Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0028947533023
Label: Universal Classics
Manufacturer: Universal Classics
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Universal Classics
Release Date: January 16, 2006
Running Time: 51 minutes
Studio: Universal Classics

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Disc 1:

1. Pokarekare Ana - Hayley Westenra, Francois Rive, Robbie McIntosh, The Metro Voices, Te Tau Choir, Jenny O'Grady, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Ian Dean
2. Never Say Goodbye (Adapted from "Pavane") - Anders Kallmark, Hayley Westenra, Robbie McIntosh, Steve Pearce, Ian Thomas, Giles Martin, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Ian Dean
3. Who painted the moon black - Hayley Westenra, Anders Kallmark, Robbie McIntosh, Giles Martin, Guy Davies, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Ian Dean
4. River of Dreams (adapted from "Winter") - Hayley Westenra, Robbie McIntosh, The Metro Voices, Jenny O'Grady, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Ian Dean
5. Benedictus - Francois Rive, Hayley Westenra, The Metro Voices, Jenny O'Grady, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Ian Dean
6. Hine E Hine (Maiden, O Maiden) - Hayley Westenra, Rolf Wilson, Ian Humphries, Andrew Williams, Francois Rive, The Metro Voices, Jenny O'Grady, Robbie McIntosh, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Ian Dean
7. Dark Waltz - Hayley Westenra, Rolf Wilson, Greg Knowles, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Ian Dean
8. Amazing Grace - Dave Hartley, Hayley Westenra, The Metro Voices, Jenny O'Grady, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, George Martin
9. "In trutina" - Hayley Westenra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Ian Dean
10. Beat Of Your Heart - Hayley Westenra, Robbie McIntosh, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, George Martin
11. Heaven (Waiting There for Me) - Hayley Westenra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Ian Dean
12. Wuthering Heights - Hayley Westenra, Robbie McIntosh, Guy Davis, Giles Martin, Geraint Watkins, Anders Kallmark, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Ian Dean
13. Hine E Hine (Maiden, O Maiden) - Hayley Westenra, Rolf Wilson, Ian Humphries, Andrew Williams, Francois Rive, Robbie McIntosh, The Metro Voices, Te Tau Choir, Jenny O'Grady, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Ian Dean

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.co.uk Review:
Pure is presented as 16-year-old New Zealand singer Hayley Westenra's first album, though it follows a chart-topping eponymous debut and follow-up Christmas disc, My Gift to You. Pure is still Hayley's first UK release, and capitalises on a rapid move into the international limelight following a duet with Russell Watson as part of his 2002 tour, now preserved on DVD as Russell Watson: The Voice (Live In New Zealand).

Comparisons with Charlotte Church are inevitable, yet Westenra has her own distinctive sound. She has impeccably clear diction coupled with a gorgeous voice with a very wide range: her high notes in the Kate Bush hit "Wuthering Heights" are especially striking, and like Bush she is also a dancer, having performed with the Royal New Zealand Ballet. If there's a problem, it's that Pure doesn't have a focus to match Westenra's talent, the tracks spanning everything from "Amazing Grace" to a Maori lullaby ("Hine e Hine") to hybrid pieces adapted from Ravel ("Never Say Goodbye") and Vivaldi's Four Seasons ("River of Dreams"). Ultimately what this set does demonstrate is that whatever direction Westenra finally settles on, she has the ability to go to the very top. For now she is a young artist finding her way, and for many listeners the result is Pure magic.--Gary S Dalkin




Rating: - Lovely voice and some highly original song choices

The original `Pure' album was released in 2003, and despite there now being a confusing number of variations of it (special edition, import, bonus tracks & bonus discs) there are basically two editions - this original single disc album, and a 2CD Special Edition which is the original album plus a bonus disc.

The songs are a mixture of classical, popular and traditional, with some highly original and unexpected choices such as `River of Dreams' which is a transcription of Vivaldi's ... Read More

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Rating: - bowled over
Like one of your other commentators, I came across Hayley completely by accident as I was driving along the Motorway listening to FM Classical Music. She was singing the Benedictus from the CD and I found the hairs on the back of my neck stand up, especially when the orchestra thundered in one third of the way through. I was totally immersed in her voice. When I came home I bought the CD 'Pure' and was 'bowled over.' I am a singer myself and although the entire CD is just so good, there are some tracks ... Read More

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Rating: - Enchantingly superb without being pompus
Well what else can I say. This album completely enchanted me. Like most people who buy this type of album I love my music, I am very difficult to please but this young lady has totaly captivated me . Her voice is flawles, not a single missed note on the whole album ( OK so I know they can over dub but work with me here) and lets face it how many people do you know who can sing Wuthering Heights. As much as I love Kate Bush's version I can't help feeling that this version has that certain Je Ne sai ... Read More

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Rating: - Pure but mixed up
New Zealand doesn't produce many world-shattering musical artists but when it does - Kiri te Kanawa, Crowded House, Hayley Westenra - we certainly know about it.

This album has been cleverly put together to show off Hayley's pure soprano voice in all its facets. To begin with it is very pure, and clear, and high, sometimes almost achingly so. On some of the tracks ("River of Dreams", "Benedictus" and the frankly boring "Hine e Hine") she actually sounds more like a choirboy, and even the lead ... Read More

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Rating: - Simply heaven
A beautiful collection of songs sung by a young New Zealander who has a voice so heavenly you can become entranced. Truely a fabulous album for anyone.

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