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TOURING TRACKLISTING Canto (Italian for 'song'), subtitled 'The Spirit of the Voice' is a heart-stopping collection of male vocal ballads featuring the best-loved songs from a 'who's who' of the leading male vocalists of our time. Russell Watson delivers his majestic Nella Fantasia (based on the ever popular theme from Morricone's score for The Mission ) and also sings the Bach/Gounod Ave Maria , then duets with Lionel Richie in The Magic of Love. Two of Alessandro Safina's most popular tracks - Luna and Aria e Memoria - are joined by the magnificent opening track Notturno from his latest album. Bryn Terfel is inimitable in You'll Never Walk Alone. Dmitri Hvorostovsky, the Russian baritone who beat Bryn to first place in the Cardiff Singer of the World Competition in 1989 sings one of his country's most popular songs, Dark Eyes. All 'Three Tenors' are represented. Pavarotti by the 'pop' hit Caruso and the Neapolitan song 'O sole mio ; Carreras by one of his newest tracks ( Pomba Branca ) from a forthcoming album; Domingo by a tango from his native Argentina. A real coup on the album is the final track - You Raise Me Up - with Melbourne-born, Irish-based singer Johnny Logan doing the lead vocals, this being the first ever release of this version with Secret Garden, for which the artists gave special permission for this compilation. Four of the artists - Russell Watson, Secret Garden, Aled Jones and Luciano Pavarotti (on his farewell tour) - will give concerts in Australia this year Two young Americans - Josh Groban with his first hit single To Where You Are , and Joshua Payne (who was voted one of of People magazine's 'Sexiest Men Alive' in 2003) - round out the compilation. And the lavish booklet contains a brief biography of the artists, websites and recommended recordings. Romantic with a Capital R, this is perfect for Mother's Day... but more than that, it's Perennial (with a Capital P)! |
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TRACKLISTING THE VOICE IS BACK! Singing sensation Russell Watson is back with his fourth highly anticipated album Amore Musica! Since emerging on the music scene a few short years ago, Russell Watson has become one of its most popular artists. Each new recording is much anticipated by his fans. Amore Musica is certain to please those who already love the voice of Russell Watson, but this CD is likely to win him many new admirers too! Russell is truly excited to present this program of songs with lyrics by Diane Warren, Gary Barlow and Elliot Kennedy, who he believes to be the greatest songwriters in the world. 'All the songs are about love, music, peace, happiness and hope. That reflects the way I feel right now. It's a record to hold hands to. I want this record to be something that people think about affectionately. I've never generated as much passion in my lyrics. It's a different sound. It's not about Russell Watson and the way he sings it, it's about Russell Watson singing from the heart and I don't think I've ever done that before.' The music ranges from the swingy Amore e Musica , to the melodramatic Gladiatore , to the gorgeous Alchemist , a track with Lara Fabian. There's also the inspirational I Believe and the rousing You Raise Me Up . Throughout this variety of moods and emotions what is most palpable is that Watson has a different sound coming from a different place. His voice channels compassion, empathy and the certain knowledge that however low or however high you're feeling he's been there with you!
