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Il Divo: Carlos Marin, David Miller , Sebastien Izambard, Urs Buhler (vocals). Additional personnel: Mathias Venge (guitar, programming); Esbjörn Öhrwall, Fridrik Karlsson (guitar); Jannika Gustafsson (violin); Gavyn Wright (strings); Jan Bengtsson (flute); Bengt Rosengren (oboe); Maj Widding (bassoon); Hans Larsson, Rolf Nyqvist (French horn); Per Magnusson (piano, keyboards); Dave Arch, Kristoffer Nergårdh (piano); Steve Mac (keyboards, synthesizer); Andy Hill (keyboards); Tomas Lindberg (bass instrument); Chris Laws (drums); Frank Ricotti, Karl Thorsson (percussion); Josef Larossi, David Krueger, Andreas "Quiz" Romdhane (programming); Emil Heiling, Anders Von Hofsten, Maria Diephuis, Linda Norrgård (background vocals). Ensemble: Stockholm Session Strings. International classical crossover quartet Il Divo didn't start out in the garage practicing their exceptionally fluid tenors among the din of outraged neighbors and summer construction crews; rather, they were hunted by producers for two years like wild game in their native lands and herded into the studio, where they were sculpted into a machine of such smoldering European romanticism that the world would have no choice but to rip their very hearts out upon first listen. Sound overly dramatic? You bet, which is why Il Divo's self-titled debut depends entirely on one's opinion of Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On." Extremely wealthy producers Per Magnusson and David Krueger (Backstreet Boys), along with Steve Mac (Charlotte Church) have created the Three Tenors -- in this case four -- for the next generation, and if the first single, a cover of Toni Braxton's "Unbreak My Heart," is any indication, all involved should see their stock rise. American tenor David Miller, French heartthrob Sébastien Izambard, Swiss tenor Urs Buhler, and Spanish baritone Carlos Marin tackle standards like "My Way" and "Unchained Melody" with an expert precision and pomp -- the latter is sung in Italian -- that aptly conveys their obvious talents. An achingly beautiful arrangement of "Gabriel's Oboe" -- known here as "Nella Fantasia" -- from Ennio Morricone's score for The Mission is sweeping and grand, but there is no denying the sheer Monkees/Menudo/American Idol consumerism of the whole venture -- this is Idol "Grinch" Simon Cowell's baby. Il Divo may only last long enough to rid the world of a few billion dollars -- probably on one tour alone -- but there's no doubt that the hands that hold the strings above them are already in the war room planning their next kill. ~ James Christopher Monger IL DIVO gives the classical/pop crossover a twist, via a quartet of singers whose vocal chops and model-like looks make them four times the heartthrob threat of predecessor Andrea Bocelli. Masterminded by AMERICAN IDOL's Simon Cowell, Il Divo resonates with an international appeal, thanks to the disparate backgrounds of Sebastien Izambard (France), Urs Buhler (Switzerland), Carlos Marin (Spain), and David Miller (United States). Further solidifying the pop quotient is the involvement of Britney Spears/Backstreet Boys producers Per Magnusson and David Krueger. Lush orchestral arrangements are applied to Spanish-language readings of Toni Braxton's "Unbreak My Heart (Regresa a Mi)" and Frank Sinatra's signature "My Way (A Mi Manera)," enhancing the romantic sweep of the originals. Although much of Il Divo's repertoire is performed in Spanish or Italian, the group also offers up the English-language tunes "Mama," "The Man You Love," and "Every Time I Look at You," which features swelling strings and light piano. As a bonus, the album includes a hidden track--an Italian version of "Unchained Melody," which is tailor-made for Il Divo's bold, dramatic phrasing. Il Divo Music | List Price | $9.94 (You save $0.65) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Classical, Pop, Easy Listening, Opera, R&B, Classical Vocal Crossover | | Label | Columbia | | Orig Year | 2005 | | All Time Sales Rank | 20  | | CD Universe Part number | 6837062 | | Catalog number | 93963 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Apr 19, 2005 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Andreas Romdhane; Josef Larossi; Per Magnusson; David Kreuger; Jorgen Elofsson; Quiz And Larossi; Steve Mac | | Personnel | David Miller David Miller Carlos Marin Carlos Marin Sebastien Izambard Urs Buhler - vocals
