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«Songs
Forever»
 Those
who expect something in "MT" style would be disappointed. The new
album is different, completely different. And Thomas Anders is different
as well. He has arranged and performed afresh 13 hits of 80-s, starting from "Some
people" and "For your eyes only" up to "Come
back and stay". "I have chosen my especially favorite
songs from the decade, which has influenced my life mostly; I mean, from
80-s", - he says.
"The selection of the songs was Teamwork. I invited my
best friends to the quiet dinner at home, and engaged them into the conversation
about their favorite songs. The high spot of the program was that I have marked
all suggestions on a small sheet of paper, which I had carried in my notebook
for weeks. So, that’s how I made sure that my way was correct".
Thomas together with famous producers Reinhard Besser and Peter Ries
and with the arranger Achim Brochhausen, who have been working together for
many years, has created an ace-high album. The four creative personalities
could manage to discover its amazing variety of sides. Thomas Anders: "It
was unusual for me, for example, to perform a rock-ballad "Is this
love" of rock-band "Whitesnake". Originally it sounds quite
inquiring and disappointing, but we imparted a tenderness and sensibility
to it.
During the selection of the most beautiful songs of 80-s I have recollected
the dancing hit "Tell it to my heart", which was not appropriate
for my musical program. However, this song still could give me no rest, and
I decided to turn it to the ballad. I think that because of such a method
the musical quality of this song could truly be shown”. “Songs forever” is
the most personal and heartfelt album of Thomas Anders.
"I’m a great fan of Lisa Stansfield. We performed her debut hit "All
around the world" in "bossa nova" style. And this style could
keep its charm and imparted a brand-new sounding to it, although before it was
inspiring but melancholic a bit".
However, the most personal song of this album is "Have I told you
lately". During its recording in the studio it took on special significance
for me, making me reflect on when did I tell my wife "I love you" lately?
Not the same "I love you", that I say while running, putting on
my coat, looking for the car keys and closing the door! I mean the words,
full of deep respect and admiration: "I love you! You are the best, thank
you for coming into being!"
The acoustic instruments, the first-class musicians of Warsaw symphonic
orchestra, the orchestra of Babelsberg film studio, and the wonderful voice
that realized all its possibilities are guaranteeing the amazing musical and
emotional experience. And all those who have expected Modern Talking would
be consoled by the old song of the super-popular duo, which was included in
Thomas’ Top-13. Thomas has also changed this song, and now he’s performing
it in quite different way.
Tracklist
Songs That Live
Forever (Intro Version)
(Achim Brochhausen / Thomas Anders / Lukas Hilbert) |
02:56 |
Demo |
Text |
Cry For Help (Cover
of Rick Astley)
(Rick Astley / Rob Fisher) |
04:17 |
Demo |
Text |
For Your Eyes
Only (Cover of Sheena Easton)
(Michael Leeson / Bill Conti) |
04:06 |
Demo |
Text |
Have I Told
You Lately (Cover of Rod Steward)
(Van Morrison) |
03:45 |
Demo |
Text |
All Around
The World (Cover of Lisa Stansfield)
(L.Stansfield / I.Devaney / A.Morris) |
04:01 |
Demo |
Text |
Some People (Cover
of Cliff Richards)
(Alan Tarney) |
04:26 |
Demo |
Text |
Tell It To
My Heart (Cover of Taylor Dayne)
(Seth A. Swirsky / Ernie Gold) |
03:37 |
Demo |
Text |
Do You Really
Want To Hurt Me (Cover of Culture Club)
(Boy George) |
03:36 |
Demo |
Text |
Is This Love (Cover
of Whitesnake)
(Sykes / Coverdale) |
04:39 |
Demo |
Text |
Sweet Dreams (Cover
of Eurhythmics)
(Dave Stewart / Annie Lennox) |
04:08 |
Demo |
Text |
Arthur's Theme (Cover
of Christopher Cross)
(Christopher Cross / Burt Bacharach) |
04:25 |
Demo |
Text |
You're My Heart,
You're My Soul
(Steve Benson) |
04:54 |
Demo |
Text |
True (Cover
of Spanndau Ballet)
(Gary James Kemp) |
03:04 |
Demo |
Text |
Songs That
Live Forever (Grand Prix Version)
(Achim Brochhausen / Thomas Anders / Lukas Hilbert) |
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Demo |
Text |
All tracks except track 14: Produced and Mixed by THOMAS
ANDERS, ACHIM BROCHHAUSEN & PETER RIES at FM STUDIO FRANKFURT
Executive producer: THOMAS ANDERS
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©2006
EDEL Records 4029758679227 (CD) / 4029758702727 (CD (Basic Version))
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