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Frank Patterson is an Irish tenor in the grand tradition of John McCormack and Josef Locke. God Bless America! is a live recording of a concert he performed in tribute to his adopted country. The songs range from traditional Irish tunes like "The Star of the County Down" and "The Spinning Wheel" to sentimental music-hall ballads like "Mother Machree" and "The Rose of Tralee." He also sings the inevitable "O Solo Mio" (is there a tenor born who can resist it?) and Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Music of the Night." Patterson is joined on a number of tunes by his wife, Eily O'Grady, and her Irish Harp Orchestra. Patterson is an unabashedly emotional singer who wrings the last teardrop out of chestnuts like "Danny Boy," but he does it in such a charming manner that his performances never descend into kitsch. --Michael Simmons
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No
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English
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5.62 x 4.92 x 0.33 inches; 3.84 ounces
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The bulk of the songs on the disc are of course Irish songs but he also does O Sole Mio, and the hit from The Phantom of the Opera, The Music of the Night. I have him doing that number on a DVD dressed in a black cape such as the one the Phantom wore, but here, his beautiful voice more than makes up for the loss of the visual. He also does a favorite of mine, Grace, as well as The Rose of Tralee, When Irish Eyes are Smiling, and of course Danny Boy. It is only my opinion, of course, but I will say you cannot go wrong to order any CD of Frank's if you enjoy his voice and style.
I purchased this CD for one song - "My Son," It is a beautiful tribute to the relationship between a parent and son - a simple, yet poignant melody. I actually met Mr. Patterson in person and found him to be a kind, caring personable man. With the exceptions of The Music Of The Night, O Sole Mio, and God Bless America, all the other songs are classic Irish Ballads. Mr. Patterson sings in an endearing Irish Tenor voice. Again, as for me, it is worth the purchase for "My Son" alone. Mr. Patterson died too soon.
Normally, I am not a fan of live music. Hearing audiences clapping is not what I purchase music for. This is no exception. Also, Frank Patterson (who certainly does have an excellent Irish tenor voice) tends to sing his songs too slowly on this album. Zesty songs should be sung quickly, and these all seem to be on the slow side.
I do not have the album but saw the PBS special last Saturday night and have been looking for the cd and will buy it. The song My Son is the most moving and beautiful I have ever heard. Having three sons, I felt it related to each of them and it can be for either mother or father. The rest of the songs were superb. Mr Patterson is a warm and wonderful human being and has a great voice. His son played the violin when he sang My Son, by the way. Also, his wife's group of harpists are wonderful. All in all, a great group of songs show and I am sure a great cd. I also want the tape when it is available.
Frank Patterson does his best singing when he simply sings the familiar songs with heartfelt passion. He does nothing fancy and ends up with a superior product. Well worth the price.
ジョン・ヒューストンの遺作『ザ・デッド』（1987）で「オーリムの乙女」を歌ったのが、このフランク・パターソン（1938-2000）だ。クリスマスの宴が終わり、出席者が散り散りに去っていく中、階上から美しいテノールが聴こえ、アンジェリカ・ヒューストンは初恋の悲しい思い出に佇む。その後、人の世の栄枯盛衰を語るモノローグがあって映画は終幕を迎えるが、一連の感動的な場面がアイルランドで最も有名なテナーの歌声から導かれていたことは、記憶に留めておいてもいいだろう。 本作にあの名唱は収録されていないが、チーフタンズとヴァン・モリソンの共演で知られる「The Star of the Country Town」、フィル・コウルターの「The Town I Loved So Well」、おなじみ「ダニー・ボーイ」など、在りし日のライヴ録音が楽しめる。 ジャケットが１枚あるだけで、冊子も付いていない粗末な体裁だが、伸び伸びとした歌いっぷりが何ともすばらしく、緑連なる丘や鄙びた田舎道、人間臭いダブリンの街並みといったアイルランドへの郷愁に誘ってくれる。
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