Portraits

Thomas Otten (Artist), Jean-Christophe Lannoy (Artist), Bruno Dupont (Artist), Fabrice Gratien (Artist), Eric Paque (Artist), Jacques Schab (Artist), Juliette Danel (Artist), Nicolas Desmalines (Artist), Yasmine Hammani (Artist), Frederic Momont (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: Frederic Momont
• Audio CD (May 20, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Higher Octave
• ASIN: B000095J5U
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #210,187 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I don't rate this cd because it doesn't deserve a rate, October 1, 2003

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joaomsp "joaomsp" (Portugal) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Portraits (Audio CD)

I awaited a long time for the release of the Thomas Otten second cd. The first cd is a wonderfull cd, it is a work like no one I have ever heard before.
This second work is a totally mess, a waist of time.
I wonder if it was written, composed and sung by the same people of the first one.
Don't buy it if you liked Close To Silence.
Don't buy it at all!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Joyful Album!!!!!!, January 10, 2004

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This review is from: Portraits (Audio CD)

I am so thrilled that Thomas Otten made Portraits as I find his voice mesmerizing. After reading some negative reviews I had my doubts about his new release and was unsure after sampling some of the songs on Amazon. Later I visited Thomas Otten's web site (The English site is still under development but the French site is ready and you don't have to speak French to download.) where I was able to download 80 sec clips of ALL of the songs on his new album. From that point on I was hooked and returned to Amazon to place my order. About "Portraits", no, it doesn't sound like "Close to Silence" and thank goodness. If it did he could have just made the previous album a 2 cd set and been done with it. I love the new feelings that this album evokes in me. I feel transported to some open fields perhaps in Spain on a warm sunny day. There were a couple of songs that did not strike a chord with me right away as they were unexpected styles, but just like new foods one has to sample them 3 times to either develop a taste for it or truly learn that you don't like it. After several plays I was able to appreciate these new forays and applaud Thomas for taking chances. Had I not taken a chance I would never have been able to grow musically. On top of this are some beautiful songs ("Voices", "Feel Low") that just send me straight to Heaven. There are NO guarantees in life, take a chance!!!

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Otten's vocal style is mesmerizing, overwhelming & amazing", May 26, 2003

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J. Lovins "Mr. Jim" (Missouri-USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Portraits (Audio CD)

Higher Octave takes the reins as we journey through the catacombs of Opera, High/Mass Chants and blends of New Age thus we have "Portraits", featuring Thomas Otten who is so overwhelming that the hair on the back of your neck will stand on end. I'm a purist when it comes to some music and this certainly fits the bill ~ his amazing voice takes on another realm of music categories, that even the most educated individual in this field would be stymied.

The entire album is priceless (all eleven tracks), his delivery is impeccable and right on the money. Looking forward to future projects from this one-of-kind artists ~ he hits every note without looking back ~ that is the sign of a well-trained singer/performer. Hats off to Higher Octave for releasing this album and to our favorite vocalist ~ THOMAS OTTEN!

Total Time: 42:17 on 11 Tracks ~ Higher Octave 84077 ~ (5/20/2003)