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Holiday Review & Giveaway: Il Divo

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*This giveaway is now closed.  Thanks for stopping by!  The winner is Valerie Mitchell.  Congratulations!  *

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.  

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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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  6. I love their remake of Unbreak My Heart (Regresa a Mi). It’s just beautifully done!!

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  10. 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.

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  21. 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.

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  41. 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.

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  48. 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.

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  65. 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.

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  66. 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!

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