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List Price: $14.98 | | Label: Sony
Salesrank: 89696
Released: November 21, 2000 |
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MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD |
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| Features:
Classical Color DVD NTSC | |
Editorial Review:
Filmed on location at the Dormiton Abbey and on location in the Holy Land, Dream a Dream: Charlotte Church in the Holy Land was broadcast as a PBS special during the 2000 Christmas season. With a beautiful if inevitably immature voice and rather saccharine arrangements, Church performs a selection of favorite hymns, carols, and spiritual songs, including "The First Noel," "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "Silent Night, and "O Come All Ye Faithful." These are interspersed with short clips of the young singer discovering what it is like to wear traditional dress from the time of Christ, riding a camel and a donkey, and visiting locations associated with the Nativity, including the site some believe is the very place Jesus was born. Church is likable and natural in these sections, and given that program lasts only 48 minutes, it is a shame these were not extended. Fans of her albums will love this release, which is sure to be on Christmas lists for years to come. --Gary S. Dalkin, Amazon.co.uk
Dream a Dream: Charlotte Church in the Holy Land Reviews:
Enjoyable 
2008-06-24 - I enjoyed Charlotte Church in the Holy Land very much, although I really can't tell if Charlotte lipsynched or not. Every song sounds exactly as it did on the CD -- in all of her other concerts, Charlotte sang some of the songs a bit differently than she did for the CD. The most noteworthy is Silent Night, when her voice on the second track is heard along with her actual singing. If she did lipsynch, it really can't be held against her. She had just finished recording the CD, not to mention that she had given a full concert (Charlotte Church in Jerusalem) on the same evening as she recorded Charlotte Church in the Holy Land. She was only fourteen years old at the time, and her voice might not have been able to handle being so overworked.
The performance itself was nice --if she did sing then and there, her voice was strong and beautiful, although, slightly flawed (her technique was not perfect, and her jaw did begin to wobble quite a bit toward the end.) Although, since she was still a child at the time, that was not her fault, that was the result of an incompetent voice teacher. All that aside, she was still impressive.
I enjoyed the documentary bits very much (that is the history buff in me!) I enjoyed her talks with historians who gave interesting facts about life in the first century, and told us about things that many people don't realize about the Nativity Story. My favourite part was when she was dressed as Mary, and inside the replica of the sort home that Mary most likely would have lived in. I wish there had been more bits like that!
A wonderful Christmas DVD to watch every year 
2005-12-21 - Charlotte Church In the Holy Land is the ultimate Christmas DVD! I am 24 and have always loved Miss Church's voice (I wish she would have stayed classical, though..) but nevertheless I still listen to her old CDs all the time. It has been five years since the release of this DVD and I am still pulling it out every Christmas to watch. I think it is timeless, her voice is magnificent and I think anyone would enjoy it.
With due respect to other reviewers
2002-11-28 - I have read, with interest, the opinions of the other reviewers, and I agree that the product promotion at the beginning of this otherwise wonderful and upliftng product is annoying and in very bad taste. Nevertheless, At a time when general appreciation for the meaning of Chistmas is is sorrowfully short supply, I welcome the opportunity to give this DVD to my friends and family, in hopes that Charlotte's gift will give us all a better appreciation for, and motivation to emmulate, the life and example of Jesus Christ. It is an excellent addition to any DVD collection.
Give me a break... 
2002-08-15 - I have been following Miss. Church's carreer in awe ever since it began with her talent show appearence when she was twelve. She was a pretty good singer then--not the best--but--pretty good! Now, with every new CD and DVD Miss. Church's wobble, voice control and breath support have really gone downhill. I noticed the wobble on the "Voice of an Angel" DVD but let it slide--knowing she had just turned thirteen, so I said to myself "Okay, so she's got a wobble but I am sure she will fix it" and gosh, was I wrong! On each new DVD she brings out her technique and tone all get a little worse. However, if you are not disturbed by a voice being pushed and do not care about technique and are a fan of Charlotte Church then you should buy this. If you can't stand hearing a young, pushed voice then I would not say that you get this DVD and thats just the bitter truth.
Outstanding and Soul Piecing
2002-05-06 - This is a wonderful production especially for those who always wished they could go to the Holy Land. The Christmas hymns really captivates the essence of Christmas and to be able to see Charlotte Church kneel down to kiss the spot where Jesus was born is itself truly touching. A beautiful and humble girl with God given talents that can move the heart.
