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Military Wives
Decca Records have confirmed a donation of £1 per album sold at full price in the UK will be paid to a charitable foundation for Military Wives Choirs (to be administered by SSAFA Forces Help). |
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'In My Dreams' is the debut album from The Military Wives. It features a brand new Paul Mealor song, 'In My Dreams', (Paul Mealor the composer of 'Wherever You Are') as well as Dylan/Adele's, '‘Make You Feel My Love’.
The No.1 choirs of RMB Chivenor and Plymouth are joined on the album by choirs from Catterick, Lympstone and Fareham, just a few of the 11 choirs now in existence with more emerging each week. The album will help to establish further choirs across the country, providing support to those left at home.
The No.1 choirs of RMB Chivenor and Plymouth are joined on the album by choirs from Catterick, Lympstone and Fareham, just a few of the 11 choirs now in existence with more emerging each week. The album will help to establish further choirs across the country, providing support to those left at home.
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276 of 277 people found the following review helpful
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It seemed almost impossible that the Military Wives choir of Chivenor and Plymouth could have got a full album out in just a few months, following their Christmas No 1.
The short answer is that they haven't - this selection of 11 songs includes not just Chivenor and Plymouth but the Military WAGS Choir of Catterick Garrison and the Portsmouth and Lympstone CTC Military Wives' Choirs too.
However, there's no drop-off in quality. It opens with a cracker - Bob Dylan's lovely 'Make You Feel My Love' with the solo sung by one of the leading lights of the TV series, Nicky Scott, backed by the rest of the Chivenor choir.
Clever editing enabled all the choirs to come together in the title track 'In My Dreams' which like 'Wherever You Are' is another Paul Mealor composition - a truly lovely original song. This track features the one male voice on the album, X-Factor finalist and serving soldier Jonjo Kerr - perhaps a slightly ironic choice, but a very good one. Jonjo has a fine voice that really blends well with the ladies.
All the tracks were clearly carefully chosen for the meaning behind the songs - so this is very much a mix of ballads, but none the worse for that. The Lympstone Choir didn't feature in the TV programme but they have a beautifully melodic True Love Ways whilst the Portsmouth Choir, also not seen on TV, contribute a stirring Up Where We Belong by Buffy St Marie, a difficult song that they tackle well.
Two exceptions to the chart ballads are the sailor's hymn Eternal Father, Strong To Save (For Those in Peril On The Sea) beautifully sung by the ladies of Chivenor and the lovely traditional Scottish song Silver Tassie. Silver Tassie is a poem by Robert Burns about the heartache of a soldier sailing to war and leaving his beloved Mary behind. Unsurprisingly the soloist for this much-loved song is the impressively talented Scot Sam Stevenson, the now well known soloist of Wherever You Are, also the closing track of the album.
It wouldn't be fair not to mention the other soloist featured, Emily Shipman of Plymouth who turns in a lovely performance in On My Own, the penultimate track. This is the song from Les Miserables, not the Whitney Houston song of the same name.
A special mention must go to the Catterick WAGS Choir - it was Nicky Clarke of Catterick who wrote the original letter to Gareth Malone suggesting that military wives would make a great subject for his next 'Choir' series.
The ladies of Catterick had to go ahead without Gareth, but Nicky Clarke's letter sowed the seed that resulted in the formation of the Military Wives Choir of TV fame. The WAGS Choir's own track is gorgeous - a stunning arrangement by Geoff Lawson of Coldplay's 'Fix You'.
A measure of the profits from sales will go to the Military Wives Choir Foundation which will help all military communities to run their own choirs. Those who have seen any of the 'Choir' programmes know of the benefits singing can bring to groups and individuals. What a great idea. What a great buy. This deserves to sell in hundreds of thousands for Mother's Day, but will appeal to all those who enjoy choral music.
The short answer is that they haven't - this selection of 11 songs includes not just Chivenor and Plymouth but the Military WAGS Choir of Catterick Garrison and the Portsmouth and Lympstone CTC Military Wives' Choirs too.
However, there's no drop-off in quality. It opens with a cracker - Bob Dylan's lovely 'Make You Feel My Love' with the solo sung by one of the leading lights of the TV series, Nicky Scott, backed by the rest of the Chivenor choir.
Clever editing enabled all the choirs to come together in the title track 'In My Dreams' which like 'Wherever You Are' is another Paul Mealor composition - a truly lovely original song. This track features the one male voice on the album, X-Factor finalist and serving soldier Jonjo Kerr - perhaps a slightly ironic choice, but a very good one. Jonjo has a fine voice that really blends well with the ladies.
