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Vienna Choir Boys: Amazing Grace

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Once again The "Sailor Suited Lads" from Austria have not let down the millions of fans that attend there concerts world wide.They,with this CD,demonstrate what it takes to withstand the test-of-time.All of the songs are sung to the perfection one now expects,and always receives,when listening to this choir.The title song is my personal favorite."Amazing Grace" is and always has been my favorite hymn.The choirs rendition is acompanied by a hauntingly beautiful Tin Whistle that adds that old European flavor that just puts it over the edge. To all Fans present and future this CD is one that will be a treasured addition to your music library. Enjoy

I have over seventy recordings of the Vienna Boys Choir, and in My opinion, this recording rates right there at the top. It has a mixture of songs from around the world. United States, Russia, Japan, Sicily, etc. It starts out with that great hymn, Amazing Grace. The Choir sings that song, and all the songs, as They always do, superbly. The background music is just right also, not trying to drown out the singers but works great with Them. It seems when Koch labels puts out a recording, at least where the Vienna Boys Choir is concerned, it is a great recording. This definitely is a CD I highly recommend.

This CD of Vienna Choir Boys is excellent. In this unusual repertory, these boys are perfect. I think, this CD ought to be discovered by all lovers of choir boy's music.

I have 53 recordings of The Vienna Choir Boys and this one ranks up there as one of the best. I loved it.

The concept of this CD seems to aim for a broader audience than the classical listeners used to the VBC performing Strauss, Mozart etc. This attempt at an easy listening collection of folk and folk-like songs seems swamped by the "backing tracks". There is little room for subtlety, rubato or, indeed, artistry in this recording. The end result seems to be mechanical music making performed by those more accustomed to a different idiom.

I bought this CD to start my music collection in a classical direction after having a wonderful experience at my local symphony hall. But alas, this is the worst possible package of classical voice pieces I have ever heard. The Vienna Boys' Choir is set to crappy easy-listening musical arrangements, creating a CD so mediocre, I can't imagine anyone with discerning musical taste listening to it. It actually made me lose my appetite for lunch.

The arrangements for the songs are terrible, sounds like pre-programmed songs from keyboard and actually you can barely hear the boys singing. it would be a waste of money to buy this CD when the Vienna Boys have others much better. Watch out: a terrible choice for a gift.