I think all three are great. I personally like the version by Chloe (because I heard her sing before the other two) but in no way are the others bad. I like Tarja in the older Nightwish group, and I like Hayley in Celtic Women. Like I said, they are all great :)
Chloe agnew keep up the work and singing you should be proud way to go best wishes to you and everyone at celtic woman really enjoyed and appreciate your singing you guys rock ! Joe
They're are all very good versions of this song. CHLOE's has an innocence to it as if a child were singing it; HAYLEY"s version sounds like a more mature version; TARJA's has a VERY dark GOTHIC feel to it.
i know of chloe and hayley from celtic woman, but i'd never heard of tarja before this. All 3 versions are good, but i think hayley's is the best if i had to pick. i love chloe though
@MikeJ532: You don't understand the operatic repertoire of voice types. Chloe is a Lyric Soprano, Hayley is a Coloratura Soprano, and Tarya is a Dramatic Soprano. They each have their place. I agree that Tarya's voice may be less suited to this song. If you listen to Celtic Woman much you will notice that they use different singers for different types of songs. I have heard Hayley in a different recording of "Walking in the Air" and have to say she is my favorite, but not in this example.
If Hayley were to record this song again, I'm sure I would have to choose her over the others, hands down- She being my favorite singer and all- but I'm not a big fan of the backup music. Tarja I don't like. I think my vote will have to go to CHLOE even though I find her singing to breathy at times. Overall, It's the prettiest of the three.
I think Chloe's sweet and innocent voice is better suited hor this song. This some is supposed to be a child's dream, and Chloe's voice answer's this call. Tarja's voice is more powerful and woman-like.
Walking in the air, floating the sky... Floating in the air... We're walking in the air We're floating in the moonlit sky The people far below are sleeping as we fly We're holding very tight I'm riding in the midnight blue And finding I can fly so high above with you All across the world The villages go by like dreams The rivers and the hills, the forests and the streams Children gaze open-mouthed Taken by surprise Nobody down below believes their eyes We're surfing in the air We're swimming in the frozen sky We're drifting over icy mountains floating by Suddenly swooping low On an ocean deep Arousing a mighty monster from his sleep We're walking in the air We're dancing in the midnight sky And everyone who sees us greets us as we fly
I enjoy all three but I have to say that I enjoy Tarja's version the most. I love everything about her voice and what she puts into it so she would be *my* chosen one out of the trio. That's just my opinion, though, so hopefully I won't get anyone going down on me for stating it. ;]
Chloes definitely. Idk, to me the other 2 didn't fit the song. Chloes just had some peacefulness grace to it. Idk how to describe it. But I still liked the others. Just for me, Chloe definitely
"Both"? There are THREE women singing the song. But I agree, it's not about who's the "best". They all have their own way of singing this song, and they're all amazing. :)
Chloe nails the song. She nails the mood, feeling, and whimsical expression of this song. Hayley seems tried too hard to make a feeling. Tarja carries too much vibrato through it.
1st) don't like normal talking voice 2nd) beginning middle good for in-game world background music. Don't like ending 3) very dramatic, best used for the ending of storyline/credit scenes...
i think this song was originlly sung by boys, prepubescent of course. this is a cool song from the film short the snowman. all the renditions are worthy.
Since I love rock music I'm well aware of Tarja and I appreciate her. Yet until today I never knew Chloe or Hayley even existed. So I searched and listened to a couple of Hayley's songs and I must admit she has an amazing voice. One thing is damn frustration though - she simply CANNOT pronounce the words entirely! She always chops them and slaughters them. I'd love her completely, but this word-slaughtering style simply kills me... :(
Chloe: heavenly as usual. Tarja: powerful and moving. Hayley: what happened?! I know she has an amazing voice, I have a CD of hers, but ouch. This was not her best.
