"The Undiscovered Mario Lanza: Rare Recordings and Hidden Gems" - The New Sepia Records CD

[@annalisascharff8763]

Egal, was er singt, Mario ist und bleibt unerreichbar! Super, dass er nicht vergessen wird!

[@Wolfgang1168]

Dear Vincent, tha, reank you so much, it`s wonderful. One of the best Singer in the world. Th Voice is great !!

[@thomascornea6365]

The great Caruso, The student prince; superbly amplified by Mario Lanza; very difficult to define but, a powerful and deep effect on my heart. Indeed, music heals!!

[@davegiacon3976]

Just beautiful Vincent the greatest

[@profbalkin]

I grew up listening to Mario. Am in my 70s now, still in love with him.

[@janbell744]

I have said this about Mario , some people should have lived forever. Thanks Vincent , you made our day.

[@christineholung7826]

For sure. T' was superb. Muah. Thanks for letting in on this share B

[@christineholung7826]

Yes

[@michaelzimmermann1958]

Very very thanks Sepia Records for such wonderfull songs of the Great Mario Lanza. Also very thank Mr. Vincent Di Placido!!!!!

[@richardmcleod1930]

RCA Victor introduced the 45 RPM record (which Mario Lanza is holding) in March and April of 1949. They remained very popular for many years to come. The phonograph in the picture is one of the 45 RPM only players which could be plugged into many radios of the period allowing one to utilize the radios audio system to play the record. They sound magnificent!

[@juanjosecruz7046]

Thanks again Vincent. I never tire of listening to Mario Lanza. Thank you for this privileged feeling.

[@RobertSJHu]

Aloha to Mario Lanza and Vincent Di Placido !!! Bravo to you Vincent Di Placido for saving these precious songs that Mario Lanza sang so gloriously and with so much mesmerizing and magical and mystical songs for the world's legacy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Am 80 years old, live in Hawaii and I love these recordings from the New Sepia Records. Gratefully, Robert S.J. Hu March 14, 2022.

[@DiPlacido71]

Thanks Robert! The saving though is down to Derek McGovern and Sepia Records. Thanks for watching and listening in heavenly Hawaii. 🌺

[@RobertSJHu]

Thanks again ever so much for your dedication to Mario Lanza's legacy. Robert Hu March 16, 2022.

[@RobertSJHu]

Always a joy for me to hear Mario Lanza !!!! Thanks to Derek McGovern and Sepia Records !!!!! Robert Hu July 4, 2022.

[@daboky2737]

As a Mario Lanza fan, thank you to Mr. Vincent for always shining Mario Lanza.

[@Annamaria-iq1wy]

Magnifico lavoro per i brani scelti e per le foto di Mario.La sua voce arriva brillante come appena uscita dalla sua gola! Naturalmente ho tutti i CD Sepia e li trovo eccellenti.Grazie !

[@DiPlacido71]

Grazie mille, Annamaria!

[@annehamilton4202]

Wonderful love Mario , the Lord’s Prayer gives me chills 🎶

[@kathleenhartman3718]

A lovely compilation Vince. I'\ve enjoyed so many of these movies and the fabulous songs we previously only heard a portion of in the film. I'll definitely be purchasing this CD. Thank you so very much for posting this. Magnificent Mario!!

[@janemoreland3223]

I love him and his voice, it always makes me smile, beautiful x

[@ronaldo190172]

Me too x

[@dennisward673]

Hi Vince, what else can I say, except you've done it again BRILLIANT. Just can't wait

[@DiPlacido71]

Thanks Dennis! You’ll love this CD! 👍🏻

[@anthonyserio7900]

You never cease to amaze me Mr. D. Thank you and god bless🙏

[@DiPlacido71]

Thanks Anthony! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏻

[@nancygenovese6707]

Thank you so much, Vincent. I can't wait for this release.

[@humblecharlie4383]

This video gave me chills at the end "I know, I know, I know." Thanks, Vince!

