From time to time I am going to do a Music Monday. The idea and "logo" comes from http://noexcusenoexplanation.blogspot.com/ and being a big music fan I thought I would share some of my favorite music once in awhile.
I am so excited about the music I am sharing today. I know who this artist is but I don't own any of his cds. Starbucks gives away a song every week and the song this week was Silent Night by Andrea Bocelli. I picked up a card knowing I would like it and headed out with my coffee. My daughter and I went to lunch at Ruby Tuesdays, do they have the best croutons or what? We did our errands and as we headed home we popped in the cd. [sidenote, buy it at Target it comes with some bonus songs on a dvd and is much cheaper]
Well [and this deserves a new paragraph] it is amazing. From the first sounds out of Andrea's mouth I was in love with this cd. It is amazing. There is not one song that didn't send chills down my spine. In fact it brought tears to my eyes. The man's voice is an instrument, a genetic gift, just brilliant.
For those unfamiliar with Andrea, he is a 51 year old Italian tenor.... that's all I know too. I just know he has an amazing voice.
The playlist includes:
White Christmas/Bianco Natale
Angels We Have Heard on High
Santa Claus is Coming to Town [with a children's choir]
The Christmas Song/ Natalie Cole
The Lord's Prayer/ The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
What Child is This/ Mary J. Blige
Adeste Fidelis
O Tannenbaum
Jingle Bells/ The Muppets
Silent Night
Blue Christmas/ Reba McEntire
Cantique de Noel
Caro Gesu Bambino
I Believe/ Katherine Jenkins
God Bless Us Everyone
I would guess half the cd is sung in Italian but since the songs are all familiar you know what he is singing. Regardless if a song isn't familiar the singing is gorgeous. If I had to pick a favorite song, which is very hard, I think I would choose The Lord's Prayer, and Santa Claus is Coming to Town is just stunning with the little voices of the children accompanying him. Even though Andrea has a "big" voice he never overpowers those singing with him. I also love the song God Bless Us Everyone where he is also backed by a choir.
I challenge anyone to not be emotionally moved by this cd. It is on my ipod mixed in with the rock and roll and everything else. It will be enjoyable to listen to any time of the year. [and this is from someone who usually just tolerates Christmas music, unless of my own choosing.]
You all MUST watch this video of Andrea singing Jingle Bells with The Muppets it is absolutely hysterical. It starts with an interview with Miss Piggy and if you want to skip ahead Andrea comes in at 0.50. The Muppets are real I tell you, and no one can convince me otherwise.... Enjoy
God Bless Us Everyone (A Christmas Carol)
26 Comments and Reactions:
Amazing doesn't even begin to cover his voice! Thanks for sharing!
Does he sing about the Devil?
I only listen to music about the Devil.
I'm gonna guess 'no,' but figured I'd ask first.
glad to hear you description, since i still have yet to dig out my computer speakers. maybe santa will do that for me.
I love Music Monday! Of course, i love music, anytime, but especially to kick off my week on Monday! I, too, know of Andrea Bocelli, and think he has a great voice, but do not own any of his CDs, but thanks to your glowing review, I must just go to Target at lunch! Thanks and have a fab Day!
Um, Hi. I already have it MEMORIZED that you have a Grey Goose bottle in your header I didn't need to check! LOL. Glad I came by tho because I had not seen ADORABLE bow and candy cane!. NICE!!!!!!
xoxo
His voice is truly an instrument! I will have to check this cd out....I love christmas music and can only imagine how wonderful he makes it sound!
he does have an amazing voice...picked up the same card at the bux...and ruby tuesdays does have the most amazing croutons!
1) Ruby Tuesday's croutons are sprinkled with meth. They're delicious and wildly addictive (although I went with a couple friends who "didn't get it". We may not be friends anymore.)
2) Everything is better in Italian.
I have never had teh croutons but now I must go as I am a crouton connosieur! I love Bocelli - this CD sounds great!
His voice is absolutely amazing. You can't tell me that his talent is not God given. It's beautiful.
And I have a weird "blind Italian guy" crush on him. Freaky.
Speaking of great christmas albums...
I think Harry Connick's "Harry for the Holidays" is great...
WOW! Bocelli is good. i think I have found a new fave voice at Christmas. I have heard of him before but I don't think I have heard him at Christmastime...KEWL.
Thanks for sharing!
Pretty good.
silent night is my favorite xmas carol it actually made my cry this morning listening to it.
thanks for sharing! isn't it begin to feel a lot like christmas! :)
i love him....awesome choice! keep on passing on the music
He really is amazing...and I'm digging the snow storm here way more than the one going on outside my window right not:P
I love Bocceli.Thanks for sharing this. Silent night is my favourite Xmas carol.
I love Andrea Bocelli - thanks for sharing his music today!
I bought this CD for my mom for Christmas and it's killing me that I can't open it and listen to it first!
His music truly soothes the soul. It's incredibly beautiful!
OMG I so want this album.. i got chills when hearing him sing on Oprah.. omg love it!
He does have a great voice! I actually saw him on American Idol.
Andrea Bocelli has a truly fantastic voice. I haven't heard this album so will have to look out for it.
ive gotta say, im obsessing over holiday music this year. it's even annoying to me. i just cant help myself.
LOVE! Thanks for the tip on buying the CD at Target - I'm going there tomorrow, so I'm absolutely going to be picking that one up!!
Thanks for sharing the videos - brought a huge smile to my face along with some major chills! :)
His voice is soo beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I love this meme.
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