Malena - Hayley Westenra (Paradiso)

[MsRachaelVictoria]

Simply beautiful. 

[vonbear1]

Hayley simply the best. This is a great album. Her voice is a wonder.

[bamahornplayer]

Hayley has progressed much in her lyrics writing. She's gotten very good at it. Beautiful words, beautiful voice.

[LittleMsAlto]

I am wondering as to why they utilized a melody nearly identical to Josh Groban's 'You're Still You'. If you compare the two, the similarity can be identified especially in the instrumental solo at 1:30 of this video.

And you will always shine, and I can feel your heart in mine... hmm

[CFWhitman]

@LittleMsAlto

It's the same as 'You're Still You' by Josh Groban because Ennio Morricone wrote the music to the Italian movie Malena and he gave permission for both Linda Thompson to write the lyrics to "You're Still You" and to Hayley to write these lyrics for this album.

[musigirl1986]

5 people have malfunctioning eardrums.

[guitar5289]

I'm gonna strain my vocal chords trying to sing as high as her lol

[TheMusikpoet]

great Song and Voice

[MrVuHNguyen]

Hayley is the most beautiful thing visually and vocally in the universe!!!!

[pocayama2]

I think this has influenced David Foster when he was writing the music sheet, these melodies might have been lingering his mind and unconciously, it came like that.

[DustyChapsaddles]

Not sure if why some think her voice has changed for the worse? In my opinion it's even better.

[salemwolves]

@DustyChapsaddles I'm probably deaf but I don't hear a difference hehe

[Simbaleo22]

@DustyChapsaddles Same here, her voice is on a whole new level now :)

[beckersander]

Hayley Westenra, Ennio Morricone, Josh Groban - What someone can wait better?

Sinay Sander

[serenity0324]

It sounds like Josh Groban's "You're still you".

[aom9010]

@serenity0324 i thought i'm the only one who think this sounds like ''you're still you''.

[Faunatik]

@serenity0324 Actually, it is the same melody. It was composed by Ennio Morricone for the movie "Malena". Josh Groban made a song version on his album, and now Hayley Westenra. :)

[Simbaleo22]

@Faunatik But this time, this is the official vocal arrangement (for the first time), to Malena, by Ennio himself :)

[Faunatik]

@Simbaleo22 Oh, I didn't know that. It's awesome! :D No wonder the result is so beautiful.

[teddygran]

Yes, yes yes yes yes......PLEASE Josh and Hayley. What a duet that would be. I am a huge fan of both.

[momentarilylapse]

@Rynerich @LeangleWhiteshadow A few (possible) corrections: Kissed by sunrise, Eyes made for mine, Skin of moonglow, Breath made of wine, Give me water [....] Caught the starlight, Left me behind. I can't quite catch what she sings at the highest parts though. Thanks for uploading!! :)

[zahnmimres]

Morricone's MALENA theme with Westenra's voice in it is just amazing!

[Johno1863]

Hayley Westenra is simply the BEST ! ...

[LeangleWhiteshadow]

do you have the lyrics?

[rynerich]

@LeangleWhiteshadow No I dont but here's my attempt. Any amendments welcome Verse 1 Kissed by sunlight Eyes mate with mine In the moonlight Bread made of wine Give me water Give me rainfall For I can’t wash away the thoughts of you around me And all I dream is that your heart would beat with mine It’s like the stars that shine Hearts like sweet love Till the end I would stand by your side

[LeangleWhiteshadow]

@rynerich thanks. =)

[rynerich]

@LeangleWhiteshadow Verse 2 In the moonlight Your eyes missed mine Cross the starlight Let me be thine Give me water Give me rainfall For I can’t wash away the thoughts of you around me And all I wish is that your heart would beat with mine It’s like the stars that shine Only sweet love Till the end I will stand by your side

[TigerC88]

Kissed by sunrise Eyes made for mine Skin of moonglow Breath made of wine Give me water Give me rainfall For I can't wash away The thoughts of you around me And all I dream is that Your heart would beat with mine It's like the stars that shine, mountains we climb 'Til the end I would stand By your side.

[gee3x]

This gave me goosebumps.

[SweetAwesome22]

Hayley and Josh need to do a duet.

[lovelycelticopera]

@SweetAwesome22 I agree! Josh Groban and Hayley Westenra duetting! I love both artists (Hayley more, though:)) Collaboration album, please and thank you! or maybe just a song or two... Seriously, I think I could see them writing a song together.

[Simbaleo22]

I'd say Josh Groban's you're still you has the same melody as this one, this is the original, even though it came after his XD...

[popinfresh]

Oh this has the same melody as Josh Groban's You're still you! Love it!

[drevildruid]

Hayley Westenra is on Facebook. it's her own personal page and she leaves messages and replies on a regular basis. Just look for her personal page. Youtube won't let me paste the URL.

[lawryshaw1]

Thanx for the 3 videos. You're great...Please put more up.

[neoclassicalmusic]

Even if its not Hayley's 18 year old voice it is still exceptional

[neoclassicalmusic]

This is better than You're Still You. Though they have the same tune

[dustermouse]

I could listen to Hayley Westenra sing just about anything! She has such a wonderful voice.

[Siliven]

Honestly, I'm a tad curious as to how this would sound if she sang it in the 18 year old Hayley voice.

[rynerich]

@Siliven That is smoething we will never know.