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Where did November go? It seems like only yesterday we were taking my son trick-or-treating! Lights are up, pumpkin patches have been replaced with tree lots, and carolers are belting Christmas classics while shoppers peruse the latest sales. The holidays are here! And it seems like every station I turn to is boasting traditional Christmas songs. I have to admit that while I like Christmas music during the celebrated week, I don’t enjoy listening to it for the entire month preceding the holiday. I prefer modern variations and new, uptempo, holiday-inspired songs.
If you’ve never heard of the hugely popular operative quartet Il Divo, then you’re definitely going to want to check them out. They have an amazingly unique sound, rich in culture and romance. Simon Cowell (the creator of American Idol) brought the group together in 2004. Since then they have enjoyed much success including two sold out world tours where they performed to over 1.5 million people in thirty countries. What is so captivating about this group is their ability to merge language, culture, and music genre to create a POPera of sorts.
Recently I had the opportunity to review their latest release entitled The Promise and The Christmas Collection. Their voices are amazing, the lyrics are inspirational, and they sing in English, Italian, and Spanish! Check out the music video Amazing Grace, which is a featured song on their latest release:
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Both CDs are available for purchase now on Amazon.com.
Win It! One reader will win a copy of both The Promise and The Christmas Collection. Head on over to their site and listen to some of their music (you’ll love it!). Then come back and leave me a comment with the name of your favorite song. Comments will close on December 14, 2008 at 10 pm PST. The winner will be chosen on December 15, 2008. One comment per person, please. US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.
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Profuse thanks to One2One for this review opportunity!
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Carol says
Ave Maria.
kelly jamison says
OH HOLY NIGHT IS AN AWESOME SONG ON THEIR CHRISTMAS CD.
claudette flanigan says
since it is Christmas time I would have to go with Ave Maria! Their version is just so beautiful!
sito says
From this CD, I like O Holy NIght.
sito says
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AmandaK says
I love their remake of Unbreak My Heart (Regresa a Mi). It’s just beautifully done!!
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Patricia Bergman says
They do a great job singing Amazing Grace. I would love this.
rebecca snodgrass says
I love amazing grace the best. That has always been my fave.
susan vanrey says
amazing grace
Dan W. says
I love Ave Maria. One of the all time classics. This would be a perfect gift for my mom. She never spends money on herself.
Christina G. says
My favorite song is She!
Christina G. says
I followed you on twitter (stinawins)!
Marilyn Wons says
I Believe in You is a beautiful song of theirs. They are wonderful!
janeh says
Unchained Melody and O Holy Night
Karen B says
O Holy Night is so beautiful!
ron says
Unbreak My Heart (Regresa A Mi)
Marcia S says
My favorite is Amazing Grace from their new album, The Promise.
Kimberly L says
Hallelujah is beautiful
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Casey says
Oh Holy night is my favorite!
MRS.MOMMYY says
i believe in you!
Kathleen W. says
I love their version of Amazing Grace, although it makes me a little sad too, since it was played at my grandparents’ funerals. But the Christmas album sounds wonderful.
christopher h says
amazing grace
Joanne Schultz says
Unchained Melody
pamela says
O Holy Night is really excellent. I love it .
Valerie Mitchell says
amazing grace
Valerie Mitchell says
twitter follower 🙂
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Rebecca Graham says
I love hearing them sing Oh Holy Night. Thanks for your giveaway!
David Bertolo says
I Believe In You (Je Crois En Toi)
veronica sandberg says
Ave Maria.
Sheri F says
I have never heard their music, but I’ve heard such good things about them so I would love to win.
Judy says
O Holy Night
Bonnie Capuano says
They way they sing Amazing Grace is soooo beautiful!!! I love Il Divo. Great giveaway!
Shelley says
O Holy Night is beautiful.
Thanks for a great giveaway 🙂
Mike Weisberg says
i want to win
djp says
hey paula
Kim says
O Holy Night is my personal fav. Thanks for the giveaway!
Kathy Scott says
Amazing Grace. I cry every time.
Roxanne says
Their “Ave Marie” is just the best.
MaryAnn says
I like
“I Believe In You”
Cynthya says
O Holy Night from the Christmas Collection–just beautiful. Thanks for the giveaway!
Leslie D. says
I have not heard their music before today. I went to the link and listened. Can not wait to hear the new album. Thank you.
Sharon Huether says
Mama, my favorite. they sing with such feeling. Thanks for the giveaway
adrienne Gordon says
amazing grace
jesy says
I believe in you
trish says
I love their redition of Amazing Grace
chastidy v says
I like Amazing Grace.
M.A. says
Ave Maria
Donna P. says
I first heard this group during physical therapy after my car accident. Great and inspiring! The guys are pretty cute too! I would love to have this for my mother. She would be so happy.
Mary Casper says
Amazing grace
Kari Follett says
I love the Amazing grace!!
Kari Follett says
Im also an email subscriber!!
Carol Drury says
O Holy Night – all time favorite
Rosanne Morrison says
My fav is Ave Marie
Thomas Gerber says
amazing grace
Ashley says
I like their version of Amazing Grace
tim brown says
O Holy Night
ky2here says
I really like their version of Hallelujah.
Kayce C. says
I like Hallelujah.
Robert N says
I like La Promesa
Ken Robinson says
I love Oh Holy Night from the Christmas Collection. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
Emmy T says
What a great way to get into the Xmas sprit, thanks for the great giveway!
Marie Hodges says
Amazing Grace is my favorite.
Marie Hodges says
I follow you on Twitter. My4Fellows
Marilyn says
I love their rendition of Amazing Grace. Truly amazing.
Louise says
I have to pick two favorites, O Holy Night and Amazing Grace. These young men have such a special talent. So many people are blessed by their music.
Tom McRae says
i really enjoyed their previous release, but this one was so-so. the songs are more mellow and the melodies are still great. it would have been better had there been a bit more a mixture in tunes/beats. even still, i especially loved track 9, ‘la luna’ and track 2, ‘la promessa.’ even if you don’t know spanish, it’s great to just pop it in the background and just listen to the soothing melodies. the cd in its entirety could have had more variety, but the songs really showcases their great harmony!