One of the best voices in Canada
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Ginette Reno as a singer, is not as well known as Celine Dion (except in Canada and the French speaking countries), but has one of the best voices that I've ever heard. Her voice is very powerful and full of passion. She  has produced albums in French and in English. This cd has a compilation of  some her best French songs. If you like French music this album is a must.  You will not regret it.
3924271
I love his voice.  Home For The Holidays was his best.
2718357
One of the great voices of a generation, Gene Pitney's ballads are so good and so well performed that it seems unlikely that many would have been able to master this man's talents.  I put him on top of most male singers of the time, with top notch recordings and style.  It's well worth the money.
4773178
I love his voice, he definitely does a great version of this song. I'm glad I bought it; It's worth the purchase.
224353
I always used to love to hear Seth Macfarlane sing on "Family Guy", especially when he was using his own voice and not one of the character voices.  I thought if this guy ever puts out a CD I will buy it.  I did and I am glad I did.  It is playing in our medical office as I write and so many of the patients are asking me, "who is that singing? Frank Sinatra? Perry Como? etc". It is worth the price if you like that genre of music.  I think Mr. MacFarlane is super talented with a beautiful singing voice (and speaking voice for that matter).  I highly recommend the CD, not only if you are a fan of his, but if you enjoy some easy crooning.  Nice job Seth and I hope you put out a couple more because I could listen to you sing all day long.
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This CD of the Broadway version from more than 20 years ago is still fresh, entertaining, and features singing that is top notch! In particular, Narrator Laurie Beechman's performance is superb--she has one of the best singing voices you will ever hear! The songs are very catchy, and will stick in your head all day. The audio quality is also quite good. I enjoyed the 1990's Canadian version (with Donny Osmond and Maria Friedman), but this is the CD to buy--because of Beechman's incredible performance.
3864250
This man has a warm, beautiful voice. I didn't even know he sang until Barbra Streisand mentioned it on Katie Couric's show. I hope we see a lot more from Jason in the future.
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It is almost criminal how under-appreciated Canadian singer-songwriter Ian Tamblyn is. Why is he rarely mentioned in the same breath as other iconic Canadian artists including Bruce Cockburn, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell?  I have bought Tamblyn's albums for some 25 years or so and have constantly marvelled at the wondrous music he creates; the magic this guy presents in song. His 30 plus albums are filled with deeply felt compositions. Tamblyn is so versatile. He has written sound tracks for theatre and his diverse recordings include complex, moving instrumental works with field recordings of sounds of nature from his many wilderness adventures to Canada's North. Magnetic North (1991), for example, is a mind-blowing instrumental experience with a rich tapestry of music from the natural world. Ian Tamblyn's gift for melody is so refined. His voice is distinctive and warm. He relates tales of Canada, the beauty in nature, and the trials and triumphs of people that have touched him. If there is a hurt that cuts to the core, a pain that seems too hard to deal with, Ian Tamblyn's music will start the healing. As a budding songwriter myself, I keep thinking when I listen to Tamblyn's terrific songs: how did Ian do that? Yet, there's no gimmickry or sleight of hand to his songwriting. The timeless tunes he creates come across as natural as breathing. How many artists have 1,500 songs in their credit? This is the ultimate statement of a prolific artist who is a true force of nature.

Walking the Bones: The Four Coast Project - Volume 2 is as good as any place to start listening to Ian Tamblyn. The album features songs inspired by trips to the Canadian Arctic. The accompanying booklet includes all lyrics as well as artful sketches by Albert Prisner and photographs by Mike Beedell. The first two volumes in The Four Coast series are Raincoast and Superior. Walking the Bones is a beautiful collection of inspired music-making recorded at Happy Rock studio in Chelsea, Quebec. All 14 tracks on this disc are wonderful and feature instrumental support by some of Canada's finest musicians. Buy this album and then get the rest of Ian Tamblyn's catalogue.
373516
This man is pure star. His voice is amazing.
1705515
Glen Hansard has an amazing voice. I will listen to any music he puts out.
2314103
Always a pleasure to hear anything from this very talented Canadian Group. Not are all original songs and some are repeats from previous CD's
2577469
I love it.  Their voices blend so beautifully as well as being clear and pure individually.  What a treat for a stressful life.
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Traveling cross Canada I heard a cut from these guys (Home For A Rest) on a station in Winnipeg.  It reminded me of the typical Irish drinking song but I sensed a bit more and decided to buy the cd. There is a LOT more, and it's not just in the melodies. Some very thought provoking and clever lyrics, and excellent ballads here.  A cross between Great Big Sea and Carbon Leaf (the latter not being Scottish or Irish but sounding so),  Spirit has a few lesser tracks here, but for the most part a very good listen. Not sure why the exotic price tag here at Amazon, can be had in Canada at retail music stores for half or less.
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Chuck Brodsky has a voice like caramel mixed with chocolate, resonant, smooth, rich and mellow.  His lyrics are laced with empathy and sympathy for human stories.  His songs are full of meaning and heart and humor and (yes I dare say it) good ol' lefty-liberal politics.  (There, I've said it, sorry if I am blowing your cover Chuck.)  He tells narratives, fairy-tales, chronicles and epics with his songs.  Funny stories, sad, touching, warm, witty, and real.  He accompanies himself on acoustic guitar (with a smattering of other musical accompaniment on some of the songs).  Music that is simple, elegant, true.  He is one of the finest double threat folkies around, along with Todd Snider, John Prine, and Greg Brown.

If you don't know already Mr. Brodsky's work, this is an excellent place to start.  Not a bad song on the album.  If you already know his work then I am preaching to the choir.  Buy this one.
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Canadian Soprano Adrianne Pieczonka recorded this Wagner/Strauss disc of arias and song in 2005 when her burgeoning international career was already well established in many of the great opera houses of the world. The recording is beautifully sung with clean, full, refulgent tone. She has a stunning voice of great beauty and power. Particularly notable is the Die Walkre excerpt "Der Mnner Sippe," and "Es gibt ein Reich" from Ariadne auf Naxos. The opera world has been hungering for a dramatic soprano voice such as hers for quite a long time as there is a shortage in this vocal fach. To my ears, in this disc she has a tendency to over-enunciate the words with equal emphasis on each word, perhaps robbing the phrases of a more idiomatic reading in the manner of a more sensitive or more experienced actress/singer such as Julia Varady or Lotte Lehmann. The Wesendonk lieder sound rushed to me. Her interpretation sounds more at home in "Stehe still" and "Schmerzen." "Im Treibhaus" lacks the mysterious mood it should have. "Trume" is sung in overdrive at a very rushed pace detracting from the dream atmosphere. For a better Wesendonk cycle, listen to Julia Varady's or Janet Baker's. The arias from Tannhuser and Lohengrin sound ideal in Pieczonka's voice. She is a very accomplished singer with a truly world-class voice. Her Puccini album is even better.
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CD is good quality recording done in Ms. Hunter's later years. Alberta had a successful career in jazz in the US and Europe in early part of this century, came back to the US, raised a family and had a full career as a nurse.  After "retirering" as a nurse, she went back to performing.  While her voice clearly shows her age, it also shows what makes Alberta's performances so great, STYLE!  Her voice is filled with character and personality which is simply wonderful.  If you ever got to see her live, you'll know what this means.  This recording captures some of that and for that reason is worth adding to your collection.  She can still make me blush!
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Cyndi has a fantastic voice that was under rated for years.  Recently her true talent is seen.