I lock myself in this opcoming weekend and listen to CANTO the whole 48 hours...... I like to save this masterpiece in my mind! I am overwelmed with all this beauty right now so here is a short e-mail. What a work... What a voice... Thanks Gino... thanks from Canada, Whitman.

Feel so happy since this record is born. Thank you both.
Bye, Andrew.

My dear friends: First of all, THANK YOU VERY MUCH DEEP FROM MY HEART for leting us know about superfast link to Amazon Canada.
Please I beg you to write my opinion about CANTO in the right place: There are not enough positive superlatives to describe this new album. It's an absolutelly emotive CD. All are exquisite pieces. The orchestration of all the songs is fabulous. I can feel a huge emotion after listening to it for the first time!!! The depth of the lyrics, the contrast between sweet arrangements and dramatic parts is incredible.

It sounds classical, in part theatrical and it has so romantic moments. I just love how all the instruments sound. And I stand up and take off my hat to mention GINO's voice, it's SUPERB!!!

After this first impression Dea Speranza makes me get chills. The bass, the perfect combination of strings and horns make me feel like in heaven. In some moments so sad and in others so much hope; it's amazing!!! The Last Dance is a delicious love song!!! The Last Days of Summer is a very tender song!!! and hearing Gino sing in Spanish again, is extraordinary. I love the arrangement of this song and Daniele Bonaviri is a genius on acoustic guitar!!!

Congratullations to Miss Janet Chvatal, she has a priviledged voice and it combines with Gino's very well. I knew it was going to be another work of art. But it has left me breathless!!!
God bless Gino and all the marvelous people who worked in this ambitious and beautiful project.

GINO... YOU ARE NUMBER ONE!!!

Best regards from Maru in Mexico.

Thanks to both of you for keeping the flame burning while Gino found himself again.
For several years I've watched your site with hope that something good would happen for Gino, and it looks like now it has. What a collection of great songs is CANTO.
I ordered through Amazon Canada and it arrived today. I only wish I wasn't the only one hearing it here in Lexington, KY. But I know that will change, come July 1st in the USA.
THanks again.....Brad Stocker.

Truly a dream!!! Another beautiful recording from the magnificent Gino Vannelli . He can tear your heart out with the warmth in his voice and give you chills with a high note that floats on and on. Mala Luna is magnificent. The tribute to his father is touching. Each song is beautiful.
Rick, California, USA.

AMAZING., THIS IS DEFINITIVELY THE BEST CD I HAVE. VANNELLI'S VOICE IS AMAZING AND SINCE THE FIRST TIME YOU HEAR HIM YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH HIM. THE 11 SONGS ARE JUST AMAZING. EVEN THE ONES IN ITALIAN. AFTER A FEW TIMES YOU HEAR THEM I CAN GUARANTEE YOU, YOU WILL START TO SING IN ITALIAN. HIS LYRICS ARE DEEP. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. WHAT A VOICE. SUCH PASSION! YOU WON'T REGRET BUYING THIS CD AND IT'S ALSO A PERFECT GIFT FOR THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE. GO AND GET IT!
I GOT IT FROM CANADA! THANKS TO BAREND AND TREES.
Roos in Holland.

My favorite is for sure THE LAST DANCE, I cannot get it from my mind a real Vannelli Brothers brain washer! Gino Vannelli's voice is amazing and I am still in shock! Have to process this new Gino Vannelli album first, I had my doubts about this CANTO album, I ordered anyways because I have all Gino Vannelli's albums and I have NO regrets!! My Mom listened to the album too and she said to me with a big smile : "I knew you can grow into music with this high quality" and we listened to CRAZY LIFE and CANTO and noticed the growth in greatness of Gino Vannelli's voice.
Michael B. and Mom, Canada.

Dearest ....
well you want my honest opinion about Canto ? SO first of all I might say that Gino is a vary brave man .... is not easy to do such a grat work as he did ..... I really love Canto even If I understand that some Gino's fan could be very dissapointed by his wonderful work of art ...
I'm not disappointed at all ... I relly appreciate his work and his efforts to do something new... I really love Canto for me it's not classical music at 100% there's something that sounds like a musical ..... so in the end I say Canto is really a great cd.
that's all my friends love and affection Barbara in Italy.

I'm listening to CANTO again. Gino has surpassed his own genius and many talents. In the past listening to "Moon Over Madness", I could hear that this was the obvious direction for his talents to go. There is no other singer like Gino. His is truly the voice of the Archangels. Thank you so much Barend and Trees for giving all of the Gino Vannelli fans of the world the beautiful web sites.
Love always to Gino XXXXXOOOOO and to you both. SHARON

Dear Barend & Trees:
I have to listen to CANTO several times a day. I'm a complete adict to this album. It fills my spirit of peace, it gives me a sensation of plenitude and my heart experiences an enormous joy!!! Gino took absolute care in all the details and there's just one way to describe this new production: PERFECT!!!
My sisters are amazed with CANTO too. They really liked the album very much and they have thanked me for it lots of times.
Thank you deep from my heart for your site. I wouldn't have known about CANTO maybe until my next visit to a cd store, if I hadn't met you.
THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE!!! From Mexico with Love.

Italians, like the French, cannot rock. But boy, can they belt out those love songs.
These are the romantic languages.
Languages are more than communication. They form the psyche - the very soul, perhaps.

In his maturity, Gino Vannelli obviously recognizes this - turning his back on the pseudo-rock legacy created by his smash hit Black Cars back in the '80s and before that with his disco albatross People Gotta Move. He does anything but rock on his new opera album. That's right, opera. Original opera, to boot.

Call Canto a departure, but don't write it off as an experiment. These grand, soaring, beautiful pieces are buoyed to heavenly heights of movie soundtrack drama by expertly used orchestras, shimmering violins, waterfall-like Spanish guitars, you name it. And on top, sung with all the passion and sincerity he can muster, that's Amore! Big Amore.
This is way better than dinner music. Mike Ross.

Hi Trees, Hi Barend
Since May 6, only one cd play on my cd player... Canto of course!
Once again Gino voice is wonderful and all the musical arrangement are great.
For the moment, my best is «Wayward Lover», before «The Last Day of Summer».
I read in the journal «La Presse» that the only thing is important for Gino is to be able to touch with is music. Once again, he does.
I bought my ticket for his concert at la Place des Arts. I'm very happy.
Take care. Hélène M.

Hi
I received Gino's CANTO from Canada, thanks to my Family out there! I could not wait any longer! I agree with most of the reviews but my favorite is absolutely : DEA..... the orchastration... the violins... Gino voice... I cannot explain but I love DEA. I cannot write in difficult words but I appreciate the CANTO cd so MUCH!!!Thanks for letting me know and bothering me all the time with your e-mails.
Marcel W. somewhere in Gino Vannelli's music heaven in Holland.

dear b & t,
i'm glad you liked the review. yes, i actually was too impatient to wait for "canto" to be released here in the us, so i ordred it from canada... i think it is terrific -- i couldn't agree with the Mike Ross review more.
i have not yet bought gino's a&m albums on cd, except for "brother to brother", and was wondering if you know of any cd releases of these discs that contain all of the original photos, lyrics, etc. just wondered. your gino page is a terrific reference for his fans,
patrick, USA.

Barend and Trees:
Here are my comments about Gino's CD...for you to read, and if you want, to add to your web site:

Well, I got the CD last week and have been listening and listening and reading!
I love the CD! Wayward Lover is my favorite song!
The CD sound was different than what I expected after sampling the clips on Gino's web site. In the music I felt a combination of the unexpected with familiarity.
I have had the opportunity to hear Gino sing "Parole Per Mia Padre" a few times live as well on Chris Minh Doky's CD, and can hear a fullness in Gino's voice on this latest version that gave me tingles up and down my spine. I could shut my eyes and see him breathe in and the blood flow in his veins on his neck while he sings.
The music composition on the entire CD is fabulous to match Gino's vocals. I read Gino's liner notes I felt drawn into his world. It felt intimate to me, yet I appreicate the way he can share some of his world with us and not sacrifice himself or his love and family in his sharing. You (Barend and Trees) have told me before of Gino's love for his wife (and their love for each other) and in reading the words of songs and some of Gino's notes, I feel they must be very lucky to have each other.
(And I think that Gino must be the luckier one)
It is my hope to see Gino perform live again! I know I will cry when I see him!
Judy M. Ohio, USA.

WOW!
I guess some do get better with age! I received the CD on Friday, May 10th. I don't know if I can describe the feeling I get when I listen to Gino's voice on this CD.
It is just incredible. I can't wait for my sister to get home (she's on a business trip), and hear Gino singing in Italian. Andrea Boccelli now has competition.
I've always enjoyed the orchestration that he has used on past releases, but this is truly incredible, truly amazing. I wish my Mom and Dad were still here to hear this CD.
I can see my Father's expression of approval, as I'm writing this. I ordered the CD at CD Universe, and will probably order about five more to send to family. Roe

Dutch :
Hoi Trees en Barend, Inmiddels genieten we van Gino Vannelli's nieuwste CD Canto.
Ik heb de CD via Amazon CA laten overvliegen.
Kost wat meer maar je hebt hem dan ook sneller dan hier mogelijk is.
Hij is werkelijk prachtig en veelzijdig. Wederom een inspiratie voor de muziek van Cameleon. Ik hoop dat velen er van zullen genieten. Wij doen dat zeer zeker. Prettig weekend!
Desiree en Ron Adelaar, Amersfoort

English :
Hi Trees and Barend,
In the meantime we enjoy Gino Vannelli's new CANTO cd.
I ordered amazon dot Canada to fly the cd to Holland.
It is a bit more expensive but you will have it more faster than it is ever possible here in Holland.
It is really very beautiful and versatile. Again an inspiration for the music of Cameleon.
I hope many people will enjoy CANTO. We will.... FOR SURE !!!
Have a nice weekend! Desiree and Ron Adelaar, Amersfoort.