Also: Frank Ricotti, Gavyn Wright, Steve Mac, Chris Laws, Steve Mac, Dave Arch, Per Magnusson, David Kreuger, Anders Von Hofsten, Andreas Romdhane, David Kreuger, Andy Hill, Jan Bengtson, Andreas Romdhane, Andy Hill, Kristofer Nergardh, Bengt Rosengren, Bengt Rosengren, Emil Heiling, Esbjorn Ohwall, Fridrick "Frizzy" Karlsson, Hans Larsson, Jannika Gustafsson, Josef Larossi, Karl Thorsson, Linda Norrgard, Maj Widding, Maria Diephuis, Mathis Venge, Rolf Nyquist, Tomas Lindberg |
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$9.25 CHRISTMAS COLLECTION is also available with a bonus disc in the limited edition IL DIVO GIFT PACK. Audio Mixer: Ren Swan. Recording information: Rokstone Studios, London, England (2004); Whitfield Street Studios, London, England (2004). Photographer: Walter Chin. Simon Cowell's "man band" creation Il Divo bring their perfect hair and immaculate throats into the crowded holiday genre with the creatively titled Christmas Collection, a heavily decorated box of yuletide favorites that dutifully showcases each tenor's captivating voice. There's not much difference between this offering and the myriad of similarly themed releases from contemporaries like Celtic Tenors, Josh Groban, and Charlotte Church, but it's a pleasant enough deviation from your parents' Mannheim Steamroller record. ~ James Christopher Monger Quickly following up the success of its 2005 self-titled debut, the international pop/opera quartet Il Divo unveiled its first Christmas album later that year. Vocalists David Miller (US), Sebastien Izambard (France), Urs Buhler (Switzerland), and Carlos Marin (Spain) stick to a mostly English-language set of Christmas classics, with their resonant, emotive voices lifting every track on this lovely holiday album.
| | Andrea Bocelli Amore CD (2006)
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$10.69 Personnel: Stevie Wonder (vocals, harmonica); Dean Parks, Michael Hart Thompson , Michael Landau, Ramon Stagnaro (guitar); Dan Higgins (flute); Randy Waldman (piano, keyboards); Vinnie Colaiuta (drums); Paulinho DeCosta, Rafael Padilla (percussion); Jochem van der Saag (programming). Recording information: Andrea Bocelli Studio, Tuscany, Italy; Chartmaker Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Record Plant, Hollywood, CA; Sony Studios, Culver City, CA; Westlake Audio, Hollywood, CA. Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli's cross-over success was firmly solidified long before the 2006 release of AMORE, and here, the singer casts an even wider net. Bocelli's voice is tailor-made for sensual romantic balladry, and naturally those songs abound. However, while past outings were marked by dramatic, though fairly straightforward orchestration and a crisp studio gloss, AMORE finds Bocelli utilizing a more diverse musical palette, including Spanish guitars, accordion, harmonica (courtesy of Stevie Wonder), saxophone (Kenny G), and--watch out--pop music's favorite nasty girl, Christina Aguilera. With superstar producer David Foster at the helm, the Tuscan-born singer selects ...
| | Il Divo - Encore DVD (2006)
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| | Il Divo Ancora CD (2005)
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$9.95 Personnel: Mats Berntoft, Frizzy Karlsson (guitar); Henrik Janson (acoustic guitar); Esbjörn Öhrwall (electric guitar); Jan Bengtsson (flute); Steve Mac (piano, keyboards); Dave Arch (piano); Per Magnusson (keyboards, programming); Chris Laws (drums); Gustave Lund (percussion); David Krueger (programming). Audio Mixers: Ren Swan; Fredrik Andersson . Recording information: A Side Studios, Stockholm, Sweden; EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England; Rokstone Studios, London, England; Sphere Studios, London, England; Studio Piccolo, Montreal, Canada; Sveriges Radio Studio 2, Stockholm, Sweden; Whitfield Street Studios, London, England. Photographer: Walter Chin. Arrangers: Ulf Janson; David Krueger; Henrik Janson; Per Magnusson. Knowing how to strike while the iron is hot, the international all-male pop-opera revue Il Divo, assembled by AMERICAN IDOL's Simon Cowell, followed up its 2005 debut (and subsequent Christmas album) with yet another outing in early 2006. Here the dashing vocal quartet--Urs Buhler (Switzerland), Sebastien Izambard (France), Carlos Marin (Spain), and David Miller ...
