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1-La Prima Volta (First Time I Saw Your Face) 2-Sei Con Me (There For Me)(& Hayley Westenra) 3-Un Giorno Per Noi (A Time For Us) 4-Il Canto 5-Senza Luce (A Whither shade Of Pale) 6-Piano (Memory) 7-Mamma 8-Tristesse 9-Bellamore 10-E Lugevan Le Stelle (2009/SONY) 10 tracks - special price offer!
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Andromeda Descendent
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I've been looking forward to hearing more from Paul Potts for a long time, and was not disappointed by this wonderful ten track album, which kept me entertained and uplifted for all 38 minutes of its running time. Is that too short for an album? Those who don't like Paul Potts would say it's too long, but let's not talk about them anymore. Thanks to there being such a good variation of music across the album I'd say that the running time is just right.
The album starts off well with a rousing version of The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, except of course that it's in Italian. I expected to think of the English words when listening to it, but he really makes it his own, and that's no small challenge. The next song is Sei Con Me - a duet with the lovely Hayley Westenra, and has fast become one of my favourite classical duets. Next comes the haunting string introduction to Un Giorno Per Noi, and when his voice comes in, Paul does the rousing melody of this song full justice. Il Canto is the perfect choice for a follow on song, but then we get to A Whiter Shade of Pale (or, if you translate the Italian title back into English, Without Light), which I didn't feel worked as well turned into an aria as the next song - Memory. Memory is the one song I thought before listening could be a disaster - not because of its translation to Italian (it's been done before, and excellently sung by Sarah Brightman), but because I couldn't imagine it being sung so deeply. I was pleasantly surprised to find myself really enjoying it.
The next three tracks - Mamma, Tristesse, and especially the beautiful song Bellamore - show a tenderness to Paul's voice, as - in quite a different way - does the heartrending finale E Lucevan Le Stelle, which doesn't so much end the album on a crescendo but on a feeling of loss and regret. I don't see how anyone could regret buying this album though, as Paul has a wonderfully rich and heartfelt voice. He may not be liked by some people, whatever their motives may be, but if you like his voice then I feel that you will really enjoy this album. I'm genuinely glad I bought it.
The album starts off well with a rousing version of The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, except of course that it's in Italian. I expected to think of the English words when listening to it, but he really makes it his own, and that's no small challenge. The next song is Sei Con Me - a duet with the lovely Hayley Westenra, and has fast become one of my favourite classical duets. Next comes the haunting string introduction to Un Giorno Per Noi, and when his voice comes in, Paul does the rousing melody of this song full justice. Il Canto is the perfect choice for a follow on song, but then we get to A Whiter Shade of Pale (or, if you translate the Italian title back into English, Without Light), which I didn't feel worked as well turned into an aria as the next song - Memory. Memory is the one song I thought before listening could be a disaster - not because of its translation to Italian (it's been done before, and excellently sung by Sarah Brightman), but because I couldn't imagine it being sung so deeply. I was pleasantly surprised to find myself really enjoying it.
The next three tracks - Mamma, Tristesse, and especially the beautiful song Bellamore - show a tenderness to Paul's voice, as - in quite a different way - does the heartrending finale E Lucevan Le Stelle, which doesn't so much end the album on a crescendo but on a feeling of loss and regret. I don't see how anyone could regret buying this album though, as Paul has a wonderfully rich and heartfelt voice. He may not be liked by some people, whatever their motives may be, but if you like his voice then I feel that you will really enjoy this album. I'm genuinely glad I bought it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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His debut was a great success! His follow-up even better!
The truth is that this album will probably not sell as many copies as his first did. However to me 'Passione' is miles ahead of his debut. Paul Potts delivers breathtaking vocals on an album lined with brilliant songs! Perhaps none of them with the presence of 'Nessun Dorma' but then again there is probably not another song like it.
Mr Potts proves that he can sustain his career as a top class vocalist. He's not just another winner of a 'reality show' that will disappear in a year. It's difficult to single out any songs on 'Passione' as they are all quite good. La Prima Volta, Un Giorno Per Moi and Piano stand out for me personally.
No we await Paul Potts' first visit to South Africa! (Hint)
The truth is that this album will probably not sell as many copies as his first did. However to me 'Passione' is miles ahead of his debut. Paul Potts delivers breathtaking vocals on an album lined with brilliant songs! Perhaps none of them with the presence of 'Nessun Dorma' but then again there is probably not another song like it.
Mr Potts proves that he can sustain his career as a top class vocalist. He's not just another winner of a 'reality show' that will disappear in a year. It's difficult to single out any songs on 'Passione' as they are all quite good. La Prima Volta, Un Giorno Per Moi and Piano stand out for me personally.
No we await Paul Potts' first visit to South Africa! (Hint)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The selection of the songs is realy great and Paul's performance is excellent. More mature and better recording makes this cd a must for opera lovers...
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Paul Potts
Not bad as good as his first performance. Could be a bit more powerful. Would not bother with any further CD.
Published 20 hours ago by Glenda D
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Paul Potts
Possibly this was my fault, but he sings in Italian, which I would prefer English.
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Published 1 month ago by harry
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absolute delight
Beautiful beautiful voice. I enjoy listening to this man. ditto ditto ditto ditto ditto and just one more ditto thanks
Published 1 month ago by mike
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One of his best
Listen to the fab singer all the time his music is so relaxing also love it in the car Great
Published 2 months ago by Nicola Handy
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Great CD
This was a great buy :) I am very happy with it and the service given :) Would reconmend to anyone!
Published 3 months ago by Sioned Pritchard
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Paul Potts
What a voice! Bought as a Christmas present for my partner and he loves it. Would recommend it if you like a strong male voice!!
Published 3 months ago by jessie
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Passione
Fabulous album especially A Whiter Shade Of Pale.What a wonderful sound.This has to be a very favourite song of mine anyway but this is really the greatest I have ever heard.
Published 6 months ago by A. V. Calvert
1.0 out of 5 stars
dont bother
sorry but this album is rubbish end of review, as for the singer???? i hear he got a boo off stage recently, looks like the dream is over and the cowell magic has worn off yet... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Real Music Fan
5.0 out of 5 stars
FLUSH!!!!
GREAT JOB, POTTS! I had a bit of a constipation, loaded this off the internet, and by half of song #1, everything was OK again. THANK YOU!
Published on 14 Dec 2010 by dwr
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Arrived unwrapped
I bought this for a friend's birthday and was disappointed that it arrived without the sealed wrap. I am hoping that the cd was not damaged at all. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2010 by Mrs. Joycelyn Watson
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