Super Gino! I cannot write English well but I am so happyyyyyy with CANTO !
Thank you Gino, you THE BEST! Bruno

Yesterday while at work my daughter called and left me a message. She informed my co-worker to “just tell my mom her cd has arrived”.
After a very long evening I wasn’t able to listen to Canto until midnight. I borrowed my daughter’s portable cd player, laid my head on my pillow and with much anticipation advanced the cd to The Last Dance. After listening to all the 30 second songs on the website I knew in my heart that this would be my favorite song. Halfway through the song my eyes swelled with tears while listening to one of the most beautiful love songs that I feel Gino has ever written. True love is whenever you realize that the one who you are with is truly the one you can’t live without. Some of us are so fortunate to be given another chance to dance with life and love again. This song has revealed the love between Gino and his wife and the faith that keeps him believing in himself.

I don’t even know how to begin to express the emotions I was feeling when I started listening to Canto. Gino’s voice is so powerful and dynamic!!!! The love he possesses for his Italian heritage has enabled him to write and express himself with his gift of voice. While growing up my grandmother used to sing songs in Italian to me, ( nothing like Gino’s father’s voice, I’m sure, but how I yearn to hear them again) and my father always had Italian music playing in our home. This cd has touched my heart like no other. I personally feel this is Gino’s best work ever. Home is where the heart is. The reason why the songs for this cd came so easy to him tells me this cd took him back home revealing his heart, his passion and has completed the beginning of a new journey in his knew found life. Thank you Gino for touching my heart with “Canto”. You never cease to amaze me. I can’t wait to give my father this cd for Father’s Day, watch the expressions in his eyes and then say, Dad, this is Gino Vannelli………….NOW.
Cyndi from Pittsburgh.

Hello,
The CD truly is incredible. He has certainly outdid himself. I wonder if Gino was surprised that he had so much power in his voice to sing like that! JAZZUSA...

Hi,
CONGRATULATIONS TO GINO VANNELLI!
I knew it....... I knew CANTO could be something special but this special? I am blown away by his powerful voice and do not know what to write. WOW, very WOW!!!!!!!!!!! David.

Dear Barend & Trees,
Hope all is well for you both! I just wanted to write and tell you how much I LOVE Gino's new compact disc "Canto"! While I truly believe that Gino spent the last few albums (Yonder Tree & Slow Love) searching for the right context for his songs, I feel that he hit the bullseye with "Canto". I also wanted to mention how beautiful each song is on "Canto", especially the Joe & Ross Vannelli co- produced "The Last Dance"! Here's to Gino and "Canto"!!! Sincerely your friend and supporter in the U.S.,
Chris Casale.

Thank you Gino, thank you for CANTO. You are a Genius, that's all I can write in English.
S.F. Quebec...

Hi B&T thanks for all your help and I enjoy CANTO right now..........
WOW!!!!!!! I truly enjoyed listening to this album. It was very nice to hear how Gino has grown and matured in voice and material over the years. This album has it all!
It's a 5 stars!!!!!!!! Peter,US.

Hi Barend and Trees,
Hope all is well with you. I've just received my copy of Canto from Amazon Canada and it is fantastic! Again, Gino has delighted all of us by revealing another facet of his many talents. Gino has given us such a wealth of music over the years, it is impossible to pinpoint a favorite.
How can a mother or father pick a favorite child? I am hopeful that Canto will be received here in the U.S. with the rave reviews that it deserves in July. Perhaps then, more people will become aware of what we already know! From a cold and miserable winter, we are entering a warm and beautiful spring! Let the sun shine!
Best wishes, Chris Buckley, New Jersey, USA

Hey B & T - here is my review of Canto. Kim

Passion. Power. Intensity. Romance. Gino is all those things - and so is Canto.
This is beautiful music flowing from the spirit of a gifted artist.
I hear not only lovely, elegant melodies and astonishing vocals, but also a rest - a peace and a contentment foreign to othe Gino projects.
There is much debate as to how the public will receive this project - and what the nature of his next one will be. I for one hope that Gino continues to follow his own path and not the path of popularity. If this is his new direction - Bravo. I welcome it wholeheartedly. If he chooses another, bravo as well, as I trust the gift in him to find a place of expression in this world.
He indeed is a blessing.
ClassicalJazzgirl - New York.

Hi guys;
just recieved my copy of canto today; wow!!!!! brought a tear to my eye.
only had canto for 6 hours, already played it 4 times, speak soon, keep up the great work. Davey Bunker, England.

Hi Barend and Trees,
There simply isn't much not to like on this album if you are 1) a fan of Gino Vannelli 2) a fan of music, good music 3) a fan of fine musical standards and 4) a fan of world music!!!!!!!!!!! I hope that we will see a return to those themes on future releases, but in the meantime, CANTO gives us a wonderful taste of Gino Vannelli at the top of his game. Vincent.

Hello, I can’t stop listening to Canto and still loving it.
Cindy.

Masterpiece!!!!! B&T always write Master of Music !!! And yes they are right : Gino Vannelli is the Master of Music !!! I love it, Vinnie Quebec.

Hello Barend and Trees,
We just received from Montreal, two copies of CANTO.
(here in France, they have difficulties to provide it shortly, during one month again).
We listened to it very carefully and WE LOVE IT.
Friday was a special time.
LOVE from France, Nadine and Claude.

Gino Vannelli has stayed on top of the music business because he has always found ways to discover new sounds and angles in which to appreciate his own music and voice. Like Peter Gabriel, and Sting. He has had the ability to move foward on every record he makes. I compare this CD with Bocelli and Canto is from my point of view, quite amazing as it shows how Gino Vannelli has matured over time. Also, I own a series of Gino Vannelli CD's and videos and each time Gino delivers something different and entretaining.
God bless you! Bob in California recommends CANTO!

Hello Barend & Trees, i'm Andrea Ciccarelli from Italy. Us the last time who there are you do not feel yourself and seen it has been to the concert of Gino in Denmark slid October 2002. I wanted to greet to you and thank you for whom fairies for the fans of Gino in the world and to GINO VANNELLI (ALWAYS THE BEST), I say to him " happy birthday " and thousand AUGURIES FOR the NEW DISC " CANTO " (I must comunicate that they are not still successful to find it in the storees). Hello Gino, Hello Barend, Hello Trees. The good music lives CIAO TO THE GINO'S FANS INTO THE WORLD..... Andrea Ciccarelli,Italy.

Dearest Barend & Trees,
CANTO has arrived and I have it on repeat play because I can't get enough!!
WOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!
BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO to GINO for a masterpiece beyond anything we could have imagined. The diversity and vitality of the newly penned songs is a celebration of LOVE and LIFE to it's fullest. Powerful, edgy, magical and intense. One is overcome by a pleasing, serene, sensation of heart and soul. Suspenseful and alluring each song draws you in and becomes a new favorite. His interpretation of Classical music is absolutely superb. GINO'S voice is so strong and powerful in all the languages he sings. When I heard "The Last Dance" it brought me to tears as it did the first time I heard it in Copenhagen. Then I listened to "Wayward Lover" and was completely blown away!!!!!!! The melody is very haunting and words of love with such feeling. A timeless, classic love song. Spine tingling! The album is done with great style and panache. Fantastic, compelling and absolutely work of a genius. Truly a work of art from a great artist. GINO YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!!
Best Wishes, Mary Lou / USA.

Hi there,
How are you 2 beautiful people doing ? I hope everything is fine. How about Canto is that a great album or what ? The sound is so great, that you think that Gino is standing beside and singing, right ?
That was all for now.
Best regards, Carsten Weide, Denmark.

Hello Barend & Trees,
Everytime I listen to Canto it just keeps getting better.
Today as I listen to Mala Luna it is so different and you can feel lost love in the music and lyrics. I am so impressed and just love all the songs. Gino and Janet singing together is so beautiful and heartwarming. Now if I could only get through the album one time without tears,it would be a miracle. So we may have had to fight to get CANTO but the fight was certainly well worth the effort.
GINO IS THE MAN!!!!!!!!!
Best Wishes, Mary Lou, USA.

Happy Birthday Gino , I love your new album !
Don

Gino's voice is really superb and CANTO is impressive, thanks Gino.
MQ United States.

I have just received my copy of Canto. It far surpasses anything I have read or heard about this album. As I read the words to the sings I was truly amazed (those that I could understand I dont speak or write Italian) but I dont believe you have to because to hear Gino sing it is enough. I truly wept when I heard this CD's version of PAROLE PER MIO PADRE. It is so beautiful its hard to keep my eyes from tearing. What an honor it must have been to sing this for the POPE. I am sure that he in turn was honored by Gino's angelic voice and this beautiful melody. I do hope that when I go to Montreal, he will perform this tune. I really am looking forward to seeing him. And on the selfish side I do hope we can get spoiled by another of his fantasic works soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Peter Cole.

