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Music : As I Am
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As I Am by: Kristin Chenoweth |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0827969348321 Label: Sony Manufacturer: Sony Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Sony Release Date: April 05, 2005 Studio: Sony Sales Rank: 5656 MPN: 93483 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.com: Television viewers know her as The West Wing's opinionated deputy press secretary Annabeth Schott, while Broadway aficionados are familiar with her Tony-winning work in Wicked and the revival of You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, as well as the successful 2001 American Songbook anthology, Let Yourself Go. But on this eclectic collection of traditional and contemporary gospel anthems and related songs, songstress Kristen Chenoweth claims a bold return to her spiritual roots. Her chameleonic, crystalline soprano lights up the beloved title track standard and the Gaither's modern inspirationals "Because He Lives" and "Upon This Rock" with a deft, Broadway-bred sense of drama. Yet her voice remains supple enough to impart country charms to "It Will Be Me," "Poor Wayfaring Stranger" and Amy Lee Grant's "There Will Never Be Another." One-woman pop songwriting empire Diane Warren offer Chenoweth a typically melodramatic showcase on the spiritually generic "Borrowed Angels," while the unfortunate "Joyful, Joyful" once again proves Ludwig van still doesn't need any lyrical help with "Ode to Joy," thank you. The album's bonus cut, "Taylor, the Latte Boy," closes out the album on an upbeat note of playful, romantic innocence. --Jerry McCulley Customer Reviews
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 Rating: - A greatly appreciated CDI enjoyed the mellowness of the songs Kristin chose. I really liked how she sang some really hymn-like songs, such as "Because He Lives". It seemed very down to earth. And her voice is AMAZING. I think she really did a great job. Though one thing I didn't like was how overdone "Joyful, Joyful" was. I liked the soft beginning, but as soon as they brought the chorus in, I was kinda thinking, "What the heck?" All in all, I'd recommend it if you're feeling very mellow and reflective. Rating:  - Effervescent and Ethereal voiceA year ago, I didn't know who Kristin Chenoweth was. Seriously. I had heard of Wicked and, until this year, I hadn't any interest in seeing the musical. However, once I did, twice in fact - once with my daughter and another time with a friend, I began investigating the various actresses who played the part of Galinda. The song 'Popular' is my favorite from that musical and Youtube and Metacafe have quite a list of, sadly, illegally gained vids of the various Wicked productions, so I had a lot to choose from! I'm not condoning the practice of videotaping musicals and other venues illegally, but I it's the nature of the beast, with camera-enabled cell phones, miniaturized vid cams, and the ease with uploading online, etc. Read More: Rating: - Pushing Daisies star has a very good albumYou may know Kristin Chenoweth as the lovelorn pie waitress Olive on the ABC show "Pushing Daisies", but you may know that she is a very decent singer also. "As I Am" is her foray into Christian music and a very good one at that. She can stir emotions with her lithe, expressive voice on such classics as "Joyful, Joyful" and "As I Am", but her worship style anthem "Power" can lift your spirits up. If you liked Kristin on "Daisies", then you should give this album a try. Rating: - A Change of Pace from Kristin's Usual Faire.Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and they certainly vary for this cd. I loved Kristin's Let Yourself Go, which was a fantastic showcase for her well-endowed and broad range vocal chords, but this is also a pleasant surprise. Like the old saying goes, you can't be a beacon if your light don't shine. Well, here Kristin shines with a little more subtle lighting than the bright spotlight showstoppers of her previous outing, and it's nice to see her take her chances with other types of music. If Linda Ronstadt can sing anything, then so can Chenoweth, and why not? I appreciate the fact that she stresses her religious faith on As I Am, yet throws in some secular tunes to keep it from being too heavy handed. Not so big on country, ... Read More: Rating:  - Kristin ChenowethLove her voice. It was a bit preachie for me. Also, there was something in the way it was produced I didn't find appealing (style not content). I have heard her sing before, and would still look for music by Kristin in the future. |
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