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JessicaL
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Totally loving that video Mo  Speak softly love is beautiful ..Jon would be stunning singing those lyrics ..the Godfather music is so beautiful and haunting it's sure to be a real asset to the album. -can't wait .
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anima
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| Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks for that reply. And i'll try to check out the jon promo vid! |
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smilie-eyes
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The Godfather was on Sky last night and the music sounds different now
I do think that Romeo and Juliet theme sounds very beautiful and would think it is the one Jon is singing.
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JessicaL
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| Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:48 pm Post subject: |
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| smilie-eyes wrote: | The Godfather was on Sky last night and the music sounds different now
I do think that Romeo and Juliet theme sounds very beautiful and would think it is the one Jon is singing.
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Aww sorry I missed that -must look out for that movies next screening as i'd like to see it again -I agree Mo hopefully it is Romeo and Juliet's beautiful theme.
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Molly
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| Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:43 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Cathy - it's a wonderful review: 
| Quote: | Jonathan Ansell 'Tenor At The Movies'
Superstar tenor Jonathan Ansell launches his solo career with a phenomenal disc of classic movie theme tunes.
A passionate movie fan himself, he wanted to explore the music and stories that these films represented. So he has uncovered original lyrics on several tunes, and worked closely with top current lyricists on others to bring these legendary movies to life.
The result is a classic tenor album that resonates with the glamour and romance of cinema.
The album opens with the dramatic and breathtaking theme from Gladiator, ‘Now We Are Free’, a song that finds Jonathan on incredible form.
Elsewhere, on Here’s to the Heroes (from Dances with Wolves), Jonathan sounds like nothing less than a modern day Pavarotti, and in the theme from the Godfather, his voice soars and transforms the familiar, lilting accompaniment.
This album has some of the most beautiful and enduring music ever written, sung by one of the great voices of our generation.
Tracklisting:
1. Here's to the Heroes (theme from Dances with Wolves) Barry/Black
2. Now We Are Free (theme from Gladiator) - Zimmer
3. Parla Piu Piano (theme from the Godfather) - Rota
4. Race to the End (theme from Chariots of Fire) - Vangelis / Anderson
5. Un Giorno Per Noi (theme from Romeo and Juliet) - Rota/Rapetti/Snyder/Kusik
6. Vois Sur Ton Chemin (theme from Les Choristes) - Barratier / Coulais
7. My Own True Love (theme from Gone With the Wind) David/Steiner
8. Down to the River to Pray (theme from O Brother Where Art Thou) trad.
9. Se (theme from Cinema Paradiso) - Morricone / De Sensi Bonus Track: La Califfa Morricone
10. Prayer in the Night (theme from Barry Lyndon) - Handel / Shearman / Babenia
11. Si Un Jour (from Manon Des Sources & Jean de Florette) - Verdi/Petit/Leon/Momont
12. Che Gelida Manina (theme from Moonstruck) - Puccini
13. Dreaming of You (based on the Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana from Raging Bull) - Mascagni/Blaskey Skarbek
14. La Califfa
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I seperated out the list of tracks to make it easier to read - they left off the bonus track though - La Califfa - it's lovely to have more detailed info on the tracks.
Roll on 18th Feb!
Love Molly xx
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JessicaL
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| Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 11:39 am Post subject: |
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What a brilliant review -Superstar tenor -so very true .
Loved reading that -just about to post a comment .Agree Molly lovely to have more info about the tracks also .
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jonfan
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| Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:16 pm Post subject: |
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Thats what I call review , I loved the modern day Pavarotti bit, Jon will be so pleased if he reads this
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Molly
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Thanks for posting up the review from Serge xboss.
Wow! Its so wonderful when people are won over from not particularly being a fan to eventually comparing Jonathan to a possible Boccelli, Jose and Pav!
What praise!
Thanks Serge for an honest opinion and an informative review!
I'm so looking forward to hearing the duets with Hayley and All Angels.
From the snippets we have heard on the OS my favourites so far are the Gladiator, the Godfather, Here's to the Heroes and My Own True Love. And my least favourite is Race to the End - so I'm really looking forward to the duets with Hayley and All Angels as Serge has mirrored my own first impressions so far, albeit for me only from the samples.
Love Molly xx
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| xboss wrote: | | http://www.classicalx.com/reviews-69.html |
Thanks for that.
What an interestng read from a 'non-fan' and good on Serge for being honest with the opinions
Jon will be chuffed to bits to be classed as good enough to be 'shoulder to shoulder' with his hero and inspiration PAV ! 
Jonathan's new websitehas some snippets of a few the stunning tracks and he certainly sound son top form
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JessicaL
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A very interesting and honest review Serge clearly not a G4 fan but listened to the album willing to give it a chance and gave Jon a great review-brilliant .Totally loving the Bocelli, Jose and Pav mention-Jon so deserves it .Sounds like the collaborations are real wow factor tracks-can't wait.
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Marian
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Loving all the reviews so far but I am particularly happy in reading Serge's comments.
Honest, factual and open minded. I do so wish some of the reviewers in the national press would write like that even if they were not keen on it (couldn't understand if they didn't!) rather than slating it in a nonconstructive way.
A well written and honest review is a refreshing read and will go a long way to help others who are in two minds about Jonathan to give it a go and listen for themselves.
Nice one Serge!!
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| I cant think of another crossover artist who released such an unusual debut cd. Jon is very brave and I admire him greatly for it. I only hope it catches public imagination as much as it has us fans! |
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