Romance. Passion. Emotion. These words are synonymous with the voice of Andrea Bocelli. Almost ten years ago he exploded onto the international music scene with Romanza, and has since sold nearly 50 million albums worldwide. Amore--released amongst the glamor of the Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy (where he will perform at the closing ceremony) and the romance of Valentine's Day--finds Bocelli straying from the carefully groomed classical ground in which he is most familiar. The concept of the album came from famed producer and longtime Bocelli fan David Foster along with co-producers Humberto Gatica and Tony Renis, who posed the question: Why not take the most beautiful love songs in the world and pair them with the most romantic voice in the world? The result is a beautiful album of pop standards that Foster has publicly claimed is "one of the most beautiful records I have ever been part of."
Embarking on a new era, Amore unveils a fresh sensuous sound that gently moves Bocelli into new territory. Spanish guitars flourish, traditional Latin percussion seductively keeps the tempo, accordions and harmonicas provide charming melodies, while sometimes Bocelli shares the spotlight with just a grand piano. Recorded late in the summer at Bocelli's Tuscan home studio overlooking the coast, the album exudes the natural beauty and breathtaking surroundings evident in Italy. Amore marks the only album David Foster has made outside of his Californian studio complex in two decades. This was also most musically gratifying for Bocelli: "I've been presented with opportunities I once could only dream of, challenges I longed to confront and experiences I will cherish forever, but while recording this album I realized that now is the perfect moment to arrive at an album of this repertoire, with the perfect producers, the perfect musicians and the perfect selection of songs."
More CDs from Andrea Bocelli
The Storyteller
Romanza
Cieli di Toscana
Verdi
La Bohème
Sacred Arias
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Amazing:
This is one of the best romantic songs albums I've ever heard.
I really recommend it for anyone who is still in love and would like to stay that way forever.
For the romatic soul - a must have!:
I own this CD and every time I hear it, I am taking away to another world of lyrics, rhythms, and relaxation. It also brings back memory of my childhood since I grew up listening to most of these songs. The songs were nicely chosen and presented in an harmonic order. Other thumbs up to Mr. Bocelli!
just don't sing in english !:
Although I don't know the languages that Andrea usually sings in, I prefer he not sing in english. And the nod to Elvis on this CD is out of place.
Amore!:
This cd is wonderful, I have fallen deeply in love with Andrea Bocelli! What a gift God has given him with all that talent. Thank God for Andrea Bocelli.
Tracks:
Amapola
Besame Mucho
Les Feuilles Mortes (Autumn Leaves)
Mi Manchi - featuring Kenny G
Somos Novios (It's Impossible) - Duet with Christina Aguilera
Solamente Una Vez
Jurame
Pero Te Extrano
Canzoni Stonate - Featuring Stevie Wonder on harmonica and vocals
L'Appuntamento
Cuando Me Enamoro
Can't Help Falling In Love - Live At Lake Las Vegas
Andrea by David Arch, Frank Martin, Claire Worrall, Holly Stell (Audio CD)
Cieli di Toscana by Gavyn Wright, Paolo Gianolio, Margherita Graczyk, Gary Miller, John Reid, Luis Jardim, Francesco Sartori, Mauro Malavasi, Massimo Guantini (Audio CD)
Sogno by B. / Cogliati, D. Zambrini, Tullio / Servillo, Giuseppe Ferro, Patrick / Servillo, Giuseppe Abrial, Ennio / Bardotti, S. Morricone, Ennio / Quarantotto, Lucio Morricone, Mauro / Bocelli, Andrea Malavasi, Guido Corti, Eros Ramazzotti, Cecilia Chailly (Audio CD)
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