Andrea Bocelli: Under the Desert Sky [DVD Included]

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Andrea Bocelli: Under the Desert Sky [DVD Included]

Binding: Audio CD
Published: 2006-11-07

$22.99

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Andrea Bocelli: Under the Desert Sky [DVD Included]
by: Andrea Bocelli

Editorial Review:

UNDER THE DESERT SKY: a spectacular new CD/DVD combo package from Andrea Bocelli, featuring his first ever live pop concert performance. Performed on a specially constructed floating stage in Lake Las Vegas, a resort community 20 miles south of Las Vegas, this historic performance captures Andrea Bocelli's first ever pop concert. Under the Desert Sky, which co-stars Tony® winner Heather Headley (Elton John's Aida), represents a new era for the Tuscan-born singer. Spanish guitars flourish, traditional Latin percussion seductively keeps the tempo, accordions and harmonicas provide haunting ambience. Highlights include "Somos Novios" - Perry Como had a hit with it as "It's Impossible" - and "The Prayer," a duet with Heather Headley, David Foster and Carole Bayer Sager's Oscar® nominated song from Quest for Camelot. Capping the program is a new song, "Because We Believe," by David Foster with lyrics by Andrea Bocelli and Amy Foster Gillies which was written for and introduced at the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics.
It's impossible to hear Andrea Bocelli singing Perry Como's "It's Impossible" without being overcome by a sense of utter enchantment. As the ripe-hearted have known since 1997's Romanza, though, Bocelli's French-perfume-like appeal generally lingers well beyond a single song, suffusing entire lovestruck evenings with its richness and warmth. And so it goes with Under the Desert Sky. Recorded at a floating concert venue near Las Vegas (thus the title), Bocelli's first CD/DVD combo plays like an elaborate seduction. Cue up the DVD, and the crossover classical tenor, outfitted in black velvet, tortures the besotted with visible sincerity and knockout performances alongside David Foster and the elegant Heather Headley. Spin the CD and the songs come spilling out like elegant reminders of the swoon-worthy live performance. Several of the nine songs on the CD--"Cuando Me Enamoro," "Canzoni Stonate," and "Somos Novios (It's Impossible)" among them--are available on other Bocelli discs, but that shouldn't deter the faithful. For one thing, "Can't Help Falling in Love," a dazzling duet with American Idol's Katherine McPhee, can't be heard elsewhere. For another, outside of a few vintage Julio Iglesias albums, you just won't find this much feeling packed into a single 33-minute disc. It's impossible. --Tammy La Gorce
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Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

Andrea Bocelli Under the Desert Sky:

This is one of the best dvds you'll ever come across. I don't know what the "negative" reviewers are talking about - (I only have the dvd - I don't have the cd)- what did you expect for a live concert? First of all the beautiful opening with the solo spot of Andrea singing the first song - which to me is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard in my life ( from the all-time best male opera singer in the world) - He does a fantastic job on all the songs - stop scrutinizing the "handlers" and focus on... more info

Good Price:

Even the dvd and cd were used, but it's liek new. Good price, fast delivery. Thanks!

Awesome!!!:

Enjoy this video and the CD frequently... Quality is beautiful, great venue and wonderful music from both Andrea Bocelli and many other great artists... Worth every penny!!!!

Bocelli at his Romantic Best:

If you are a Bocelli fan check out this DVD/CD combo. Concert was filmed/held at Lake Las Vegas NV in 2006. A great concert and just right for "setting the mood" for a great evening. The cd is nice to keep in the car. Soft easy listening. I am sure that Bocelli's dad would have loved it. (He didn't care for opera) A good mix of familiar favorites done in a Bocelli-Foster fashion.

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