Charlotte Church - Voice of an Angel

July 13, 2008 | By Doug In Country |

Charlotte Church - Voice of an Angel
Charlotte Church is a smashing young girl, no doubt about it. On stage and TV she is exuberant, and has moved a whole generation of grandmothers to tears. There is something very endearing about a pure young voice, its owner still relatively unscathed by the sorrows of this world, wholeheartedly delivering a sonorous message of peace and goodwill. But to be quite honest, Church’s voice isn’t that remarkable, even for her age. And compared to the sky-high level some instrumentalists reach at a similar age, Charlotte’s achievements are not outstanding. Musically she depends on meticulous coaching from Sian Edwards, and voice production seems to be the main focus when she sings. It is the combination of the freshness of her youth and the old familiarity of the songs that makes her so embraceable. This inventory of classic hits, invariably Christmas shopping material, is inoffensively orchestrated for further “angelic effect”. There’s noticeably more depth and phrasing in the numbers accompanied by harp only and some imaginative mixing has taken place to help the general balance. –Yngvil V.G.

Customer Review: Highly recommended
Charlotte Church has been something of a phenomenon in the United Kingdom, a prodigy who leaped to national attention during a television talent show. This album was produced in 1999, when Charlotte was a mere slip of a 13-year-old girl. The songs are gentle, and show off Charlotte’s abilities to good effect. I bought this CD as a gift for my wife, and she loves it. We both highly recommend it to you!

Customer Review: An truly captivating album
Charlottes voice has an amazing clarity that transports the listener captivating your interest. At once you are aware of a maturity and a childlike quality to her voice. Yes, there are times when the technique falters ever so slightly (this will improve with time and patient practise) but adds a real presence to her singing. I am stunned that some one so young can have a voice that is so capitivating. I can only say that if I had a daughter who sang as well as Charlotte I should be very proud indeed. Indeed my 7 year old daughter and I listen every morning on our way to school. Truly captivating. Keep it up Charlotte!