Pure
Hayley Westenra · 2003
71 min · 19 tracks · classical · new age music · Celtic music
Hayley Westenra's ethereal voice intertwines classical elegance with heartfelt emotion across lush, orchestral arrangements.
Why this album works
'Pure' achieved remarkable commercial success, reaching platinum status in multiple countries, including the UK and New Zealand. The album’s blend of classical and contemporary styles helped to popularize the genre of operatic pop, influencing subsequent artists and showcasing the viability of crossover classical music.
- Best for
- ethereal vocals for reflective moments dynamic flow with varied intensity heartfelt emotion in orchestral arrangements
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'Pure' was Hayley Westenra's debut album and marked her emergence as a significant voice in the operatic pop genre. At just 16 years old, she captured international attention, establishing her career after being discovered by a prominent British music label.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Enya· Charlotte Church· Celtic Woman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Across the Universe of Time 3:41
- 2 Never Say Goodbye 3:13
- 3 Beat of Your Heart 3:12
- 4 Pokarekare Ana Standout 3:18
- 5 Who Painted the Moon Black? 3:37
- 6 River of Dreams 4:20
- 7 Benedictus 3:48
- 8 Hine e Hine 5:06
- 9 Dark Waltz Standout 4:18
- 10 Amazing Grace Standout 3:40
- 11 My Heart and I 4:17
- 12 In trutina (from "Carmina Burana") 2:20
- 13 Heaven 4:09
- 14 Wuthering Heights 4:12
- 15 Pokarekare Ana Standout 3:49
Disc 2
- 1 Silent Night 3:16
- 2 Away In A Manger 2:55
- 3 Mary Did You Know? 3:27
- 4 The Mummers' Dance 4:34
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