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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • ethereal vocals for reflective moments
  • dynamic flow with varied intensity
  • heartfelt emotion in orchestral arrangements
  • wave-like pacing for gentle listening
  • for quiet evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career 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 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 4:18
  • 10 Amazing Grace 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 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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