Dear Barend and trees
i have buy two copy of the new cd of Gino but not in my city.I have buy the cd's in the cd box web site. This new work of Gino is fantastic, exciting very very beautiful. The italian people love Gino and not forget the real master of music. thank you Gino for the new music for the heart. I hope one day of to know Gino is the desire of my life. Thank you Barend and Trees my good friends. with admiration, GIOSPI in Italy.

Dutch :
Hallo barend en trees,
Eindelijk is het zover, ik heb canto in huis, vanmiddag om 15.00 gebeld en er was niets binnen, balen dus, om 16.00 uur belt de winkel terug, canto was binnen, 16.02 stond ik in de winkel, ze dachten dat ik om de hoek stond te wachten.

Thuis canto op gezet en het is Genieten met de hoofdletter G. nr 1 canto is al geweldig, 2 parole per mio padre is al bekend en hoort inmiddels tot mijn favorieten. Gino heeft speciaal italieaanse en franse les genomen. Een van mijn andere favorieten op de cd is Una Sola Voce. WAT een warmte in zijn stem en zo'n mooi duet, Gino is nu duidelijk ook klassiek geschoold. Deze cd hoort nu al tot mijn favorieten, echt een luister cd en in kwaliteit onovertroffen. neem me niet kwalijk als ik zeg dat ik hier véél meer waardering voor heb dan voor it hurts to be in love, dat is ook wel goed maar kwalitatief stijgt dit ver daarboven uit. met deze cd komt een goed installatie ook nog beter uit de verf, groeten marcel.

English :
Hello Barend and Trees,
At last the time has come that I have CANTO at home, I phoned the record store 3pm and again they had nothing, NO CANTO !! I was so sick to death of this all but at 4pm the shop called back, CANTO arrived and 4.02pm I was inside the record shop, they thought I was waiting around the corner !

Home... and played Canto and it is an enjoyment with a BIG E of enjoy !!! Track 1 : Canto is alrealdy great, 2 : Parole Per Mio Padre is already well known and is on my list of favorites. Gino took Italian and French lessons especially for Canto. One of my other favorites is Una Sola Voce. The warmth in His voice and such a beautiful duet, Gino is now also schooled in classical music. This cd is already one of my favorites, it's really a listening cd and the quality is unsurpassed. Excuse me, but I have to say that I have much more respect for this cd than for It hurts To Be In Love, it's also good but the quality of this Canto cd rises above all or beyond all! With this cd my stereo equipment stands out very clearly.
Greetings, Marcel from Holland.

You were right. CANTO is not my cup of tea, even though it is an impressive work of art.
I do not like opera or musicals at all.
I have tried to like it, but it is impossible. LOL!
Toby from Sweden.

Dutch :
En dan Canto:
Ik kwam in het begin niet verder dan The Last Dance. Wat is dat een heerlijk nummer. Lekker hard op 4 geluidsboxen! Knallen!!!!! De rest viel in het begin tegen, vond ik toen. Ik vond Canto wat ‘zwaar’.(Mijn eerste LP van Gino was Powerful People. Die draaide ik toen ik hem kreeg en vond er niets aan. Na een jaar weer eens opnieuw gedraaid en toen is de Gino-liefde begonnen.)

Maar nu is alles anders: de koudwatervrees is over en Canto klinkt hier dagelijks en niet echt zacht (en ik heb de buren nog niet horen klagen). Toch blijft The Last Dance mijn favoriet! Hopelijk komt er (binnenkort?!) weer zo’n CD uit. Ik zit nu al wachten…………. (Overigens vind ik het weer irritant dat de CD een kopieerbeveiliging heeft en een eigen afspeelprogramma start bij afspelen op een computer. Ik maak altijd een kopie voor in de auto (kan het origineel ook niet gejat worden), maar dat lukt nu dus niet.) Nou dat wastie weer. Prettig weekend!
David (divers)

English :
And than there is CANTO:
In the beginning I did not get further than The Last Dance. What a nice song that is.Very loud on 4 speakers! Kicking!!!!! First I thought the rest of the songs was disappointing in the beginning. I thought CANTO was a bit "heavy".
(My first Gino LP was Powerful People. I played it when I got it and I did not like it. After a year I tried again and played it again and than the Gino love started.)

But now it is completely different: The shiver on the brink is gone and the sounds of Canto are here daily and not really a soft sound.(And I did not hear the neighbours complain yet!) Still the Last Dance is my favorite! Hopefully (soon!?) there will be another cd released. I am waiting already...... (I think it is very annoying that the cd has a protection against copying and it also has it's own player's program when I play CANTO in my computer. I always make a copy for in my car (So the original cannot be stolen), but that is not going to happen this time. Okay this is it, Have a nice weekend!
David (divers)

As usualy, gino is the best musician, writer, composer and of course the best singer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tree barend thanks you so much for your very beautifull website dedicade to gino.
Françoise from FRANCE

From a Gino Vannelli Fan in Portugal, I say : WOW and amazing there are no words for CANTO and I LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
M.Monteiro.

HELLO LES AMIS
Finally i ve received my Canto's copies last thursday and i ve heard it all the week end. This cd is the most beautiful of all his recordings each song as his story and the lyrics are sing with a great beauty. The Musical Arrangement are top level and the duet with the female soprano Janet are perfect. Really a must in our cd collection. I can t tell you for the first time what is my favorite song because this mix of songs sings in different language is really unusual in the music business. But a good idea for this symphonic music very near of an opera. This one hour of music is a very peaceful, quiet and nice music for the people coming home after a hard day working. After a listening you forgot all yours problems and your mind was in the air like a cloud in the blue sky of a shiny day.
a bientôt and have a nice day in Holland. jacques in France.

Dutch :
ik heb canto nu een keer of 5 beluisterd en kan inmiddels zeggen dat ik canto samen met powerfull people en brother to brother de beste albums van gino vind, maar eigenlijk is dat heel moeilijk in een rijtje te plaatsen bij gino aangezien hij symphonische rock, jazz en nu ook klassiek heeft gemaakt. ik vind het in ieder geval geweldig wat hij nu heeft gemaakt. en dat hij tekst en muziek ook zelf maakt in samenwerking met Joe en Ross Vannelli. Yonder tree-slow love-a pauper in paradise-storm at sunup-nightwalker zijn ook favoriete albums van mij.

English :
I have listened to Canto about 5 times now and in the meantime I can tell you that Canto together with Powerful People and Brother To Brother are the best albums of Gino, but it is very difficult though to put a list together of favorite Gino albums because He made symphonic rock, jazz and also classical music now. I think it is absolutely fabulous what He made now.... And that He also made the texts and music by Himself in co-operation with Joe and Ross Vannelli. Yonder Tree - Slow Love - A Pauper In Paradise - Storm At Sunup - Nightwalker are also favorite albums of mine. Marcel in Tilburg.

Well, finally I got to see GINO's CanadaAM performance from May 12th - Excellent !!!!!!
The show is 2 hours and all that time right from the beginning and before and after GINO performed they kept with the teasers of GINO and each time showed the *Canto* cd. Also they kept saying *GINO Vannelli is back*. Two of the teasers showed GINO at the Vatican (now where is that video please heh!). He sang *Canto* and *I Just Wanna Stop* (IMO - the coolest version with lots of flute!!!) full through. Also you got to see snippets of GINO and the small orchestra performing *Last Dance* and *Canto* and more.. Co-host Lisa LaFlamme does a short interview with GINO. GINO is very pleasant and smiley - looks very very happy and healthy. Its as I told you guys ----- TORONTO loves GINO ------!! The other co-host Seamus O'Regan also attempted to sing *I Just Wanna Stop* and he also mentioned *Black Cars*. He is probably around 35 or so. Big fans !! I love the Canadians!!

It appears he and the small orchestra were entertaining a group of about 40 people off in a different room through out the show (yeah to be in that audience eh). They were probably CTV employees or family and friends of the orchestra. The orchestra consisted of David Goldblatt on piano (he is the cutest most talented eh!), drums (a David Goldblatt look alike lol), upright bass, 3 (yes I said three) violins, cello, & a flute. No guitar. I've never seen the other musicians before so would guess they are from the Toronto Orchestra - but what do I know eh. And then the BEST BEST EVER (whoever planned this - probably GINO - is a genius) ending! The show ended with GINO singing the lyrics "can you give this man One Last Dance" in his best vocals ever and then just primarily the flute plays out......show Ends... WOW !!! I'm screaming YES YES YES !!
It was worth the wait and the date change -- its a bummer to have to watch 2 hours of teases though -- but I am happy my friend was able to tape it for me, commercials and all....... Deborah, USA.

Hi Barend & Trees.
I have bought the CD of GINO VANNELLI "Canto", and when I have listened to him have remained lightened by that beautiful voice of GINO with a technique exceptionally perfect, with very beautiful harmonies to be made to remain without breath, of the beautiful arrangements and of the compositions worthy of the Great ones of the Classical music.

I am convinced that an Artist won't be born as GINO VANNELLI anymore, because he can compose and to sing any musical kind, from the sophisticated music as Jazz or Classical, to the Soft music. Thanks GINO, you are the only one that respects really the Music.
Giuseppe Gallo from ITALY.

Dutch :
Beste Barend, Trees.
Ik vind CANTO heel mooi opgenomen, het is toch wel weer "parole per mio padre" wat er uitspringt als favoriet. Toen ik de eerste twee nummers hoorde was ik echt even stil en ontroerd, zo prachtig als het is gezongen. Lijkt me geweldig om dit allemaal live te mogen aanschouwen.
Groeten van Victor.

