A
special evening is in store for Filipinos as the English singer-songwriter and
guitarist JAMES MORRISON performs in
Manila on October 9, 2012 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
JAMES MORRISON achieved
worldwide success in 2006 with the release of his debut single “You Give Me Something.”
His first album, Undiscovered under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines),
debuted at the top of the UK Album Chart and sold millions of copies, making
him the biggest-selling British male solo artist in 2006. The album, which also
has the hit singles “Wonderful World,” and “The Pieces Don’t Fit Anymore” won
him a BRIT Award in 2007 for Best British Male Solo Artist.
JAMES MORRISON is currently
touring to promote his album, The Awakening, released in September
2011 also under MCA Music. As the title of his third and by far best album
suggests, The Awakening is the sound of an artist coming of age. In his
personal life, Morrison has become a father, while losing his own father after
the latter’s long battle with alcoholism and depression. At the same time,
Morrison, 26, has matured as a singer, songwriter and musician, enabling him to
channel all of that emotion into his most accomplished collection of songs yet.
“My first two albums felt like practice
shots,” he says, “and now I’ve
graduated. In many ways this feels like my first proper album.” Fortunately,
The
Awakening has turned out to be the album that Morrison always had the
potential to make – at last a worthy platform for his extraordinary singing
voice. “This time I wasn’t worrying about
success at all, and that’s why it was really enjoyable. I didn’t feel I had to
go for the big, loud notes all the time – I just sat back and sang how I felt
and it all just came flooding out.”
The
Awakening
is a warm, live-sounding collection of classic but contemporary folk-soul
songs. There are musical similarities with Morrison’s debut, but with added
panache and self-belief. There are soaring strings, uplifting harmonies,
soulful ballads and, in Slave to the Music, a hand-clapping dance floor groover
– a new string to his bow. There are nods to Motown, gospel, country and a hint
of Latin. Technically, Morrison remains one of the finest white soul singers,
equal parts Stevie Wonder and Paul Young. But he is more than just a Big Voice
– he sings from the heart. “To me, pop
music is just great music that lasts for years,” he says. “Though there is the other side of pop, which
is where you have a hit, but then, after it comes out, it never gets heard
again. I never wanted to make that sort of music.”
JAMES MORRISON’s
albums are out now in CDs exclusively under MCA Music available at
Astroplus and Odyssey Music and Video or online via iTunes and www.MyMusicStore.com.ph
Catch
James Morrison Live! in Manila on October 9, 2012 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Tickets are available at Ticketnet outlets (911-5555) or the Ticketnet Website www.ticketnet.com.ph. Ticket
prices are at: Patron VIP 4770, Patron Regular 3710, Lower Box VIP 3710, Lower
Box Regular 3180, Upper Box A 1910 and Upper Box B 850.
“JAMES MORRISON Live!
In Manila: The Awakening Tour” is brought to you by Midas Promotions, Dayly
Entertainment and Karpos Multimedia. Co-Presented by Jack TV and ETC. Official
Residence: EDSA Shangri-La Manila. Media Partners: ABS-CBN, MYX, RX 93.1,
Mellow 94.7, 95.5 Pinas FM, 96.3 Easy Rock, Business World, Philippine Daily
Inquirer, Pep.ph, ClicktheCity.com, Philstar.com, Inquirer.net, Manila Concert
Scene, Philippine Concerts, MyMusicStore.com.ph, WhenInManila.com, Juice.ph and
PinoyExchange.com. Special thanks to: MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines), Astroplus
and Odyssey Music & Video.
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