Pure [LP] (180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl Numbered Import)

Hayley Westenra - Pure [LP] (180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl Numbered Import)

Pure is the 2003 debut international release by classical crossover soprano and New Zealand native Hayley Westenra. Recorded when the singer was just 16 years old, Pure features takes on well known classical pieces, as well as pop and traditional Maori choral singing, including renditions of "Who Painted the Moon Black?", "Hine e Hine" (a song in Maori), "In Trutina", from Orff's Carmina Burana, "Wuthering Heights" (a cover of the Kate Bush hit), and the hymn "Amazing Grace." Sir George Martin co-wrote the track "Beat of Your Heart" just for the album. Also on the album is "Pokarekare Ana," a New Zealand love song that has become Westenra's signature song. "Never Say Goodbye" is an adaptation of the tune from Maurice Ravel's solo piano piece Pavane pour une infante defunte. Produced by Giles Martin, Pure was recorded at Air Lyndhurst and Eastcote Studios in London, England. Features Numbered, Limited Edition - 600 Copies 180g Vinyl LP Black Vinyl Produced by Giles Martin Jacket Obi Strip Import Manufactured in Japan Printed & Assembled in Taiwan Selections Side A: Pokarekare Ana Never Say Goodbye Who Painted The Moon Black? River Of Dreams Benedictus Hine e Hine Dark Waltz Side B: Amazing Grace My Heart And I In Trutina Beat Of Your Heart Across The Universe Of Time Heaven Wuthering Heights