English :
Dear Barend, Trees.
I think CANTO is very beautiful recorded, and it is again "Parole Per Mio Padre" which comes out as my favorite. When I heard the first 2 tracks I was really moved, quiet and touched, so wonderful as Gino sings. Absolutely fabulous to see and hear this all live.
Greetings from Victor.

Dear Barrend and Trees,
I received my copy of Canto 2 weeks ago. Toby needs to give it some more time. I thought I would not be able to like it either. But now I truely love it!! I have never been a fan of opera either. But this unbelivable work of art Gets Into Your Soul! As does all of Gino`s mucsic !! What an incredible POWERFUL voice. The Last Dance is defintely my favorite, but the rest of the cd is just so beautiful. I just pray and pray he does a US tour!!! THANK YOU Gino for more unbelievable music! Robert B. From Fort Worth.

Yes canto is fantastic, in my opinion on Gino top 3. But i´ve got this strange feeling when i listen to Canto, a feeling like as if, in a way, it is to be the last CD from Gino ever!!, (last day of summer) a feeling like he has been through all his music. Like it is his last word, last song, last entrance...............dont know why - just a feeling!
Maybee thats why Canto is so fantastic.
Love Tonny

Hi there,
It's now 4 days that I got the cd, and can't stop listening to it, at least 20 times till now! As an old fan of Gino, I can tell you my first feelings were a bit mix. Sincerely, I was more expecting something closed to the kind of music performed with the 2 big of Uzeb, jazzy and punchy. Not at all, the complete contrary, quite no drum on it. But at the end there's something strange and mysterious in this album that I can't really define yet. It reminds me for sure "Pauper in Paradise" in a certain way, but I think it is also an incredible mix of the past 20 years of Gino's music. The voice is for sure the best I ever heard from Gino himself and any Pseudo-Opera like..."Bravo" for the his courage of singing in Italian and French also, two languages I know he's not familiar with. But Italian is for sure the language of the opera and also I guess a small recall of his origin and father. French, a language from Montreal, native place, and also the one of Ravel and Debussy, two big musical references for Gino.

As a perfectionist like Gino "Perfectionist has no life", I just wanted to inform you, that unfortunately, some italian translations are wrong, I imagine probably coming from the automatic correction from "Word" (thank you Bill Gates). It would be nice if you can inform the record company about those mistakes. On "Canto" song there are also something missing words "Apro gli occhi e cosi vedo". To sum up, "Canto" is a real "Opera d'arte"/"Chef d'oeuvre", I love this album and will enjoy it for long. I take also the opportunity to wish all my best to Gino and happy birthday.
Alberto from Italy/France

Hi, I am in love with Canto, thanks Gino!
D. in California.

Hello, we both are touched by Gino Vannelli's Canto and his voice is so beautiful!
One of our all time faviorets by far! It seems hardly anybody knows about this wonder ! We do and we enjoy! Thanks Gino, thanks from 2 Dutch fans.
J & J

What can we say ?? What can we write ?? We are so very proud of Gino !!! And we thank Gino from the bottoms of our hearts for this great gift which we will enjoy forever.... Gino's 14th album is something different with so much and so many of His talents bundled in 11 masterpieces, Gino's voice is an explosion of His feelings and emotions a deep explosion from His heart and from His deepest instincts !!! Gino Vannelli sings yes so He is..... Gino Vannelli is a singer, yes we know, but again with His 14th album He knows how to give us a BIG shock in a very good way with His voice, this sound of Gino's voice is really unbelievable and gives us a BIG, BIG kick again, we almost try to sing along and throw out our emotions in a way like we never ever did before....

We are so proud of GINO VANNELLI !!!!!!!!!!!! The first song : CANTO flows through our home now and it makes us feel glorious some how and in some way...... Amazing........... We have seen and heard Gino Vannelli so many times now and still HE gets us touched and moved in our hearts and very deep in our hearts with HIS music and voice. CANTO deserves more than 5 stars, at least 10 BIG stars on all the cd shops on the internet !!! The sound of this CANTO cd is incredible and also in our car, we only have a simple stereo cd-player, but at home the sound is even more breathtaking. BIG and DEEP goose-bumps !!!!
UNA SOLA VOCE : Sooooo beautiful and this Lady's voice feels so good too and together with Gino's voice the whole song turns into art, this musical work of art gives us a
non-erasable impression !

MALA LUNA : Should be played by all orchestra's on this planet !! Wow !!! This complete work of art is the fullest magnificence !! We hope this is a good English / American word. The Flamenco guitar sounds and the explosion of the orchestra and than Gino's voice makes it all like a play and you can imagine the picture with the music... Our reviews get boring because we do not know enough English words to express ourselves but we try to write what we feel while listening to Gino Vannelli's MUSIC !! We hope our neighbours are happy with the new songs, because we have to play loud !! How Gino gets this drama in His music and in His voice is unbelievable and still we can enjoy the music even when the story is so sad, very sad !

DEA SPERANZA is about hope and hope is beautiful. Hope is a reason to life for so these musical notes are so emotional and such a delight to listen that we almost cannot write about this SUPBERB composition and we saw and heard it live on stage with a BIG orchestra and when the violins started and Gino did DEA............ that was it...... only tears, only tears can flow as nature intended!

Gino Vannelli's voice and music goes through our bones and veins like some kind of addictive drug (we think) because we could not stop listening and we are so thankful and grateful for these new musical works of art. We always feel very emotional but now with this CANTO CD it is really hard to stop the tears and the deep emotions and we both are NOT ashamed for these feelings and thank God we both have the same feelings and we can always talk about Gino Vannelli and HIS life's work, we read Gino's poetic lyrics out loud and talk about the meaning and the way we both understand these poetic words. And we have discussions how some lyrics fit into our own lives and how we feel about these topics. And have some arguments !!! Ha ha !!!

Thanks Gino for all the great translations in the cd booklet, with these translations we can even more feel and understand the emotions and the spirit of your musical and lyrical works of art. Gino Vannelli will never ever understand the joy en the lessons in the meaning of life HE brings to us through HIS music, voice and lyrics....... We always thought we did not deserve to enjoy life but Gino Vannelli teached us different in the past 13 years............ Since HIS very first live concert in Holland, that really changed our lives in a very good way! But we can only say this afterwards........

Trees thinks WAYWARD LOVER IS A SUPER TOP MUSICAL and LYRICAL WORK OF ART but after a minute she says DEA SPERANZA and than again CANTO, IL VIAGGIO or MALA LUNA it is impossible to choose a favorite song because with each song there are different feelings and emotions. With the Italian "A ROSE IN DECEMBER" we get a different emotion because the English version gets to us more deep because of the direct understanding of the English words..... This pure song makes our eyes wet immediately..........

The Last Dance : it's a nice song, we can sing along and we can enjoy it but, yes there is a but..... we cannot compare it with the other songs, in Holland we call this song : a "meezinger" a kind of sing along song.... but that is what this cd is about extremes in music !!!!! And that's what we love about the Master of Music : Gino Vannelli !!!

One thing is for sure : Gino has a golden voice and we did not know yet about this high quality, we mean the way he reaches the notes and the way Gino's voice is one with the heart and soul of His own music.

Barend loves CANTO, THE LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, UNA SOLA VOICE, PAROLE PER MIO PADRE and WAYWARD LOVER with the celtic flute, amazing sound this celtic flute! We really cannot choose favorites, all 11 songs
(and we still think song is a too small word for this high level quality music)
are SUPERB MASTERPIECES.

The voice of the Lady Janet Chvatal gets to us too, my oh my, she can break glass with this crystal clear voice, really breathtaking. Gino Vannelli's voice and it does not matter how high or how low or how HE sings we can ALWAYS hear the words very clearly !!! On the CANTO cd Gino Vannelli's voice is super top and when we heard Gino sing live in Copenhagen we were in total shock by HIS voice and we mean in a very good positive way! During some moments Gino's voice took our breath clean away and it still does when we listen to the CANTO songs.

"Joli Coeur" : This song is absolute something else and different, that intrigues and puzzles us both very much......... Maybe because of the fact that we are first loves and we always will be.....
How Gino sings "From the long lonesome road I come to greet you" in Wayward Lover turns our hearts and souls two times around because in most of the 11 songs He shows the love, true and deep love for His Wife and Son !!! In spite of His devotion to music and His very hard work Gino always shows His deep, very deep love for His Wife and His Son for which we both have such deep respect.

The music really gets to us... we listened and deeply enjoyed the CANTO cd and we can recommend CANTO to real and true music lovers. We cannot have any criticism only praise, BIG praises !!! YOU ARE THE BEST GINO VANNELLI - that's all we can say!!! And we both really, really mean this!! So we hope there are more people in this world who buy CANTO because this new Gino Vannelli cd will make their lives richer !!!

Thanks from our hearts Gino!! Love, Barend and Trees in Holland.

WOOOOOOOOW!!!!!! I love Canto!!!!!!!!!!! Gino Vannelli rules!!!!!!!!! Gino the MAN!!!!!
My favorite song is : The Last Dance!!!!!!! Thanks to B&T.
TJ

Canto is already in France . I bought two cd for me & my parents . The result is so fantastic . Gino is the best ... after god ... I will send you programms & photos from the concerts about vannelli 's music made by young musicians . Big success & joy for everybody. All the best for you & your wonderful job.
Yves Anelli ( Grenoble - France )

Dear Barend and Trees:
I just have to say, if Gino is ever in earshot or reads what his fans have to say, then know this Gino---I feel the passion in your new music as I have felt the passion of days gone by --your artistic craft was part of my youth and is part of me now---it is part of all of us--it is part of your youth, your family, and part of you now. Don't ever doubt that you were and still are a STAR...............................................Kudos to you, Best of Luck to all! One of your Greatest fans, Gino............. Pam from Chatham, Ontario...

