Andrea Bocelli fans are thrilled to learn that the emotion-stirring international singer has teamed up with some of the hottest musical stars for his forthcoming album “Si.” He is reuniting with his friend Ed Sheeran after their chart-topping “Perfect Symphony” on a brand new song called “Amo Soltanto Te” (written by Ed with lyrics by Tiziano Ferro) and joining with pop sensation Dua Lipaon on the single “If Only.”

Crossover superstar Josh Groban and classical soprano Aida Garifullina also duet with Bocelli on the record, which is released on Sugar/Decca on October 26, 2018. It is his first album of new material in 14 years – 16 brand new songs, which celebrate love, family, faith and hope.

Powerful Father-and-Son Duet on New Album

At the center of the new record is a powerful duet between father and son, as 20 year-old Matteo Bocelli steps into the limelight to sing with Andrea on “Fall On Me” – a song expressing the bond between parent and child. It will appear in the end credits of the hotly anticipated new Disney film, The Nutcracker and The Four Realms, starring Keira Knightley, Mackenzie Foy, Helen Mirren and Morgan Freeman, to be released on November 2, 2018. The single, which will be available in seven different languages, will be released on September 21, along with a stunning new music video, which reveals never-before-seen photos of Andrea and Matteo from their family photo album.

Andrea explains how his voice compares with Matteo’s: “Technically they are very different, but there is one thing that makes them most similar: the attitude. That characteristic way of expressing yourself through your voice. This makes Matteo and I very similar. But that is something that you cannot learn, that cannot be taught. That is something you are born with.”

Andrea Bocelli, who turns 60 on September 22 has united family and friends for his new album. It was recorded at his home in Italy and produced by the legendary Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, Deep Purple, Thirty Seconds To Mars, etc) and includes a song produced by Mauro Malavasi and another one by Andrea’s oldest friend, Pierpaolo Guerrini. As well as a duet with Matteo, Andrea’s other son, Amos Bocelli, performs piano on the acoustic version of the track “Sono Qui” (“I Am Here”) and “Ali di Libertà.” There is also a song called “Vivo,” which is an emotional homage to his wife Veronica. “If Only” (his duet with Dua Lipa) was co-written by Francesco Sartori and the late Lucio Quarantotto – who helped pen one of Bocelli’s biggest hits, “Con Te Partirò” (“Time to Say Goodbye”), which was released more than 20 years ago and has become of the classical best-selling singles of all time.

Andrea Bocelli says of the album: “I wanted to go back to my memories of being a young man, playing at a piano bar. Obviously since then, I’ve produced lots of albums, sung lots of covers, performed many other things. But at a certain point I said to myself: ‘Maybe the time has come to put my effort into finding new songs.’ Like starting all over again, as it were, in my career.”

Humble Manner Despite International Status as Classical Singer

Andrea Bocelli’s humble manner belies his international status as one of the world’s biggest classical singers. He has sung for popes, presidents and royalty, performed in all the greatest concert halls and opera houses around the world and sold 85 million records. He has performed at major international events including the Olympic Games and the World Cup as well as his own sell-out arena shows. He has a Golden Globe, seven Classical BRITs and seven World Music Awards under his belt, plus a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Drawing millions in with his popular crossover appeal, Bocelli has collaborated with a host of A-list pop stars including Céline Dion, Tony Bennett, Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Scherzinger and many more. He also wowed UK football fans with a performance for Claudio Ranieri’s Premier League-winning Leicester City at the King Power Stadium in 2016. Bocelli continues to tour the world with major shows in the United States, Germany, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Canada, Ireland and the UK, where fans will have the opportunity to hear his new music. More information on his tour dates here.

Strong, Simple Album Title Reflects Positive Spirit of Music

“Sì” is an album about heart and soul, positivity and family, melody and magic. For that reason, Bocelli chose the strong, simple title.

“In this historical period we are going through right now, we too often say no. But yes is the word you say when you have your first kiss, when you agree with somebody, when want to make someone feel good. Sì is the word you say every time things will end well. For a thousand and one reasons, sì is the expression of a positive, powerful, human word and feeling and emotion,” he said.

In his 60th birthday year, Andrea Bocelli is proud to return to where it all began. His uplifting new album “Sì” gives us a window into the world of this extraordinary singer and global icon.

“Si” Track List

1. Ali di Libertà

2. Amo Soltanto Te – feat. Ed Sheeran

3. Un’Anima

4. If Only – feat. Dua Lipa

5. Gloria The Gift Of Life

6. Fall On Me – feat. Matteo Bocelli

7. We Will Meet Once Again – feat. Josh Groban

8. I Am Here

9. Vertigo – with Raphael Gualazzi at the piano

10. Vivo

11. Dormi Dormi

12. Ave Maria Pietas – feat. Aida Garifullina

13. Meditation

14. Miele Impuro

15. Sono Qui (acoustic version)

16. Ali di libertà (acoustic version

 

By Andrea Hammer

Andrea Karen Hammer is the founder, director and owner of Artsphoria Publishing, Media Group & Shop (https://www.artsphoria.org): Artsphoria International Magazine (https://www.artsphoria.com); Artsphoria Movie Reviews & Film Forum (https://www.artsphoria.us); Artsphoria: Arts, Business & Technology Center (https://www.artsphoria.biz); Artsphoria Event Advertising & Reporting (https://www.artsphoria.info); Artsphoria: Food for the Soul (https://artsphoria.live); Artsphoria Animation & Imagination World (https://www.artsphoria.net) and Artsphoria Shop (https://www.artsphoriashop.com). She is a freelance writer who has published articles in international publications.

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