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July 3rd, 2009 5:50 pm
Mark Vincent: “My Dream – Mio Visionario”
15-year old ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ winner Mark Vincent explodes onto the vocal music scene with his debut album “My Dream – Mio Visionario”.
When Mark Vincent stepped onto the grand finale stage of Seven’s ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ in April, we all knew it was just the beginning for this talented 15-year old.
So here we are just a few months later and Vincent’s debut album “My Dream – Mio Visionario” has hit the scene after a whirlwind tour to Italy and back.
Now I’m no expert when it comes to vocal music, but I can appreciate a great singer like the next guy. What can I say? This kid has talent.
Kicking off the album is Vincent’s rendition of the infamous “Nessun Dorma”, as song which has become synonymous with the greatest tenor of all time. While bringing his own fresh element to this classic, Vincent’s rendition also pays homage to the incomparable Luciano Pavarotti.
One of the standout tracks for me is a rendition of Leonard Cohen’s similarly infamous “Hallelujah”, which was made famous by John Cale as featured in the 2001 animated film ‘Shrek’ and by Jeff Buckley as used in ‘The OC’. Vincent puts his own spin on the popular song, with his trademark mix of English and Italian lyrics. It’s both satisfying for fans of the previously mentioned covers and distinctive enough to warrant a second listen.
A favourite of vocal music fans is Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli’s “The Prayer”, which Vincent does admirably in a rather Josh Groban-esque way.
Another stand out is a cover of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “No Matter What”, in which Vincent teams up with fellow ‘Got Talent’ finalist Jal Joshua. It’s a fun, distinctive track, which would otherwise be overshadowed by the other power ballads on the album.
The last track on the album is the Australian national anthem “Advance Australia Fair”, which I often criticise for being dull and nowhere near as patriotic as the US anthem. But the orchestral arrangement on Vincent’s version is just bold enough to make even me feel a twinge of patriotism, which is saying something.
At only 15 years of age, Mark Vincent is sure to have bright future ahead of him and it shall be interesting to watch him grow and mature as a performer.
“My Dream – Mio Visionario” is now available online from iTunes.
Dawn Johnston on September 19th, 2009 5:59 pm
Congrats to Mark Vincent I have just listened to his cd and it is magnificent, this young man will be singing in 50 years from now with a God given gift like he has. I Like the way he sings in both laguages it realy makes the songs. Looking forward to the next cd as this one will be worn out by then. THANKS Mark for sharing your gift with us and the pleasure it will bring to so many who listen to music. encore !!!!
