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Ryland Angel
Ryland Angel
Ryland Angel
Genres: Pop, Classical
 
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Originating from a world of liturgical choirs and opera houses, British countertenor Ryland Angel has composed an album that showcases unique modern songwriting styles. On his self-titled debut album, Ryland creates a ...  more »

     
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All Artists: Ryland Angel
Title: Ryland Angel
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Label: Manhattan Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2007
Re-Release Date: 3/6/2007
Genres: Pop, Classical
Styles: Vocal Pop, Opera & Classical Vocal
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 094634713221

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Originating from a world of liturgical choirs and opera houses, British countertenor Ryland Angel has composed an album that showcases unique modern songwriting styles. On his self-titled debut album, Ryland creates a compelling, distinctive sound that infuses his haunting, operatic voice with a progressive, adult-pop style. Ryland has sung with many prestigious ensembles, among them William Christie's Les Arts Florissants and the Ensemble of Early Music of New York, and has performed at Lincoln Center, the New York City Opera, the Opéra National de Paris and Carnegie Hall. Ryland was nominated for a classical Grammy in 2005 for his work with the Tiffany Consort and maintains a busy classical concert schedule. As a singer/songwriter, Ryland's sound encompasses polyphonic harmonies set against acoustic and electronic flourishes and, above all, Ryland's extraordinary vocals. His countertenor possesses a purity that springs directly from ancient musical traditions making him recognized as the leading countertenor of his generation.

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CD Reviews

Breathtaking Mix of Power, Emotion and Craft
Maggee Onuferko | 03/08/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Ryland Angel transcends all categories. These are one-of-a-kind songs wrapped around a voice that simmers, smokes and sets fire. Imagine a voice the the power of Freddy Mercury, the soul of George Michael and spirit of Brian Wilson. A dreamy quality resonates throughout. I would give this record to my daughter, my mother and my grandmother...

it's timeless, stylish and quietly british. A remarkable sense of genius lurks inside these original songs of loss, forgiveness and love. Ryland Angel's debut gets my vote as the best album of the year so far...

God Bless."
A Voice Of Pure Heaven...
David A. Preiser | Tacoma, WA United States | 03/08/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Ryland Angel Has A Terrific, Heaven Sent Voice That Brings The Songs He Sings To Life!! But His Voice Is Only A Part Of His Talent, He Is Also A Wonderful Songwriter. His "Absalom", "Broken Heart", "Your Kiss" & "By The Light" Are Simply Stunning!! His Versions Of "The Water Is Wide" & "Ave Maria" Are Beautiful. Be Sure To Check Out The "HEAVENLY VOICES" Dvd With Ryland, Giorgia Fumanti And Sasha & Shawna"
A terrible CD
Ruthie Ann | Oldenburg, IN USA | 09/23/2007
(1 out of 5 stars)

"I had received this as a gift so I'm thankful I didn't pay any money for it as its just plain awful. There are times when I listen to a CD for the first time and I'll be initially disappointed but then after giving it another chance, most of the time I learn to like it. Not this one. I even gave it 3 or 4 chances. I gave it to 2 friends to see if they liked it, they said it was terrible and threw it in the trash. And these people know their music. If you have to buy it, get one of the used and new selections, because if you buy it new, you'll be wasting about $25.00.

Its really bad, trust me."