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Voice

~ Alison Moyet
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (14 Jul 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Sanctuary
  • ASIN: B0002MH5X6
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 18,201 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. The Windmills Of Your Mind 3:51£0.69
Listen  2. The Man I Love 3:48£0.69
Listen  3. Almost Blue 3:53£0.69
Listen  4. Je Crois Entendre Encore 3:30£0.69
Listen  5. What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life? 3:14£0.69
Listen  6. God Give Me Strength 5:36£0.69
Listen  7. The Wraggle Taggle Gypsies-O! 3:30£0.69
Listen  8. Dido's Lament: When I Am Laid In Earth 3:20£0.69
Listen  9. La Chanson Des Vieux Amants 5:08£0.69
Listen10. Cry Me A River 5:37£0.59
Listen11. Bye Bye Blackbird 3:01£0.69

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Amazon.co.uk Review

There is, undeniably, a ripe contemporary market flush with youngsters peddling variations on easy listening, swing and even opera. However, Voice--Alison Moyet's new covers album of jazz, lounge and romantic opera spanning Bacharach to LeGrand, Jacques Brel to Henry Purcell--stands apart from all that with a detached air of solemn academic nous. Working with a small classical orchestra (arrangements courtesy of film score Oscar winner and former Art Of Noise honcho Anne Dudley) Moyet performs some time-honoured standards ( a sleepy Gershwin's 'The Man I Love', a distinctly unjolly 'Bye Bye Blackbird') with distinction but, rather sensibly, eschews animative Rat Pack brio in favour of crestfallen introspection. Any album, therefore, where the happiest song is 'Cry Me A River' and where the liveliest song is a traditional folk ballad addressing ethnic cleansing in 17th Century Scotland can hardly be expected to put smiles on the faces of young children. Voice is probably easier to admire than to love. However, for Moyet, this has been a callisthenic exercise in self-improvement and there's no denying that her version of 'Almost Blue' betters the recent efforts of Mrs Costello or that her solid performances of Bizet and Purcell warrant favourable comparisons to Bowie's dalliances with the works of Brecht and Weill. --Kevin Maidment


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Following on from the success of her Brit nominated album Hometime (2002), Alison Moyet releases Voice. Produced and arranged by Academy Award winner Anne Dudley, this album is certain to become an all-time classic. It is a collection of songs by other composers – a radical diversion for Moyet who has chosen in this instance to concentrate on her instrument alone. The album includes standards such as "The Man I Love", "Cry Me a River" and Michel Legrand's "Windmills of Your Mind". Voice further showcases Moyet's tone and phrasing, her eclectic tastes, and above all--her voice at its best.
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31 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Alison Moyet's VOICE: an incredible instrument, 26 Aug 2004
By T. Kavanagh "tony" (Ireland) - See all my reviews
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Covers albums can be awkward things but, in the capable hands of Alison Moyet, such a project is born with ease. Never one to rest on her laurels, Moyet (in the company of Anne Dudley) elegantly commandeers a stunning breadth of standards and classics without stooping to lowest common denominator.

Freed from the constraints of songwriting, Alison Moyet uses her instrument, that incredible voice, to delve into the character and spirit of each song. Imbuing each one with her unique character and charm, she manages to make "The Wraggle Taggle Gypsies-O" and "Bye Bye Blackbird" sit comfortably alongside Elvis Costello's "Almost Blue".

Other highlights - and, boy, there are many! - include the assured jazzy delivery of "The Man I Love" and "Cry Me A River"; the heartbreak of Bacharach/Costello's modern gem, "God Give Me Strength"; the heart-stopping darkness of "Dido's Lament" and Brel's "La Chanson Des Vieux Amants".

Make no mistake, these songs are no longer in the common domain: they are now utterly Alison Moyet's.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Title Says it all!, 11 Sep 2004
By Stuart Butcher (Guildford, UK) - See all my reviews
Though initially a little bemused by the the choices for this covers album and not gleaming a common thread,it soon becomes clear that its the pace, orchestration and beutiful moody tone that makes 'Voice' an album rather than merely a collection of songs. Its undeniably true that vocally Moyet has actually improved with age. She can still soar solulfully but there is also a broader range and more refrain and control when its needed. 'God Give me Strength' being a great example. Not every note is soul shouting as it might have been in her Alf days. She alsmost whispers the lament of a lost lover but then soars into a plead for help in the words of the chorus. Windmills of Your Mind is beautifully haunting and Almost Blue is even more accomplished than the Costello original (which was pretty good anyway)! Even the more obscure choises such as the folk song Wraggle Taggle Gypsies Oh, grows on you after a few plays. It picks up the pace a little in what is essentially a late night - or soaking in the bath with a glass of wine - collection of songs. If you lost Alison Moyet after her 80's Album 'Alf' then get this and her previous album - 'Hometime' (easily her best self penned release). You will be in for a treat.
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17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL, 21 Oct 2004
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How can anyone describe Alison's voice as "bizarre", "annoying" or "terrible"??? Are you guys deaf??? Alison's voice on this CD is just wonderful! It's deep, profound and touching! And so is the selection of songs! This CD is just an incredible work of art from an outstanding artist! Of course, it might be too profound for Britney Spears fans and alike...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must be heard to believe
Although in the past I have mostly enjoyed Alison Moyet's output I could always take her or leave her. There were some nice songs but a lot of fillers as well. Read more
Published 3 months ago by DARREN "Big Nose" WALKER

1.0 out of 5 stars Wake me up when it's over
I am a big fan of Alison Moyet. I am a big fan of Anne Dudley. I like singers who put together this type of album, with lush strings and orchestra. I like all these songs. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2007 by Geoff Hall

5.0 out of 5 stars A 'classy' album from Ms. Moyet!

Alison Moyet is one of Britain's greatest vocal talents. After almost thirty years, she's still around and going strong. Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2007 by FAMOUS NAME

5.0 out of 5 stars Wasn't going to buy it...but thankfully I did.
I'm a big fan of Alison Moyet, but I am sick of artists flogging out albums of cover versions cos they want to make a quick buck and can't be bothered to write a decent album... Read more
Published on 26 April 2006 by J. Reading

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Alison Moyets voice is superb. Deep, constant and able to send a shiver down the spine.
If you want to listen to a class singer then buy this album.
Published on 21 April 2006 by Ja Longmore

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning
Impeccable intonation, beautiful instrumentation and orchestration. The whole album is a masterclass of slickness and beautiful music. Read more
Published on 19 April 2006 by M. Maxwell

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing cycle of song mapping an emotional landscape
plug myself into the discussion regarding cover versions.

Being not familiar with the originals i was just doing a little research and finally , it became clear how very much... Read more

Published on 10 Mar 2005 by K. Becker

1.0 out of 5 stars terrible
This is possibly the dullest album I have purchased ever. Moyet's voice is average to poor, and the selection of songs is dismal. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars BORING!
Only buy this album if you are considering suicide. It is the most dreariest, boring and uninspired album I have ever heard. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2004 by Ray Grove

5.0 out of 5 stars Just Alison!
Voice is one of her finest works and will hardly be exceeded.

FANTASTIC !!!

Published on 8 Oct 2004 by h-a-l-o

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