While not exactly classical crossover's take on The Monkees, this international quartet of young male vocalists from America, France, Spain and Switzerland shares a similar genesis. Assembled after a long talent search and audition process, they were teamed with pop producers Per Magnusson and David Krueger (Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys) and Steve Mac (Charlotte Church, Kelly Clarkson) and turned loose on a slate of classical-pop favorites, with a dramatic, dynamically nuanced read of Toni Braxton's signature "Unbreak My Heart" setting the standard. While the deceptive ease of their harmonies belie the group's disparate nationalities and talent search roots on the melodramatic "Hoy Que Ya No Estas Aqui," Morricone's glorious Mission theme, "Nella Fantasia" and the cascading "Passera," the album's pop-oriented material is a decidedly more mixed bag ."Everytime I Look At You" and "Feelings" (not Morris Albert's) soar gracefully, while "The Man You Love" seems more a throwback to the producers' boy band roots. The standard "My Way" and a lovely, bonus cut Italian version of "Unchained Melody" close the album out on a high note, even if their safe familiarity doesn't offer the promising quartet a sufficient musical challenge. --Jerry McCulley
[CD AUDIO SIDE: Entire Album; DVD SIDE: * All 13 Songs in PCM Stereo * "Unbreak My Heart" Music Video * Live From Gotham Hall -Unbreak My Heart -Mama -Nella Fantasia -Passera -My Way.]
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Product Description
CD AUDIO SIDE: Entire Album
DVD SIDE: * All 13 Songs in PCM Stereo * "Unbreak My Heart" Music Video * Live From Gotham Hall -Unbreak My Heart -Mama -Nella Fantasia -Passera -My Way
Il Divo,Il Divo,Sony,Classical Crossover,Classical Pop,Pop,Pop Vocals,Rock/Pop,Vocal Pop
Il Divo [DualDisc]
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Siempre
Il Divo Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000IZJZLM Release Date: 2006-11-21 |
Tracks:
- Nights In White Satin
- Caruso
- Without You (Desde El Dia Que Te Fuiste)
- Come Primavera
- Un Regalo Que Te Dio La Vida
- La Vida Sin Amor
- Una Noche
- Amor Venme A Buscar
- Musica
- Somewhere
Amazon.com
Siempre, Il Divo's third swipe at the snobs who aim to relegate classical crossover to retirement community socials and suburban dentist offices, is as apt to snare listeners as either of its first two multimillion-selling discs: the singing is as rich and romantic, and the material as warm and enveloping. If there's anything missing, it's an overdue sense of adventure--tracks like "Nights in White Satin" and "Somewhere," like "Unbreak My Heart" and "All by Myself" before them, provide enough adult-contemporary swagger to keep anyone who has owned a couple of Streisand CDs in his or her day happy, but they come at the expense of a full-on exploration of classical no man's land; which may be this prefab, Simon Cowell-helmed act's ticket to getting out from under critics' boot heels. "La Vida Sin Amor," "Un Regalo Que Te Dio La Vida," and "Una Noche"--Siempre's three boldest tracks--provide a taste, but for now Il Divo seems content to follow a safe-bet formula. Fans won't be disappointed--overall, this is a lush, wholly unblemished disc. But those who have been taken to task by high-minded music bullies before shouldn't be surprised if they feel the need to keep the mute button handy once again. --Tammy La GorceIl Divo Photos
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More Il Divo
Ancora |
Il Divo |
The Christmas Collection |
Encore (DVD) |
Il Divo 2007 Calendar |
Time of Our Lives, Part 1 |
Customer Reviews:
Il Divo....what can I say?.......2007-07-20
lL Divo is the best!.......2007-07-17
guys are the greatest thing to hit the music scene in decades!
