Charlotte Church

Enchantment
$7.99
"The voice of an Angel, spreads her wings with her interpretations
of some of the most popular classical, Broadway film and traditional
Celtic music of all time."
Originally produced by Sony music back in 2001, this beautiful and
talented young lady is now married with two young children to care for.
If she plans to hit the road again on a concert tour, get your ticket
fast, sit back and enjoy the gifts and talent given to her by the Lord above. Oh, how we need more positive role models like her in our society.

Charlotte Church - Enchantment (From Cardiff, Wales)
$11.98
Actually, my son requested this. Charlotte Church is one of his favorites. He listens to her cd's over and over and loves the DVD. Her voice is angelic, the songs are beautiful. Both of us enjoy listening to her.

Dream a Dream
$7.99
"Dream A Dream" - Musically a "Renaissance style" (the band, not the period) with Vangelis keyboards. I would like to see more of the technicals and personnel on this track than are in the liner notes. Or was it all programming? Whatever, it's still absolutely flooring me!

"O Come, All Ye Faithful" - Whoa, she affects the soul.

Sorry, "Little Drummer Person" (PC) has never been one of my favs and as beautiful as she makes it the "parum pum, etc." are still annoying. But "Mary's Boy Child" brings it back quick. I believe I'm partial to the harp (as an instrument, not just the one in the song. See my review of the Atlanta concert) It's like hearing your favorite bands songs but when the singer is up there with only a piano or acoustic guitar it's a whole new dimension.

Can "Ding Dong! Merrily On High" be any happier?

"When A Child Is Born" WOW!! Her softer, mellower voice is incredible. I like the percussion (a little South American?) and the backing vocals kick!

"What Child Is This - Greensleeves" - More harp! It has to be the dynamics and tonal range of the instrument that matches Char's voice so well. And the swirling strings, best production I think.

"Ave Maria" - It's Bach (with a harp) and Bach Rocks! (One of my fav composers) Ya' know at one time when he didn't have any money... he was Baroque (sorry)

"O Holy Night" - some really great high notes. Again the improved sustain and her clarity (really on the whole CD) is incredible. Has she gotten better at note separation?

"Silent Night" - very nice orchestration. The vocals and production really present a perfect "wrapping up" of the disk. I believe it's the flutes in the background, make a nice effect. Again, reminds of Vangelis. Again, very spiritual. I feel happily drained.

Overall I just can't stop exuberating about the "change" of her voice. This is the BEST vocal recording of Char's that I've heard as of yet. I mean, it hits deep, I'm getting spiritual here. (and it has nothing to do with the Xmas songs. She could sing AC/DC like this and I would feel it) Her sustain is SO much more controlled than in the past. (Great coaching?) In fact, I'm starting to prefer this lower toned style, I'm not sure why yet.

The "harp" songs get a higher mark from me than the ones with a chorus. And as pretty as she is, does anyone else think she should get out in the sun a little more? Or is she going for the milky white skin look? (It's a regional weather thing) NOTE: Songs not commented on mean I have no comments on them. Also, keep in mind I'm not a big holiday song fan.

I'll Be There
$14.98
this dvd movie with charlotte church is great has great story to tell
about family life the up and downs of it she is great in this movie so pick one up and enjoy it
my family did and are glad we did.