- Audio CD (26 Sep 2005)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Decca
- ASIN: B000AD1IT4
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 29,012 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Odyssey is the follow up album to Westenra's debut, Pure. Although the bias of repertoire on this album is classical, Westenra also showcases her extraordinary talent for songwriting with the beautiful track, "What You Never Know (Won't Hurt You)". This album features beautiful versions of "Wiegenlied" (Mozart), Caccini's "Ave Maria", "May it Be" (as featured in Lord of the Rings) and "Quanta Qualia" (a melodic choral piece). Oddyssey also includes Westenra's version of Joni Mitchell’s "Both Sides Now", a beautiful ballad called "Never Saw Blue (Like That)" and "Dell' Amore Non Si Sa"--a sensational duet with Andrea Bocelli.
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Odyssey is the follow up album to Westenra's debut, Pure. Although the bias of repertoire on this album is classical, Westenra also showcases her extraordinary talent for songwriting with the beautiful track, "What You Never Know (Won't Hurt You)". This album features beautiful versions of "Wiegenlied" (Mozart), Caccini's "Ave Maria", "May it Be" (as featured in Lord of the Rings) and "Quanta Qualia" (a melodic choral piece). Oddyssey also includes Westenra's version of Joni Mitchell’s "Both Sides Now", a beautiful ballad called "Never Saw Blue (Like That)" and "Dell' Amore Non Si Sa"--a sensational duet with Andrea Bocelli.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I didn't like Hayley's previous album, Pure, very much, mostly because I found the accompaniment weak and lifeless. I bought Odyssey for someone else but decided to play it first out of curiosity. Everyone I've ever spoken with who's met Hayley or worked with her has spoken positively about what a nice person she is, and how professional she is, and that made me want to see what the album is like.
I was amazed from the word go. Hayley's voice has developed in both tone and expression, and the accompanying music on this album is played with feeing and dynamic richness. I liked it immediately, but I couldn't really keep playing someone else's CD, so I ordered another copy for myself. Naturally I'd recommend this album to anyone.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Like a lot of people I very much enjoyed her first album pure, and was pleasently surprised with the difference in this album. Hayley has matured not only vocally, in age, but as an artist too and I feel this album has stretched her more and shows her trying to develop her own unique style - which in this current climate of crossover is very refreshing. Hayley doesn't try to immitate or be something she is not, she sings straight from the heart, and I feel she is best putting her mark on new songs rather than covering opera classics as her voice doesn't have the right texture for that as yet. I would recommend this album to anyone who likes to listen to well sung, produced emotive music and would urge listeners not always to expect the same. Well done young lady.
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Hayley has grown up. Take a look at the cover: The pretty young girl from Christchurch, New Zealand, has become a beautiful young lady. But along with her visual charms, Hayley's voice has matured as well.
The album opens with its indisputable highlight, the cover version of Secret Garden's "Prayer". The song's ethereal beauty is so soothing and embracing, you wish for it never to end.
With "What You Never Know (Won't Hurt You)", but especially with the traditional "She Moved Through the Fair" Hayley then demonstrates once again why she is known as the "singing sensation". Every single note is hit with impressive precision while her voice at all times remains warm and soft.
With "Odyssey" Enya's "May It Be" as performed by Miss Westenra has now also become available as a studio version. As it was with Hayley's live performance on the DVD, I caught myself listening open-mouthed, being stunned by the pure splendor of her beautiful voice.
The remaining tracks on this album are similarly stimulating, among others a well-arranged duet with Andrea Bocelli.
I couldn't wait for the European version, so I ordered my copy directly in New Zealand. But whether you decide to do as I did or to wait for the official U.K. release, by all means do no not miss out on this new masterpiece by Hayley Westenra. You will not regret having embarked on this journey, this "Odyssey", into sheer sonic delight.
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Odyssey
This is Hayley's second international release and I was hooked on her voice since Pure and overall I think this is a very good follow up, but not quite as good as Pure as unlike... Read more
Published 9 months ago by S. Croft
Hayley Westenra-Odyssey-original 16 track version
This is the version of Odyssey with 16 songs that was originally released in the U.K. The current version has fewer tracks and the U.S. Read more
Published 14 months ago by MysticMuse61
Great second album
When I first Hayley singing on the radio, I was so impressed that I went out and bought her CD "Pure" which I really enjoyed. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mole
Hayley is superb!
I have just purchased Hayley Westenra's album "Odyssey" and agree with so many of the previous reviwers. What a remarkable voice she has. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2006 by Helen
An amazing voice
I love the album Pure, and was eager to buy Oddessy, but I've listened with mixed feelings. Hayley Westenra has an amazingly versatile voice and astounding technical skill,... Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2006 by Rain
Just too serious
I first heard Hayley Westenra on a TV ad for her first album "Pure" and was so impressed with the superb pure voice that I immediately ordered the CD and tickets to see her... Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2005 by Anthony Freeman
Disappointing but innoffensive
Her first decca album 'Pure' was a stunner, with several wonderful tracks and no real bad ones. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2005 by D. Murphy
Just not emotional enough.
After hearing Hayley sing some of these songs live I was very much looking forward to getting this album. Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2005 by Nicola Jarvis
An album that feels "just right".
I have been waiting patiently for the UK release of Hayley's new album Odyssey ever since I first heard the International edition that I imported from Australia. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2005 by Dave L
Correction
Hi Folks. Hayley is great and has a beautiful voice. Just let you know that "What You Never Know" is written by Stephan Moccio and it is also on Sarah Brightman's 2003 "Harem"... Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2005 by Daniel Z.
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