Editorial Review:

Album Description:
Aussie box-set includes three albums, 'On Eagle's Wings' (1998), 'Performs Andrew Lloyd Webber', & 'A Christmas Album' (1999). Three standard jewel cases housed together in a slipcase. 35 tracks. Warner. 2003.

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Best known to American audiences for his long-running title role in the Broadway smash-hit Phantom of the Opera, Michael Crawford issued On Eagle's Wings as the predecessor to his Emmy-winning PBS special of 1998. Blessed with charisma and classically superlative pipes, Crawford does a nice turn with his collection of easy-listening sacred and inspirational tunes. Christians with a penchant for show tunes and flowery vocals will delight in Crawford's renditions of 'Amazing Grace' (with additional vocals by Maire Brennan), 'I'll Walk with God,' and 'Ave Maria.' Eagle's Wings closes with the splendid 'Now the Day Is Over,' featuring strong orchestration and the pleasing tones of both the American Boys Choir and the Saint Olaf Choir. --Paige La Grone









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Disc 1:

1. Spirit of the Living God - Michael Crawford, Iverson, Daniel
2. Panis Angelicus - Michael Crawford, Franck, Cesar
3. Amazing Grace - Michael Crawford, Newton, John
4. On Eagle's Wings - Michael Crawford, Joncas, Michael
5. Joseph's Lullaby - Michael Crawford, Heisler, Marcy
6. I'll Walk With God - Michael Crawford, Brodszky, Nicholas
7. Not Too Far from Here - Michael Crawford, Lacy, Ty
8. Eternal Love - Michael Crawford, Sjolund, Paul
9. The Holy City - Michael Crawford, Weatherly, Frederic
10. Ave Maria - Michael Crawford, Schubert, Franz
11. Now the Day Is Over - Michael Crawford, Baring, Sabine

Rating: - * On Eagle's Wings ... I love all the songs in On Eagle's Wings. I have given this CD to many friends and they also love it. I like his rendition of Amazing Grace and On Eagle's Wings has special meaning to me as it was one of my husband's favorite songs. I play this CD a lot and enjoy it immensely. Rating: - * Absolutely Beautiful ... This is one of those albums that you cherish. Michael Crawford's beautiful, clear voice brings all these songs to life. My favorite is the title song, On Eagle's Wings. When I am feeling a little uncertain, or when beginning a new phase of my life, listening to On Eagle's Wings gets my heart and soul ready to 'rise up with wings as eagle's' and face the new adventure. I bought this recent CD as a gift for good friends. It is one of those gifts that keeps on giving. Rating: - * A Wonderful Album! ... This is the one that got me interested in Michael Crawford. I'd heard the Phantom recording years ago. I had this for several years and took it to work one day to listen to and I was hooked. I enjoy all of the songs, especially "The Holy City". All I can say is Michael Crawford sings like an angel on this album. Rating: - * Not Crawford's best genre... ... I know that I'm bucking the trend of this well-reviewed album, but I was rather disappointed by it. I really enjoyed Michael Crawford as Phantom and appreciate the power and depth of his voice in that production. I had hoped that he would bring the same style to this collection of Christian classics. Instead, most of these tracks seem rather breathy and weak. I suspect that Crawford is losing some of the strength of his voice, as everyone does when they age. But I was continually left with the disappointment that he was almost singing in a whisper for some of these songs. The saving grace of this album is the song selection. There are some truly great pieces of music. I just did not think that Crawford brought the right style and tone to this recording. It's somewhat pleasant but ultimately unremarkable, and I wouldn't really recommend it to anyone except Crawford's diehard fans. Rating: - * On Eagle's Wings by Michael Crawford ... A beautiful CD by a man with a powerful voice!