Absolutely beautiful music.......2007-07-03
IL Divo CD.......2007-06-27
Siempre.......2007-06-27
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Il Divo
Il Divo Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0007QS4KK Release Date: 2005-04-19 |
Tracks:
- Unbreak My Heart (Regresa A Mi)
- Mama
- Nella Fantasia
- Passer
- Every Time I Look At You
- Ti Amero
- Dentro Un Altro Si
- The Man You Love
- Feelings
- Hoy Que Ya No Estas Aqui
- Sei Parte Ormai Di Me
- My Way (A Mi Manera)
- Unchained Melody (Senza Catene)
Amazon.com
While not exactly classical crossover's take on The Monkees, this international quartet of young male vocalists from America, France, Spain, and Switzerland shares a similar genesis. Assembled after a long talent search and audition process, they were teamed with pop producers Per Magnusson and David Krueger (Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys) and Steve Mac (Charlotte Church, Kelly Clarkson) and turned loose on a slate of classical-pop favorites, with a dramatic, dynamically nuanced read of Toni Braxton's signature "Unbreak My Heart" setting the standard. While the deceptive ease of their harmonies belie the group's disparate nationalities and talent search roots on the melodramatic "Hoy Que Ya No Estas Aqui," Morricone's glorious Mission theme, "Nella Fantasia" and the cascading "Passera," the album's pop-oriented material is a decidedly more mixed bag ."Everytime I Look at You" and "Feelings" (not Morris Albert's) soar gracefully, while "The Man You Love" seems more a throwback to the producers' boy band roots. The standard "My Way" and a lovely, bonus cut Italian version of "Unchained Melody" close the album out on a high note, even if their safe familiarity doesn't offer the promising quartet a sufficient musical challenge. --Jerry McCulley[NOTE: A DualDisc version including DVD is now available.]
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From the Label
Il Divo are four exceptional young men with formally trained voices who take popular songs, old and new, to another level where the historic rift between pop and classical music is finally healed. The band were formed after a worldwide search which took more than two years. Consisting of an American, Frenchman, Spaniard and a Swiss, Il Divo spent the first half of 2004 in London rehearsing and recording. Some of their songs will be familiar like "Nella Fantasia" (based on Gabriel's Oboe from Ennio Morricone's penned score of The Mission) and a unique and powerful version of Toni Braxton's "Unbreak My Heart". The four principles share the lead throughout, combining to deliver choruses whose awesome power is matched by their tonal delicacy. Passion and restraint they show to be an irresistible aphrodisiac. Reflecting the multi-national character of the group, the songs are not all sung in English but drift between Spanish, English and Italian. However they are worded, all use the emotional Esperanto of love.Album Description
"Il Divo have taught me more than I have taught them. I am actually intimidated and slightly in awe of their talent! I am more proud of this album than anything else i've ever been involved with, they are going to be huge." --Simon CowellCustomer Reviews:
The best ever.......2007-07-19
il divo.......2007-06-27
she loves great singing.......2007-06-08
Fabulous.......2007-06-01
A Feast to Your Eyes and Ears!!!!.......2007-05-17
This group will appeal even to non opera fans.
Mayra S. Washington
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Ancora
Il Divo Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000DZ94RC Release Date: 2006-01-24 |
Tracks:
- All By Myself (Solo Otra Vez)
- Isabel
- I Believe In You- featuring Celine Dion
- You Raise Me Up
- Si Tu Me Amas
- Hasta Mi Final
- Heroe
- En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor
- Esisti Dentro Me
- Pour Que Tu M'aimes Encore
Amazon.com
There are those who will tell you that Il Divo, the multinational quartet of sharp-dressed crooners, synthesize Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion to concoct something worse. And they will not be entirely incorrect. Yet it's hard to argue with a sensation that has entrenched itself so deeply so fast, and a first spin of Ancora makes it harder still: while predictable selections like "I Believe in You," a duet with Celine, and "You Raise Me Up," a Spanish-sung Josh Groban retread, ratchet up the treacle, the foreign-language tracks that are truly foreign lend this foursome enough Euro mystique to redeem them. Particularly melt-worthy is "Poor Que Tu M'aimes Encore," the closer. Singing in tongues, on the face of it, sounds like a bad idea. Ancora counters that with bold voices, brimming hearts, and its cover--if the songs aren't quite enough to seduce you, the singers might just do the trick. --Tammy La GorceProduct Description
