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90 of 92 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
While just about everyone has heard of Katherine Jenkins not everyone will have bothered to find out what she sounds like to any great extent. My only experience before this album had been 'Time to say goodbye' being played at a funeral! I thought it was OK but preferred Sarah Brightman singing it with Andrea Boccelli. I thought at first glance that this best of looked to be a pretty worn out collection of old standards that had been pretty much done to death. However it has been a pleasant surprise to discover just how excellent so many of these tracks are. You would think that 'Hallelujah' had just about been flogged to pieces but this version is somehow purer and Jenkins haunting vocal style alongside a rather beautiful orchestral accompaniment means there was still life to be found in Cohen's much covered track. This really pretty much sums up what makes this such a winner. Jenkins really does have a beautiful voice that avoids artifice and cleverness but rather simply portrays a clear and yet powerful projection. She is constantly supported superbly but orchestration that is both moving and highly enjoyable. Such well worn classical tracks as 'O mio babbino Caro' & the flower duet from Lakme sound fresh and bright. Corny stage barnstormers such as 'Music of the night' & 'Don't cry for me Argentina' again sound new and well worth listening to. Even an Italian rendering of the Dolly Parton/ Whitney Houston 'I will always love you' is touching & beautifully finished. The only track I would happily live without is 'I could have danced all night' but in fairness I already hate it and this does little to change my mind.
Otherwise this is a very enjoyable collection, with a generous track listing and well recorded at a great price. Not sure what else needs to be said other than to give this a try if you've not taken much notice of Kathrine Jenkins before. It really is a very good album and she has a lovely voice.
Otherwise this is a very enjoyable collection, with a generous track listing and well recorded at a great price. Not sure what else needs to be said other than to give this a try if you've not taken much notice of Kathrine Jenkins before. It really is a very good album and she has a lovely voice.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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It's no surprise to see this Katherine Jenkins `Best Of' compilation release on the Universal Classics label since her departure from them to sign with Warner Brothers.
The 17 tracks are a selection from her highly successful five year, six album contract with Universal from 2004 to 2008. Second Nature, Living a dream and Serenade are well represented, while her debut Premiere is dismissed (Lascia ch'io pianga would have been nice) and her last two albums Rejoice and Sacred Arias are poorly represented with just 3 tracks from them.
The decision to release the album into the popular, rather than classical, chart means that many of her trademark songs must be left out to comply with the chart rules, which is a shame for those early classics were the ones responsible for her current popularity.
Katherine's regular fans won't find anything new on offer here but for newcomers this is a good introduction to Katherine Jenkins, and of course an opportunity for Universal to squeeze some more revenue from the singer's increasingly successful career.
The 17 tracks are a selection from her highly successful five year, six album contract with Universal from 2004 to 2008. Second Nature, Living a dream and Serenade are well represented, while her debut Premiere is dismissed (Lascia ch'io pianga would have been nice) and her last two albums Rejoice and Sacred Arias are poorly represented with just 3 tracks from them.
The decision to release the album into the popular, rather than classical, chart means that many of her trademark songs must be left out to comply with the chart rules, which is a shame for those early classics were the ones responsible for her current popularity.
Katherine's regular fans won't find anything new on offer here but for newcomers this is a good introduction to Katherine Jenkins, and of course an opportunity for Universal to squeeze some more revenue from the singer's increasingly successful career.
54 of 57 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Although Katherine Jenkins recorded six albums for Decca, this collection draws heavily on just three of them, these being Second Nature, Living A Dream and Serenade. It would be fair to say that these were the albums that really established Katherine's reputation following her promising debut album, which isn't represented here at all.
It's possible to argue what should have been included. The compilers had a hard job in selecting seventeen tracks that represent the best of Katherine's Decca music. No doubt the selection was influenced by the need to ensure that the album qualified for inclusion in the classical music charts, as all but one of her earlier albums did. This may explain the absence of Katherine's exquisite covers of We'll meet again, You'll never walk alone and Amazing grace, to name but three popular songs that I would like to have seen included. But I am pleased that Decca chose to include Don't cry for me Argentina. This was not included on Living A Dream , but it was included in a deluxe edition of the same album. I decided not to pay the premium price for just that track and one other. There's also a deluxe edition of this collection, Katherine Jenkins: The Ultimate Collection / Special Edition, containing a second CD featuring eight live tracks, but again I opted for the standard edition.
Whether this truly is the ultimate collection of her music, this compilation certainly provides a great introduction to the music of Katherine Jenkins.
It's possible to argue what should have been included. The compilers had a hard job in selecting seventeen tracks that represent the best of Katherine's Decca music. No doubt the selection was influenced by the need to ensure that the album qualified for inclusion in the classical music charts, as all but one of her earlier albums did. This may explain the absence of Katherine's exquisite covers of We'll meet again, You'll never walk alone and Amazing grace, to name but three popular songs that I would like to have seen included. But I am pleased that Decca chose to include Don't cry for me Argentina. This was not included on Living A Dream , but it was included in a deluxe edition of the same album. I decided not to pay the premium price for just that track and one other. There's also a deluxe edition of this collection, Katherine Jenkins: The Ultimate Collection / Special Edition, containing a second CD featuring eight live tracks, but again I opted for the standard edition.
Whether this truly is the ultimate collection of her music, this compilation certainly provides a great introduction to the music of Katherine Jenkins.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
I know it's an old one.....
But I like it because I love Katherine Jenkins. Nice tacks on it, I keep it in my car and listen to it when on my own on long journeys.
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Published 26 days ago by H. Jones
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This produce is just as the add and I can gladly recommend it as good value to all your customers
Published 1 month ago by Geraldine Cooper
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fabulous collection
I love to listen to the human voice and miss Jenkins has a beautiful voice. Her choice on this collection is perfect and there is something for everyone. Read more
Published 1 month ago by steamdream
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Beautiful
I must say that before I bought this CD I thought that all sopranos sounded the same. Not so with Katherine. The songs are varied and soothing with no "screeching". Read more
Published 2 months ago by amyprimrose
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant.
I watch this for a period of time and just as hoped it came down in price, as it is a fairly 'old' recording. Sure enough it did so I bit the bullet and brought it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by johan marks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Very good, colllection of her songs from this great singer. My wife really enjoys them,great in the evening, that is it
Published 3 months ago by Mr R H Bartlett
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another fantastic album.
Yes another fantastic album from my Queen of Classical music, thanks Amazon' and great value for money.
Takes me to another place, a happy one!
Don Ferguson
Takes me to another place, a happy one!
Don Ferguson
Published 3 months ago by D. Ferguson
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent
I initially heard this on the radio and looked up its title as it was familiar to me. recording did not disappoint
Published 4 months ago by bob-b
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great CD
Brought this for my nan she loved it. As always amazon is very reasonable and delivery is always swift.
If you are a Jenkins fan a great collection of songs and a good buy.
If you are a Jenkins fan a great collection of songs and a good buy.
Published 4 months ago by drastic
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful singer!
A must buy for all discerning music lovers, beautiful music sung by a truly beautiful voice, highly recommended! A wonderful album, please buy now!
Published 4 months ago by Gazzerman2003
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