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Amazon,co.uk Review
Somewhat confusingly The Opera Band is not the name of the artists, but the title of the debut by Amici Forever, five young singers who present themselves like a boy/girl pop group and offer 15 tracks (including two remixes) of rearranged opera and other popular tunes. The tracks vary between purely acoustic and some that include understated ambient electronics, all being reworked to provide parts for the voices of the classically trained Jo Appleby (soprano), Nick Garrett (bass), David Habbin (tenor), Geoff Swell (tenor) and Tsakane Valentine (soprano). The cuts range from Thomas Otten to Helmut Lotti type arrangements, the vocal sound evoking a collaboration between Filippa Giordano and the Three Tenors. Indeed, there's a version of "Nessun Dorma" that won't disappoint fans of this most rousing of melodies, and virtually all of the other tracks will strike an immediate chord. "Whisper of Angels" reworks Fauré's gorgeous instrumental Pavane with harmony voices, Celtic flute and electronics, making an interesting contrast with Regina Carter's recent jazz-orchestral version on Paganini: After a Dream. Handel's "Sarabande" is presented as a light dance anthem while other cuts range from Alex North's hit song "Unchained Melody" to Michael Kamen's theme from Band of Brothers, now transformed into an impassioned vocal tribute to the fallen of WWII. From the Latin of "Canto Alla Vita", edging into Bond territory, to a lavish traditional version of "Come All Ye Faithful", Amici Forever look set to have one of the most successful crossover releases of the year. --Gary S Dalkin

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Crossover hit from self-styled "opera band" who aim to alter public perception of opera through a repertoire mixing famous arias like 'Nessun Dorma' and 'Zadok The Priest' with poppier pieces. The album also features radical reinterpretations of popular classics such as 'Unchained Melody' - here recorded in Italian with the backing of a full symphony orchestra.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   12 of 12 people found the following review helpful: JUST THE MOST STUNNING ALBUM EVER!!, 6 Feb 2004 By A Customer Bought your album for myself, then my family, then my friends! My friends then bought your album for their family and their friends....AND SO ON!! SO DELIGHTED TO LEARN OF YOUR SUCCESS IN THE USA. EVEN MORE DELIGHTED TO KNOW YOU ARE TOURING THE UK AGAIN IN JUNE....am booking tickets for your show via your website. PLEASE PLEASE keep making that fantastic music - A TIP... anyone who has not bought this glorious record from the best band on the planet should treat themselves or a loved one. The lush orchestrations, the fantastic vocal blend and harmonies are truly amazing. Finally the record industry has given us a credible act in this bland music world. So glad others are discovering the 'magic' of AMICI FOREVER. Do not stop the music.....EVER!!  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   20 of 21 people found the following review helpful: Amici please go on FOREVER - a truly fantastic album!!!!!, 27 Sep 2003 By A Customer I pre-ordered the album weeks ago and it's fantastic! I want to congratulate Amici forever on their incredible voices. I listen to it over and over and at this rate will wear it out. For anyone that doesn't believe in the power of Amici forever just go and buy this album. Every single track is worth the price of the album alone. True stars in every sense.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   8 of 8 people found the following review helpful: Superb Music, 19 Feb 2004 By  "bolitho1" - See all my reviews Having first heard this group, 'Amichi, at the Royal Albert Hall during the Festival of Rememberance I, went straight out and bought there CD. I was very moved at there rendering of, Elgars Nimrod during the rememberance service, and listening to the CD, I found all the other tracks to be of the same superb music. Carry on makeing great music.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) › See all 31 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews AS A RESULT OF HEARING A TRACK ON BBC RADIO KENT I am purchasing albums by AMICI FOREVER as a result of hearing one track VITA MIA played on the "Sunday Programme" on BBC Radio Kent recently. Read more Published on 8 Jul 2005 by gcrobinson3 BLOWN AWAY BY THE OPERA BAND THIS IS JUST THE BEST ALBUM OF ITS KIND ON THE PLANET! WHERE IS THEIR FOLLOW UP CD??? WE NEED IT NOW. THIS BAND MAKE EVERYONE ELSE IN THEIR GENRE INADEQUATE BY A MILE. Read more Published on 2 Jan 2005 by DIVA BLOWN AWAY - BEST ALBUM OF THE DECADE! THIS ALBUM HAS TO BE THE BEST CLASSICAL 'CROSSOVER' ALBUM OF THE DECADE AND FINALLY THE MUSIC INDUSTRY HAS WOKEN UP TO WHAT THE PUBLIC REALLY WANT.... THE REAL THING.... Read more Published on 2 Jan 2005 by DIVA simply brilliant! I first heard this group singing Senza Catene on TV whilst preparing dinner & rushed in to see who owned these magnificent voices. Read more Published on 21 Oct 2004 by comet FABULOUS I bought this CD when it first came out and absolutely loved it. I went to see them in concert last night and they were truly marvelous. Read more Published on 23 Jun 2004 by Mis A Mellor Absolutely Brilliant !!! I was lucky enough to see these in concert. Before I saw them I had never heard of them or even "opera band's". Well what can i say they are amazing! Read more Published on 16 Jun 2004 by Mr. R. J. Brent Forever Amici. Have you ever imagine a duo between Nora Jones & Josh Groban? How about that their music will sweep you away to a land of fantasy and extasis were no frontiers your soul knows or... Read more Published on 25 Jan 2004 by E. G. Troche Amici Forever Absolutely brilliant CD cannot recommend it highly enough if you want something a bit different as a change from your usual favourites Published on 23 Jan 2004 by S M hunter Let's hope Amici ARE forever A truly amazing CD, one of the best I've ever bought. The vocals and harmonies are excellent and a great mixture of classical and modern tracks Published on 14 Jan 2004 by Stu of Aston Dreadful Debut Amici will go very far indeed of that I have no doubt. But if their future efforts are anything like the debut then I have my doubts as it does nothing for them. Read more Published on 5 Jan 2004 by insightjb Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 31 customer reviews...