Customer Reviews

River of Dreams - Very Best of

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If you don't have any of Hayley's albums this is the perfect place to start. With tracks from her previous albums Pure, Odyssey and Treasure.
There three new recordings on the album too !
Now Is The Hour in Maori and English was a huge hit worldwide before Music Charts were even invented. This song is worth the price of the album on its own and Hayley's version is beautifully performed.
A delicate interpretation of Songbird, the Christine MacVie classic.
Also a new recording of Ave Maria demonstrating how much Hayley's voice has matured recently.
the album has 17 great songs to soothe the mind and soul

From the first time I heard Hayley Westenra I was spellbound by the light high and fine voice with very accurate pitch. I descrbed to a friend that she reminded me of both Kiri Te Kanowa, and Teddy Tahu Rhodes as a remarkable voice from the land of the Long White Cloud. After her time with Celtic Woman, Hayley has become confident and professional. The songs on the River of Dreams are rendered with almost a choirboy like purity and simplicity. Both of the Ave Marie's are exceptional and convey a clear movement of the heart. I look forward to the maturity of Hayleys voice and interpretation as she is still very young. My hope is that in a few years she may engage more of the Bell Canto repetiore as she has a voice that could fit this beautifully.

First heard her singing with Celtic Woman and was amazed at the beauty of her voice, searched the web for other performances by her and after listening to several I knew I had to get clean recordings. Listen to her singing and become a believer.

"Danny Boy" brought tears to my eyes, and "May it B. is comparable to Enya's original.

This album is a real treat. It has a great selection of songs and oh what a beautiful voice Hayley has. Put on your headphones close your eyes and let her voice lull you into euphoria. A great purchase.

A best of album from someone who is young in the music industry.The album is wonderfully done and she sounds wonderful.This is the secong album that I have from her and she has a life long fan in me.Her music always puts me at ease.She has the sweetest voice.

Let me count the ways......................

Voice of a Angel

Perfect Pitch and Tune

Wonderful Choice of Music

Breath taking highs

Started out a young girl and now a young woman

If you have not heard her yet.......DO so immediately.......you will fall in love with this voice of a Angel.

Hear Pokakara Ana or Danny Boy and let your eyes mist as you feel , hear and dream !!

All of Haley's albums are beautiful. Her voice is so pure. I am looking forward to many years of beautiful voice as she matures.

Say now this is a wonderful collection from Hayley that inspire, encourage, fasinate!!
Hayley is performing at her best here, actually can't think any performance from hayley that isn't inspiring. She sings like an Angel, yet she has a personality that is approachable, kind, funny. It shows in her music.
Say now look what New Zealand has given us here:)

One of the best informative items on Amazon.com for this product was where you could listen to clips of the music tracks. They provided enough information to discern whether or not I would like the CD. The CD came in in just the condition that I expected and it was perfect. I listen to it every day in my car. Thanks!