Renee fleming is the queen of everything and heres exactly why. Renee fleming poemes ravel messiaen dutilleux ozawa 290. Jules massenet thais renee fleming, thomas hampson 2000 578. Oct 31, 2018 albums like haunted heart, dark hope, and more recently some bjork tracks on distant light, have been recorded with the utmost respect for nonclassical forms and their sensibilities. Renee fleming is an operatic soprano whose clear, beautiful voice has captured the hearts of millions. Now, suddenly, shes growling rock songs by the likes of muse and arcade fire. Jun 01, 2010 renee fleming, a darling of the opera world, has a new album titled dark hope, on which she covers indie rock acts. Fleming s voice is supremely lyrical but in this album she sounds like melting dark chocolate. Fleming is an acclaimed soprano, likely the most beloved american operatic singer of her generation, with scores of roles under her. Watch the video for hallelujah from renee flemings dark hope for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. By contrast, symphonicities was 100% stings brainchild. Renee fleming s new album dark hope, which the opera star describes as a visit to a new universe for her, will be released by decca this spring. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. I wanna be better than oxygen so you can breathe when youre drowning and weak in the knees i wanna speak louder than ritalin for all the.
Jul 20, 2010 but renee fleming s dark hope is a different matter altogether. Renee flemingdark hope180 gram vinyl recordacoustic sounds. May 30, 2010 for months now, the acclaimed soprano renee fleming, her recording company and her public relations agency have been working hard to make one thing clear. Renee flemings crossover to rock, dark hope the new york. Renee fleming vissi d arte nobel peace price concert 2006 duration. Fleming learned how to sing in the more intimate, confessional style that dark hope s singersongwriter and alternative rock fare requires just for this project. Renee fleming recently sat down to discuss her upcoming album dark hope, which the opera star describes as a visit to a new, parallel universe. The songs just try mad world are edgy, dark, and even dangerous, and ms.
The album was the idea of peter mensch and cliff burnstein. Diva goes to the dark side american soprano renee fleming has dazzled opera fans for decades. Soprano renee fleming turns to rock and pop with dark hope. Its fitting that renee fleming, the peoples diva, would make an album of pop songs that feels more like a labor of love than a crossover attempt. You can add or edit information about dark hope at.
William dart casts a critical ear to opera soprano renee flemings urge to merge in her various crossover releases, including the very recent. Risky classical crossover stings symphonicities is a hit. The album was produced by david kahne regina spektor, shawn colvin, paul mccartney, bangles, sublime, and countless others in new york city, and features a diverse and adventurous track listing. Listen free to renee fleming dark hope endlessly, no ones gonna love you and more. She also appears on the soundtrack of the 2003 film the lord of the rings. Buy dark hope online at low prices in india amazon music.
Dark hope is a 2010 album of indie rock titles sung by opera soprano renee fleming the album was the idea of peter mensch and cliff burnstein. Download christmas in new york by renee fleming in highresolution audio at available in 96 khz 24bit aiff, flac high resolution audio formats. Jun 07, 2010 the title dark hope and the deeper voice tone reflects a slightly sombre and downbeat flavour to this album but also depth of feeling. Renee fleming the beautiful voice decca, 1998 torrent. Fleming is an acclaimed soprano, likely the most beloved american operatic singer of. Their kids might be downloading songs by muse and the mars volta. October 14, 2018 renee fleming broadway 2018 may 11, 2017 renee fleming distant light 2017. But renee flemings dark hope is a different matter altogether. Classical vocal opera renee fleming dark hope 2010. In your eyes by renee fleming is a cover of peter gabriels in your eyes. The album was recorded in close collaboration with producer david kahne regina spektor, the strokes, the bangles, sublime, and countless others and features a diverse and adventurous program of pop songs. Jan 01, 2010 check out dark hope by renee fleming on amazon music. Check out dark hope by renee fleming on amazon music. The classical world scratches its head at the impulse.
Fleming learned how to sing in the more intimate, confessional style that dark hopes singersongwriter and alternative rock fare requires just for this project. On june 8, 2010, deccamercury released fleming s album dark hope, a collection of indie rock covers. Renee fleming is an accomplished soprano whos sung opera for the last 30 years, and is now turning her hand to rock and pop with this eclectic album of covers. The return of the king in which she sings in sindarin, she also did a duet with michael bolton in o soave fanciulla which was released on michael boltons album my secret passion. Renee flemings new cd, dark hope, has the soprano exploring indie.
She can also do musical theatre and indie rock, as demonstrated in her 2010 album dark hope a dark, growly record which contains a surprisingly bassheavy cover of leonard cohens hallelujah. Renee fleming s new album dark hope, is described by the opera star as a visit to a new universe for her. The title dark hope and the deeper voice tone reflects a slightly sombre and downbeat flavour to this album but also depth of feeling. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Flemings voice is supremely lyrical but in this album she sounds like melting dark chocolate. Dark hope is filled with songs and arrangements that wouldnt appear on a typical attempt to bring a classical vocalist into the mainstream witness her dark, intricate take on the mars voltas with twilight as my guide. The idea was sparked by previous performances with symphony orchestras, but sting has also been delving into the world of classical music for several years. Renee fleming cover of peter gabriels in your eyes. Renee fleming really surprised me with her diversity. Dark hope digital album by renee fleming on amazon music. Jan 06, 2017 dark hope is a 2010 album of indie rock titles sung by opera soprano renee fleming.
Fleming has released a number of popular music recordings on the polygram and decca labels. She can also do musical theatre and indie rock, as demonstrated in her 2010 album dark hope a dark, growly record which contains a. This station played hallelujah from the pop album of indie rock songs that she has recently released, dark hope. Amazon she became the first opera star to sing at the super bowl. Renee fleming describes her new album dark hope as a visit to a new, parallel universe. Listen to both songs on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. I almost gnawed off my fingers trying not to write about it, but after seeing the new york times carefully dance around its glaring flaws not once but twice, see. Renee fleming dark hope 2010 written by bluesever tuesday, 27 november 2012 17. Jan 01, 2010 listen free to renee fleming dark hope endlessly, no ones gonna love you and more. Often sung deep in a contralto range and leisurely paced, these projects have shown fleming to be an excellent jazzinfused performer.
To view this video download flash player videos 360 view images dark hope. Renee fleming, christmas in new york in highresolution audio. Under the stars where both performers showed a tremendous understanding of classic broadway fare, but dark hope takes her to a place you wouldnt expect a classically trained voice to go. Renee flemings new album dark hope, is described by the opera star as a visit to a new universe for her. Jun 08, 2010 dark hope is a 2010 album of indie rock titles sung by opera soprano renee fleming. Renee flemings album dark hope was recorded in close collaboration with producer david kahne regina spektor, the strokes, the bangles, sublime, and countless others in new york city, and features a diverse and adventurous track listing of songs as interpreted by one of the world s great voices. Renee fleming is the queen of everything and heres exactly. She has been called americas soprano or the peoples diva. The album was recorded in close collaboration with producer david kahne regina spektor, the strokes, the bangles, sublime, and countless others in new york city, and features a diverse and adventurous track listing of songs as interpreted by one of the worlds great voices. On june 8, 2010, deccamercury released flemings album dark hope, a collection of indie rock covers. From her performance of the national anthem at the superbowl to her upcoming role in bel canto and her performance of danny boy at john mccains funeral, heres everything you need to know. But its there that the kids of today must carry the light. The album was the idea of rock managers peter mensch and cliff burnstein. Renee fleming, english chamber orchestra, jeffrey tate.