[@DiPlacido71]

Thanks Humblecharlie! ☺️👍🏻

[@박종숙-x8o]

빈센트님! Thanķ yoù so very much!!!

[@DiPlacido71]

Thank you! 👍🏻☺️

[@MissStefanieFR]

Just brilliant, Vince! Another masterpiece! Well done!

[@DiPlacido71]

Thanks a million, Steff! 👍🏻☺️

[@31.01]

Just Amazing Vince And Thanks to all the other persons make it possible for this CD A Truly Most Have CD!!

[@DiPlacido71]

Thanks John! You’ll love it!

[@richardburton3141]

as always Thankyou both to you for your tireless efforts in promoting the Great Mario Lanza ... and also to Sepia Records for their continued work ...this CD sounds amazing , love every track each moment makes me appreciate Mario even more ....another great addition to my ever increasing Mario Lanza collection....

[@maurogonzalezluna3398]

The best singer of all times without any doubt!

[@nancygenovese6707]

Yes,The Undiscovered Mario Lanza has so many surprises for us. I have enjoyed this CD quite a few times. Thank you so much, Vincent, for this wonderful preview.

[@DiPlacido71]

Thanks Nancy!

[@daveoleary1879]

So glad I discovered your channel Vincent, excellent ! Thank you !

[@DiPlacido71]

Thanks, Dave! I’m glad you’re enjoying it.

[@FriendsInNY]

Bravo Vincenzo! Grazie!

[@ainefahey9885]

He never fails to stir my heart

[@JeHaVe]

I often wonder how his voice would sound if it could have been recorded with modern day technology. It must be even more overwhelming than these recordings...

[@КаринаМаргунова-п8б]

Марио Ланца- огромная золотая камета в истории искуства на все века!!!

[@junescoular292]

I've always been fascinated how someone can sing opera and 'roll' their 'R's at the same time! Happy Valentine's Day everyone! 💜💘

[@rxxreeves]

Bring it on!

[@vernaxxx8940]

There's always some things that jump out although I need to keep listening. "I Know, I Know, I Know" - with what pure light tones Mario croons the title line! The man was a musical sponge. The "Deep in My Heart" is delightful. For a big-voiced singer he was a very tactful partner in a duet. The two songs from "Serenade" are the big finds, I much prefer these takes to the more bombastic versions used in the movie. It's nice to hear a longer version of the "Bella Figlia" quartet (though it still ends abruptly) as the snippets previously available were tantalizing. "Beloved" had me shedding a tear, a first take, unbelievable. I appreciate that the songs from "The Vagabond King" are improved in sound, though not as good as I might wish. I like Mario's voice to have the immediacy of standing right next to him, feeling his breath on my cheek. I wouldn't even mind if it was garlic-flavoured, Mario!

[@ronaldo190172]

What beautiful words, Verna! Even as a man, I'd give anything to hear Mario's voice live and wouldn't mind garlic breath either!

[@vernaxxx8940]

@@ronaldo190172 Even a bit of spittle would be OK Ron! - I'd send it for DNA analysis as another Mario doesn't look like turning up anytime soon..

[@SimonTBam]

Excellent. As I think we have discussed before Vince I think some of Mario's film recordings are far superior to his RCA or Coca-Cola output and these extended pieces offer a tantalizing glimpse of what longer operatic performances would have held out as many are from the lesser known tenor solo lollipops. Even the brief interlude here of Una Furtiva Lagime is a stunning example. Mario's RCA recoding of this is I think diabolical, too fast, loud and tasteless, the Midnight Kiss version is the absolute antithesis. My Destiny sounds wonderful, and I have no idea why they had this ridiculous idea of adding echo on everything in Serenade, Aghhh. Keep up the good work and congrats to all involved.

[@tenderlyone]

Unfortunately, at the time reverberation was the new thing to use and recordings. And, as you know, people have always believed that using the latest is the best. As you can tell, Mario Lanza would’ve been better served by avoiding all those artifices that hide a lot of his voice quality, which, in my opinion, is one of the best in the 20th century produced.

