Track Listing

1. Sailing
2. Abide With Me
3. Jerusalem
4. Land Of My Fathers
5. Danny Boy (Londonderry Air)
6. Unchained Melody
7. You Raise Me Up
8. Shenandoah
9. You'll Never Walk Alone
10. All Through The Night
11. The Last Rose Of Summer
12. The Rose
13. World In Union

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #564 in Music
• Released on: 2006-11-20
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .20 pounds
• Running time: 45 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
It's a tale fit for a Hollywood blockbuster: a 60-strong Welsh male choir, originally formed in 1947, plucked from obscurity and transformed into the most unlikely boyband in the world (or at least oldest - the average age is 60, the combined age 3974). In fact, their rise from the fringes to fame is already being primed for a major movie next year (produced by Zygi Kamasa of Bend It Like Beckham and Good Night and Good Luck fame) - but that's another story. First we have Voices Of The Valley, an album that shows us precisely why Universal signed a group originally created to sing goodwill songs to the Welsh communities during the harsh post-war years. Comprised of rousing, traditional songs like "Jerusalem", "Danny Boy" and "Abide With Me", and interpretations of popular tunes such as the opener "Sailing", "Unchained Melody" and "You Raise Me Up", it doesn't take long for the logic of the enterprise to strike: the beautiful, graceful sound of 60 men booming joyously through your speakers and the combination of stirring vocal prowess and orchestral embellishments - is truly overwhelming. --Danny McKenna

CD Description
A debut 59 years in the making, the Fron Male Voice Choir were formed in 1947 and have an average age of 60 years old. The most unlikely boy band in the world have produced a beautifully emotive album which appeals to young and old alike. In keeping with Welsh tradition, the collective produce a huge, joyous sound, breathing new life into traditional standards such as 'Abide With Me' and 'Jerusalem' as well as performances of their own takes on modern classics including 'You'll Never Walk Alone' and 'Unchained Melody'.

Customer Reviews

Fantastic!
What a powerful and emotional cd.From the lovely opening of Sailing, to the power of land of my fathers, this is a cd that tears at all the emotions and has the hairs standing up on the back of your neck.The choir sound excellent, and the accompanying orchestra just makes it such an enjoyable listening experience.
Trully uplifting!!!

Simplly wonderful
They prove that human voice is the best instrument given to us. Nothing fancy here, just voices with passion. They sing what it means to them. My tears just came out for no reason as I was just listening to the samples the very first time. It really touched the deepest part of my heart.

REAL 'Voices of the Valley' without a doubt.
The Welsh nation really do know how to sing. This is a fantastic CD with some of the most wonderful songs. The fresh interpretations are up lifting and inspiring. This is a must buy!