The Promise: Il Divo
 Il Divo are back refreshed, reinvigorated and ready to remind the world in 2008 just what they have been missing. Four of the greatest operatic voices in the world come together again to create their unique signature sound to re-interpret popular romantic songs. The Promise features 12 songs once again produced by Steve Mac (Il Divo, The Christmas Collection, Ancora, Siempre). The Promise is Il Divo's first release in two years. Il Divo have become an international sensation bringing the sound of opera to the world of popular music since their debut in 2002. Il Divo has sold over 22 million albums worldwide. The singers have wonderfully clear and resonant voices and take great care and precision in delivering every note perfectly, to the effect that the passion is never allowed to seep through. One of the few bright spots in this album was L'Alba del Mondo, an Italian adaptation of Ennio Morricone's "I Knew I Loved You (Deborah's Theme)." The addition of some more familiar renditions, such as "Hallelujah" and "Amazing Grace" make it more bearable but are not enough to overcome the dreary, one-note atmosphere that plagues the album.
The instrumentals are expertly arranged. The melodies are deceptively simple, yet compelling. Each song is full of pleasant surprises in harmonies, melodies and dynamics. If you listen, and emerge yourself in the music, you will not only be interested, you will also be lost in the music. With the exception of Amazing Grace, the songs are in Spanish. Regardless if you understand the words, the music emotes the sentiment of the song in a way that makes it easy to understand the message of the music. Songs such as "La Luna", Angelina and Amazing Grace really showcase the power, range and precision of Il Divo's voices.
Song List | 1. | The Power Of Love (La Fuerza Mayor) | 5:00 | | 2. | La Promesa | 4:26 | | 3. | Adagio | 4:36 | | 4. | Hallelujah (Aleluya) | 3:19 | | 5. | L'Alba Del Mondo | 4:46 | | 6. | Enamorado | 3:13 | | 7. | Angelina | 4:32 | | 8. | The Winner Takes It All (Va Todo Al Ganador) | 3:47 | | 9. | La Luna | 3:50 | | 10. | She | 2:50 | | 11. | Amazing Grace | 4:30 |
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