Hi...... Everytime I listen to Canto it just keeps getting better and better, God bless you Gino! PP writes thanks for this CANTO cd.

Gino my friend, you never cease to amaze me with your uncanny musical abilities, and now we have 'Canto'. What can I say that will come close to the feelings and emotions this work of art invokes? Only that you have yet again restored my faith in the power of music to move, energise and invigorate the soul in this sometimes souless World.
God bless you, Philip. ( U.K )

Dutch :
Sinds 29 mei heb ik Canto in mijn bezit en ik vind het helemaal geweldig. Heel anders dan anders, maar zoooo supermooi! Bij Parole er mio padre sprongen spontaan de tranen in mijn ogen, terwijl ik dát nummer toch wel ken. Voorlopig is dat de nummer 1 van de cd en het mooiste nummer wat ik ooit heb gehoord. Zijn vader zou supertrots zijn geweest, voorzover hij dat al niet was. Prachtig!!
Verdere favorieten: Canto, the Last Dance en Una sola voce. Ach, eigenlijk zijn ze allemaal favoriet! Volg nog steeds alles op jullie site hoor! Ben alleen erg druk, heb pas tentamen gedaan (grafisch management), dus druk, druk, druk. Jullie ongetwijfeld ook in deze roerende tijden. Petje af voor al het werk dat jullie verzetten! Toppie! Mieke.

English :
Since the 29th of May I have Canto in my possession and I think it is completely fantastic. Very different but super beautiful ! With Parole Per Mio Padre tears came spontaneously in my eyes, and I already know this song. His Father should be super proud of Gino and I think he already was. Wonderful!!
More favorites : Canto, The Last Dance and Una Sola Voce. Ah, all are really my favorites! I still follow your site! But I am very busy had to do exams for graphic management, so very busy, busy, busy. You must be very busy too in these hectic times. I take off my hat to you for all your hard work! TOP! Mieke.

Dear Barrend and Trees,
Thank you again for all your work on the website. If it weren`t for you I would not have Canto right now!! What a mind blowing experience this album is! It gets better every time I listen to it!!!!! Don`t you agree? Is there any way to know how many copies have sold? Thank you again, Robert.

Gino,
I LOVE YOUR NEW CD 'CANTO' A REAL MASTERWORK...
GREETINGS FROM MIAMI USA...OSCAR

Dutch :
Beste Barend en Trees
Radio twee heeft weer eens een top zoveel
Je kunt er 10 invullen en vertellen waarom je een artiest thuis vindt horen in deze top. Dit is mijn verhaal.........................................

Omdat Gino Vannelli een van de grootste artiesten van deze tijd is. Alle teksten worden door hem zelf geschreven. Alle muziek wordt door hem zelf gecomponeerd. Diverse instumenten worden door hem zelf bespeeld en zelfs het mixen en produceren van diverse albums is hem niet vreemd. Zijn stem is er een van ongekende zuiverheid gekoppeld aan bijzondere klank kleur met een bereik van enkele octaven. Niet gebonden gebruikt hij zijn volledige artistieke vrijheid. Elk album is altijd verrassend anders en wars van elke commerciele beperking en muziekstroming. Altijd een verademing en een genot voor de echte muziekkenner. Zo is zijn laatste album, Canto, gezongen in meerdere talen met klassieke invloeden en van adembenemende schoonheid. Zeker in deze tijd een gedurfde combinatie. Radio 2 is mijn favoriete luistergenot, ook in deze tijd een gedurfde combinatie van allerlei stijlen en alle tijden. Daarom hoort Gino Vannelli bij Radio 2 en in elke lijst van elke top zoveel.
Groeten van ron uit Barendrecht

English :
Dear Barend and Trees
Radio two has again a top who knows how many ???
You can fill in 10 songs and tell them why you want your artist in this top... This is my story......................................................

Because Gino Vannelli is one of the greatest artists of this time. All lyrics are written by himself. All music is composed bt Himself, He plays different musical instruments Himself and even the mixing and producing of different albums He does Himself ! His voice has a tonal purity connected with a special sound and colour and with a reachness of many octaves. In freedom He uses His complete artistic talents. Every album is always surprising, different and averse from all commercial limitations and streams in music. His latest album : CANTO, sung in different languages with classical influences is of a breathtaking beauty. Especially in this time a risky combination. Radio 2 is my favorite listening pleasure, also in this time a daring combination of all styles and all times. That's why Gino Vannelli belongs to Radio 2 and to every list and to every top....
Greetings from Ron in Barendrecht.

Dutch :
Hallo Barend en Trees,
ik heb al veel genoten van canto.
er staan alleen maar mooie nummers op.
bij parole per mio padre en una sole voce staan bij mij de tranen in de ogen. net als toen in roosendaal, toen gino toen parole per mio padre zong zaten mijn broer en ik zowat te janken in de zaal.
canto is echt geweldig. groeten marcel.

English :
Hello Barend and Trees,
I already enjoyed Canto very, very much!
There are only beautiful tracks on it.
With Parole Per Mio Padre and Sole voce I have tears in my eyes. Just like in Roosendaal, when Gino sang Parole Per Mio Padre me and my Brother were almost crying in that concert-hall.
Canto is really fantastic. Greetings Marcel

Dutch :
Hoi Barend en Trees,
Ik geniet ook weer heel erg van de God of music en vind Mala Luna het mooiste dat ik ook gehoord heb. Nu ben ik op zoek naar een DVD van Gino. Is het bij jullie bekend of die er uberhaupt is? Grtjs van een fan.

English :
Hi Barend and Trees,
I also enjoy the God of music very, very much and I think Mala Luna is the most beautiful I ever heard in my life. Now I am searching for a DVD of Gino, Do you know if there is one ? Greetings from a fan in Holland.

Ho appena scoltato il disco che ho atteso per anni.
NON ci sono parole.
E' incredibile....
Grazie ancora una volta Gino.
Fabio da San Marino.

Hi Barend & Trees,
Just me again to say thank you for adding my words to your web site.
It is nice to know there are so many people out there who also enjoy Gino's music.
I hope Canto is his biggest success ever, he deserves to be recognised by everybody in the World. Each track is a masterpiece which will live forever. Tears filled my eyes when I heard Dea Speranza.
The song is so powerful - like most Gino's work.
I also hope Pavarotti & Domingo have heard the new cd, they would surely respect such a fine singer.
Love from, Philip Watson ( U.K )

Dutch :
Hi Barend en Trees,
Yesssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!! De CD is gisterenmiddag binnengekomen en heb hem al 2x beluisterd. Ik kan niet anders zeggen dat er ontroerend mooie songs op staan, vooral Rose in December, Canto en de laatste song.

Uiteraard had ik Rose in December al op een andere CD (van Montserrat C.), maar ik kende de achterliggende gedachte niet van deze song. Heel ontroerend en je mag rustig weten dat ik na het lezen van de onderbouwing van de song, de tekst en het luisteren van de song een paar tranen heb weggepinkt.

Ik vind de CD compositie technisch echt TOP. Ik denk, na het horen van deze CD, dat Gino zich ook heel goed kan profileren als componist van filmmuziek.
Kortom, I'm impressed,
groetjes, Cor.

English :
Hi Barend and Trees,
Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!! The cd arrived yesterday afternoon and I already listened to the cd 2 times. I cannot tell you otherwise than that there are very beautiful and touching songs on this cd. especially A ROSE IN DECEMBER, and the last song.

Ofcourse I already heard A ROSE IN DECEMBER on the other CD (of Montserrat C.), but I did not know the deep thoughts behind this song. Very touching and you may certainly know that after reading the thoughts and the meaning of this song... The lyrics and the listening of the song... I had to brush away a few tears.

I think the cd composition is technical TOP, really TOP. I think, after the hearing of this cd, that gino can establish Himself as a composer for film music.
In a word, Ik ben onder de indruk,
Greetings, Cor.

Dutch :
Hoi Barend en Trees
Jullie vroegen me ook nog wat ik van CANTO vind en of ik geschokt ben. Ik heb dus moeten wachten tot mijn verjaardag. Anders had ik allang wat laten horen natuurlijk. Geschokt ben ik wel, maar dan van de schoonheid. Het is zeker nogal wennen. Vooral aan al die verschillende talen. Ik weet nog steeds niet of dat zo nodig hoeft. Dat komt waarschijnlijk omdat ik altijd ook onwijs getroffen ben door Gino's teksten. Die staan dan nu er wel vaak bij, Vertaald, maar toch, die touch in het Engels.. Het is verder wederom absoluut geniaal. Beeldschone composities. En wat me zeer bevalt zijn de kleine notities die Gino plaatst bij elk nummer. Eigenlijk voor het eerst dat hij iets van zijn binnenste laat lezen bij de compositie. Soms erg prive... Wat me ook opviel was dat wat de broers samen produceerden, voor mij dan, hartstikke herkenbaar was! Die band tussen hen is nog steeds ramvast, zo te horen. Hoe dan ook, die man houdt nooit op met verbeteren. Perfectioneren. E.e.a. zal wel een voorproefje voor THE FOOL zijn??? Kan ik me voorstellen. Al met al weer een onnavolgbaar meesterwerk van onze sympatieke Gino. Laten we dus met z'n allen maar heel stil in een hoekje gaan staan, een kruis slaan en tot de heer bidden dat Gino 200 jaar mag worden, of meer... en dat we dat allemaal mogen meemaken, ha!
Tot gauw! Liefs, Clem van Lunteren in Holland.

