- Audio CD (16 Oct 2006)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Magic Film
- ASIN: B000J3DER4
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 56,229 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Over the years, Christopher Lee has become a legend in the world of acting. But aficionados of the great man's films will know that he is also a great singer. Over the years we have had tantalising hints of this, such as his rendition of `Tinker of Rye' in the Wicker Man, and his appearance in the musical comedy `The Return of Captain Invincible'. In these he has revealed a rich, deep voice well suited to a variety of styles.
At last Mr. Lee has been prevailed upon to cut an album of material that appeals to him. This is interesting for two reasons, firstly, the chance to hear him singing peoperly, secondly the chance to see what sort of music he likes.
When the album was recorded Mr. Lee was 84, so it would be unfair to expect too much of his voice. But even without allowing for his age, he is an exceptionally good singer. He covers an eclectic mix of styles, from opera to musicals, with one heavy metal track. The selection is eccentric, and seems to centre around a theme of following your dreams and the importance of romance.
Stand out tracks are his rendition of `Oh! What a beautiful Morning' (the thought of cinema's greatest vampire welcoming the new day is one I find amusing!), `My Way', which seems to sum up Christopher Lee's approach both to life in general and recording this record in particular, and `Name Your Poison' a real crowd pleasing favourite lifted from the sound track of `Return of Captain Invincible' and not available on CD anywhere else.
There is a lengthy and interesting interview with Lee at the end of the disc, which really adds to it.
This is an interesting album made by a man who still seems to have much to give. Idiosyncratic at times, but entertaining. Any chance of a follow up?
At last Mr. Lee has been prevailed upon to cut an album of material that appeals to him. This is interesting for two reasons, firstly, the chance to hear him singing peoperly, secondly the chance to see what sort of music he likes.
When the album was recorded Mr. Lee was 84, so it would be unfair to expect too much of his voice. But even without allowing for his age, he is an exceptionally good singer. He covers an eclectic mix of styles, from opera to musicals, with one heavy metal track. The selection is eccentric, and seems to centre around a theme of following your dreams and the importance of romance.
Stand out tracks are his rendition of `Oh! What a beautiful Morning' (the thought of cinema's greatest vampire welcoming the new day is one I find amusing!), `My Way', which seems to sum up Christopher Lee's approach both to life in general and recording this record in particular, and `Name Your Poison' a real crowd pleasing favourite lifted from the sound track of `Return of Captain Invincible' and not available on CD anywhere else.
There is a lengthy and interesting interview with Lee at the end of the disc, which really adds to it.
This is an interesting album made by a man who still seems to have much to give. Idiosyncratic at times, but entertaining. Any chance of a follow up?
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It is such a pity that Christopher Lee has only been able to make this album so very late in life, when clearly his voice is not as great as it once was. Still, there is much that is impressive on this album - especially the Little Drummer Boy, Wand'ring Star, and Name Your Poison. Generally, Christopher Lee is better in the lower-register songs. When he was younger, as in the excellent Name Your Poison, his voice was more flexible and more secure in the higher registers too. Some songs on this album, however, are a little embarrassing, as Christopher Lee frequently hits the wrong notes (as in 'Silent Night'). And yet there is still something special about this album. It has a power and magic of its own. I listen to it frequently. It is also magical and inspiring to hear Christopher Lee ('Dracula' for many of his fans) singing in praise to the 'Lord Jesus' (Silent Night, and Little Drummer Boy). It is as though even evil is ultimately on the side of Good! Not that Christopher Lee is evil - but that his image is largely of that nature through his film-work. He also makes a rousing Don Quixote on this CD. Inspiring!
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Any song from this album could have made number one in Kenny Everett's famous chart, as well as numbers 2,3,4,5,etc. Mr.Lee is still on top form, giving his unique interpretation of such classics as: 'O sole Mio', 'My Way', 'High Noon' and 'The Impossible Dream'. If you're purchasing this for the festive season in particular, you will thouroughly enjoy his renditions of 'Silent Night'(sung alongside his equally talented daughter) and 'The Little Drummer Boy'. I particularly favour his individual melodic and rhythmic delivery of 'The Toredor March' which appears twice on this album, once as a Latino style salsa, but also as a 'Metal Mix' complete with authentic heavy guitar rock sound. The final track is a 22 minute soliloquy in which Mr.Lee talks of his musically talented forbears and the superior vocal skills that he has gentically inherited. The fact that he chose not to take the advice of Jussi Bjorling (the world renowned tenor), to become an actor rather than an opera singer, is a mystery to me. This cd never leaves my current playlist and I can't wait for the follow up. Christopher Lee still rocks at 84!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
bloody awfull album
i dont know what he was thinking about when he came up with the idea for this album. he should realy stick to acting he just hasent got the voice for singing.
Published 20 months ago by Mr. M. Britten
A gem!
Mr Lee manages to travel through an entire album without hitting one correct note, his sense of timing is missing, his choice of song is hilarious. Read more
Published on 9 April 2008 by D. Eves
A Revelation Indeed
This is either a work of utter genius or the worst album i've ever heard - it's not quite The Transformed Man by William Shatner, but almost. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2007 by cxi2001
ROBBIE AND GEORGE LOOK OUT!
FORGET ROLF HARRIS DOING STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN - THIS IS A HIDDEN GEM WAITING TO GRAB YOU BY ALL YOUR APPENDAGES (! Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2007 by C. Steele
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