FEATURED BAND: Blake
- Posted on October 17, 2007 2:36 PM
- 3 comments
Facebook has finally come in useful for something other than random photo flicking or stalking people. Blake, the incredible four piece classical band, made contact through Facebook and have now gone on to sign a one million pound record deal with Universal Music. Blake are the first ever band to have been signed in such a manner and have possible set the trend for many future bands.
Blake has merged their classical background with some fresh pop melodies, forming a fresh and innovative sound. Within months of meeting and forming, the group have already recorded their first, self-titled album, cleverly using striking harmonies around completely re-arranged classical, opera and pop tunes to take popular songs, old and new, to another level.
Not only that, but Blake are also recording a new version of rugby favourite Swing Low, as well as featuring on World In Union, the official theme song of this year’s Rugby World Cup. So, maybe all those hours we whittle away on Facebook will eventually come in handy? Or maybe not…
Blake already have a celebrity fan too! Movie star Keira Knightley, who was recording voiceovers in the same studio as them, walked into their rehearsal to say how much she loved their version of the Beach Boys classic ‘God Only Knows What I’d be Without You’ - the original of which is on the soundtrack to the film Love Actually, in which Knightley stars.
Blake, which is out on Novemeber 5th, is a polished fusion of classical music and pop, incorporating beautiful versions of the Beach Boys’ God Only Knows, the Gladiator theme music and classical songs, all recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. All members of Blake have a classical background. Individually, they add a little something extra to the music, resulting in warm blend of absorbing tracks.
Tracklisting:
1. Yo Te Voy A Amar (I’ll Make Love to You)
2. In Paradisum (Gladiator)
3. Moon River
4. 1492 Conquest of Paradise
5. God Only Knows
6. I Knew I Loved You (Deborah’s Theme)
7. Hallelujah
8. Ashokan Farewell
9. Celebration (from Standing Stone)
10. Vide Cor Meum
11. Swing Low
12. E Sara Cosi
13. Jerusalem
14. Toglimi Il Respiro ("Take My Breath Away")
Blake's new album is out on November 5th. Here's a sneak video preview.
Have you heard any Blake tracks or seen Blake play live? Leave us a comment and tell us what you think!
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Comments (3)
Karen Horsley
Heard them on Loose Women (ITV) and they sound great!
Posted on October 25, 2007 11:31 AM
Katy Fawcett
If you want to find out more about the band, have a look at their interview with ITV at itvlocal.com/westcountry
Posted on October 25, 2007 4:37 PM
Jennie Flynn
I bought the cd the day it came out after hearing them on 5news. The disc is almost worn out now, I love the mix of music and the great arrangements, if they had a fan club I would join it, if they don't have one, I'll be it. Can't wait for the next album...but how do you beat perfection?????
Posted on February 6, 2008 12:29 PM
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