History Music / HayleyWestenra

During 2006 to 2007, Hayley became a SixthRanger of Music/CelticWoman: Tropes from there may also be applicable. If discussing Hayley with a Celtic Woman fan, be sure to have either running shoes or an asbestos suit handy, as her involvement may lead to [[KnifeFight heated discussion]].

* NiceHat: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lgtod-et24 "Who Painted the Moon Black?"]]

During the 2011 [[UsefulNotes/RugbyUnion Rugby]] World Cup, Hayley recorded covers of "World in Union" ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5ZR2R3NeBI in English]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb9JFEcWAqA in Maori]]). At the World Cup Final between the New Zealand All Blacks and France, Hayley sang the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhCgcZ0efAA New Zealand National Anthem.]]

Initially focusing on covers, she has started developing as a lyricist (many of the ''Paradiso'' lyrics were penned by Hayley) and full-on songsmith (The ''Treasure'' tracks "Let me Lie" and "Summer Rain" and all hers).

During the 2011 [[UsefulNotes/RugbyUnion rugby]] world cup, Hayley's covers of "World in Union" ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5ZR2R3NeBI English]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb9JFEcWAqA Maori]]) effectively replaced "God Defend New Zealand"/"Aotearoa" as the New Zealand national anthem(s). Earlier, several of her songs were licensed for use in the UsefulNotes/{{Wii}} game ''VideoGame/EndlessOcean''.

Has been a SixthRanger of Music/CelticWoman: Tropes from there may also be applicable. If discussing Hayley with a Celtic Woman fan, be sure to have either running shoes or an asbestos suit handy, as her involvement may lead to [[KnifeFight heated discussion]].

* ''River of Dreams (2008)

Hayley Dee Westenra (born 10 April 1987) is a [[NeoclassicalPunkZydecoRockabilly classical crossover]] singer from [[UsefulNotes/NewZealand New Zealand]]. She started performing at 6 years old; had her first professional album cut at 12; and released an international CD (''Pure'') at 16. The rest of her recording career mainly consists of the words "gold", "platinum", "award" and "fundraiser" repeated over and over.

** She [[https://twitter.com/HayleyWestenra/status/410520849070825472 publicly thanked]] WebVideo/GameGrumps for their... [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRdSj4iP-f4&t=42m53s unique take]] on her song "Prayer" which earned her dozens of new Twitter followers from the show's fans, although she admits performing the song from now on will be weird.

* {{Adorkable}}: Sometimes comes across on interviews as a little nervous and shy. Then sings in front of [[TorchesAndPitchforks 10,000 rugby fans]] [[NervesOfSteel without batting an eyelid]].

Apart from her voice - a description of which usually includes the words "clear", "bell" and "angel" - Hayley is notable for her near-constant touring/gigging (according to her calender, she now has enough air-miles to buy Bolivia), and her charity work: A UNICEF ambassador since before she could vote, she tends to gravitate towards children and returned servicemen but is liable to veer off towards Welsh air-ambulances and earthquake victims at the drop of a hat ([[TooSoon Or the drop of a chimney, if you live in Christchurch]]).

* OldMaster: Refers to [[Music/EnnioMorricone Morricone]] as "The Maestro" [[CaptainObvious for some reason]].

!Provides examples of:

!Selected Discography
* Walking In The Air (2000)
* Hayley Westenra (2001)
* My Gift to You (2001)
* Pure (2003)
* Odyssey (2005)
* Treasure (2007)
* Hayley Sings Japanese Songs (2008)
* River of Dreams (2008)
* Hayley Sings Japanese Songs 2 (2009)
* Winter Magic (2009)
* The Best Of Pure Voice (2010)
* Paradiso (2011)

Hayley Westenra (born 1987) is a [[NeoclassicalPunkZydecoRockabilly classical crossover]] singer from [[UsefulNotes/NewZealand New Zealand]]. She started performing at 6 years old; had her first professional album cut at 12; and released an international CD (''Pure'') at 16. The rest of her recording career mainly consists of the words "gold", "platinum", "award" and "fundraiser" repeated over and over.

During the 2011 [[RugbyUnion rugby]] world cup, Hayley's covers of "World in Union" ([[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5ZR2R3NeBI English]] and [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb9JFEcWAqA Maori]]) effectively replaced "God Defend New Zealand"/"Aotearoa" as the New Zealand national anthem(s). Earlier, several of her songs were licensed for use in the UsefulNotes/{{Wii}} game ''VideoGame/EndlessOcean''.

[[caption-width-right:349:[[Main/ShapedLikeItself Mumblemumble Gold mumble Angel.]]]]

