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It's a tale fit for a Hollywood blockbuster: a 60-strong Welsh male choir, originally formed in 1947, plucked from obscurity and transformed into the most unlikely boyband in the world (or at least oldest - the average age is 60, the combined age 3974). In fact, their rise from the fringes to fame is already being primed for a major movie next year (produced by Zygi Kamasa of Bend It Like Beckham and Good Night and Good Luck fame) - but that's another story. First we have Voices Of The Valley, an album that shows us precisely why Universal signed a group originally created to sing goodwill songs to the Welsh communities during the harsh post-war years. Comprised of rousing, traditional songs like "Jerusalem", "Danny Boy" and "Abide With Me", and interpretations of popular tunes such as the opener "Sailing", "Unchained Melody" and "You Raise Me Up", it doesn't take long for the logic of the enterprise to strike: the beautiful, graceful sound of 60 men booming joyously through your speakers and the combination of stirring vocal prowess and orchestral embellishments - is truly overwhelming. --Danny McKenna
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88 of 94 people found the following review helpful
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What a powerful and emotional cd.From the lovely opening of Sailing, to the power of land of my fathers, this is a cd that tears at all the emotions and has the hairs standing up on the back of your neck.The choir sound excellent, and the accompanying orchestra just makes it such an enjoyable listening experience.
Trully uplifting!!!
Trully uplifting!!!
50 of 56 people found the following review helpful
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The Welsh nation really do know how to sing. This is a fantastic CD with some of the most wonderful songs. The fresh interpretations are up lifting and inspiring. This is a must buy!
34 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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They prove that human voice is the best instrument given to us. Nothing fancy here, just voices with passion. They sing what it means to them. My tears just came out for no reason as I was just listening to the samples the very first time. It really touched the deepest part of my heart.
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Easy Listening
Pleasant clear intelligible singing, to music that is easy to listen to. Hence I purchased the whole set for a concert of music and song after hearing one of the songs on the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Gave
choir music
the product arrived ahead of time and well packaged. the music is out of this world,in my opinion you cannot beat the sound of a welsh male voice choir,it makes the hair on the... Read more
Published 6 months ago by P. J. Moore
Great
The Voices of the Valley are now my favorite choir and I've bought almost all of their CDs. People who visit while the music is playing want to know where I got the CD. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mary A. Hudspeth
CD REVIEW
CD has lived up to its reputation and was delevered in double quick time which was quite surprising due to the adverse weather conditions. Brilliant music to listen to.
Published 16 months ago by F. J. Smith
A lovely collection of songs
From start to end, this collection of songs will enthrall you. the first track, " Sailing " is a fantastic arrangemnet of the rod stewart hit.
Published 19 months ago by Shaun Mc
Really enjoyable
Enjoyed this so much I bought the second album as well. I bought this for my wife as a Christmas "extra" after we had watched a TV programme about the making of the album and it... Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2010 by Mr. S. G. Bird
wide appeal
Having seen the story of this male voice choir on a television programme , I wanted to buy a cd for my mother who so enjoyed the programme. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2010 by Judy Jennings
Voices of the Valley
The CD was delivered well within the time frame advertised, arrived in very good condition and overall I was very pleased with the transaction.
Published on 25 Nov 2009 by Mr. Clive T. Honor
Voices of the Valley
This CD is lovely, the music is well chosen and the singing is a good quality. I enjoyed being able to listen to part of the tracks on Amazon before I bought it, this was useful. Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2009 by N. Tucker
Very happy customer
I would have liked to know what a wonderful recording this is It is difficult to explain the quality of both the recording and of the renditions of beautiful music on this disc
Published on 26 July 2009 by Dennis J. Sparling
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