The boy soprano, famous for his rendition of 'Walking In The Air' from Raymond Briggs' The Snowman, returns after a time away from the music industry (16 years to be exact). The album comprises a mix of popular classical s... more »ongs which help showcase his unique vocal talents. Aled also features the song 'O Holy Night', a duet with himself when he was still a young boy. Universal. 2002.« less
The boy soprano, famous for his rendition of 'Walking In The Air' from Raymond Briggs' The Snowman, returns after a time away from the music industry (16 years to be exact). The album comprises a mix of popular classical songs which help showcase his unique vocal talents. Aled also features the song 'O Holy Night', a duet with himself when he was still a young boy. Universal. 2002.
CD Reviews
Just Beautiful
Shelley | Adelaide, Australia | 06/24/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The CD is beautiful. Aled has an amazing voice, in the true Welshman tradition! But I have to say that the last track is stunning. O Holy Night was recorded as a duet with himself as a young lad. Young Aled's voice was recorded in a cave in Bethlehem (during a Christmas BBC TV special). It's been resurrected and dubbed in with today's Aled. The accoustics of the cave make young Aled's voice sound like a bell. The mature Aled's voice with the young Aled's voice gave me goose-pimples."
A pure and calming voice
Shelley | 07/04/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I was not aware of Aled Jones until a recent stay in England. Surely he is one of the most neglected and underrated voices in the world today. He has been singing since a child and his adult voice retained the clarion nature of his boyish charm. This man is an outstanding Welsh tenor and should be heard to be appreciated; his is a pure and crystal sound."
Can I give it 6 stars?
Blonde fire | Michigan, USA | 08/10/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I bought my first album after listening to one song that debuted on Classic FM (back when they were allowed to stream outside of the UK). The song was "All through the Night" and I've been hooked on Aled ever since. I gladly paid through the teeth at Amazon.co.uk or whenever I visited London. His music is that good. I have his albums on the speaker system at my work and of all the 50+ albums played, his gets the most inquiries. I'm so glad that his music is now available in the states. It really is the most beautiful, effortless voice I've heard. And there is something else in his phrasing that is so incredibly sincere. He's not just singing the words, he's feeling them. I can't say enough wonderful things about his music. Just buy a CD and you won't regret it. I promise. And for those looking for a truly unique Christmas experience, buy the Christmas album!"
Aled Jones - Aled
M. Leyde | Mt Pleasant, SC USA | 10/16/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD, "Aled" is a quiet, beautiful example of what music can be. It's not loud or roudy or even very rousing. But it is soothing, gentle, and a joy to listen to. Aled Jones does a wonderful job and for a capper, he even does a duet with his boy soprano younger self. I wish there were more of those. I will listen to this often. Recommended."
More, More!
Robert Avakian | Tulsa, OK USA | 11/21/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"If there is anything bad to be said about Aled Jone's recordings it is that there are far too few cuts on far too many issues. It seems as if you have one of his CD's you cannot buy another without getting a cut you already own. OK, now for the good, and I mean good.
The Welsh are suposed to be the best singers in the British Isles and Aled is strong suport for that claim. His voice is amost hauntingly pure and seems to be made for the melodies of Handel. I would absolutely covet a CD of all Handel. He s slao superb with traditional Welsh material which is plentiful on this particular release.
Furthermore, I have found out you cannot wear out a CD, although with this one, I really tried."
Track Listings (14) - Disc #1