English :
Hi Barend and Trees,
You asked me my opinion about CANTO and if I am shocked.
I had to wait till my birthday. Otherwise I should have let you know already a long time ago. Ofcourse I am shocked but shocked by the beauty. And yes I have to get used for sure, especially the foreign and different languages. I still do not know if this is neccessary or not. This is probably because I am always touched by Gino's lyrics. Which are more often enclosed now, and translated, anyways...... the touch in English... It is again absolutely the work of a genius. Very beautiful compositions. And what I like very much are the little notes which Gino writes next to each song. Basically it is for the very first time that He allows us to read something from His inner soul with the composition. Sometimes very private... Another thing which I noticed is that what the Brothers produced together is very, very recognizable for me, but that is my own personal opinion. The bond is still very strong between the brothers as we can hear. However this Man never stops with improving. Perfect. I can imagine this all will be a fortaste for THE FOOL ??? I can imagine. After all again an inimitableness masterpiece of our sympathetic Gino. so let us all stand in a corner very quietly, make the sign of the cross, and pray to the Lord that Gino may reach the age of 200 years, or more.......... and that we all can witness it, Ha!
See you soon! Love, Clem van Lunteren in Holland.

I bought CANTO the day it came out but I have yet to really dig into it. I'm too involved right now in catching up with lost time. Since mid-April, I've been refurnishing my GV collection, and re-immersing myself in chronological order, mostly.

I haven't explained that I first came into contact, and fell in love, with GV's work in the mid-seventies. I was very young then but, it seems, intellectually /emotionally mature enough to be greatly moved by the seriousness of his lyrics, the Erotics of his stage persona, and nurtured by the complex lushness of his fusion-like approach to music. It's strange because I was only 14 when --how can I put it ?,-- GV "happened" to me but I was responding to him, to his work, the way I do now... except that now, I have 20 years of Academia, and critical /analytical writing, in me ! And I'm a woman, I'm not a girl. There is something strangely timeless at work here... I'm not sure I understand it.

I'm also realizing that GV's work (everything he represents) was very instrumental in shaping who I am, who I've become. Except, I had forgotten how much. Possibly because our paths parted with the "Black Cars" album... I was intrigued when he signed with Verve and produced jazz albums but, for numerous reasons, I didn't accept his artistic invitation then ;-( He kept coming to the Montreal Jazz Festival, and I was aware of most of his concert visits to MTL, but still he eluded me. I remember sensing that I was missing out on something important when I read the amazing reviews which his 1999 Spectrum concert received...

To make a long story short, what happened recently, is that while I was in line to pay for some books, I saw his new Millenium Collection Best Of CD, and without thinking, bought it. Was it nostalgia ? It happens when you're 41 and trying to measure where you've been, where you're going, who you are, who you can still be... Well, the CD stayed in my purse for a few days until I saw an amazing picture of GV in a local newspaper. He was making the front page of the Entertainment section, because of "Canto", but when my eyes fell on the close-up photograph, I didn't recognize him. I thought I was seeing a very close friend of mine, a peruvian filmmaker, now living in Quebec. So I thought to myself: "Wow, what is my Friend doing in the newspaper ? I'll have to call him !" (LOL) I pick up the page, I unfold it, and there, in big bold black letters: Gino Vannelli. Ahhh ! I actually let out a little scream and dropped the newspaper, I swear it was burning my fingers. I couldn't believe it ! I couldn't believe the jungian synchronicity of this "sign". I couldn't believe the resemblance between my Friend and GV, I couldn't believe that I had never seen it before, and I've known Carlos for 18 years (they look like twins - how could I not see that ?), and, more importantly, I was absolutely pulled in by what I saw on GV's expression: serenity, a vivid intelligence, and his timeless androgenous beauty. In a split-second, I measured the years I had spend away from his work and felt this amazing urge to understand what had pulled me away, and why I had bought the Best Of CD. I felt a great desire to reconnect with what he had given me in the past, then fill in the gaps of the missing years, and explore his recent work.

All this with a special friend in mind, a French colleague, Nathalie L. (she's the female love of my life :-) with whom I explore and analyze, and create... We're very involved in investigating Erotics in Art and performance, how it is linked to Philosophy and spirituality, whether it be in cinema or music.

So anyway, for the past 2 months, as I've said, I've been immersing myself anew in GV's work, but wanting to do things in order, I've not listened closely to "Canto" yet. Not the way I like to "listen closely" ;-)

My first impressions are very positive, of course: there's a rare sincerity and craftsmanship at work here. Some songs have already left me breathless, Mala Luna being my favorite, I believe. A Rose In December is amazing too. And I'm very moved by his quebecois accent when he signs in french ;-) What I feel less of a kinship to are some of the arrangements which, at times, make the album sound like those of Andrea Bocelli. Not that that’s *bad*, per se. To each it’s own. But my own taste runs along more adventurous musical experimentations. I spontaneously respond better to his fusion of classical and jazz on “A Pauper In Paradise”, for instance (“Black and Blue” has got to be one the most beautifully written and performed song, ever – and he did that at such a young age, it’s uncanny). And to his fusion of pop and jazz, specifically the new arrangements with which he transfigured some of his past material when he toured with Alain Caron.

But, like I said, I still have to listen to “Canto” in a more profound and sensitive manner. I’ll tell you more at a later date :) And I’m sure his July 6 concert will give me the opportunity to do just that. Well, I have to go now…
Take care, Jo.

Hi all
Mr Vanelli is back !!! Canto, is the name of his new cd and its nothing less than spectacular..
He's sining in italian, french, spanish and english but do not the sway your decision to listen to him. I think he has finally found himself again, and all true vanelli fan with love this new change in him.
WELCOME BACK GINO, H.I.

Dear Friends,
How are things with you? I know your enjoying CANTO everyday, because it is so wonderful!!
Last night I went to the local music store to look and see if they had CANTO.
I looked in GINO"S section that is under Pop/Rock and there was not one CD. Then I looked under the Classical section and lo and behold there was that beautiful face looking back at me. The sticker on the front of the album says 11 songs about life and love that go straight to the heart. Sounds like my review I sent to you (LOL) There were four copies of CANTO, so I moved two to GINO'S name section in case someone was looking for it and wouldn't think to look in the classical section. It was good to see it was released in the US on the date promised.
Mary Lou.

Hello Fellow Gino Fans!
It's July 10, 2003 here in the United States. I finally received my copy of Gino's latest album - CANTO.

I had pre-ordered it months ago...All I can say is that is was well worth the wait!
It is magnificent!
Gino's voice is wonderfully presented and supported by rich orchestration. His lyrics and music literally brought me to tears.
Thank you Gino!
May God Bless You and Your Family and May He Grant You Many, Many Years!
Steve Kaminsky
Northport, Long Island, New York

The words of his new cd are touching as always.
Leaves such am emotion inside. It is beautiful.
There are a milion adjectives that could describe the sensation his voice comunicates. Are you aware that in Rome the is a new Auditorium which is perfect for MR. VANNELLI!!!!!! Please, I repeat PLEASE give me news if MR. VANNELLI comes to Rome in August. I must be going on vacation, but should HE be here in Rome. I will be here for HIM.
Love to all, VITA in Italy.

Hi Barend and Trees,
Thanks for the Annie Lennox link. Great interview. She sure is an artist of depth.
As is Gino. Got his new cd today and am enjoying it. His voice sounds excellent.
And the recording is equally good.

You might want to post this info on your website. In the states the Barnes & Noble bookstore/cd store is promoting his cd. It's selling for $16.99 and they have a lot of copies of it. It's also featured on the listening station so you can sit and listen to each track. This is very good promotion and at least keeps Gino's picture and name out there for his fans to see. Barnes and Noble is a huge bookstore chain in the USA and in most big cities. This is a good thing for Gino. This store also has a website much like Amazon.com.
Thought you'd like to know. Cheers, Mark H., Oregon, USA.

Dear Trees, dear Barend,
greetings from the tropical Germany. Last weekend I saw the Canto CD in the JPC Newsmagazine (CD Dealer in Northwest Germany with stores and internet shop). I went to the shop in Osnabrück and bought a copy . At home I closed all the windows of our house and enjoyed the CD in full lenght and at high volume. Listening to the songs, reading Gino's comments, the words ... it was really wonderful. Having heard some excerpts of the album via internet in low quality one could not imagine the atmosphere and emotions that Gino (once again) transports to the listener.

It's quite amazing that Gino's voice , the lyrics and the whole musical work touch heart and soul immediately.

During the last days, I tried to remember, if there is another singer/songwriter/musician comparable to Gino , whom I know for more than twenty years and I must say there are many. But there is no one else like Gino, who has turned from a pop star of the eighties to the elder musician/songwriter with a serious jazz and classic approach. One might say: Like an exceptionnel Bordeaux Grand Cru: If it's of a good year and an good chateaux it comes better and better with the years when you keep the bottles well. And Gino is doing voice training beside language coaching and song writing. He's becoming better from year to year. Also the arrangements of his older songs for orchestra are fantastic. It's always a pleasure to listen to this tunes. So Gino should go on also looking back to the A&M /Polygram/Dreyfuss years of his carreer with respect. He wrote really amazing songs during these years and there a some tunes like "Black and Blue", "Valleys of Valhalla", "Pauper in Paradise", "War Suite" which I'm still waiting for to be rearranged and performed by Gino and the Metropole or the DRU.