2006 studio album that reflects the multi-national character of the group; the songs are not all sung in English, but drift between Spanish, English and Italian. However they are worded, all use the emotional Esperanto of love. The group's debut album, IL Divo hit the #1 slot on both Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com after a breakout career-defining appearance on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (April 5, 2005) where the quartet performed its interpretation of Toni Braxton's `Unbreak My Heart (`Regressa A Mi'). Highlights on Ancora include 'Isabel' a duet with Celine Dion and IL Divo's cover of Mariah Carey's 'Hero'. Columbia.More from Il Divo
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Album Description
2006 studio album that reflects the multi-national character of the group; the songs are not all sung in English, but drift between Spanish, English and Italian. However they are worded, all use the emotional Esperanto of love. The group's debut album, IL Divo hit the #1 slot on both Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com after a breakout career-defining appearance on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (April 5, 2005) where the quartet performed its interpretation of Toni Braxton's `Unbreak My Heart (`Regressa A Mi'). Highlights on Ancora include 'Isabel' a duet with Celine Dion and IL Divo's cover of Mariah Carey's 'Hero'. Columbia.Customer Reviews:
Ancora....Il Divo.......2007-07-16
Il Divo.......2007-07-16
Kay, NJ
A Little Peice of Heaven.......2007-07-10
il divo - ancore.......2007-06-27
Il Divo is to die for!.......2007-06-10
Besides being romantic in nature, the music also has it's twists and turns combining jazz with rock and soft blues all in one. I am very very pleased......make some more music guys & hurry it up! I'm a new fan:)
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The Christmas Collection
Il Divo Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000B5QWLU Release Date: 2005-10-25 |
Tracks:
- O Holy Night
- White Christmas
- Ave Maria
- When A Child Is Born
- Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)
- Over The Rainbow
- Panis Angelicus
- Rejoice
- Silent Night
- The Lord's Prayer
Amazon.com
If you thrill to the soaring operatic voices of The Three Tenors (and imagine every Christmas comes with its own orchestral majesty), Il Divo has made this disc for you. The four GQ-handsome male singers were handpicked by American Idol's Simon Cowell for what seems to be their ability to sing opera and classical music with the hint of a pop sensibility. Their Christmas Collection features 10 standards (although the last time Santa looked, he wasn't quite sure "Over the Rainbow" and "The Lord's Prayer" were part of the Christmas canon). Still, it' hard not to imagine these emotionally stirring renditions as part and parcel of the reverential treatment the four finely sculpted voices bring to more exact seasonal fare such as "O Holy Night," "Ave Maria," "Panis Angelicus" and even "White Christmas." Dave Arch's predictable choral and orchestral arrangements are aimed right at the sweet spot where sophisticated church choir music and traditional classical music meet, with few surprises other than the dash of Irish folk music that colors "When A Child Is Born." In the end, for people who have never heard of Cowell and his cohosts (would Paula Abdul really have picked the tenor guy for this group?!), this collection will prove just as rewarding for them as the best-selling Idol records are for fans of the TV stars. --Martin KellerCustomer Reviews:
ILDIVO CHRISTMAS ALBUM.......2007-05-14
Il Divo.......2007-05-10
Great!.......2007-05-07
Outstanding.......2007-04-27
The Requisite Christmas Album.......2007-03-18
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The Christmas Collection/Il Divo
Il Divo Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000BF0E8W Release Date: 2005-11-08 |
Tracks:
- Unbreak My Heart (Regresa A Mi)
- Mama
- Nella Fantasia
- Passer
- Unchained Melody (Senza Catene)
- Every Time I Look At You
- Ti Amero
- Dentro Un Altro Si
- The Man You Love
- Feelings
- Hoy Que Ya No Estas Aqui- Spanish Version of "As Far As Any Man Can See"
- Sei Parte Ormai Di Me
- My Way (A Mi Manera)
Tracks:
- O Holy Night
- White Christmas
- Ave Maria
- When a Child Is Born
- Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)
- Over the Rainbow
- Panis Angelicus
- Rejoice
- Silent Night
- Lord's Prayer
Album Description
Both of Il Divo's CDs (Il Divo & The Christmas Collection) in one package!Customer Reviews:
IL Divo.......2007-04-03
The Christmas Collection/IL Divo.......2007-03-09
This album matches all their other CDs. Simply Fantastic and very moving.
IL MAGNIFICO.......2007-02-16
music styles. We should be grateful to Simon for ferretting out these
talents from opera and bringing their profound skills onto the world
stage. They have a great command of the stage and exhibit a gorgeous
performance (in respect of their live performances.).
Their sounds and interpretations complement each other beautifully to
produce a thrilling experience. I hope to see them in Turkey as well
in the future.