[@ilicaadelina5936]

VOCE PERFECTA CE TRANSCENDE TIMPURILE .

[@seangregorygurley8429]

My late Father has the entire Mario Lanza collection

[@roxalysmendez7941]

!Exquisite!, thanks VINCENT.

[@rosannarisi622]

Un ottimo lavoro! Posso chiedere attraverso il tuo sito a chi lasciare la discografia di Mario in mio possesso? Non credo interessi ai miei figli e nipoti e non voglio che finisca in un mercatino dell usato GRAZIE

[@DiPlacido71]

Thanks Rosanna, Where do you live?

[@rosannarisi622]

@@DiPlacido71 Roma

[@juanjosecruz7046]

Ciao ciao. Hai la collezione Lanza completa? Quanta fortuna se dubiti! Mario mi fa vibrare quando lo ascolto. Se potessi, andrei nel tuo quartiere anche se è per avere il privilegio di guardare queste opere d'arte musicali. Un saluto dal Costa Rica.

[@ronaldo190172]

Oh my goodness......amazing........this is unbelievable....Thanks, as always, Vince....My Destiny....Jeez....outstanding! No wonder Mario thought it'd be the next "Be My Love" BTW, how many of these are left in the "vault" as it were??

[@DiPlacido71]

Aw! Thank you Ron!

[@derekmcgovern]

Hi Ron: It's hard to know what's left in the vault, to be honest. If you'd asked me a year ago, I would never have dreamt that we'd soon be listening to the complete 1948 "Una Furtiva Lagrima" from That Midnight Kiss or an outtake of "My Destiny" that actually surpasses the film version. This gives me hope that one day we'll finally get to hear the "Un di' all'azzurro spazio" that Mario recorded for The Great Caruso, just to name one tantalising example of what is possibly still in the vault. By the way, one of the exciting finds on this CD is a much better take of the recitative on Addio alla Madre (recorded for Because You're Mine) than the take we hear on the 1998 Rhino CD "Mario Lanza At MGM." (The recitative was cut from the film.) There's also Mario's unedited first take of "Beloved" (complete with throat clearing!) from his 1953 remake session. The version that was released included a retake of four bars of his singing, so it's great to have the unspliced take at long last. And I'm particularly excited about two of the raw acetates from the July 1959 Vagabond King session: "Love Me Tonight" and "Nocturne." Both sound so much better than on the commercial LP and CD. This is the "naked" Mario, as Vince puts it, and he's in great form---just three months away from the end. There's more information about this CD here: www.mariolanzatenor.com/news/new-cd-from-sepia-records-the-undiscovered-mario-lanza-rare-recordings-and-hidden-gems Cheers, Derek

[@lydiamiceli2828]

Forget about Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras, Andrea Bocelli. This man MARIO LANZA WAS THE GREATEST OF ALL.

[@Valentino_Cammarelle]

Mario 🔝🥰

[@dalesouders4136]

Mario Lanza, truly ONE OF A KIND. Patsy Cline was also one of a kind. Their music lives forever. 🎶🎶🎤🎤

[@stephenalderson6279]

Please don't be so vulgar as to mention the two in the same sentence! ( apart from your illogical contradiction . The position of one of a kind can only be occupied by that .ONE . )

[@JackiePhillipsTheSocialPet]

His facial expressions are half his talent!!!

[@ronaldo190172]

Maybe it's just me, but I'm still convinced that this "Lord's Prayer" is sung, particularly the second part, "live" on film? Lanza's lip-synching is flawless and his facial expressions, his mouth movement etc. seem to show that he's actually singing this. I know his movies were lip-synched but there are several examples in his films where he actually sung. Anyone else?

[@LawrenceGalante]

Mario Lanza

[@ferencbuth1809]

Nagyon szép💖❤️💞

[@ettoredipugnar6990]

I always thought that recording that Mario made with Jacob Gimple were superior to those made with an orchestra .

