"A Voice of Thunder to Greet the Heavenly Hosts"
I will keep this fairly short. However, before those that read this piece, I would recommend turning up the speakers to as loud as comfortably possible to get as true a feeling from the music. I will have it playing as an imeem on this page until I choose to make my next entry. It isn't his best rendition, but it was the only one available. It is still a wonderful performance nonetheless. (Only on the xanga site, though I'll throw it on facebook as well to spread the homage).
Luciano Pavarotti passed away today after a difficult protracted battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was 71 and he will never be able to finish his "Farewell Tour". I won't pretend to be a stuffed shirt upper class posh individual who fancies the opera . For all I know, the reason why it's always in a foreign language is because they spend the entire time really sing-shouting to each other "What time is it now?!" However, Pavarotti I have a particular liking because of his powerful voice and awesome presence. Not a fat joke mind you... especially since he just died. But he truly was a wonderful and talented individual who, despite being a tried and true advocate of the traditional operatic tenor style, attempted to bring Opera to a slightly younger generation by staging duets with contemporary singers. His most recognized achievement, to many who are not in the field, is his performance of Turandot: Nessun Dorma. I won't lie... I really like his solo of Nessun Dorma; though the performance by all Three Tenors is magnificent as well. A true musical legend has passed. None can truly take his place, though many will attempt to emulate. I will now take the time to slightly bash the "Il Divo" group. The idea was nice... but they aren't that good... at all.
Take Care. Be Safe. Enjoy Life. Amitofo.
Luciano Pavarotti passed away today after a difficult protracted battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was 71 and he will never be able to finish his "Farewell Tour". I won't pretend to be a stuffed shirt upper class posh individual who fancies the opera . For all I know, the reason why it's always in a foreign language is because they spend the entire time really sing-shouting to each other "What time is it now?!" However, Pavarotti I have a particular liking because of his powerful voice and awesome presence. Not a fat joke mind you... especially since he just died. But he truly was a wonderful and talented individual who, despite being a tried and true advocate of the traditional operatic tenor style, attempted to bring Opera to a slightly younger generation by staging duets with contemporary singers. His most recognized achievement, to many who are not in the field, is his performance of Turandot: Nessun Dorma. I won't lie... I really like his solo of Nessun Dorma; though the performance by all Three Tenors is magnificent as well. A true musical legend has passed. None can truly take his place, though many will attempt to emulate. I will now take the time to slightly bash the "Il Divo" group. The idea was nice... but they aren't that good... at all.
Take Care. Be Safe. Enjoy Life. Amitofo.