Pure [ENHANCED] [IMPORT]

Hayley Westenra (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 18, 2005)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Enhanced, Import
• Label: Polygram Int'l
• ASIN: B00068V37K
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #93,820 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Product Description
This Special Edition of "Pure" Includes a Bonus Disc featuring Seven Tracks plus the Beautiful Video for "Pokarekare Ana".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtakingly beautiful!, August 13, 2007

By	Jonathan M. Norberg (Grand Forks, ND) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Seriously, before you all think that I'm just another guy who thinks she's beautiful, some of her songs make my heart beat really fast and I get breathless. The good looks are just a bonus! ;0)

I have the single CD version that has 13 songs. This is confusing to me because the UPC code for mine is the same as this, but the songs aren't even in the same order. So, forgive my inability to properly review every song listed with this item. Here are the songs on my disc:

1. Pokarekare Ana
2. Never Say Goodbye
3. Who Painted The Moon Black
4. River Of Dreams
5. Beat Of Your Heart
6. Amazing Grace
7. Benedictus
8. Hine E Hine
9. Across The Universe Of Time
10. Dark Waltz
11. In Trutina
12. Heaven
13. Wuthering Heights

My favorites are Who Painted The Moon Black, River Of Dreams, Beat Of Your Heart, and Wuthering Heights. The voice is crystal pure and just downright breathtaking.

While I stumbled across this CD and bought it on a whim, I have now become enthralled with the gorgeous singing of Miss Westenra. The style is similar to Celtic Woman, and Hayley has already participated in their music. This CD is a perfect addition to any collection of such music.

I think my favorite song is "Wuthering Heights." The musical movements are absolutely stunning and almost unbelievable. While the words are somewhat hard to understand, reading the words in the insert while listening will just make the song even that much more profound.

This voice is truly hard to believe. I know there might be more profound voices out there, but this music is fun to listen to. Id rather listen to Hayley Westenra than opera music any day (minute, hour, week, etc.)

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure angelic voice, May 14, 2007

By	W. Chen (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have the single-CD version of PURE (13 tracks). Hayley Westenra has a hautingly beautiful voice, just like Chloë Agnew (Walking in the Air), and Hinewehi Mohi (Oceania), though each one is unique in her own way. Every single track in this CD is a jewel. It is worth every single penny you pay for it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Modern Masterpiece, December 23, 2007

By	Wayne Bokum "consumer product analyst" (Doylestown, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This George Martin produced album is one of Hayley's best and is a showcase of her vocal capabilities. Her soaring, perfect pitch voice is ethereal and it is obvious that she is passionate about her singing perfection. Every one of these well selected and beautifully orchestrated songs is touching and memorable. This CD is highly recommended and will leave you eagerly awaiting Hayley's next effort.