Pure

by Hayley Westenra

Overview

On her debut, Hayley Westenra, a 16-year-old singing sensation from New Zealand, endures the inevitable comparisons to Charlotte Church, but it's the impression she's made that's placed her in such lofty company. And not many fledgling artists can boast of having the legendary George Martin contribute songs and arrangements to their album. PURE might be the best description of her singing--crystal clear and devoid of mannerisms. It's not simply the beauty of her voice that impresses, however, but how effectively she uses it. The precocious soprano demonstrates the poise, versatility, and musical instincts of a seasoned pro. Westenra moves gracefully through a program made up primarily of Euro-pop ballads but also includes arrangements of well-known classical melodies, as well as a pair of Maori songs. Highlights include affecting renditions of "In Trutina" from Carl Orff's 'Carmina Burana' and the traditional spiritual "Amazing Grace." And, in what might be an effort to defy easy categorization, she changes direction on the closing track, and lets loose on Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights." Given such eclectic song choices and Westenra's impressive voice, PURE is certain to bring plenty of attention to this talented young artist.

Product Details

Release Date:	04/06/2004
Label:	Decca
UPC:	0028947518020
Rank:	76143

Tracks

1. Pokare Kare Ana
2. Never Say Goodbye (after Ravel)
3. Who Painted the Moon Black?
4. River of Dreams (after Vivaldi)
5. Beat of Your Heart
6. Amazing Grace
7. Benedictus (from The Armed Man)
8. Hine e Hine (Maori Lullaby)
9. Across the Universe of Time, song
10. Dark Waltz
11. Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra~In Trutina
12. Heaven
13. Wuthering Heights

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Hayley Westenra   Primary Artist,Vocals,Soprano (Vocal)
Te Tau Choir   Primary Artist,Ensemble,Choir/Chorus
Russell Watson   Primary Artist,Vocals
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra   Primary Artist,Ensemble,Orchestra
George Martin   Primary Artist,Conductor
Metro Voices   Primary Artist,Ensemble,Choir/Chorus
Harvey Brough   Psaltery
Guy Davis   Piano
Ian Humphries   Violin,Soloist
Jocelyn Pook   Viola
Francois Rive   Cello,Soloist,Cello,Soloist
Thelma Owen   Harp
Giles Martin   Guitar,Keyboards
Brett James   Conductor
Viva Voce   Choir/Chorus
Michael Reed   Conductor
Baroque String Quartet   Ensemble
Robbie McIntosh   Guitar,Guitar
Geraint Watkins   Piano
David Hartley   Piano
Pamela Thorby   Recorder
London Metropolitan Orchestra   Ensemble,Orchestra
Andrew Williams   Viola,Viola,Soloist
Steve Pearce   Bass,Drums,Guitar (Bass)
Greg Knowles   Soloist,Cimbalom
Simon Chamberlain   Piano
Alexander Balanescu   Orchestra Leader
Jenny O'Grady   Choir Director,Director
Roy Benson   Soloist,Double Bass
Ian Thomas   Drums
Mark Brown   Bass,Bass
Caroline Balding   Violin
Pavlo Beznosiuk   Violin
Tony Ingleby   Guitar
Rolf Wilson   Violin,Soloist
Andrew Nicholson   Flute,Soloist
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra   Orchestra
Richard Tunnicliffe   Cello
The Chapman Tripp Opera Chorus   Choir/Chorus
Ian Dean   Conductor
Tom Windriff   Drums
Siobhan Armstrong   Harp
Rachel Byrt   Viola
Elizabeth Kenny   Lute
Mary Hammond   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
James Brett   Keyboards
Guy Davies   Piano

Technical Credits

Harvey Brough   Associate Producer,Arranger,Producer
Catherine Farley   Vocal Consultant
George Martin   Arranger,Composer
Hayley Westenra   Liner Notes
William James Kirkpatrick   Composer
Antonio Vivaldi   Composer,Original Material
Tony Cousins   Mastering
Claude-Michel Schoenberg   Composer
Metro Voices   Performer
Jocelyn Pook   Composer,Producer
Ennio Morricone   Composer
Loreena McKennitt   Composer
Kate Bush   Composer
Adam Noble   Mixing Engineer
Maurice Ravel   Composer,Original Material
Ian Cooper   Mastering
Carl Orff   Composer
Buddy Greene   Composer
Nicky Claydon   Production Coordination
Princess Te Rangi Pai (Fanny Rose Howie)   Composer
Giselle Allier   Management
Nick Woollage   Mixing,Engineer
Alain Boublil   Composer
Charlie Dore   Composer
Frank Musker   Composer,Lyricist
Franz Gruber   Composer
Joseph Mohr   Lyricist
Ronan Hardiman   Composer
Sarah Class   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Philip Bagenal   Engineer,Recording
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra   Performer
Rupert Coulson   Mixing,Engineer,Recording,Vocal Engineer
Matteo Saggese   Composer
Herbert Kretzmer   Composer
Mark Lowry   Composer,Lyricist
Amii Stewart   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Andrea Morricone   Composer
Chris Barrett   Engineer,Assistant,Recording,Programming,Digital Editing,Assistant Engineer
Jake Jackson   Mixing Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Karl Jenkins   Composer
Vic Fraser   Copyist
Jennifer Allan   Production Coordination
Simon Fowler   Photography
Leonie Gane   Composer
Giles Martin   Composer,Producer,Recording,Programming,Vocal Engineer,Additional Music,Mixing
Pam Shayne   Composer
Jean-Marc Natel   Composer
Steven Abbott   Management
Costa Pilavachi   Executive Producer
Anders Kallmark   Programming
Joanne Baines   Production Coordination
Keir Milligan   Assistant
Umberto Morasca   Composer
Oliver Ledbury   Score Editor
Ian Dean   Arranger
J.J. Murray-Leach   Production Coordination
Andy Brown   Orchestra Contractor
James Brett   Arranger
Sonia Aletta Nel   Composer
Jeremy Tilston   Art Direction
Pamela Sheyne   Composer
Jacky Schroer   Executive Producer
Hilary Skewes   Contractor
Carole Farley   Vocal Consultant