Apart from her voice - a description of which usually includes the words "clear", "bell" and "angel" - Hayley is notable for her near-constant touring/gigging (according to her calender, she now has enough air-miles to buy Bolivia), and her charity work: A UNICEF ambassador since before she could vote, she tends to gravitate towards children and returned servicemen but is liable to veer off towards Welsh air-ambulances and earthquake victims at the drop of a hat ([[Main/TooSoon Or the drop of a chimney, if you live in Christchurch]]).

During the 2011 [[Main/RugbyUnion rugby]] world cup, Hayley's covers of "World in Union" ([[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5ZR2R3NeBI English]] and [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb9JFEcWAqA Maori]]) effectively replaced "God Defend New Zealand"/"Aotearoa" as the New Zealand national anthem(s). Earlier, several of her songs were licensed for use in the UsefulNotes/{{Wii}} game ''VideoGame/EndlessOcean''.

Has been a Main/SixthRanger of Music/CelticWoman: Tropes from there may also be applicable. If discussing Hayley with a Celtic Woman fan, be sure to have either running shoes or an asbestos suit handy, as [[Main/BaseBreaker her involvement]] may lead to [[Main/KnifeFight heated discussion]].

During the 2011 [[Main/RugbyUnion rugby]] world cup, Hayley's covers of "World in Union" ([[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5ZR2R3NeBI English]] and [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb9JFEcWAqA Maori]]) effectively replaced "God Defend New Zealand"/"Aotearoa" as the New Zealand national anthem(s). Earlier, several of her songs were licensed for use in the {{Wii}} game ''VideoGame/EndlessOcean''.

* OldMaster: Refers to [[EnnioMorricone Morricone]] as "The Maestro" [[CaptainObvious for some reason]].

* Main/GreatestHitsAlbum: Somewhat subverted - ''River of Dreams'' was only released in the UK and NZ, and ''The Best Of Pure Voice'' only in Japan and Taiwan.
* Main/HeyLetsPutOnAShow: Her default reaction to anything bad. Follows it up by putting on a show and collecting a fat wad of cash.

Hayley Westenra (born 1987) is a [[MixAndMatchMusicalGenres classical crossover]] singer from [[UsefulNotes/NewZealand New Zealand]]. She started performing at 6 years old; had her first professional album cut at 12; and released an international CD (''Pure'') at 16. The rest of her recording career mainly consists of the words "gold", "platinum", "award" and "fundraiser" repeated over and over.

During the 2011 [[Main/RugbyUnion rugby]] world cup, Hayley's covers of "World in Union" ([[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5ZR2R3NeBI English]] and [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb9JFEcWAqA Maori]]) effectively replaced "God Defend New Zealand"/"Aotearoa" as the New Zealand national anthem(s).

* {{Adorkable}}: Sometimes comes across on interviews as a little nervous and shy. Then sings in front of [[Main/TorchesAndPitchforks 10,000 rugby fans]] [[Main/NervesOfSteel without batting an eyelid]].
* Main/AmazingFreakingGrace: And often. Thankfully without the usual Main/MelismaticVocals.
* Main/ChristmasSongs: ''Winter Magic''.

* Main/LyricalDissonance: Seems to be quite fond of this.

* Main/MotorMouth: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKnC5XoTD2s "Lezione di Musica"]].
* Main/NiceHat: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lgtod-et24 "Who Painted the Moon Black?"]]
** also from that video, [[Main/BlindIdiotTranslation "Did you see the shinny moon?"]]
* Main/NonSequitur: on ''Paradiso'', sitting happily between "Amália Por Amor" and "Malena", you'll find [[Music/JoanBaez Joan Baez]]'s anarchist anthem "Nicola and Bart", stroking it's moustache and daring anyone to ask: ''Dafuq?''
* Main/OlderThanSteam: "Melancoly Interlude" on ''Treasure'' is based on a 1600-ish piece by [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dowland John Dowland]] called "Melancholy Galliard".
* Main/OldMaster: Refers to [[Main/EnnioMorricone Morricone]] as "The Maestro" [[Main/CaptainObvious for some reason]].

* Main/WithLyrics: The basis of ''Paradiso''.

* Main/NonSequitur: on ''Paradiso'', sitting happily between "Amália Por Amor" and "Malena", nestles [[Music/JoanBaez Joan Baez]]'s anarchist anthem "Nicola and Bart", stroking it's moustache and daring anyone to ask: ''Dafuq?''

[[caption-width-right:349:Mumble mumble Gold mumble Angel.]]