to, as this CD leaves me wanting much more. PLEASE record another album - SOON!

Andrew has an incredible voice. I love every song on the CD! I hope he does a holiday CD.

Andrew has been blessed with an awesome gift,,,,
I feel so fortunate to have been able to purchase
his CD,,,,a voice of an angel indeed! Thank you!

Yet again we are blessed with a voice that could be from an angelic choir. This young man, along with Paul Potts and Susan Boyle, (all discovered on Britain's Got Talent) prove that from humble, poor or bullied beginnings dreams can come true...and we also, through their voices, are the beneficiaries of those dreams!

The boy has a lovely voice. I've been looking for this type voice but couldn't find any until this album came out. The reason why I gave this review 4 stars is because song selection could be better. Most songs on this CD I'm not familiar with. The few songs that I know were sang beautifully by Andrew. I would strongly consider buying his second album, if there's any.

This is music to soothe your soul. The boy has the voice of an angel.