I hope the CD will do well in Ca/Us and Europe. I'm quite sure that it will do well in the Netherlands as Gino has airplay and TV appearances. Also your work on the Internet - dear Trees and dear Barend - will help to keep things going!!! Kindes regards from Osnabrück in Germany and thank you very much for your work!!!
Andreas in germany

Hi,
Today I went to a fairly new pizza place for lunch. I started talking to the owner and told him about Canto. He's from New York and Italian. I don't know if he's single though. Hmmm. Anyway, he said he would buy Canto. I'll stop in next week and see if he has and remind him again. He said he would play it in the restaurant. The next time I see my Chiropractor, I will tell him too. Come to think of it, he and his wife are Italian too! What this CD needs is airplay. Once someone hears it, they will fall in love with Gino's voice! The picture I took with Gino in Atlantic City did not come out. Apparently the person that I handed the camera to did not know how to use one and pressed the telephoto lens button instead of the button to take the picture. There will be a next time!

I was talking with DJ (Gino's manager) and he said they are working on Toronto and Miami among other cities. Also, that next year they are going to go all out with exposure for the CD and a tour. Hopefully Gino will perform with an orchestra in Toronto and Miami. Even if he doesn't I'm sure I will go to Tornonto, (as long as I have vacation approved), since I have family there. Miami is for sure since it is only an hour away from where I live.
R. - USA

Hi there,
I have been listening to "Canto" in the car on my way to & from work.
Everytime I hear the music I feel something different.
And now having seen and heard Gino in person, it brings a whole new dimension to what I'm hearing.
My family thanks you for spreading the joy...I hope you have a fabulous day!
Best regards, Laura A. New York.

Hello lovely people.
Of course I already told you about the emotions that CANTO gives to me. I read about ATLANTIC CITY everones appraisals. Let Mr. Vannelli know that he should not forget to come to Italy. In Rome there is a magnificent Auditorium fit for his Style.
I wait anxiously to have news from you and his visit to Rome to give us great emotion.
Thank you and a big hug to all with all my appreciation for the information to pass on to me.
Vita in Italy.

Hi Barend and Trees!
Now as for what my thoughts on the CD 'Canto'................
I think it is a remarkable work, the way music should be. when i first heard the song 'Canto' I must admit getting a HUGE lump in my throat -- most notably where he sings this long note, that seems to come from nowhere ( Dimentico quel che so gia VeritAAAAAAHHH!! che ho in me.... )

It took me a few listens to really feel the full impact of the CD, as I recognized it was nothing at like a series of light pop songs, that are catchy at first where one can sing along and clap to the beat.
( But then when has a Gino album EVER been like this?) There are songs I like better than others.. my personal highlights are : Canto, Parole Per Madre Padre, Dea Speranza, Joli Couer, and The Last Days Of Summer..

I REALLY enjoy sections of "Mala Luna".. especially the middle instrumental section, and that emotional sounding a la Schindlers' List violin near the end..but I find that classical guitar that plays through it a little much at times.. and feel that much of that could have been omitted, as well as some vocal sections that don't seem to add nothing really to this song..and i wish Gino had taken a little more time examining the final mix of this song, as he rarely is guilty of this being even a question...Hmmm, well maybe a bit of the first movement of "Pauper In Paradise"... but then again, even sections of some of Beethoven's works dragged on and on a bit too...

"The Last Dance" is pretty, as well as Wayward Lover... but i feel Gino has done songs ilke these, much better in the past.. but I still like them nonetheless. Something more like "Moon Over Madness", or "Constantly Constatine" would have fit in much better here. It seems like he 'dumbed-down' considerably here to appease the masses.

I want this CD to do well, and it seems Gino is trying very hard to have people hear it. I drive a shuttle van from the airport, and i play the CD on the deck, and get very favourable responses from it. And almost everybody is SO surprised that it's GIno Vannelli. The songs are much different than previous works, but to me his voice still sounds like Gino. And to me, there is no one that sings better, Often when i listen to operatic artists, I cringe when they hit the high long loud notes, but whenever Gino hits those on this CD, they sound as beautifully controlled as ones in the lower register... and are pleasing to the ear.. without sacrificing any strength or power.

In the end I find it an impressive and enriching work of very original contemporary composition, arrangement --vocal and instrumental performance. The style may be operatic, yet it still sounds very hip, very fresh. It will deserve all the accolades it receives now, and for years to come.

Pure artistry is a rare gift. Artistry that is as durable over the years of Gino, such as Gino's is even rarer, and he remains to this day by far my favourite musical artist... as I think he is yours too.

Gino mentioned at the mini-concert at the CNE grounds in June that he was planning FULL concert in Toronto later this year, probably at Massey Hall. I will have to pay for this one though I think, but Massey Hall is even CLOSER to where we live than this past one was!..Ohhh i DO like this city!
My very best Regards, Barend and Trees
Peter

Hello Barend and Trees!
How's everything? I look at your site and Gino's one everyday and I can see how busy you are!!!
Canto is such a treat... I love Dea Speranza ... a masterpiece... but all tracks are fantastic anyway....!
Wishing you the best as always.
Bruno

Dear Gino Vannelli,
I love your album Canto.
I want to know where you are from and where is your next concert going to be. Thank you so much for your music. More power to you. always,
gina olondriz

I like your websites.
Really good.
Gino´s new album Canto is so great.
I love Parole per mio padre.
Kind regards
/Ginojens...

Hello and gino greetings!
First, thanks for such a great gino site. I have been listening and following gino since 1982 when I was only 15!!! And I have been turning people on to Gino's music ever since. He is very fortunate to have such good friends like you! Gist was my first album. Anyway, I am a professional musician, an opera singer (Tenor) for the New York City Opera and Metropolitan Opera. My girlfriend and I just saw Gino recently at Atlantic City and talked with the band at the bar afterwards. David Goldblatt and Pat Thomi are very nice and cool. We saw Gino in Montreal in July and loved it. I hope he does another full orchestral show in the States soon. Or I guess I'll have to fly to the Netherlands,huh! Please let me know.
Thanks
Chris Carrico

Hello Barend and Trees!
Remember Karen and Dave from the ginov.com website? Still kickin' and still lovin' Gino music.
Canto is indescribable.
I want to thank Gino for producing such a beautiful gift of music. He has grown so much as an artist and he has given us so much over the years.
Dave T

Hi Barend and Trees!!!!
I had to write to you about Gino Vannelli's CANTO and tell you what a big surprise this new album was for us. And that we write to you says that CANTO is good, very good because we do not write so so quickly to anyone and we always keep quiet and do not say or write much... We saw a new Gino Vannelli cd in the shop and thought we buy it because all Gino Vannelli's cd's are good and we listened to CANTO at home for the very first time. We are still speechless and overwhelmed because we did not hear nothing about this music but like you always write : again this music and great voice hit us in the hearts like crazy, WE LOVE IT and enjoy it forever...... Thanks for your enthusiasm. Thanks for all the information about Gino Vannelli.
Michiel en Anne from Holland.

Dutch :
Hoi Trees en Barend,
Nadat ik jullie laatste mailtje had ontvangen dat er een nieuwe cd ( canto ) uitkwam heb ik die meteen besteld. Ik had vrij vlot in mij bezit. Het was wel even wennen maar ik vind hem een perfect! Het past toch wel precies in de lijn van muziek van Gino.
De cd is mee gegaan op vakantie dus ik had al in m`n bezit begin/half juni.
Groetjes Rene rook

English :
Hi Trees and Barend,
After I received your last e-mail about the release of Gino Vannelli's new cd ( CANTO ) I immediately ordered the cd. I got it real quick. I had to get used to be honest but now I think it's perfect! It fits exactly the line of music by Gino.
I took the cd with me on vacation so I already had it beginning / half of June 2003.
Greetings Rene rook

Dear B and T!
Just so you know. On danish radio Gino Vannelli appeard, yesterday with 3 numbers from the canto-concert last year in Denmark.
It wasnt announced, so I only heard the 2 of the 3 numbers but it sounded great.
Love Tonny

Just a short reaction about CANTO : I enjoy every minute of this great CD and I thanks Gino Vannelli for creating this CANTO CD for us.
That's all I can write in English.
Thanks also to Barend and Trees for their hard and difficult work !
Jan J. in Holland.

Hello Barend and Trees,
How are You?
Today I have had finally the "japanese" CANTO.
The live version of "I just wanna stop" is W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L.
I hope in a DVD live with this concert; Do You know something about it?
Best Regards, Fabio (from Italy)

Hi my names Phil .
Ive been a Gino Vannelli fan for 30 years . Have just bought his new album Canto ,I think its excellent and the best album hes done for some years! I live in Bournemouth southern England but there doesnt seem to be any Gino fans in England ! Are there any?

I would love to see him in concert but fear that he will never play a gig in England. Do you know if he plans any further concerts in europe in the near future? Or will i have to travel to Canada to see him live? I look forward to hearing from you with some information.
thanks. Phil

Hopefully not "The last dance".
A review of Canto by Gino Vannelli
by Robert b.

This much anticipated album Highlights Gino`s career.
This music showcases the unbelievable talent Gino is known for by too few people. Gino`s voice on this album gives listeners an idea of what it`s like to see one of his live performances. This compilation that he wrote and orchestrated is some of the most BEAUTIFUL you will hear.
It`s just too bad that the world doesn`t get it. I highly reccomend this album to anyone can appreciate beautiful music and a voice that has to be heard to be believed!

