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Whistle Stopper - RyanDan
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List Price: $16.98
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Manufacturer: Decca
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0602517453708
Label: Decca
Manufacturer: Decca
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Decca
Release Date: 2008-04-08
Studio: Decca
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Summary: Great Harmony
Comment: Here in Australia RyanDan are unknown and I took a chance based on the track samples on Amazon taken from the Album. It was a fantastic suprise. For the twins to have such different styles of voice. It was amazing how the blended them together to perfection. Bring Him Home from Les Miz was just haunting. The Prayer was very gentle and yet powerful in the emotional style. We have a local artist Anthony Callea who took the song to No 1 here so have heard it many times, yet these guys brought a fresh view to the song that made you want to hit the repeat button.
I really recommend this album to anyone who likes good quality male voice. I look forward to the next album!
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Summary: EXCELLENT!
Comment: RyanDan transport me into another world with their music. I love each and every song. This CD is definitely a full meal of music. Each song is another delicious course in the meal. "The Prayer" and "Wind Beneath My Wings" along with each of these beautiful songs lifts me up out of this every day grind world. I look forward to the next RyanDan CD. I am so grateful they are sharing their talent with the world. It has made a difference with me. Their voices are absolutely amazing!
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Summary: Amazing Album
Comment: A friend of mine found these guys and knew that I would love them, and wow they were right!!! I ordered the CD after visiting their website, Absolutely Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Guys With Perfect Pitch!
Comment: This is a bit of a 'fusion' album, but the leading genre is what I would call 'lyrical pop'.-----What makes these guys stand out for me, is that it is rare to find passion AND perfect pitch in a pop-classical sensibility!-----The production values of the songs are high, and even Josh Groban does not 'let loose' like these guys with sustained, crystal clear and passionate notes. These guys just sing their hearts out and it comes through!! They will be under-rated by those who cannot pick up the breathe-taking moments that come from this kind of 'no holding anything back' singing.--- I could hear these guys sing row, row, row your boat and be pleased!----I say thank you to both of these Canadian young men for giving me those shining musical moments in every song!-------Hope fame does not ruin these very fresh and REAL voices!
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Summary: Fantastic new singers
Comment: I've had this CD for several months now and I think RyanDan are fantastic. Their voices mesh so beautifully together. They are definitely artists to watch! I especially love "Tears of an Angel"! That is one gorgeous song!
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Editorial Reviews:
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Worldwide, RyanDan are attracting a broad, popular audience and the duo is receiving wide acclaim, particularly for their ability to match their striking voices perfectly in pitch, range and tone. Ryan and Dan's inarguable good looks and magnetic personalities are firmly backed by their astonishing four-octave vocal ranges and their ability to write equally dynamic music. As former members of the Juno Award nominated group B4-4, they are already multi-platinum selling artists internationally and in Canada. Produced by Steve Anderson (Kylie Minogue, Paul McCartney, Take That), the twelve tracks on RyanDan are a fresh beginning for the twins as they define their vocal maturity. The new CD leads off with the emotionally stirring ballad "Like the Sun." The international hit, which was composed by English folk-pop legend Judie Tzuke (who also wrote the album's uplifting "High"), showcases from the outset the brothers' unique vocal blend--particularly their complementary tone and phrasing. The remaining 11 tracks that make up the album RyanDan, were culled from 50 songs recorded and produced by Steve Anderson (Kylie Minogue, Paul McCartney, Take That) at London's State-of-the-Ark studios in Richmond, Surrey. Owned by Terry Britten (famed for writing Tina Turner's breakthrough hit "What's Love Got To Do With It"), the album was recorded using a sound desk previously employed by The Beatles, Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones--and a microphone frequently used by Frank Sinatra. "I'll Be There" is another stand out track, thanks to a gospel choir backing the twins' soaring vocals on the Jackson 5 classic. But two songs have special significance from a personal standpoint. The intensely operatic "The Prayer" is their mother's favorite song on the album, and was recorded for her after she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (the diagnosis also catalyzed the sons' return to their musical roots and the ensuing new phase of their music career). Their mother's huge formative influence is further noted by Ryan: "We're both very open and introspective--we get that from our mother." They wrote the album's last song, the poignant "Tears of an Angel", in honor of their young niece when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor and underwent chemotherapy. Sadly she passed away late last year.
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