Album Review: Norman Smiih Soprano by Norman Smith
If you’re into classical music with a heartfelt twist, Norman Smiih Soprano is an album worth checking out. Released under Radio-Marie in Canada, this record feels like stepping into a quiet chapel at sunrise—peaceful but also kinda powerful. Norman Smith’s voice has that rare mix of smoothness and soul, and he’s backed up beautifully by P. Joly on accompaniment. It’s not perfect-perfect, but it doesn’t need to be—it’s real, and that’s what makes it stick.
Two tracks really stood out for me, and I’ve had them looping in my head ever since. First off, there’s “Panis Angelicus.” Man, this one hits different. The way Smith sings those high notes? Feels like your chest might crack open from the beauty of it. You don’t even need to understand Latin (I sure don’t) to feel how much emotion he pours into every word. And then there’s “Ô Mon Doux Jésus,” which just wraps around you like a warm blanket. There’s something about the pacing—it’s slow, almost like a lullaby, but it builds up so gently that by the end, you’re sitting there thinking, “Wait…am I crying right now?”
The other songs, like “Cujus Animam” and “Auprès De Toi,” are lovely too, though they didn’t grab me as hard as those two did. Still, the whole thing flows nicely, and it never feels rushed or forced. This isn’t background music; it’s the kind of album you sit down with, maybe light a candle or stare out the window while listening.
Here’s the weird part—I’m not super religious, but this album made me think about faith in a way I wasn’t expecting. Maybe it’s because Norman Smith sounds like he believes every single note he’s singing. Or maybe it’s just that good music can make you feel things you didn’t know were hiding inside you. Either way, it stuck.
So yeah, if you’re looking for some chill yet moving classical vibes, give Norman Smiih Soprano a shot. Just… maybe don’t listen to it when you’re already feeling extra emotional, okay? Trust me on that one.
