Primadonna [Import]

Filippa Giordano (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 2, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Avex Trax Japan
• ASIN: B000BB6GW4
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #373,501 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Masterpiece, March 5, 2006

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Borden (ASIA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Primadonna (Audio CD)

Great arrangement, GREAT voice, beautiful packaging---when I bought Ms.Giordano's Prima Donna, I thought this was THE album to "DO IT." (Although her self-titled album 6 years ago was stunning, this is a KILLER...a masterpiece!) Then I realized it was only available in Japan and the much-needed hype is still absent. Anyway, here are my thoughts:
HIGHLIGHTS
-Our prima donna doesn't disappoint. The pop approach is still there together with the sublime arrangement. Vocal acrobats abound in UNA VOCE POCO FA and CHANSON BOHEME (Bonus track for Japan--does this mean it'll be released elsewhere soon?). Octave-jumping, staccatos and slurs are all there to mesmerize!

-Nessun Dorma gets an English version---GOING TO WIN. Sung in straight up diva attitude. The styling is reminiscent of Aretha Franklin's version at the Grammys a few years back.

-The most POP moment would be her O QUANTE VOLTE where her vocal cord turns into a rubber band, stretching the depths of Anita Baker to the high shrieks of Mariah Carey--in both Italian and English (towards the end).

-O SOLE MIO gets a tango makeover. Again the arrangement is just gorgeous---lots of strings and syrupy choral works in the background. Effectively charming!

-A diva on a mission----Filippa gets spiritual in a couple of her English tracks: TOUCH THE FUTURE and RIVER where she feels "dead and constantly reborn...my endless mission" or how she talks about "pure philosophy of giving." The first is a perfect spritual lullaby--something to calm your soul before drifting into dreamland. The latter is rather Enya-esue, both in overall sound and lyrics. Read between the lines and get enlightened, fans!

LAST THOUGHT, whoever's responsible for getting this record out, do something! She needs to be heard--everywhere...worldwide. This is a divine piece of art(classical purists may beg to differ but ART transcends genres, open your hearts!) Even the website www.filippagiordano.net is on hold. Meanwhile, if ordering it through the internet is your only way of getting this album, do it! Like I said, this is a masterpiece.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ¡Excelente!, June 19, 2007

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Ariadna Hernandez "Ariadna Hernandez" (Mexico, D.F.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Prima Donna (Audio CD)

Extraordinarias las interpretaciones en español "Me he enamorado de tí" y "¿Cómo he de vivir sin tu cariño?". Les comento que ya salió a la venta la versión CD/DVD de Prima Donna Live!!! de su concierto presentado el 15/mayo/2007 en el majestuoso "Auditorio Nacional" en la Ciudad de México. También interpreta la canción "Amor Eterno" acompañada por Raúl Di Blasio. Su concierto en vivo duró 2:30 Horas con 5 cambios de ropa y acompañada por excelente orquesta y bailarines. Ella cantó y bailó ballet clásico increíblemente "Samson & Dalila: S'apre Per Te Il Mio Cuor ".
Cabe señalar que en este disco no incluyeron la maravillosa interpretación de Filippa Giordano cantando a capella el "Ave María". Filippa es una verdadera Diva además de ser sencilla en su trato, elegante y con una gracia fuera de serie. Ojalá pronto cuente Amazon con este excelente material.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Filippa's finest work to date, December 21, 2007

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C. Pacheco "Music Lover" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Primadonna (Audio CD)

This album by Filippa is simply amazing. Her voice shines in every track, and sound is so diverse and interesting mixing classical arias adapted into pop songs and AC type of pop songs.
Filippa truly displays an incredible vocal range this time, showcasing 4 octaves. Filippa can belt high like Monica Naranjo or Patti Labelle, or sing in an operatic way like Sarah Brightman, as well as sing into the highest passages of a soprano leggera into whistle register like Mariah Carey does. Her voice is incredibly flexible.
You MUST get this album. Her first album was a fine classy work, her second album a more subdued and soothing sound, but this one is pure exciment.
Highlights for me were:
Ave Mariah, Vincera per me, Una voce poco fa, Senza Mama, O terra addio, O quante volte, River, All I need.