Chloe is way better. More angelic. No comparison. Sorry Tarja May be good with orchestra metal but this song deserves a more angelic tone to believe it’s magical. Just an opinion btw
Hmmm... Let's c, Hayley is the best singer of all time but I absolutely adore Chloe upon all aspects and I've never heard of Tarja. I've heard of this song but am listening 2 it 4 the 1st time. Listening 2 this I like how Chloe has such a, 4 lack of better words, "child-like" sound that she adds 2 this song. I noticed Hayley just doesn't sound like her. Tarja sounds like she's trying 2 hard, although I like her voice. I'd have 2 say that my favorite is Chloe Agnew! : ) I love u Chloe! :D
Sorry, Chloe Agnew wins hands down. With that said Andre Rieu has a different version with a very young ballerina named Rosa who actually flies while the song is sung with a trio. It is really nice version of the song... the young girl is very brave to be at least 25 feet or more hanging from a thread. It too is a nice rendition of this song.
sin duda este tema es mejor en la voz de chloe respetando a las dos q tambien lo cantan al contrio son muy buenas cantantes pero este tema le pertenece a celtic woman en este caso a chloe.
Kari, you seem to know a lot about vocal ranges and don't mind bashing Tarja's rendition of this song, but you can't be bothered to spell her name correctly?
Tarja has a beautiful voice, but her voice sounds more suited to opera & this song is not an opera song. Her version is interesting, but I prefer Chloe's.
I don't think it's a competition, but Chloe's rendition was my favorite.
Right on!!!!
I like all three, but Chloe is my favorite. She has that wonderful little girl voice that makes this song special.
I think all three are great. I personally like the version by Chloe (because I heard her sing before the other two) but in no way are the others bad. I like Tarja in the older Nightwish group, and I like Hayley in Celtic Women. Like I said, they are all great :)
I knew right away that it was the West Coast of Clare and Chloe Agnew. Thanks for posting
Chloe agnew keep up the work and singing you should be proud way to go best wishes to you and everyone at celtic woman really enjoyed and appreciate your singing you guys rock ! Joe
They're are all very good versions of this song. CHLOE's has an innocence to it as if a child were singing it; HAYLEY"s version sounds like a more mature version; TARJA's has a VERY dark GOTHIC feel to it.
like digging out the old audio tapes trying what is there still left after all those years
chloe Wins hands down !!
i know of chloe and hayley from celtic woman, but i'd never heard of tarja before this. All 3 versions are good, but i think hayley's is the best if i had to pick. i love chloe though
@MikeJ532: You don't understand the operatic repertoire of voice types. Chloe is a Lyric Soprano, Hayley is a Coloratura Soprano, and Tarya is a Dramatic Soprano. They each have their place. I agree that Tarya's voice may be less suited to this song. If you listen to Celtic Woman much you will notice that they use different singers for different types of songs. I have heard Hayley in a different recording of "Walking in the Air" and have to say she is my favorite, but not in this example.
Good ear…and comment.
If Hayley were to record this song again, I'm sure I would have to choose her over the others, hands down- She being my favorite singer and all- but I'm not a big fan of the backup music. Tarja I don't like. I think my vote will have to go to CHLOE even though I find her singing to breathy at times. Overall, It's the prettiest of the three.
Tarja, her vocal is strong and versatile, when she started singing was like I woke up lol, she is insuperable
I think Chloe's sweet and innocent voice is better suited hor this song. This some is supposed to be a child's dream, and Chloe's voice answer's this call. Tarja's voice is more powerful and woman-like.
yes i agree 100% with you.
Whoa, Tarjya is amazing. They all are but hers is jus breathtaking.
Walking in the air, floating the sky...
Floating in the air...
We're walking in the air
We're floating in the moonlit sky
The people far below are sleeping as we fly
We're holding very tight
I'm riding in the midnight blue
And finding I can fly so high above with you
All across the world
The villages go by like dreams
The rivers and the hills, the forests and the streams
Children gaze open-mouthed
Taken by surprise
Nobody down below believes their eyes
We're surfing in the air
We're swimming in the frozen sky
We're drifting over icy mountains floating by
Suddenly swooping low
On an ocean deep
Arousing a mighty monster from his sleep
We're walking in the air
We're dancing in the midnight sky
And everyone who sees us greets us as we fly
CHLOE for sure!!! I just love her!
