Janey Clewer - Love

Styles: Vocal
Size: 136,7 MB
Time: 58:21
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2012
Art: Front

1. Love (4:34)
2. Fallin' In Love (4:13)
3. Won't Go Back (4:52)
4. Two Shooting Stars (4:19)
5. Can't Let You Go With My Heart (3:43)
6. Impossible (3:40)
7. Call Me Romantic (4:14)
8. God's Perfect Plan (3:52)
9. Only Time Will Tell (3:51)
10. Forever Valentines (4:27)
11. Exposed (4:13)
12. Lovers Are Never Lost (3:36)
13. The Last Words You Said (4:00)
14. If Only For Tonight (4:40)

Love is Janey's latest compilation album, with 4 new releases. The title track, LOVE, features Peter Cetera, Bill and Tamara Champlin, Marc Jordan, Joe Chemay, Jaimee Paul and Janey on vocals; the great musicianship of Vinnie Colaiuta on drums; and Bruce Gaitsch and Tommy Denander on guitars.

The bonus track “If Only For Tonight” is a song to benefit the children of Japan. All proceeds from this song will be donated to the Kids Earth Fund, a worldwide non-profit that benefits children who have been the victims of war, crime and environmental contamination. More specifically, the money raised will benefit the children of Tohoku who were victims of the March 11, 2011 tsunami. http://www.janeyclewermusic.com/love

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Michael Bublé - Love

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2018
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:04
Size: 104,3 MB
Art: Front

(4:03)  1. When I Fall In Love
(3:22)  2. I Only Have Eyes For You
(3:02)  3. Love You Anymore
(3:50)  4. La Vie En Rose (Feat. Cécile McLorin Salvant)
(4:25)  5. My Funny Valentine
(3:17)  6. Such A Night
(3:40)  7. Forever Now
(3:42)  8. Help Me Make It Through The Night (Feat. Loren Allred)
(3:08)  9. Unforgettable
(2:50) 10. When You're Smiling
(3:05) 11. Where Or When
(3:38) 12. When You're Not Here
(2:57) 13. I Get A Kick Out Of You

With his supple vocal chops and nonchalant charisma, Michael Bublé became the preeminent neo-crooner of his generation. Influenced by classic singers such as Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett as well as more modern artists (most notably Harry Connick, Jr.), Bublé can believably sell old-school jazz standards and adult contemporary pop songs alike. Bublé was introduced to the music of the swing era by his grandfather, who filled his ears with the sounds of the Mills Brothers, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and others. As Bublé eagerly absorbed the recordings, he began to realize that he wanted to be a singer and that this style of music, virtually foreign to his own generation, was what he wanted to perform. With his grandfather's assistance, Bublé soon learned a whole catalog of tunes and gained experience and exposure by singing as a guest with several local bands. While still in his teen years, he won the Canadian Youth Talent Search, released several independent albums, and performed in a musical revue titled Swing that traveled across the U.S. It wasn't long before Bublé was introduced to Grammy-winning producer David Foster and signed his first major recording contract with Reprise Records. The two Canadians began work on a major debut album that would incorporate Bublé's aptitude for pop standards into songs that spanned several decades. His self-titled debut was released in early 2003 and featured jazzy takes on old standards like "Fever" and "The Way You Look Tonight," as well as newer classics like Van Morrison's "Moondance" and the Bee Gees' "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart." Further exposure ensued with a world tour and appearances on several television programs like NBC's Today Show, in which he sang a duet with host Katie Couric. He finished off 2003 with an EP of holiday material, Let It Snow, and began 2004 with the live CD/DVD set Come Fly with Me. In 2005, It's Time was a number one hit in Canada, Japan, Italy, and Australia, and made the Top Ten of both the U.K. and U.S. charts. 