| | Il Divo Siempre CD (2006)
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$9.99 With its second full-length album of 2006, SIEMPRE, the dapper Simon Cowell-created vocal group Il Divo reinforces its commitment to keeping its adoring fans well stocked with dramatic interpretations of songs from the pop and classical canons. This time around the strikingly handsome international quartet of David Miller, Urs Buhler, Sebastien Izambard, and Carlos Marin offer up a romantic Italian rendition of the evergreen Moody Blues ballad "Nights in White Satin" ("Notte Di Luce") and a smooth Spanish take on Bryan Adams's "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman" ("Un Regalo Que Te Dio La Vida"), resulting in yet another dazzlingly operatic yet highly accessible outing. Continuing their string of overtly sentimental albums, the multinational Il Divo released their fourth (including The Christmas Collection) full-length, Siempre, which contains more of the same Latinized versions of pop songs, as well as some originals (written by their producers). All four Divos sound professional and emotional, especially Spanish baritone ...
| | Il Divo - Live At The Greek DVD (2006)
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| | Banks Derty Werk CD (1999) Edited
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$6.05 T.W.D.Y. includes: Ant Banks. Additional personnel includes: Too Short, Rappin' 4-Tay, Captain Save Em, Mac Mall, Keek The Sneak, B-Legit, J-Dubb, Mac Shawn, E-40, Metro, Grip, Spice 1, Dolla Will, M.C. Ant, CJ Mac, Agerman, Poohman (vocals); Shugg, Otis (vocals, background vocals); James "Tre" Rabb (guitar); Ant Banks (keyboards, programming). Noted hip-hop producer ...
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| | Angelique Kidjo Oremi CD (1998)
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$11.99 Personnel: Angelique Kidjo; Zolani Mkiva, Cassandra Wilson, Kelly Price (vocals); Ira Siegal (acoustic guitar); Peter "PM" Mokran (guitar, keyboards, bass, drums, programming); George Nash, Jr., Ronny Drayton, Vincent N'Guini, Wah Wah Watson (guitar); Branford Marsalis (soprano saxophone); Kenny Kirkland, DeMonte Possey (Wurlitzer, Fender Rhodes); David Sancious (Wurlitzer); Paul Griffen (Hammond B-3 organ); Jean Hebrail (keyboards, programming); Tom Barney (acoustic bass); T.M. Stevens, Bakithi Kumalo (bass); Skoota Warner, Ahmir Thompson (drums); Bashiri Johnson, David Mirandon (percussion); Sibongile Makgate, Wendy Meleku, Mandisa Dlamga, Puleng Wings Segale, Victor Mzumato, Tommy Farragher (background vocals). Producers include: Peter "PM" Mokran, Jean Hebrail, EZ Cut & Mr. Mellow. Engineers include: Chris Habeck, Christian Lachenal. Recorded at Quad Studios and Hit Factory, New York, New York; Gravity and Chicago Recording Company, Chicago, Illinois; Downtown Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa. OREMI was nominated for a 1999 Grammy for Best World Music Album. Afro-pop star Angelique Kidjo's last album of the 1990s is her best yet. Titled Oremi, which means "friends," her fifth album is a tour de force with many great collaborations, including hip-hop star Kelly Price ("Open Your Eyes"), Robbie Neville, Cassandra Wilson (the duet "Never Know"), and Branford Marsalis. Oremi is the first CD in a proposed "American" trilogy exploring the connections between African music and R&B. The album begins with a reinterpretation of Jimi Hendrix's "Voodoo Child," perhaps the best cover of his material ever. Oremi, however, is not simply a stylistic album; higher consciousness and political sentiments are here too, especially with the impassioned plea in "Babalao" to care for the world's youth. This album is Angelique Kidjo's strongest, most inspired one, but her mainstream stylistic choices ...
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| | JJ Worthen Devotee CD (2008)
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$12.65 "The recordings are the artifacts from my life, like a journal or a book. I try to capture something real, that others can be in on. For me, a song is something we can connect over - like a great meal, a celebration or a conversation. These records and live performances are my way of showing up at the dinner table to meet my friends and family, both old and new. Songs are simple reflections of my life, a sort of dinner table dialogue about my struggles, my faith, my fears, and my dreams, maybe even a few of my jokes. These songs are glimpses of what is going on in my world, what I am learning, remembering, or what I am trying to forget."†-Excerpted from an Interview with JJ Worthen, July 14, 2007JJ Worthen is a standout, a dynamic young man of contrast and range. Not only musically, but personally. In spite of his youthful disposition, he has the character and experience of a wise and worldly sage. It is, as JJ would admit himself, difficult to distinguish his world from the world we enter in his music. In the music, Worthen contrasts the neoclassical restraint of an intellectual composer with the fearless energy and angst of a riotous young man on the way to war. This music is full of surprise, as Worthen seems to write without formulas or agendas. ...
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