I enjoy all three but I have to say that I enjoy Tarja's version the most. I love everything about her voice and what she puts into it so she would be *my* chosen one out of the trio. That's just my opinion, though, so hopefully I won't get anyone going down on me for stating it. ;]
Chloe for me. But none can rrrroll theirrrr rrrrrrs like the original
Chloes definitely. Idk, to me the other 2 didn't fit the song. Chloes just had some peacefulness grace to it. Idk how to describe it. But I still liked the others. Just for me, Chloe definitely
I don't think it's really about who's "Better" They Both are the best !
"Both"? There are THREE women singing the song. But I agree, it's not about who's the "best". They all have their own way of singing this song, and they're all amazing. :)
Tarja is the best! Her voice is much more powerful & operatic.. Just wow!
Chloe nails the song. She nails the mood, feeling, and whimsical expression of this song. Hayley seems tried too hard to make a feeling. Tarja carries too much vibrato through it.
It's close. All very beautiful. I'm thinking maybe Chloe. But on another day, perhaps, Tarja.
I think the same way...I like Tarja AND Chloe the same !!!
Chloe wins!! Although they all did a great job! I just like the way Chloe did it better than the other two.
Chloë's version, the best for me
1st) don't like normal talking voice
2nd) beginning middle good for in-game world background music. Don't like ending
3) very dramatic, best used for the ending of storyline/credit scenes...
i think this song was originlly sung by boys, prepubescent of course. this is a cool song from the film short the snowman. all the renditions are worthy.
Since I love rock music I'm well aware of Tarja and I appreciate her. Yet until today I never knew Chloe or Hayley even existed. So I searched and listened to a couple of Hayley's songs and I must admit she has an amazing voice. One thing is damn frustration though - she simply CANNOT pronounce the words entirely! She always chops them and slaughters them. I'd love her completely, but this word-slaughtering style simply kills me... :(
Hayley, Hayley, Hayley all the way!
definitely Hayley!!
Chloe: heavenly as usual. Tarja: powerful and moving. Hayley: what happened?! I know she has an amazing voice, I have a CD of hers, but ouch. This was not her best.
Chloe is way better. More angelic. No comparison. Sorry Tarja May be good with orchestra metal but this song deserves a more angelic tone to believe it’s magical. Just an opinion btw
u should do a vieo chloe vs hayley vs aled jones (the one who sang it in the snowman movie)
Aled Jones did not sing this in the animated short movie. its credited to Peter Auty
Hmmm... Let's c, Hayley is the best singer of all time but I absolutely adore Chloe upon all aspects and I've never heard of Tarja. I've heard of this song but am listening 2 it 4 the 1st time. Listening 2 this I like how Chloe has such a, 4 lack of better words, "child-like" sound that she adds 2 this song. I noticed Hayley just doesn't sound like her. Tarja sounds like she's trying 2 hard, although I like her voice. I'd have 2 say that my favorite is Chloe Agnew! : ) I love u Chloe! :D
Sorry, Chloe Agnew wins hands down. With that said Andre Rieu has a different version with a very young ballerina named Rosa who actually flies while the song is sung with a trio. It is really nice version of the song... the young girl is very brave to be at least 25 feet or more hanging from a thread. It too is a nice rendition of this song.
Honestly I had to skip Hayley due to the vibrato. Would really like to hear a rendition of this by the current Nightwish singer Floor Jansen.
I love tarja but I guess the 3 have very differemt voices....
hayley westenra the best
Chloe wins by far
sin duda este tema es mejor en la voz de chloe respetando a las dos q tambien lo cantan al contrio son muy buenas cantantes pero este tema le pertenece a celtic woman en este caso a chloe.
Tarjaaaaaaa
Tarja rules
Chloe
tarja!
Chloe bar none
Wins Peter Auty.
Kari, you seem to know a lot about vocal ranges and don't mind bashing Tarja's rendition of this song, but you can't be bothered to spell her name correctly?
Tarja has a beautiful voice, but her voice sounds more suited to opera & this song is not an opera song. Her version is interesting, but I prefer Chloe's.
chloe sounds autotuned to me. hayley gives a very clean version.. tarja has the advantaje of a better arrangemnt
Tarja cannot be baeten