RELEASED 2005
LABEL Columbia (USA) / Sony Music
Il Divo: Carlos Marin, David Miller , Sebastien Izambard, Urs Buhler (vocals).
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.
Track Listing:
DISC 1:
Unbreak My Heart (Regresa A Mi)
Mama
Nella Fantasia
Passera
Every Time I Look At You
Ti Amero
Dentro Un Altro Si
Man You Love, The
Feelings
Hoy Que Ya No Estas Aqui
Sei Parte Ormai Di Me
My Way (A Mi Manera)
Unchained Melody (Senza Catene)
