Multi-platinum-selling vocal group The Tenors (formerly known as The Canadian Tenors), featuring Clifton Murray, Fraser Walters, Remigio Pereira and Victor Micallef, will release their highly anticipated second studio album, LEAD WITH YOUR HEART, on January 15, 2013, via a U.S. deal with multi-Grammy Award-winning producer David Foster, Chairman of Verve Music Group.
“I’m thrilled to welcome The Tenors as members of the Verve family. These amazing performers have established themselves here and abroad, and are a true international success story,” said Foster. “I am extremely proud to be associated with such great Canadian talent.”
The group has already garnered a brilliant response in their native Canada, where LEAD WITH YOUR HEART powered to Top 3 on the Top Current Album Chart (behind Taylor Swift and Rod Stewart), #1 Classics/Crossover and #1 on Amazon.com following its October 30th debut.
LEAD WITH YOUR HEART is a 12-track journey that stretches the boundaries of classical crossover music by combining classic songs, modern tunes, and Spanish and French world music. From much-loved covers such as Bob Dylan’s “Forever Young” and Elton John’s “Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word,” to the inspirational anthem “Amazing Grace,” and one of the most recognizable and heroic Tenor arias, “Nessun Dorma,” the diverse track list features an eclectic mix of pop favorites and classical staples, along with new compositions written and co-written by The Tenors.
“We are so proud of this album and of the response we are getting from audiences in Canada; we are excited to share this music with so many friends, new and old, on our upcoming tour in America,” said The Tenors.
Collaborating on this exciting new album with The Tenors are world-renowned producers and co-writers including Walter Afanasieff (Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Jackson), Bob Ezrin (Rod Stewart, Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd) and Marco Marinangeli (Josh Groban, Il Divo, Placido Domingo).
LEAD WITH YOUR HEART is The Tenors’ first album in over two years, following the international release of their debut album and an extensive touring schedule. Over the past few years, The Tenors have performed worldwide, sharing the stage with legendary artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion (on The Oprah Show), Sting and Paul McCartney. More recently, The Tenors were featured performers on two primetime international broadcasts: THE EMMY Awards live from Los Angeles and The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations from Windsor Castle in the UK, where The Tenors performed for Her Majesty.
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DEAR MUSIC APPRECIATORS,
Dear Music Appreciators,
I flip-flopped on these guys. Maybe this means I should (or shouldn’t?) go into politics. At first I was skeptical – just another group of poperabots, carefully manufactured for maximum revenue potential and marketed to the mindless masses who will shell out the cash for anything as long as it sounds pretty and makes the masses feel better for a minute. But then, the more I listened, the more I liked, and the more I realized that when it comes to The Tenors it’s really very simple – these guys can sing! They have amazing voices, and they’re willing to lend them to whatever strikes their fancy.
There’s Elton, there’s Bee Gees, there’s Dylan, there’s classical, there’s something original, and even that old spiritual-goosebump-gang chestnut “Amazing Grace” makes an appearance. And it’s all sung beautifully. Sometimes overdone and sometimes cheesy, but maybe that’s okay if it’s beautifully overdone and beautifully cheesy.
For me the strongest section of the album comes right in the middle, where exactly four tracks in a row (5-8) seem neither overdone nor cheesy. The French and the Spanish helps I’m sure, (Journees D’Innocence and Manana) as does the powerfully economical structure and delivery of the English-sung pop nuggets “World Stand Still” and “Anchor.”
Anyone who is too cool for school will probably not be into this stuff, and although I probably won’t ever be totally down with four dudes singing an early 80′s Streisand hit about being a “Woman in Love” (in Spanish), I must admit that these guys have great talent, and they deserve the support of lovers of beautiful singing everywhere.
Sincerely,
Constant Listener
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|Wonderful arrangement of voices,
Talented, romantic, powerful, dramatic and very original; a new force to keep in view for future projects and appearances. I only wish that “Bring Him Home” sung by Frashier would have been included or made available for single purchase. His rendition during the Vegas special was likely the best performance ever of this prayer in song version.
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|Worth waiting for,
I’m a big fan of The Tenors and eagerly awaited this release. So much so that I imposed on a Canadian friend to send me a copy when it was released there. Rich music and rich vocals and arrangements.
Usually, other people’s reviews don’t impact me very much, but I was disappointed to read the review above mine. Even thought he seemed to appreciate the music, he manages to insult many of the other fans of The Tenors and step far over the line in his descriptions. Very unnecessary. Think I’ll go back to listening to the new CD.
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