Almost There.......2007-01-16
the christmas collection/Il Divo.......2007-01-16
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Il Divo
Il Divo Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0009IW8B2 Release Date: 2005-06-07 |
Tracks:
- Unbreak My Heart (Regresa A Mi)
- Mama
- Nella Fantasia
- Passer
- Unchained Melody (Senza Catene)
- Every Time I Look At You
- Ti Amero
- Dentro Un Altro Si
- The Man You Love
- Feelings
- Hoy Que Ya No Estas Aqui- Spanish Version of "As Far As Any Man Can See"
- Sei Parte Ormai Di Me
- My Way (A Mi Manera)
Amazon.com
While not exactly classical crossover's take on The Monkees, this international quartet of young male vocalists from America, France, Spain and Switzerland shares a similar genesis. Assembled after a long talent search and audition process, they were teamed with pop producers Per Magnusson and David Krueger (Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys) and Steve Mac (Charlotte Church, Kelly Clarkson) and turned loose on a slate of classical-pop favorites, with a dramatic, dynamically nuanced read of Toni Braxton's signature "Unbreak My Heart" setting the standard. While the deceptive ease of their harmonies belie the group's disparate nationalities and talent search roots on the melodramatic "Hoy Que Ya No Estas Aqui," Morricone's glorious Mission theme, "Nella Fantasia" and the cascading "Passera," the album's pop-oriented material is a decidedly more mixed bag ."Everytime I Look At You" and "Feelings" (not Morris Albert's) soar gracefully, while "The Man You Love" seems more a throwback to the producers' boy band roots. The standard "My Way" and a lovely, bonus cut Italian version of "Unchained Melody" close the album out on a high note, even if their safe familiarity doesn't offer the promising quartet a sufficient musical challenge. --Jerry McCulley[CD AUDIO SIDE: Entire Album; DVD SIDE: * All 13 Songs in PCM Stereo * "Unbreak My Heart" Music Video * Live From Gotham Hall -Unbreak My Heart -Mama -Nella Fantasia -Passera -My Way.]
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Stardust, Rod Stewart |
Andrea, Andrea Bocelli |
Follow Your Heart, Mario Frangoulis |
On the Moon, Peter Cincotti |
Taking a Chance on Love, Jane Monheit |
Album Description
CD AUDIO SIDE: Entire AlbumDVD SIDE: * All 13 Songs in PCM Stereo * "Unbreak My Heart" Music Video * Live From Gotham Hall -Unbreak My Heart -Mama -Nella Fantasia -Passera -My Way
Customer Reviews:
One of Best For a Gift & Own........2007-05-12
No problem with the cd/dvd.......2007-02-01
Great Service.......2006-04-17
The Best Music in Years.......2006-04-03
Heaven On Earth!.......2006-03-22
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Caruso
Il Divo Manufacturer: SYCO Music/Columbia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000LX5TYS |
Product Description
1 Track Single released from the Forthcoming new album SIEMPRE.Customer Reviews:
Bravo! ! ! ! Il Divo .......2007-01-05
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O Holy Night/Christmas Card
Il Divo Manufacturer: Sony Bmg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000C1OYWM Release Date: 2005-12-06 |
Tracks:
- O Holy Night
- Christmas Card
Album Description
Taken from their album The Christmas Collection, the title track 'O Holy Night' Is backed by 'Christmas Card'. Sony. 2005.
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Sing The Songs of Il Divo (Karaoke)
Various Artists Manufacturer: Pocket Songs ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0009WGIUK Release Date: 2005-06-20 |
Tracks:
- Unbreak My Heart (style of Il Divo)
- Mama
- Nella Fantasia
- Passera
- Everytime I Look At You
- Ti Amero
- Dentro Un Altro Si
- The Man You Love
- Feelings
- My Way
- Unchained Melody
Product Description
Title: Unbreak My Heart; Artist: Il Divo; Track: 1| Title: Mama; Artist: Il Divo; Track: 2| Title: Nella Fantasia; Artist: Il Divo; Track: 3| Title: Passera; Artist: Il Divo; Track: 4| Title: Everytime I Look At You; Artist: Il Divo; Track: 5| Title: Ti Amero; Artist: Il Divo; Track: 6| Title: Dentro Uno Altro Si; Artist: Il Divo; Track: 7| Title: Man You Love, The; Artist: Il Divo; Track: 8| Title: Feelings; Artist: Il Divo; Track: 9| Title: My Way; Artist: Il Divo; Track: 10| Title: Unchained Melody; Artist: Il Divo; Track: 11|Customer Reviews:
ANGELS ON EARTH..............IL DIVO.......2007-07-23
Il Divo Karaoke/ Backing tracks.......2007-01-13
Award Winning.......2006-02-28
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Christmas Collection
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000JUBBFY Release Date: 2006-11-28 |
Customer Reviews:
My favorite!.......2007-01-17
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