Amore Musica [IMPORT]

Russell Watson

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 1, 2004)
• Original Release Date: October 25, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Universal Import
• ASIN: B0002XK4UQ
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #108,933 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Russell Watson's Amore Musica is his first since recent throat surgery--and his fans need not worry. While his sound remains somewhat manufactured (the engineers deserve credit for equalizing his tone), he knows how to put across a heart-rending melody whether he's crooning ("cooing" would not be an inappropriate word either) or using a darker, fuller tone. The inspirational "You Raise Me Up" contains great examples of both. He's backed by a chorus in a song made up of a medley of tunes from the film Gladiator. Lara Fabian joins him in a duet called "The Alchemist." He wrings every bit of emotion out of "I'll Walk with God" from The Student Prince. A tune based on Elgar's "Nimrod" sits very high, and Watson occasionally sounds as if he's shouting. Purists might argue with the many breaks in his voice between registers, while his fans love precisely these tics, but by now those who love him will know that they want this CD and will not be disappointed. Opera lovers--or even Bocelli fans--need not apply. --Robert Levine

Product Description
Over 2 million albums sold in the UK since the release of "The Voice" in 2000. Undoubtedly the most romantic, passionate and personal musical offering from Russell to date.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Russell Comes of Age, September 6, 2005

By	Roger A. Simon "Operal Lover" (Longmeadow, Massachusetts, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

By now most people who have heard of Russell Watson know that soon after the start of his professional career, he developed a polyp on his vocal cords--frequently an occurrance that spells doom to singing (remember Julie Andrews). Amore e Musica is the first album he made since his surgery and recovery.

Russell Watson displays a wide range of vocal skills. He can sing softly in his "breathy" way, transition into a falcetto (which he does so well and which was how he discovered that something was wrong with his voice), and as swiftly change gears into his powerful operatic voice--all done effortlessly.

I found his first three CD's magnificent, but they were a collection of music that seemed merely put together. They certainly demonstrated Russell Watson's "Gift". There were more operatic pieces on these albums while Amore e Musica included fewer classical opera pieces. This may have disappointed those who are looking for Watson to become a more orthodox operatic singer.

Amore e Musica announces that Russ has grown up, he has matured, and he wants to tell his listeners that he loves music--all of it. With his vocal gift, he can do it!

When I listen to this, the lastest CD, I am struck by the emotionality that he puts into each song and the emotionality that his singing evokes in me. Listening to the words and the most lyrical music I have ever heard, I feel that I am listening to his prayer--to him giving thanks for his newfound "Voice". And what a voice it is! You will hear him work his soft and breathy voice, his falcetto, and then pull from the depths of his being his powerful operatic voice--telling us all that HIS VOICE IS BACK. Beyond his technique he is able to reflect the meaning and emotion of the words by the way he poetically phrases, inflects his voice, and pulls every ounce of emotion from himself (and me). He moves from soft and breathy, to falcetto, to operatic voice effortlessly letting us opera buffs know that he CAN do that. His latest producer mentioned in an article that Russell Watson has a way of singing that makes each person feel that he is singing to them. I'm not a person who believes in much of the hype that comes out on a celebrity, but in Watson's case I find it to be true.

If Amore e Musica is Watson saying he's going his own way musically, I will love it. If he decides to do more with the operatic style I will surely love it. I am eagerly, maybe even anxiously awaiting his next CD. Amore e Musica says he is back better than before and expresses his recogntion and gratitude for his gift--His Voice. Vincero! I shall conquer, I shall win!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational uplifting thrilling and surprising, October 27, 2005

By	Leslie Mccawley (Sydney Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Amore Musica (Audio CD)

This music was being played in a shop where I was trying on clothes, and I kept breaking out in chillbumps from being thrilled with the music - which was bizarre because I have NEVER listened to this kind of music - but this man's voice and the arrangement of the music thrilled me deeply. I went directly from that shop and bought the cd; the whole selection is wonderful. This is deeply affecting music (and it can't be the lyrics because they are mostly in Italian). And his voice is so full, warm, and sensitive.

24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MUSIC, LOVE & FAITH...., December 6, 2004

By	David A. Preiser "Mannequin Man" (Tacoma, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

All These Things Are On This Cd And Are Things That Russell's Fans Share With Him!!! He Is Back And Sounds FANTASTIC!!! His Voice Is Better Than Before With A Richness It Did Not Have On His Other Cds!!! The Tracks I Love Are "Magia Sara", "C'e Sempre Musica", "Pray For Love" & The Beautiful Title Track "Amore E Musica"!! His Version Of "You Raise Me Up" Is Outstanding!!! Like The Others I Could Not Wait For This Cd To Be Released Here In The USA...So I Ordered An Import!!! Worth Every Penny!!! Welcome Back Russell, Stay Well And Happy!!!!