Later that year he released the live album Caught in the Act. The holiday-themed album Christmas followed in 2006, with the studio effort Call Me Irresponsible dropping in 2007. Bublé returned in 2009 with the live concert album/DVD Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden, which documented the singer's first-ever performance at the storied New York City venue. The studio effort Crazy Love, featuring duets with Sharon Jones and Ron Sexsmith, followed in October 2009, becoming his third multi-platinum album in the U.S. In 2010, Bublé released the six-song EP Special Delivery, as well as the expanded Crazy Love: Hollywood Edition. The holiday album Christmas appeared in late 2011, featuring duets with Shania Twain, the Puppini Sisters, and Thalía. Within a few weeks of release, the album topped Billboard's Top 200. In 2013, Bublé released the Bob Rock-produced To Be Loved, which featured a mix of standards, most contemporary, along with three Bublé originals. Guest vocalists including Reese Witherspoon and Naturally 7 appeared on the album, which became his fourth consecutive chart-topper in the U.S. and also his fourth Grammy winner. Buoyed by the album's success, he set out on a massive tour, debuting in June of 2013 with ten shows at London's O2 Arena, and playing North America, Europe, Australia, South America, Asia, and Africa over the next two years. In 2015, he began working on new studio material; the resulting album, Nobody But Me, was released the following year. Co-produced by Bublé himself, the album featured the usual smattering of jazz standards as well as a cover of the Beach Boys' "God Only Knows." It also included three new songs co-written by Bublé and a duet with Meghan Trainor, "Someday," written by Trainor and One Direction's Harry Styles.By Aaron Latham https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-deluxe-edition/1436702494

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Pentatonix - The Lucky Ones

Styles: A cappella,R&B
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 36:18
Size: 83,8 MB
Art: Front

(3:26) 1. Happy Now
(3:20) 2. Love Me When I Don't
(3:15) 3. Coffee In Bed
(3:24) 4. Be My Eyes
(2:54) 5. A Little Space
(3:27) 6. Side
(2:47) 7. Bored
(3:55) 8. Exit Signs
(2:57) 9. Never Gonna Cry Again
(3:37) 10. It's Different Now
(3:11) 11. The Lucky Ones

It’s safe to say there was a rise in appreciation for acapella music in the year 2012. Yes, the year of the famous “Cup-Song” from the movie “Pitch Perfect.” That little tune was stuck in everyone’s head thanks to Anna Kendrick, and if you didn’t know how to make the cup motions, someone was eager to teach you. There was another important thing happening in 2012, however. Five acapella singers out of Arlington, Texas, dropped their first official album as ‘Pentatonix’ just a year after winning NBC’s ‘The Sing Off’ and signing with Sony Music. There are five of them, and they’re named after the pentatonic scale an “x” sounded cooler at the end. Not to be overlooked, the group’s sound is incredible. As of 2017, Scott Hoying, Kirsten Maldonado, Matt Sallee, Mitch Grassi, and Kevin Olusola make up Pentatonix. Each singer brings something entirely different to the table, which is why their latest album, “The Lucky Ones” was predictably a great listen. This album felt like nothing short of a jubilant merry-go-round ride in the middle of the park. Let’s say it’s a sunny day, too, because the vibe is just that upbeat and positive. The established pop singers zealously inch toward finding their sound as this is only their second original album. Though they are routinely celebrated for their abstract covers of other hits, it’s a new year. Who are we to question change?

Lyrically, what Etta James would call “a Sunday kind of love” is radiant through songs on the project like “Coffee In Bed,” “Love Me When I Don’t” and “Bored.” There’s a reinforced and naturally pleasant theme of relying on a significant other for comfort. Musically, all three songs have little to no instrumental aid, and each beat is created through beatboxing and/or recorded harmonies. Watching the group’s music video for “Coffee In Bed” was a quick reminder of how extensive and fascinating acapella can be. The video starts with showing the five vocalists in different bedrooms, each with a cup of coffee in hand. They sing a beat that favors “Mr. Sandman” by The Chordettes. Listening to Kevin beatbox will make you forget percussion instruments even exist, and Mitch’s high-pitched runs never fail to excite listeners. The lyrics: “You spend every Saturday morning / Stuck on replay of last night / I won’t take your words as a warning / And I’ll pick you up every time” point towards that theme of being there for your significant other. The camera cut from one singer to the next throughout the music video, and suddenly you see all the layers of the song in one listen as if you were right there in the studio when it was recorded. This emphasis set “Coffee In Bed” apart from the rest of the album.

