He is best known for singing "Walking in the Air", the song from Channel 4's animated film "The Snowman", based on the book by Raymond Briggs. The song reached No. 5 in the UK charts. Ironically, the version in the film was not performed by Aled, but by Peter Auty, a St. Paul's Cathedral choirboy.
When his voice broke at the age of 16, Aled "retired" to concentrate on his school work and playing foorball! He later went to the Royal Academy of Music, followed by The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, after which he played the lead in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat" in Blackpool for a year.
In 2003, Aled relaunched his voice as an adult, when he released his first adult album, "Aled". Although he had a previous album before this release, "From The Heart", Aled considered "Aled" as his first proper adult album.
Since then, he has released 6 other albums. These are:
Higher
Aled: special edition
The Christmas Album
New Horizons
You Raise Me Up: The Best of Aled Jones
Reason To Believe
Aled's Christmas Gift
Aled's next album, "Forever", will be released on September 26th 2011
Aled has also become a regular presenter on Songs of Praise (BBC 1), Good Morning Sunday (BBC radio 2) Friday Night is Music Night (BBC radio 2) and the Choir (radio 3). He has also presented editions of 'Escape to the Country' and 'Celebrity Cash in the Attic' on BBC television. Aled is now involved in presenting the third edition of "Classical Destinations", filming in the UK, in Europe and in Australia.
In July / August 2008 Aled starred in an eight week run in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, at the Wales Millenium Centre as the wacky inventer Caractacus Potts. Aled starred in White Christmas at the Lowry Theatre, Manchester following a two week run at the Theatre Royal Plymouth between November 2009 and January 2010. He will be appearing again in White Christmas in Southampton, Dublin and Liverpool, in November and December 2011
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Aled Jones Lyrics
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Dyma'r ffordd i fro gogoniant, ar hyd y nos
Golau arall yw tywyllwch
I arddangos gwir brydferthwch
Teulu'r nefoedd mewn tawelwch, ar hyd y nos
Sleep a while and peace attend thee,
all through the night
all through the night
Soft the dreamy hours are creeping
Hill and vale in slumber sleeping
God alone his watch is keeping,
all through the night
Hark the solemn bell is ringing,
all through the night
Earthly souls to heaven winging,
all through the night
When the last dread call shall wake us
Do not thou our God forsake us
But to reign in glory take us, all through the night
The Welsh traditional song โAr hyd y nosโ has been covered by singer Aled Jones in his soothing rendition of โRโ. The song presents a sense of serenity and peace that comes with nightfall. In the first verse, the lyrics discuss the way to glory and grandeur through the darkness of the night. The darkness cannot hide the beauty that still remains, waiting to be discovered. The beauty is attributed to the night as it is another form of light, an illumination that beckons your attention. The next line presents the idea that only another light can give worth to darkness. Though, this light is not limited to anything worldly but is the ultimate guide, which is to God alone.
The second verse speaks of the peace that comes with nighttime, and the sense of protection from God that envelops one. Sleep, which is the time for the body to rest and rejuvenate, is enhanced by the protection of Guardian Angels, who have been sent by God to keep watch over us. The third verse talks about the end of life, with the solemn tolling of the bell, which signifies the passing of earthly souls into the heavens. The song concludes, imploring God to take us with Him to glory as the night draws to a close. Overall, the song presents a peaceful and tranquil scene that emphasizes on God's grace that is around us at all times.
Line by Line Meaning
Holl amrantau'r ser ddywedant, ar hyd y nos
All the constellations say, all through the night
Dyma'r ffordd i fro gogoniant, ar hyd y nos
This is the way to the land of glory, all through the night
Golau arall yw tywyllwch
Darkness is another light
I arddangos gwir brydferthwch
To disclose true beauty
Teulu'r nefoedd mewn tawelwch, ar hyd y nos
The heavenly hosts in peace, all through the night
Hark the solemn bell is ringing, all through the night
Listen to the solemn ringing of the bell, all through the night
Earthly souls to heaven winging, all through the night
Souls on earth are flying up to heaven, all through the night
When the last dread call shall wake us
When the final wake-up call comes
Do not thou our God forsake us
Don't abandon us, God
But to reign in glory take us, all through the night
But take us to reign in glory, all through the night
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EVAN JOLLY
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@Niso4Life
Lyrics:
We're walking in the air
We're floating in the moonlit sky
The people far below are sleeping as we fly
I'm holding very tight
I'm riding in the midnight blue
I'm finding I can fly so high above with you
Far across the world
The villages go by like trees
The rivers and the hills
The forest and the streams
Children gaze open mouth
Taken by surprise
Nobody down below believes their eyes
We're surfing in the air
We're swimming in the frozen sky
We're drifting over icy
Mountains floating by
Suddenly swooping low on an ocean deep
Arousing of a mighty monster from its sleep
We're walking in the air
We're floating in the midnight sky
And everyone who sees us greets us as we fly
@imamuggle02
As a music instructor, this is FASCINATING. How many times can you hear SIDE BY SIDE an older/younger vocalist? From a teaching perspective, this is REALLY interesting. Not to mention beautiful, nostalgic, EVERYTHING. And tears. Many tears. Happy and sad- everything.
@Hortster
Cat Stevens did a similar thing for Father and Son in the 2000 version where he sings the father lines and his younger self sings the son.
@Chase-qh1ys
At one point in my life I reached rock bottom. My personal and professional life were blown away right in front of me. I lost everything. Things got better..a lot better, and this song was a part of my recovery process. It might seem silly, but this song brought me peace and comfort. Tonight hearing this version, my heart just melted. Incredible. Thank you Aled for blessing the world with your voice, and your spirit.
@hmmcinerney
Chase 1136 Nature does that for me, and music like this.
@anuschkasmeekes4173
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@daphnelattimer9952
Chase 1136 I am walking through that journey personally and presently. Can you share some encouragement of what got you through?
@redbird9658
@Daphne Lattimer there are many of us. Its a bad time. It helps to go back to basics and recognise what is really important in life.
Try to stay positive even when you feel resentful sad and bitter.
@merlin8537
The power of music. Of song. Of the human voice.
@77greenmama
This is still the most gorgeous song ever written, in my opinion. It immediately reduces me to tears. Happy? Sad? Doesnโt matter. It touches the soul. โค
@mundart9824
"happy, sad? doesnt matter, just touchs the soul โคโคโค this way