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I Dreamed a Dream

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I was one of the millions who was entranced by Susan Boyle. I loved her beautiful voice and simplistic style of delivery so absent from the world of music today. Susan is a welcome change and somewhat of a throwback to earlier days when artists actually COULD sing without the bells, whistles and studio tricks. Her basic approach to singing and songs reminded me of the beautiful style of Nana Mouskouri, a not so well known but hugely successful singer who has sold more records than any other female singer in the world on the basis of her unique and beautiful voice and singing style. As Nana has retired and as that type of singer has disappeared from popular entertainment I think that Susan will take up that mantle and become much loved by the same audience as was Nana. Okay so maybe not chart topping but filling concert stages the world over at her whim. For this Im greatful. But I think that her albums need to be planned a bit more carefully. There are stunning and bone chilling performances here such as Wild Horses, I Dreamed a Dream, You'll See and Who I was Born to be. But there are also lapses such as Silent Night, How Great Thou Art and Amazing Grace which do not match the other material. As well they are strangely arranged and oddly dont even include all the lyrics; and, while Susans voice is great on them, they sound more like demos whichd belong on a different type of album. Im surprized that no one at Sony thought about this and advised the producers to reconsider the final track run down. Nonetheless, her voice is stunning and she has clearly learned a great deal about the dramatics of delivery. With the right material and with a few more years of experience she will become a great singer and performer and will have the abilty to entrance. Im looking forward to her next record and her first tour. Buy this!

I will just say this; I never, ever in my life, been touch like that just by listening to a cd. Very special.

Susan Boyle has astounded the world with her angelic, powerful, resonating voice! She's done a really great rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Miserables and now having just heard "Wild Horses", I have to say this woman is truly remarkable! She has given the world hope in the face of all the doom and gloom. I've pre-ordered Susan's CD and can't wait to hear it.

Susan Boyle is definitely one of the most intriguing personalities of 2009.

Her natural self effacing demeanour hit a positive chord with the public at large. However this is not about personality but quality of a product released to launch the potential career of an aspiring new artist emerging onto the music scene.

As much as I do applaud the genuine simplicity of her troubled persona, I do not believe this product deserves the hype presently bestowed upon it by the press and media.

The fault lay directly with the production and track listing.

Certain songs perfectly suit Boyle such the remake of the Stones "Wild Horses" while other tracks awkwardly misguide her artistry and make her sound as a featured vocalist on the Lawrence Welk Hour ~ such as the case with the sedated rendition of The Monkees' "Daydream Believer".

The general production on this CD is cautiously mellow and Celtic, however, due to a lack in musical direction on the part of the producer, the CD has no tangible musical message.

Die hard fans of Boyle will disagree and most likely appreciate her first venture into the music world yet the musical elite will fault this CD with being but another showcase for a "reality television" personality and not a true introduction for a potential artist.

The odd and over extended collection of songs appearing on this project (church hymn to seasonal song) provide listeners with the question;

Has this product been rushed rapidly to retail by a greedy producer (Simon Cowell) thus once again taking full advantage of a kind lady who dreams a dream?

Oh My! This woman gives me goose bumps. She has the voice of an angel. I especially enjoyed " How great thou Art" I am hoping to see a gospel album. What a wonderful range. Thank you Susan Boyle for sharing your talent!

The phenomenon that is Susan Boyle continues with her debut album and does not disappoint. Anticipated since that night on `Britain Got Talent' when she `rocked that audience', Susan finally fully escapes with a well deserved piece of work. The song collection contains a range from classic pop to anthemic show tunes.

The strongest songs are, "Wild Horses", "Cry Me A River" and, of course, "I Dreamed A Dream". "Wild Horses" takes a daring approach using a Rolling Stones classic and turns it into a heartfelt ballad. "Cry Me A River" brings out a surprisingly sultry Susan Boyle, completely devoid of her hip wiggling from her television debut.

There are a few songs that slightly wobble under heavy strings and backing vocals like, "Amazing Grace" and "How Great They Art", but still showcase Miss Boyle's vocals. "Daydream Believer" and "The End Of The World", both previous pop hits have a nice touch that show a sensitive touch with a unique interpretation, but seem a tad out of place. Otherwise, this collection will satisfy any casual fan.

There is arguably little doubt that grand anthemic pieces like, "I Dreamed A Dream" and "Who I Was Born To Be" are Miss Boyle's foray. Her voice only sounds stronger and more emotional when backed by a strong orchestra. "Memories" from `Cats' would be a fantastic offering and an example of her grandest range. The only thing missing from this album is the audience reaction from her "I Dreamed A Dream" appearance on television. The rising approval of the audience roaring as she reaching the climax of each verse was spine-tingling. It was real. It was Susan Boyle.

I ordered before the release of her first album, as seeing her on the net I knew she could sing. I was very pleased with the album as it nicely showcases the wide variety of musical styles she possesses. The studio album is clear, crisp sound and I think there will be no stopping the train for this highly accomplished singer. She does everything from Rolling Stones to gospel and does it well.
My wife plays it all the time and I think I am going to have to get the next album Susan does.

What range she has! This cd shows Susan's ability at all levels - beautiful! She sings softly. She sings powerfully. One of my favorites is "Who I was Born To Be". And I love that she includes and praises the One who gave her her gift! Bravo Susan!

I received my pre-ordered CD & after listening to it I was just blown away. I can't believe that it took this long to discover Susan Boyle's talent.

the quality of her voice, her range, her phrasing, the feelings she projects are just incredible.

Her first CD deserves 10 stars & I hope there will be more to come.I Dreamed a Dream

It was wonderful to hear the preview of Susan Boyle's rendition of "Wild Horses". Susan sings with her heart and to me that makes the difference between a good singer and an awesome singer. Well done Susan: I wish you the very best always.