[@renzoliberati2021]

Ho 80 anni innamorato della voce di Mario lanza x la sua vocalità e sua tonalita che rende la sua voce chiara ed a parere mio con un do di petto ineguagliabil l'unico suo antagonista puo' essere stato mario del Monaco una voce un poco baritonale ma raggiungeva degli acuti da.fare rabbrividire tanta era la forza😢

[@j.ag.3537]

this makes me remember the short lived "rosetta remastering" cd series, excepting that this time. i only hope they are being fathful to the source material and not giving "mettallic voice improvements" on the 'remastering' :( because mario deserves the best

[@guedouarandree9285]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@НиколайН-л7п]

Великолепно

[@josiepecjo6088]

Thank you again vincent.how about a movie of Mario stars Josh Groban or Paul Potts. God bless you always.

[@ronaldo190172]

Paul Potts??? Get a grip...please....

[@istvanhorvath3452]

Mind hangban mind előadásban páratlan volt, kar hogy nem a mi időnkben élt, biztos, hogy hozzánk is el látogatott volna, hiszen itt a szomszédban Ausztriában itt volt, sajnos ezt ki kellett hagynunk a cccp megszállás miatt.

[@vincekerrigan8300]

How can you dare to mention Paul Potts an Josh Groban in the same breath as Lanza?

[@이경숙-z8m]

지나간 과거입니다만, 가수님 은 노래도잘하고, 용모도 잘 생겼지만, 유감스럽게도 인생이 너무 짧았어요😢

[@rosannarisi622]

Non è il Passato Mario resta ETERNO❤

[@gillianhasanurasungfortheq2199]

Non can compare.....

[@alfredomarino6919]

Drink Drink Mario Lanza

[@donaldkane1714]

Why is a robot doing this commentary?

[@DiPlacido71]

Thanks for watching, Donald! 😜

[@derekmcgovern]

A "robot"?! Vince's narration is delivered with all of his customary warmth and charm. I *love* the musical lilt in his voice. A robot should be so lucky!

[@DiPlacido71]

Too kind, Derek! Thank you! It baffles me that after watching those 12 minutes of Mario magic that Citizen Kane chose to focus on li’l ol’ me of all things… 🙄 He kind of missed the whole point! 😜

[@toff358]

Why is a damned fool bothering to make such an unnecessary, completely off the mark observation as his only "contribution" after looking at this short, interesting and informative item?

[@DiPlacido71]

Thank you!@@toff358

[@vladimirsolodovnikov945]

Это явление на века ! Наверное, если бы Ланца принадлежал только Опере , список Звёзд оперы выглядел бы по - другому !

[@kid926]

Mario Lanza una grande voce peccato che abbia dimenticato totalmente la lirica

[@rosannarisi622]

Cosa significa dimenticare la lirica?la SUA VOCE può attraversare tutti i generi musicali ed interpretarli con una anima personalissima ed unica❤RIP MARIO

[@kid926]

@@rosannarisi622 A distanza di 10 anni Mario Lanza cantó la Boheme che fu l´unica opera che cantó in teatro ed é un vero peccato perché una grande voce come la sua avrebbe fatto molto di piú . Si fermó a cantare tantissime romanze e canzoni e film ma lasció il teatro lirico . Un vero peccato

[@vincekerrigan8300]

​@@kid926He never sang Boheme anywhere. Apart from his student performances, which included one Act of Boheme at Tanglewood, his only operatic stage performnces were two 'Butterflys' at New Orleans in 1948. This was while his first MGM film was being prepared. It was in his MGM contract that six months of every year he would be free to follow his operatic career, but after that first year, his astonishing success in films - which no one anticipated - found him so bound up in the MGM publicity maw, that he never had time for opera again.

[@kid926]

@@vincekerrigan8300 Sicuramente hai ragione io ho avuto altre informazioni comunque grazie per avermi risposto e ti saluto cordialmente

[@kid926]

@@rosannarisi622 come ho scritto Lanza aveva una grande voce poteva cantare qualsiasi romanza ma opere in teatro non ne ha mai cantato . Ciao rosa