Once in a while an extraordinary work of musical art and sentimental beauty comes along. Gino Vannelli’s “Canto” album has all of the qualities that can satisfy a musical journey. Passion, faith, wonder and hope contained in the lyrics and most graceful of music are just a few emotional places you will experience. There are (3) three beautiful songs sung in English and the remaining sung in Italian, French and Spanish When songs can be heard in a foreign language that one does not know and still, an emotional nerve is struck, that is awesome. Mr. Vannelli’s voice has risen to Grand Heights along with his music and I say to you “… you will want to hear more and more”.

Dutch :
Pronto Barendo et Treesi (klinkt wel lekker Italiaans, niet?).
Si, het is echt waar, maar ik heb Gino´s laatste cd Canto gekocht hedenmiddag.
De laatste twee keer dat wij met jullie "meeliften" van de garage naar huis, draaiden jullie die cd steeds in de auto en het klonk goed in mijn oren.
Toch twijfelde ik nog even, want ja, ik heb dan natuurlijk al wat witte wijntjes achter mijn kiezen, en je weet het: wanneer de wijn is in de vrouw, komt de wijsheid uit de mouw (oud-Hollands gezegde .. hihi). Maar na Barends verhaal over Gino vanmiddag, dacht ik: ach wat, ik koop die cd.
En wauw! Wat een fantastisch mooie cd is dat. Heel wat anders dan die Wild horses en It hurst to be in love, waar ik dus niet van hou.
Nou, op de valreep van 2003 toch nog in het bezit gekomen van een Gino Vannelli cd, wie had dat nog gedacht?
Veel plezier met Gino´s optreden. Groetjes, tot gauw, Kate.

English :
Pronto Barendo et Treesi (Sounds like Italian, isn't it?).
Si, it is really true, but this afternoon, I bought Gino's last CD Canto.
The last two times we "hitchhiked" with you from the "Garage" to our house, you always played this cd in the car and it sounded good in my ears.
Still I kept my doubts, because at that moment I had already a few white wines behind my back tooth, and je know : when there is white wine inside a woman the wisdom is gone (Old Dutch expression... hihihi!) But after Barend's story this afternoon about Gino, I thought : "What does it matter? What the heck? I buy this cd". And WOW! What a super fantastic cd. Very different from Wild Horses and It Hurts To Be In Love, which I do not tlike that much.
Anyways, at the last moment of 2003 I own a real Gino Vannelli cd, who could have imagined that?
Have lots of pleasure with Gino's performance.
Greetings and see you soon, Kate

Dutch :
Hallo, ik moet zeggen, zijn CD is evne wennen, maar goed het is alweer een neiwue richting die hij inslaat.....
Inge van Kruijssen

English :
Hi, I have to say that I have to get used to Canto but it's very good that he goes into a new way again.
Inge van Kruijssen.

Dear Barend and Trees;
I am a television producer from San Diego, California, USA.
I have been a Gino fan since 1975 when a friend used to demonstrate his top of the line
JBL speakers ($8,000 per pair) with the Powerful People album.
I was lucking to see him in Las Vegas in 1979.
I then saw him in the early 90's (1991 I think) and again in the mid 90's (I think around 1995).
I have continued to be a fan from the first time I heard him.

I discovered your website several years ago and check it frequently. I have never felt I had anything to contribute to your wonderful site, of which you do a fabulous job on, so the review was the first time I have submitted anything to you.

Over the past years, when Gino would come out with a new album, I was always disappointed at first with each new song. I would listen to them over & over wondering where was the old Gino. After about 2 or 3 times listening to the new songs, I would start to like them until each new CD would become my new favorite.
This pattern changed with Canto. I loved the songs from the very first time I heard them. As soon as I heard he would be playing in Montreal, I knew (after checking with my wife, of course) I had to fly to see him.
Kenyon..... See the March 2004 Quebec web pages !!! Gino Vannelli on tour in Quebec, Canada.

Hello to Barend & Trees
As you both know I've been enjoying Gino's fabulous music for 25 years. Hurrah, I've got to report that Gino has a new and very devoted fan; my sister. She's a bit older than I am and hasn't always liked my taste in music. She always that Gino was very handsome and had a beautiful voice, but after hearing Canto she is hooked. She has no words to describe how truly beautiful she thinks Canto is (better than any other singer that's out there right now). She cried the first time she heard the CD. She feels that he puts his entire being into his writing and singing. She is so right. I was delighted when she called me and said how totally in love with Gino and Canto she is. My sister truly appreciates his genius. I"m really pleased that she to can be inspired by this Heavenly voice.
Love to you both and God Bless Gino
Sharon XXXX OOOO

After his last two CDs were commercial flops, Gino Vannelli decided it was time to throw in the towel.
"Who needs the heartache," he says.
"I was burnt. I said, 'that's it.' I'll produce some people.
I'll do some live gigs..."
But the urge to write and record new material proved too difficult to contain.

After a self-imposed five-year intermission, the Montreal native who turned 50 last year is back with a new record.
Canto is Vannelli's fourteenth album in a career that has spanned three decades and more than 20 million albums sold.
Along the way, he has garnered six Juno Awards and three Grammy nominations. Always difficult to categorize musically, Vannelli challenges the listener further with Canto.

A collection of eleven songs, Canto merges contemporary, classical, pop, and Celtic influences. A cut even features a Flamenco guitar. But more surprising is that Vannelli sings the tracks in four languages. Originally written in English, the lyrics were translated by "carefully selected international translators ... foregoing the literal translation in an effort to reveal the spirit of the original text." Vannelli even worked with a vocal coach to "ensure that his pronunciation was flawless." Six of the eleven tracks are in Italian, three in English, and one each in French and Spanish.

Unlike much of Vannelli's previous work, Canto is virtually devoid of heavy synthesizer and electronically assembled sounds. What one finds instead, for the most part, is crisp and clear classical arrangements on occasionally dissonant chords - evidence of Vannelli's ineluctable affinity for jazz. "Maurice Ravel, one of the fathers of modern music, said the most interesting music fuses at least two elements together," says Vannelli. "To me, all exciting works of music were, in the beginning, considered hybrids."

Listening to Canto, particularly the Italian tracks, one is reminded of Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. Allowing his voice to soar, Vannelli at times verges on the operatic. "Something happened when I started singing in Italian, and I wasn't using English phrasing and vocabulary. The phonetic phenomenon about Mediterranean languages is that they allow the voice to reach passionate heights that are ofttimes considered melodramatic or just plain bad taste in English, particularly in contemporary music." Interestingly, Vannelli sings a duet with soprano Janet Chvatal on three of the six cuts in Italian.

Canto is a complex work, both musically and lyrically. The themes being explored are often introspective and personal. The title track evokes the singer's own decision to give music one more try: "Con il cuore canto e quindi sono." In a track titled The Last Days of Summer, Vannelli invokes the inevitability of the passing of time and intones: "My father warned of the waning years / What every man goes through / I thought him weak and too fraught with fear / To see his tragic point of view." In Dea Speranza, composed after the horrendous events of September 11, 2001, he implores: "Dea Speranza / Tu adesso dove sei ... / Dimmi dove s'è nascosto l'amore ... / Dimmi che la vita è bella."

Canto is a flourish which will appeal to listeners in search of elaborate melodies and lyrics to match. It will likely surprise but ultimately please Vannelli fans, and probably earn him new ones.

Domenic Cusmano is publisher of Accenti Magazine.
The Canadian magazine with an Italian accent.

Caro Gino,
Sono napoletano e mi chiamo Enzo, amo la musica e ti seguo da diversi anni ma quando ho ascoltato questo disco, "Canto", ho sentito forte dentro di me che non solo e' bellissimo, ma che tu fai parte della vera musica.
In particolar modo ti voglio dire grazie per il brano " Parola per mio padre" non solo bellissimo, ma questa volta la tua anima ha superato la tua voce. Grazie Gino , tu mi fai ricordare mio padre.
Enzo Ciervo
PS: Saluti da Napoli

I have struggled to get the Canto cd, but managed two weeks ago.
I have to say I am struggling with the change to 'operatic' but as an avid Gino fan will keep on listening.
It is difficult as I love his old stuff, 'people gotta move' and where am I going etc.

I saw Gino when he last came to London, and have never forgotten the experience, hopefully if he is in Holland I can persuade my husband to attend.
We live 5 minutes from Cardiff Wales Airport and can easily use the city hopper to Schipol.
Thank you for responding to my e mail.
Dawn

CANTO is magnificient!
I am thrilled that I got to hear/see Gino perform some of the songs at Artpark. Listening to it again and again made me realize that Gino's voice has remained, clear, sweet, strong and powerful (he can still hit the high notes!) over the years.

The cd itself, although I only understood some of the Italian words, appealed to me on an emotional level. Seriously, no matter how many times I listen to it, some songs bring me to tears. In other songs his beautiful voice alone give me chills. A friend of mine who lives in Washington DC sent it to me because she knows I am such a huge fan. I'm very grateful. Otherwise, I'm not sure when I would have found out about it.
Meg.

~Barend & Trees~
Thanks for your e-mail. To answer your question about Canto... I bought it as soon as it became available in July 2003, (I since bought 2 more copies for others) and I am just recently settling down off of "cloud nine," the place that Gino Vannelli's music and voice took me. The arrangements, the instrumentation, the orchestration, the voices, all are absolutely a pure joy to experi