And while it’s impossible to journey back in time, Incanto makes a compelling time-capsule in addition to one more remarkable offering to the soundtrack of life that manages to transport a little piece of the Neapolitan spirit to us whenever, as Bocelli shared, “life gets hard,” and he turns to this incredible repertoire to carry him along. Hands-down, it’s Bocelli’s best complete album since his smash Romanza. And although the CD/DVD Deluxe package is a limited edition, it’s safe to say that Bocelli’s Incanto will be around for a very, very long time, promoting amore, sun and sea each time another listener presses “play"-- thereby making us all one-hundred percent Italian (at least for the fifty-two minute running time).
CD Track List
1. "Un Amore Cosi Grande" (4:22)
2. "O Surdato Nnammurato" (2:49)
3. "Mamma" (3:30)
4. "Voglio Vivere Cosi" (3:02)
5. "Santa Lucia" (4:27)
6. "Funiculi Funicula" (2:31)
7. "Because" (2:36)
8. "Vieni Sul Mar" (4:37)
9. "Granada" (4:12)
10. "Era de Maggio" (4:57)
11. "Marechiare" (3:14)
12. "E Vui Durmiti Ancora" (5:03)
13. "Non Ti Scordar di Me" (3:59)
14. "Pulcinella" (2:46)
Article comments
1 - ADRIANA
THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL REVIEW OF ANDREA BOCELLI'S NEW CD/DVD, INCANTO.
HE IS INDEED THE BEST AND CERTAINLY THE VOICE OF ITALY AND ITALIANS EVERYWHERE. HE SINGS WITH HIS HEART AND SOUL. A SPECIAL GIFT FOR US ALL.
2 - Jen
Thank you for taking the time to read the piece and for the incredibly kind words. :)
3 - Carole
It's so nice to read such a complimentary review of my personal favorite singer. The man has a talent that few people in this world have can only dream of being blessed with, and yet he's so often reviewed so unjustly. Reading your review was a joy! Thank you!!
4 - Jen
Thanks so much, Carole. I agree-- I was so surprised that there was a big backlash by opera purists when it came to Bocelli. He's introducing listeners to such great music that I didn't think that would be a negative. If anyone is looking for bonus photos or samples of the music, click on the URL in the above line for a fun widget and exclusive pics I posted on my site in my reprint of this BC article.
Thanks,
Jen
5 - Bobbi
It was such a pleasure to read your review of Andrea Bocelli and his latest CD, "Incanto". He has an amazing voice, and is a wonderful man. He does not deserve the derogatory reviews that he often receives.
6 - kevin
my wife speaks italian so translates the lyrics to me as bocelli sings them.it conjures up such an amazing mental picture as she describes the highs and lows of his songs.lovely words sang with a true passion.
7 - Kŗemilek
Andrea Bocelli certainly is one of my favourite singers. Enjoyed his "Sacred Arias" immensely.
Unfortunately, in "Incanto" he is overdoing it, trying to sing outside his own capacity. He has never had a big "opera" voice and while he was minding that, he was very enjoyable. Here he is singing as if he had Pavarotti's vocal range and power at hand. He has not, and so the performance is strained.
Sorry, Andrea. Please tune down a bit, and I'll be shedding a tear or two listening to you again.