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Secret Garden's website: www.secretgarden.no ARTISTS • Sometimes When It Rains • Fields of Fortune (featuring Asa Jinder [keyharp]) • The Reel • Always There (featuring Russell Watson) • When Darkness Falls • Sleepsong (introducing Saoirse) • Lotus (featuring Bian Liunian [erhu]) • Searching for the Past • Daughters of Erin • Half A World Away (featuring Jan Werner ) • Grace (featuring Ole Edvard Antonsen [trumpet]) • Raise Your Voices Earthsongs is Secret Garden's fifth studio album. Two years in the making, the album was recorded in a variety of studios in Norway and Ireland. The lead track 'Always There' is another Lovland/Graham partnership. Featuring the vocals of Russell Watson , the song shows every sign of being a fitting follow-up to the anthemic You Raise Me Up . The album embraces a wide and varied collection of Norwegian and Irish musicians. Each of them brings their own respective musical influences characterised in such tracks as Daughters of Erin, Sleepsong and Fields of Fortune. Many will remember Saoirse who simply stunned audiences with her presence, beauty and musicianship. A departure from the traditional Celtic/Nordic approach is Lotus - a stunning track that delights in oriental harmonies and complements the ethos of Secret Garden. It features the renowned Chinese erhu player Bian Liunian . The final mix of the album was done by Hans Zimmer's sound technician, Alan Mayerson who has worked on numerous Hollywood scores including Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean and The Last Samurai . Secret Garden is Fionnuala Sherry & Rolf Løvland. Formed in 1994, they have achieved worldwide sales of 3.5 million and have toured the world extensively, enjoying great success in many continents especially Scandinavia, Asia and Australia, where they toured to huge acclaim in 2004 and are set to tour again in May 2005. Both from countries rich in musical tradition, Secret Garden fuse their traditional Celtic/Nordic roots with a modern edge. Renowned for their energy as well as their luscious melodies, they produce music that both calms and stimulates. Composed mainly for the violin, their lyrical themes are very much their trademark with is why so many develop into songs. Heartstrings is still remembered as Barbra Streisand's declaration of love to her husband on their wedding day. The song became A Love Like Ours . Not wanting to break with tradition, Sometimes When it Rains , the opening track on Earthsongs reappears as Half a World Away towards the end of the album. Rolf s unforgettable composition, You Raise Me Up (with lyrics by Brendan Graham) became the must-record single since its inclusion on Secret Garden's previous album, Once in a Red Moon . It has now been recorded by 64 artists and is the subject of a new television documentary.
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When her album, Careless Love, was released in Australia late last year it was greeted with a torrent of gushing reviews. Most raved about her smoke-and-whiskey vocals, often comparing her to the late, great Billie Holiday. The album immediately jumped into the Australian Top 20 jazz charts. 6 months later Careless Love is currently riding high at #5 and Madeleine is about to play her first ever Australian concerts. The album seamlessly weaves strands of acoustic blues, country ballads, torch songs and pop into a vibrant fabric that is both classically vintage and thoroughly up to date. Produced by Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Shawn Colvin), the album features songs as old as W. C. Handy's bluesy title track, popularized by Bessie Smith in the late 1920s, and others as recent as Elliott Smith's folky Between the Bars . Peyroux also covers material as diverse as Hank Williams' Weary Blues and Leonard Cohen's Dance Me to the End of Love . But one of the album's standout tracks is the sultry Don't Wait Too Long , an original swing number composed by Peyroux, Klein and Grammy Award winning songwriter Jesse Harris, best known for his contributions to Norah Jones' 2002 hit album Come Away with Me. The new video for Don't Wait Too Long features Madeleine playing live-in concert and with footage echoing Madeleine's time as a street musician in Paris in her early twenties. Don't miss Madeleine when she tours Australia this month.
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Two giants of jazz performing as part of the Umbria Jazz - Melbourne 05 Festival. May 5-15. For more information go to www.ujm05.org Double Bill with John Scofield Trio (USA) & the Paolo Fresu Quartet John Scofield Trio [USA] & Wayne Shorter Quartet [DOUBLE BILL] JOHN SCOFIELD - GUITAR With his pseudo-rock textures and ability as a master improviser, John Scofield has long held rank as one of the most creative and distinctive voices in jazz guitar, playing with legends Chet Baker, Charles Mingus, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Miles Davis. LINE UP Born in Ohio and raised in suburban Connecticut, Scofield took up the guitar at age 11, inspired by both rock and blues players. A local teacher introduced him to Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall and Pat Martino, which sparked a lifelong love of jazz. Sco soon attended the Berklee College of Music, later moving into the public eye with a wide variety of bandleaders and musicians including Charles Mingus, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Joe Henderson, Billy Cobham/George Duke, Gerry Mulligan, McCoy Tyner, Jim Hall, and Gary Burton. In 1982, he began a three-and-a-half-year stint touring with Miles Davis. Scofield's compositions and inimitable guitar work appear on three of Davis' albums. Scofield began recording as a leader in the late 1970s, establishing himself as an influential and innovative player and composer. His recordings-many already classics-include collaborations with contemporary favorites like Pat Metheny, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Bill Frisell, Government Mule, and Joe Lovano. Through it all, the guitarist has kept an open musical mind.
