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  • Audio CD (16 Jan 2006)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Decca (UMO)
  • ASIN: B0000B17QZ
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 43,342 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. Pokarekare Ana 3:18£0.89
Listen  2. Never Say Goodbye (Adapted from "Pavane") 3:13£0.69
Listen  3. Who Painted The Moon Black 3:36£0.89
Listen  4. River of Dreams (adapted from "Winter") 4:19£0.89
Listen  5. Benedictus 3:48£0.89
Listen  6. Hine E Hine (Maiden, O Maiden) (No Maori) 5:24£0.69
Listen  7. Dark Waltz 4:18£0.69
Listen  8. Amazing Grace 3:36£0.89
Listen  9. "In trutina" 2:18£0.69
Listen10. Beat Of Your Heart 3:12£0.79
Listen11. Heaven (Waiting There for Me) 4:08£0.69
Listen12. Wuthering Heights 4:12£0.69
Listen13. Hine E Hine (Maiden, O Maiden) (Full Version) 5:28£0.69

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Amazon.co.uk Review

Pure is presented as 16-year-old New Zealand singer Hayley Westenra's first album, though it follows a chart-topping eponymous debut and follow-up Christmas disc, My Gift to You. Pure is still Hayley's first UK release, and capitalises on a rapid move into the international limelight following a duet with Russell Watson as part of his 2002 tour, now preserved on DVD as Russell Watson: The Voice (Live In New Zealand).

Comparisons with Charlotte Church are inevitable, yet Westenra has her own distinctive sound. She has impeccably clear diction coupled with a gorgeous voice with a very wide range: her high notes in the Kate Bush hit "Wuthering Heights" are especially striking, and like Bush she is also a dancer, having performed with the Royal New Zealand Ballet. If there's a problem, it's that Pure doesn't have a focus to match Westenra's talent, the tracks spanning everything from "Amazing Grace" to a Maori lullaby ("Hine e Hine") to hybrid pieces adapted from Ravel ("Never Say Goodbye") and Vivaldi's Four Seasons ("River of Dreams"). Ultimately what this set does demonstrate is that whatever direction Westenra finally settles on, she has the ability to go to the very top. For now she is a young artist finding her way, and for many listeners the result is Pure magic.--Gary S Dalkin

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Decca, 475330-2 Jewel Case 13 Track 2006

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84 of 87 people found the following review helpful
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I have been following Hayley's career for over two years now and am fortunate to own her first two commercially released albums - the self-titled "Hayley Westenra" and "My Gift To You". The wait for her third album, which turned out to be her first international release, was a long one. But it was well worth the wait.

When it was released in New Zealand, I bought it direct. I then bought the international version from Hong Kong. I couldn't wait any longer for it to come out in the UK.

Since I bought it I have been playing it almost non-stop. Well, certainly several times a day. Every song on it is an absolute delight to listen to and demonstrate Hayley's wonderful gift of one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard. She is invariably pitch-perfect, and the clarity of her voice is, in itself, entrancing. As well as this, she has a magnificent vocal range, which continually surprises me, even though I have spent so many hours listening to her.

So, her first international release is aptly titled "Pure". It is certainly an excellent definition of such a pure voice, and of the pure pleasure of listening to the album, either when considered by individual track or in it's entirety.

Pure is an eclectic mix of styles - crossover pop, classical and traditional Maori. Each completely different from the others, but complementing each other perfectly. As you listen to the various tracks, you will find them esoteric in parts, bold and powerful at other times, then ethereal, and then performed in a beautifully restrained and deeply moving way. And that doesn't even begin to cover it.

The combination of Hayley Westenra, Decca Classics, Sir George Martin, and his son Giles Martin has produced by far the best album I have heard in many years. It is, to say the least, masterful. In my opinion, this album is a "must have" for any music lover.

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56 of 58 people found the following review helpful
Charlotte who? 5 Oct 2003
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As a long standing fan of the voices of young sopranos (before they have been over-coached), I was intrigued by what I was hearing about this delightful young Kiwi girl. After sampling some of what she has to offer, I have to give an overwhelming thumbs up to her talent and express my disbelief at the quality of her voice.

She is practically pitch-perfect, her breath control is amazing and the purity of her voice has to be heard to be believed. This from a 16 year old. I was a fan of the excellent Charlotte Church for a long time and I still love her music, but her voice relied too much on the use of vibrato, she was very breathy and always seemed to rush her songs. Hayley is a very welcome addition to an under-populated genre, in fact, she defies typical genre classification because of her easy grasp of such a broad range of styles. For instance, who could possibly do "Wuthering Heights" better than Kate Bush? No prizes for guessing.

"Pure" is an excellent album from a young artist with an awful lot of promise. Hear it and believe it.

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47 of 49 people found the following review helpful
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I first heard Hayley at Bryn Terfel's Faenol festival in August 2003. When she was introduced as a sixteen year-old schoolgirl, I was expecting a Charlotte Church clone, with an adequate voice and no more. However, I was bowled over by the pure quality of her voice, and her easy, fluid high notes.

'Pure' features a lovely mix of songs, from the enchanting Maori lullaby 'Hine e Hine', to religious songs such as 'Amazing Grace' and 'Benedictus' and a great cover of the Kate Bush classic 'Wuthering Heights' . The album would be stunning from any singer: from a young girl whose voice is still developing, it is truly something to be treasured.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Best Disc ever
This disc is the best ever. Hayley has the most beautiful voice.. I have it in the car and it's always on .
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Published 8 months ago by Joelin
She is HOW young?
Stunning! Astounding I heard this album in companion with a work colleague and the first notes brought us both out of our seats. She is HOW young? Impossible! Read more
Published 15 months ago by cairneylad
Lovely voice and some highly original song choices
The original `Pure' album was released in 2003, and despite there now being a confusing number of variations of it (special edition, import, bonus tracks & bonus discs) there are... Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2008 by Mart Music
bowled over
Like one of your other commentators, I came across Hayley completely by accident as I was driving along the Motorway listening to FM Classical Music. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2004
Enchantingly superb without being pompus
Well what else can I say. This album completely enchanted me. Like most people who buy this type of album I love my music, I am very difficult to please but this young lady has... Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2004 by David J. Fisher
Pure but mixed up
New Zealand doesn't produce many world-shattering musical artists but when it does - Kiri te Kanawa, Crowded House, Hayley Westenra - we certainly know about it. Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2004 by Mr. R. B. Ager
Simply heaven
A beautiful collection of songs sung by a young New Zealander who has a voice so heavenly you can become entranced. Truely a fabulous album for anyone.
Published on 20 Feb 2004 by As Wood
Purification
Purification

What can I say about Hayley which no one else has already said? Her voice is just perfection. Read more

Published on 19 Feb 2004 by Nicola Jarvis
Short measure
I bought this CD for "Pokarekare ana", my favourite Maori song, which I had heard Hayley sing on BBC Television, so I got what I wanted; however I thought the disc was poor value... Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2004 by RogerDWMccutcheon
Pure Voice
Here is a rare talent - a powerful, beautiful and hypnotising voice which has to be heard live or at least on a top quality hi-fi system to be appreciated fully. Stunning. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2003 by Carlo
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