All Artists:Anthony Callea Title:Prayer Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label:Bmg Release Date: 12/28/2004 Album Type: Single, Import Genre:Pop Style: Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC:828766735826
Synopsis
Album Description
Debut single from the 2004 Australian Idol finalist is b/w a remix of the title track. BMG.
CD Reviews
A VOICE TO MAKE YOUR SPIRITS SOAR
Luke Simon | Sydney, Australia | 01/10/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Having watched Anthony Callea's faultless vocal performances over the course of AUSTRALIAN IDOL II in 2004 it came as no suprise that this singer was capable of extraordinary achievements- to make grown men cry with the intensity of his singing voice surely is testament to his powerful technique and passion for his profession.The first airing of THE PRAYER in the latter stages of AUST IDOL literally stopped the nation .Subsequent live television performances of the song have shown that Anthony's singing is noteperfect each and every time putting to shame dozens of artists who think they can sing live outside a studio. If you like Andrea Bocelli then rush out and buy yourself at least two copies of this magnificent song.
Add brooding Southern European looks, a truly graceful personality and vocal training going back to his pre-teen years and the whole effect is intoxicating.
The song entered the Australian charts at Number 1 and is walking out of record stores.This fan cannot wait until the release of the hugely-anticipated album in early 2005. In summary, listening to Anthony Callea is like having intimate afternoon tea with angels from another world."
Truly New International Superstar is born !!!
S. Mo | New York, NY USA | 01/15/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"i was searching a web, and blown away by this song.
and i searched all the videos from the Australian Idol 2 shows.
as far as i know, this classic track is not a easy song for
even normal pop star singers. Anthony pulled out this song like
normal trendy pop song, very easily.
it definitely shows that he has amazing vocal and talent.
i also heard other kinds of songs he did on the show, it was
perfect . i can't wait for this guy's international debut."
Outstanding debut for rising international star
Alison Holmes | Adelaide, Australia | 01/06/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Anthony Callea has a voice has can span genres, from euro ballad, R'n'B, gospel, rock, disco to soaring, powerful, emotive songs such as "The Prayer".
Ask anyone from ANY generation why they like this song and they will affirm this new artist's sincerity, vulnerability yet dynamic communication with his audience.
"The Prayer" is only the beginning of this amazing Australian artist's long career - listen to it and be swept along for the ride of your life!"
Global Callea Warming is forecasted.
Ong Been Tee | Singapore | 01/01/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"When Anthony Callea sang "The Prayer" on TV Hit Series Australian Idol, he surprised everyone in Australia with his amazing rendition of the Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli classic. Dicko (Judge) called it the best performance on the idol stage and Mark (Judge) gave it the Grand Royale Touchdown, an honour that nobody in the series have ever received.
Anthony's outstanding performances throughout the competition earned him fleets of fans. His amazing talent reached out to millions of people, not only in Australia, but in many other countries have well. He has fans in US, UK, Germany, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore just to name a few.
"The Prayer" is now being released as a studio single, and produced by the musical director John Foreman. The 40 piece orchestra that accompanied Anthony's outstanding vocals thoroughly brought out the intensity and depth of the song. Anthony's powerful rendition of the song has started to take the world by storm. In Australia alone, The Prayer is No.1 on ARIA Sales Chart, having sold more than 200000 copies in merely 2 weeks, and already shipped 4X Platinum, a record that has even overtaken Guy Sebastian (Australian Idol 1 winner) and outsold the winner of this year, Casey Donovan by heaps and bounds. This further proves that you don't have to be a winner to succeed, likewise in the case of Clay Aiken, another stunning talent from "Idol".
Anthony Callea's "The Prayer" is definitely a must-by for all music lovers, especially people who enjoy listening to Classical Pop. Anthony is set to take the world by storm, causing Global Callea Warming."
Truly Stunning
Lea | Australia | 01/02/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A truly beautiful song, sung superbly by young Anthony Callea.
The power and passion that this young man portray when he sings is truly extraordinary.
As mentioned by previous reviewer, Mr Callea performed this song on live TV in Australia and caused a sensation...you will not be disappointed with this 'studio' version.
Track Listings (2) - Disc #1