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Double Bill with Wayne Shorter Quartet (USA) & the Paolo Fresu Quartet John Scofield Trio [USA] & Wayne Shorter Quartet [DOUBLE BILL] LINE UP With countless works now part of the standard jazz repertoire, WAYNE SHORTER has earned widespread respect as "the most important living composer in jazz." (The New York Times) From his work with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers through his years with Miles Davis, Weather Report and beyond, he has been a constant musical innovator and inspiration for younger musicians. His most recent recording features an all-star quartet comprised of some of today's most respected musicians: Danilo Perez, John Patitucci and Brian Blade. In recent years jazz fans have rejoiced over Shorter's return as bandleader to the concert stage playing both tenor and soprano saxophones in an acoustic quartet. Regarded as one of the most significant and prolific performers and composers in jazz and modern music; Wayne has an outstanding record of professional achievement in his historic career as a musician. He has received substantial recognition from his peers, including 6 Grammy Awards and 13 other Grammy nominations to date. Wayne received his first Grammy with his group Weather Report in 1979 for Best Jazz Fusion Performance on their album "8:30'. He received his 2nd Grammy in the category of Best Instrumental Composition in 1987, for " Call Sheet Blues" from the motion picture sound track "Round Midnight" The 3rd came in 1994 in the category of Best Jazz Instrumental Performance by a Group for "A Tribute to Miles". Most recently in 1997 he was awarded the Grammy for Best Contemporary Jazz Performance for "High Life" and he won the 1998 Grammy for Best Composition for "Aung San Suu Kyi" and finally in 2000 came the Grammy for Best Instrumental Solo for "In Walked Wayne". Born August 25, 1933 in Newark, NJ, he attended Art's High School and later graduated from New York University. He served in the US Army from 1956 to 1958, after which he joined Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. His five years as one of Blakey's Messengers clearly established him as a newcomer to watch due to winning the number on "New Star Saxophonist" Downbeat poll for 1962. He came in 2nd place for "Best Composer" while Duke Ellington came in first. In 1964 Miles Davis invited Wayne to go on the road with his band which included Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams and Ron Carter. He stayed with Davis for 6 years, recording a dozen albums with him, creating a sound with a bandleader that changed the face of music during that tumultuous decade. In his autobiography, the late Miles Davis had this to say about the years Wayne was in his band..."Wayne is a real composer...he knew that freedom in music was the ability to know the rules in order to bend them to your satisfaction and taste..." In 1970 he formed Weather Report with Joe Zawinul and Miroslav Vitous. Through his solo career and his work with Weather Report, he helped to redefine the new hybrid of music, which came to be known as fusion or progressive music. During that period, Wayne won the Downbeat poll on Soprano Sax after 1969 for 15 to 17 years consecutively. With the 1985 release of his solo album "Atlantis" the New York Times called him "One of the most significant composers and individual saxophonists in jazz. He has received credit for Saxophone performances in the motion picture soundtracks "Glengarry Glen Ross" (1983), "The Fugitive" (1993), and "Loosing Isaiah" (1995). Wayne received the National Endowment for the Art's "American Jazz Master Award" in 1998, and an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the Berkeley College of Music in 1999. He recently was commissioned and wrote a piece for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's Millenium Concert. Once again he was highly acclaimed by the critics. Through his musicianship and compositions Wayne has completely changed modern music, and influenced generations of countless other musicians and composers. Wayne Shorter's Bass player, John Patitucci will conduct a Master Class Upstairs at the Forum Melbourne. Master Class
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