Whispers In A Dream

"Whispers In A Dream"
Song by Hayley Westenra from the album Paradiso
Released April 18, 2011
Recorded 2010
Genre Classical
Length 4:27
Label Universal Decca
Writer Hayley Westenra
Producer Ennio Morricone

"Whispers In A Dream" is an English Christian hymn with words written by Christchurch Anglican soprano and songwriter Hayley Westenra, published in 2011. With the Biblical message that Angel brings good news of great joy from Love ("Prince of Peace") for all the people.

"Whispers In A Dream" was recorded as the first song on the international album Paradiso.[1][2] It was released worldwide on 18 April 2011 beginning from New Zealand.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]

Lyrics

About words of the hymn, Westenra mentioned in some interview that she not only was inspired by "Gabriel's Oboe"(the theme from the 1986 film classic The Mission) but also contributed lyrics to "Whispers In A Dream"(music: "Gabriel’s Oboe") with her genuine wishing of world peace, It's a song of hope.[18][19]

Whispers In A Dream

Whispers in a dream
The world is quiet and waiting
And all around the air is still
Then sings the angel

When all has come to pass
The storm has breathed its last
And the rain has washed our fears away
Love will fall
Whispers in the wind
The clouds part to let the light in
And all around the people sigh
As birds take to the sky

When all has come to pass
The storm has breathed its last
And the rain has washed our fears away
Love will fall
On us all
The world will smile again

Whispers in a dream
The world is quiet and waiting
And all around the air is still
Then sings the angel

When all has come to pass
The storm has breathed its last
And the rain has washed our fears away
Love will fall
On us all
And we can smile again

Hayley Westenra, Whispers In A Dream, 2011

Tune

The tune was from "Gabriel's Oboe", the main theme for the 1986 film "The Mission" written by Italian composer Ennio Morricone.[20]

International performing

On 17 July 2011, Classical singer Hayley Westenra talked about cooperation with world renowned composers in Paradiso when she was interviewed by Terry Wogan and performed live for a BBC Radio 2 program with the track "Whispers In A Dream".[21][22] On 1 September, Premier Christian Radio interviewed Westenra about recording Paradiso with Morricone and orchestra in Rome.[23] On 15 September, Westenra appeared as a guest star on the popular Italian reality TV show for children "Io Canto" (Canale 5) and sang "Whispers In A Dream" with last year's winner Benedetta Caretta.[24] On October, BBC programme Songs of Praise broadcast "Whispers In A Dream" performed by Westenra in Salisbury Cathedral.[25][26] On 5 December, Westenra performed "Whispers In A Dream" on the Royal Variety Performance show in the presence of The Princess Royal.[27][28] Within Paradiso Homecoming Tour, Westenra performed "Whispers In A Dream" in concerts from New Zealand, the east of Asia to UK.[29]

References

  1. ↑ "Hayley Westenra Paradiso". DECCA RECORDS. 2011-08-29. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  2. ↑ "Album: Hayley Westerna, Ennio Morricone, Paradiso (Decca)". independent.co.uk. 2011-08-26. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  3. ↑ "Hayley Westenra Paradiso album to New Zealand". MARBECKS. 2011-04-18. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  4. ↑ "Hayley Westenra Paradiso album to UK". amazon.co.uk. 2011-08-29. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  5. ↑ "Hayley Westenra Paradiso album to Japan". amazon.co.jp. 2011-06-08. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  6. ↑ "Hayley Westenra Paradiso album to Australia". sanity.com.au. 2011-06-10. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  7. ↑ "Hayley Westenra Paradiso album to Canada". amazon.ca. 2011-08-29. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  8. ↑ "Hayley Westenra Paradiso album to TaiWan". books.com.tw. 2011-08-31. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  9. ↑ "Hayley Westenra Paradiso album to Italy". amazon.it. 2011-09-22. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  10. ↑ "Hayley Westenra Paradiso album to Portugal". cdgo.com. 2011-08-28. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  11. ↑ "Hayley Westenra Paradiso album to Russia". universalmusic.ru. 2011-08-28. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  12. ↑ "Hayley Westenra Paradiso album to Spain". hmv.es. 2011-08-28. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  13. ↑ "Hayley Westenra Paradiso album to Germany". amazon.de. 2011-08-30. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  14. ↑ "Hayley Westenra Paradiso album to France". amazon.fr. 2011-08-30. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  15. ↑ "Hayley Westenra Paradiso album to USA". amazon.com. 2011-10-04. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  16. ↑ "Hayley Westenra Paradiso album to China". product.dangdang.com. October 2011. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  17. ↑ "Hayley Westenra Paradiso album to China". amazon.cn. October 2011. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  18. ↑ "海莉.韦斯特拉《天堂美声》（Paradiso）". fashion.ce.cn. 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  19. ↑ "Interview: Classical Singer Hayley Westenra Opens Up About New Album". ology.com. 2011-11-01. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  20. ↑ "Hayley Westenra teams up with Ennio Morricone". DECCA RECORDS. 2010-06-16. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  21. ↑ "Hayley Westenra Live session". BBC radio 2 program. 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  22. ↑ "Hayley sings on BBC Radio 2". Hayley Westenra International. 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  23. ↑ "Classical singing sensation: Hayley Westenra". premierradio.org.uk. 2011-09-01. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  24. ↑ "Hayley on "Io Canto" (Italian TV)". Hayley Westenra International. 2011-09-15. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  25. ↑ "Summer in Salisbury". bbc.co.uk. 2011-07-31. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  26. ↑ "Hayley on Songs of Praise". Hayley Westenra International. 2011-08-01. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  27. ↑ "Manchester Lowry". The ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE. 2011-12-05. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  28. ↑ "Hayley Westenra on Royal Variety Performance". celebrity.uk.msn.com. 2011-12-06. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  29. ↑ "Review: Hayley Westenra, The Sage Gateshead". chroniclelive.co.uk. 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2012-03-04.