All the tracks were clearly carefully chosen for the meaning behind the songs - so this is very much a mix of ballads, but none the worse for that. The Lympstone Choir didn't feature in the TV programme but they have a beautifully melodic True Love Ways whilst the Portsmouth Choir, also not seen on TV, contribute a stirring Up Where We Belong by Buffy St Marie, a difficult song that they tackle well.
Two exceptions to the chart ballads are the sailor's hymn Eternal Father, Strong To Save (For Those in Peril On The Sea) beautifully sung by the ladies of Chivenor and the lovely traditional Scottish song Silver Tassie. Silver Tassie is a poem by Robert Burns about the heartache of a soldier sailing to war and leaving his beloved Mary behind. Unsurprisingly the soloist for this much-loved song is the impressively talented Scot Sam Stevenson, the now well known soloist of Wherever You Are, also the closing track of the album.
It wouldn't be fair not to mention the other soloist featured, Emily Shipman of Plymouth who turns in a lovely performance in On My Own, the penultimate track. This is the song from Les Miserables, not the Whitney Houston song of the same name.
A special mention must go to the Catterick WAGS Choir - it was Nicky Clarke of Catterick who wrote the original letter to Gareth Malone suggesting that military wives would make a great subject for his next 'Choir' series.
The ladies of Catterick had to go ahead without Gareth, but Nicky Clarke's letter sowed the seed that resulted in the formation of the Military Wives Choir of TV fame. The WAGS Choir's own track is gorgeous - a stunning arrangement by Geoff Lawson of Coldplay's 'Fix You'.
A measure of the profits from sales will go to the Military Wives Choir Foundation which will help all military communities to run their own choirs. Those who have seen any of the 'Choir' programmes know of the benefits singing can bring to groups and individuals. What a great idea. What a great buy. This deserves to sell in hundreds of thousands for Mother's Day, but will appeal to all those who enjoy choral music.
74 of 75 people found the following review helpful
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Beautiful recordings of a lot of my favourite songs. If you are the emotional type like me, you will be in tears.
Well done Military Wives.
Well done Military Wives.
34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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After having bought and enjoyed the single "Wherever You Are" so much I wondered whether this album could maintain the high benchmark that was set by that track. My answer is a resounding "yes" - although the style and origin of the tracks covers a wide spectrum from Dylan to classic hymns, every track is, in my opinion, solid gold. This album is a huge credit to the Military Wives and Gareth Malone - they perform with pride and the Nation should have the utmost pride in them. An album with universal appeal - buy it and be uplifted by it.
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Dreams
The quality of this tape is excellent and the choice of numbers fits nicely together. A pleasant tape and highly recommended.
Published 7 days ago by Mr. Dysart K. Mollard
In My Dreams [CD]
The CD was lovely, we thoroughly enjoyed all the tracks but we were already firm favourites of the Military Wives Choir as we have watched the series on TV and have bought the DVD. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Mrs. M. F. T. Meadows
Military Wives brilliant
The Military Wives CD is a pleasure to listen to, the singing and the music makes you drift away into a dream like state, wonderful.
Published 13 days ago by bigyorkie
Clever ladies
This is a beautiful mix of songs by the Military wives i play In My Dreams over and over . What a bunch of clever and talented ladies no one should be without this in their... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Debs16
Excellent
I had watched the T.V. Programme Military Wives Choir with Gareth Malone, and could not wait for the album to be released. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Goldie
Support our armed forces
Bought this to support the excellent work done by our armed forces. Their wives have to put up with so much when their loved ones are away protecting us. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Joseph A. Dixon-haxby
Angels singing
This is such a feel-good CD. Lovely to have playing as you drive along. Super to have playing while you work on your emails. I recommend it.
Published 21 days ago by Stephanie
Brings tears to my eyes everytime I hear "In My Dreams"
What few tone issues are on this CD are totally forgotten knowing these woman are singing to the men they love who are risking their lives. This CD a real keeper. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Judith Doeden
Great present for an elderly lady
HAVING WATCHED THE PROGRAMME ON THE TELEVISION THIS DISC MADE A FITTING PRESENT FOR AN ELDERLY LADY WHO HAS HAD, ALL HER LIFE, CONNECTIONS WITH THE MARINES. wELL DONE
Published 25 days ago by redwall
Inspiring
The result of so much effort and dedication has meant a most memorable CD. Well done to all concerned especially Gareth.
Published 1 month ago by Pinecone
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