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The term Irish tenor may be fraught with as many wrong-headed, anachronistic characterizations as any phrase in music. But Ronan Tynan not only returns here to the PBS airwaves that helped spread his fame as a member of the Irish Tenors trio, but he overturns a few clichés while delivering a live concert (recorded at the Royal Dublin Society in June 2002) that encompasses everything from Broadway and pop chestnuts to Italian operatic repertoire. Tynan rewards Irish traditions old and new (a medley of Brian Kennedy's and U2's "Life, Love & Happiness"/"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For") and even makes left turns into folkie songstress territory (Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now," Sarah McLachlan's "Angel"). Backed by RTE Orchestra, the unlikely international star invests himself completely in all of it, his strong, crystalline voice playing off the traditions, while forging strong new bonds with the contemporary. --Jerry McCulley
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0012414600226
Label: Jive
Manufacturer: Jive
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Jive
Release Date: 2002-11-12
Studio: Jive
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Summary: Ronan is superb
Comment: Even though this CD is older, it is well worth listening to again and again and again. It brought pure delight before I had the privilege of seeing Ronan perform in person and that delight is only heightened by the love and power he brings to all his music.
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Summary: The Impossible Dream A CD by Ronan Tynan
Comment: Another wonderful CD bt the master of the Irish Tennors. Again he sings an entire CD of great songs in the best style possible. DR. Tynan makes all songs better.
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Summary: Simply Wonderful
Comment: This CD is just as great as the more recent "Ronan" CD. I clicked on 3 stars in error. This is a 5++ star album! His voice is sheer perfection, and the songs are wonderful. I also highly recommend the DVD of "The Impossible Dream," even though I didn't care at all for the London Community Choir who sing four songs. Note: The American version of the DVD doesn't have the 25-minute "Dr. Courageous" extra on it that the Irish version does. I saw him in concert last month, and besides having a voice that soars to the rafters, he is warm, funny and endearing.
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Summary: Music like this could make me a convert
Comment: I've always been a rock and roll fan since back in the 60's. Listening to this cd could easily convert me into a classical music fan as well. Wow what a voice.
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Summary: Powerful!
Comment: Having seen Ronan in person recently in the U.S., I was impressed first and foremost by his singing ability, and second by his stage presence and warmth. He is a special performer and human being. I am proud to be a Ronan Tynan fan.
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