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xantha
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From Classics and Jazz........
Blake, the award-winning boyband whose uniquely harmonious fusion of popular, classical and operatic numbers return next month with their second album And So It Goes.
Featuring a range of songs including Chasing Cars and The Closest Thing to Crazy the album showcases the passion and virtuosity of four very British boys, all trained as choristers who met on Facebook just 18 months ago and quickly realised that together they had something uniquely special to offer music lovers. Their soaring harmonies, youthful energy and genuine charm touched a chord with a wide range of fans who quickly identified with the Blake Sound as something fresh and distinct.
And So It Goes is released on 29th September |
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| Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:40 am Post subject: |
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The confirmed track listing for 'And So it Goes' is...
1. Look to the Mountains
2. And So It Goes
3. Chasing Cars
4. Wild Mountain Thyme
5. Because We Believe
6. Up Where We Belong
7. Steal Away
8. Heaven Can Wait
9. Closest Thing to Crazy
10. Fantasia Prelude
11. Nella Fantasia
12. Time to Say Goodbye
13. Sancta Maria |
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xantha
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| Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 3:45 pm Post subject: |
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If you are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Blake's new album, go and visit their official website www.blakeoffical.com and you can hear a sneak preview of some of the tracks.  |
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| bigdiva wrote: | Hello everyone,
it's so exciting, I went on to BLAKE's website today and they have clips from the new album playing on the site - OMG!!!!!!! Amazing!
Ok here goes, what I think of what I've heard so far:
Chasing Cars - just astounding, sounds like a radio 1 song!
Up Where We Belong - really great, just like Last Choir Standing
Closest thing to crazy - better than the original, lovely harmony
Time to say goodbye - so relaxing, took me to heaven & back
Sadly, thats as many clips as they have so far, hopefully we get to hear some more soon! What gets me with these clips is how different their voices sound on this album, almost like another group of singers - how do they manage to have such different voices, so impressive.
I will be on the doorstep of my local HMV when this album comes out - hurry on the 29th I say!!!!!!!!
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| bigdiva wrote: | Hello everybody,
It's been really interesting reading everyones comments about how similar or different BLAKE and IL DIVO are, loads of great comments. However, I think we're all going to get a bit of shock with BLAKE's second album. I just went on their website (www.blakeofficial.com) and they have got clips from the new album playing on the site. It's amazing how different they sound from IL DIVO, whilst still being beautiful. Also, they now have photos of the band taken for the new album cover, which are very sexy 
The clips you can hear include Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol), Closest Thing To Crazy, Time to Say Goodbye & Up Where We Belong. All of them sound really unique and quite stunning. I think they've decided to sing in a variety of new styles to suit their songs, which is really interesting. It's certainly going to be a very uplifting album, but not all heavy opera voices.
I'm so happy that the two bands have now shown themselves to have different sides. I can't wait for IL DIVO's new album too, but this time, it will be sitting alongside BLAKE's - sure in the knowledge that they are very different from one another
Go have a listen for yourself on their website, its surprising!
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xantha
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| Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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It's good to hear that you are enjoying the clips BigDiva - it makes the wait for the new album even more exciting.
I particularly like Chasing Cars and Closest Thing to Crazy, I think the way they are taking it in turns to have solo parts and have the others do the harmonies is another great twist on showing how great they can harmonise together and it creates a beautiful sound. |
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xaria
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I'm liking the use of african drums in Chasing Cars - very original! And Time to Say Goodbye sounds completely different to any other version I've heard.
Can't wait to hear more of Closest Thing to Crazy - I bet they've used beautiful harmonies in it.
This definitely sounds more like a pop/crossover album than the previous - nice x
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xantha
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| Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Amazon have a video of exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of Blake's new album And So It Goes. To view the video CLICK HERE |
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xantha
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| Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 4:36 am Post subject: |
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The album is released today and hopefully for many of you will be delivered to your doorstep this morning. If you haven't pre-ordered a copy, or indeed if you want to pick up a few extras for friends, you may be interested in the following link which gives you a price comparison for all the major retailers.
CLICK HERE.
Once you've had chance to listen to the album, be sure to come back and let us know what you think of it.
The Classicalx review of the album is now posted in the review section.
CLICK HERE
The lyrics have also been added to their section too, so you can sing along as well if you like!
And finally..........The following message was posted by Stephen to all Blake facebook members....
Subject: BLAKE's new album - Released TODAY !!
Good morning everyone, it's been a long wait, but our new album "And So It Goes" is released in the UK today! Available in all record stores and online. Please give us a fighting chance in the music charts by buying as many copies as you can this week; friends and family will love it! Visit here to buy - LINK REMOVED There's a really varied mix of music on this album, with songs like Chasing Cars, sitting alongside the stunning theme from The Mission. We hope you enjoy it and thanks for all the amazing support, BLAKE. |
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xantha
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From the messages I've had, it seems that many of you are enjoying Blake's new album and it's good to hear that the albums are flying off the shelves in the stores.
Blake posted the following message to all facebook members today regarding the album....
Subject: It's BLAKE versus the Indie Bands - Help us out...
Morning guys,
Thank you to everyone that has bought the 2nd album and sent us your positive comments, we're really happy you all love it so much On a serious note, we've found that BLAKE are now head to head with a load of Indie Bands, including Oasis, The Verve and Elbow !?!?! If you haven't already picked up a copy of "And So It Goes", please do buy a copy this week to give us a fighting chance against Oasis The album can be found in all record stores, supermarkets and online.
Thanks for all your fantastic support,
BLAKE. |
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xantha
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According to the information on Blake's Facebook, Blake's album is currently number 13 in the pop charts - and it's only 4 days after it's release. According to their information, they need just 1500 more sales to make it into the top 10!
Have you got your copy yet? |
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| bigdiva wrote: | Just found out from a friend who uses facebook, BLAKE are apparently at No.13 in the uk pop charts with their new "And So It Goes" album.
Someone has said that they are only 1500 record sales away from getting a classical crossover album into the UK Top Ten album chart, amazing!!!!!
I think as crossover fans we should all be giving BLAKE a helping hand, and showing the UK that classical crossover is the music of the future
I ordered 3 copies of their new album on Amazon today, and also bought two for my brother and sister (who have not been into classical crossover before) from Asda, who are doing a good price promotion on it too.
I went to : CLICK HERE
I'm so proud that a British crossover band have got our music so high up in the charts. It's a great way to show all my friends that the music I love so much, deserves to be at the top of the charts. Thank you BLAKE!!!!
Big DIVA.
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Wow that is awesome news. The album is absolutely fantastic and deserves to be in the top 10, so anyone who's reading this but has not yet bought and album... what are you waiting for??? You really will not be disappointed  |
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xantha
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| If you go onto the itunes store you can download two additional tracks that aren't on the conventional CD. They are special A Capella versions of Steal Away and And So It Goes and they are absolutely beautiful.....and just £0.79 each!! |
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xaria
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That's brilliant news! The album is absolutely fantastic! I bought 2 copies the other day - one for me and one for my mum for her birthday. I love the fact that they've each got a couple of songs that feature them as individuals, as well as hearing them work together as well as they do. x
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As the guys are going on about the pop chart does that mean this album is not eligible for the Classical Chart - the track listing does not seem to be 60% classical? If so does that mean they are really going the Il Divo way?
Of course that has been very successful but I have always rather liked the harmonies and bit sad they seem to be leaving this behind and going for the solo voices? |
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