Music
Rhydian
After being discovered on The X Factor in 2007 where he was touted as the bookies’ favourite to win, Rhydian now bursts back onto the music scene with his magnificent debut album.
Rhydian’s undeniable talent, unmistakable voice and look have already won him an army of fans, and will attract many more with the launch of his self-titled debut album, released on 24th November 2008. Crammed full of passionate, inspiring songs performed in his inimitable style, Rhydian is set to touch the hearts of millions with his mesmerising classical voice.
The Welsh star’s impeccable technique as displayed on his polished debut performance is the result of a lifetime passion for singing and an unparalleled commitment to his craft. Beginning as a boy soprano at just age three, