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Please don't sing Classical!

04/07/2004

(1 out of 5 stars)

"Aretha you are no doubt the Queen of pop and R&B. But you have totally destroyed the beautiful Nessun Dorma. Classical musicians, especially classically trained singers cringed when you sang for Pavarotti. I am a classically trained voice teacher with a Masters Degree, and all of us hate how you have destroyed this song. This ranks up there with Barbara Streisands attempt at a Classical Music Album. It is Horrible!"

I agree, Aretha darlin Please don't sing classical!

Cyndi Music Fan | Canada | 02/28/2005

(1 out of 5 stars)

"Here we go again, is a really sweet track.Funky it kinda reminds me of Chain of fools.It's soulful, really gritty (in my opinion the way soul should be) and danceable, not adult contemporary, which is nice to hear from a verteran artist.Beautiful vocal performance.Sure other verterans are doing danceable music,but they have to be computer modified. Many don't have the vocal stamina to sing belters like this one. Now "Nessun Dorma" is one of my favorite arias.My sister is an Opera singer. On more than one occassions she sang this song.I aggree with 2 previous reviewers, Aretha is a soul singer and the Best Soul Sister out there.I think she should stick to pop/R&B.She does not have the voice for classical, just like a classical singer does not have the voice for Soul.Technique and style in singing are just as important as learning how to SPELL. ARETHA I love you, and I love your Gospel, R&B, Rock, Jazz and Gospel stuff but steer clear of Classical."

Nessun Dora.

Norman J. Williamson | Bath Ontario. | 06/15/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I heard this CD of Aritha singing Nessun Dora on CBC radio June 12th and it blew me away. So much so I have been trying to get it ever since. When people are critical of others, and then claim their educational qualifications to support their statement. It all ends up as being a sure sign of insecurity. Those who criticise should stand up and be counted. Words on paper are easy to write but, when you stand on the spot and produce and are acclaimed, then perhaps you have room to talk about others, otherwisw it is all hot air. Good for you Aritha, I thought your rendition of Pucinni's Nessun Dora was great!!! I gota get this CD."