We Three Kings [EXTRA TRACKS]

Anthony Kearns (Artist), Ronan Tynan (Artist), Finbar Wright (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 21, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks
• Label: Razor & Tie
• ASIN: B0000D9PST
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #75,303 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

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There's a commercial inevitability to holiday song collections that can tempt music fans to mutter "humbug" under their breath. Yet while this collection (released in conjunction with the Tenors' Christmas Spectacular tour of 2003) is no less market savvy, in the end the trio's earnest, energetic performances earn their fair shair of respect. The trio's Celtic shadings impart considerable warmth to "Fairytale of New York" and other performances, but it's the range of influences they (also in solo and duet turns, all solidly backed by the Czech National Chamber Orchestra) bring to bear elsewhere that adds compelling new dimensions to these holiday favorites. Anthony Kearns' "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" may be solidly traditional, but Ronan Tynan imparts "I'll Be Home For Christmas" with some deft, jazzy drama while Finbar Wright gives "Mary's Boy Child" an unexpected Carribean spin. Elsewhere, the folk-classical influences behind "We Three Kings," "O Holy Night," and the gospel traditional "How Great Thou Art" span renaissance, baroque, and modern with a grace missing from the on-the-sleeve sentiments of the closing duo of patriotic warhorses--what would the Prince of Peace make of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," anyway? --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Magnificent!, November 2, 2003

By A Customer

Thank you Irish Tenors for making this spectacular album. I downloaded and listened to it on Kazaa (forgive me Father for I have sinned) but will be buying the real CD ASAP. It is worth paying for with real money. This is something really special. The three Irishmen sing with heart. They sing with soul. They sing with might.

I especially liked the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "God Bless America" tracks included at the end. Very powerful renditions and they brought a tear to my eye while listening to them (not joking). Thank you Three Irish Tenors for including these songs in the album during these dark times when it is so fasionable to hate America.

This Canadian loves America and The Three Irish Tenors.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Chrismas Album!, October 23, 2003

By	Karen Randall (Trabuco Canyon, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This is a wonderful album. I saw the Irish Tenors sing this program live in concert over a year ago, and was stunned at the beauty of the performances, especially the 3 duets. The album, recorded in studio is extremely well-done. It has a Celtic flavor, but includes classical pieces, popular songs, and American national-theme songs as well. Anthony's Lord's Prayer is breath-taking; Ronan's "Mary's Boy Child" has a fun, Jamaican beat; Finbar's Mille Cherubini in Coro is spell-binding. The songs that the all 3 do together are a lot of fun to listen to.
I think the best song on the album has to be Finbar and Anthony's "Pie Jesu" duet. I have no words to express how beautifully it's done. You will not be disappointed with this album. These are 3 of the best tenors in the world today.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars strength to strength, December 17, 2003

By	john byrne (Boston) - See all my reviews

Its amazing how this group of jovial character's have developed and matured to such high level of professionalism.
Vocally they are unmatched in this genre.
There new christmas album is a real christmas treat,
They liven up the old warhorses such as o holy night,white christmas we three kings.
What fun they seem to have in fairy tale of new york,
I notice they are signed to a new label Razor and Tie, I like the name,They seem to be doing a fantastic job in getting the product out there to the public with plenty of tv apperances and add campaigns, good job folk's
we three king's{aptly named} is one for the shopping trolley, you can listen to it all year round.
Looking forward to the next one guy's,
sincerely,
John