Of course, no matter what day of the week it is, relationships are often complicated and filled with awkward silences and heated arguments sometimes even a need for space or independence altogether. The sentimental track “It’s Different Now” starts with a soft piano playing as Kirsten Maldonado serenades listeners. The lyrics: “I rewind out conversations / Listen between every line / To relieve my superstition / I only reveal, it’s only a sign” set the tone for the singer’s breakthrough and the rest of the group comes together for the chorus. Their voices in unison paint the picture of the support they have for each other even through robust lyrics of independence, thus preparing listeners for the last track on the album “The Lucky Ones.” This song is all about looking back on the quintet’s progress over their last decade together.

As far as the album’s re-listenability goes, it’s not really timeless. Once again, this is just the beginning of Pentatonix writing and singing their original music. Some of these songs should be played on the radio multiple times, and some are to be enjoyed just once, like a tour of an art museum. Even though the songs are distinct in their production, there wasn’t much variety in their overall sound. A track like “Side” with a slower progression felt like a breath of fresh air after a lot of the same buoyant music. This exhale can be seen as a good thing or a bad thing, depending on the listener. This doesn’t speak to the songs’ quality as much as it does the choice of songs on a project. Nonetheless, it still deserves the attention it’s receiving. The best way to describe Pentatonix is a five-piece jigsaw puzzle. Each piece is carved in a way that is so unique and special, but when connected with the other four, it just makes more sense. “The Lucky Ones” artistry is truly a blessing to even the earliest Pentatonix fans a reminder that the group is still committed to their musical journey and their repertoire.~ Madison Smith https://www.ninertimes.com/arts_and_entertainment/album-review-the-lucky-ones/article_a4f68196-73d2-11eb-b6fa-67b4fc142bf4.html

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George Benson - Dreams Do Come True: When George Benson Meets Robert Farnon

Styles: Vocal And Guitar
Size: 102,4 MB
Time: 44:02
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2024
Art: Front

1. At Last (4:12)
2. A Song For You (3:36)
3. Pretend (3:59)
4. A Long Time Ago (4:32)
5. Love Is Blue (4:16)
6. My Romance (4:07)
7. Autumn Leaves (4:19)
8. Can't We Be Friends (3:01)
9. My Prayer (4:35)
10. Yesterday (4:18)
11. One Goodbye (3:01)

When the best intentions are to put a record release on hold for whatever the cause, occasionally those masters are overlooked and/or lost for an indefinite period of time. Multi Grammy winning and Hollywood Walk of Fame recipient, guitarist/vocalist George Benson, spent over a decade with Warner Bros. Records including his crossover (Pop, R&B and Jazz) classic in 1976, Breezin’, and Dreams Do Come True: When George Benson Meets Robert Farnon, a 1989 project saluting the song standards in various genres through the years. However, the masters on Dreams Do Come True slipped thru the cracks for 35 years before the original recording was finally found.

Now the time is getting closer for an extraordinary collaboration bridging Benson’s jazzy scat and guitar and a richly soulful vocal delivery with Farnon’s orchestral arrangements. The Canadian born Farnon, who passed at age 87 in 2005, arranged for many vocal legends including Tony Bennett and Lena Horne. This updated version of Dreams Do Come True (Rhino/Warner Music) is retouched up with love by Benson’s friend co-producer Randy Waldman. Meanwhile, fans can experience a sneak peak of Benson and Farnon from these long, lost sessions, teaming up on the R&B disco flavored, big band edged “Love is Blue,” the first French single release that hit #1 on the U.S. charts in 1968.
https://news.theurbanmusicscene.com/2024/07/dreams-do-come-true-when-george-benson-meets-robert-farnon/

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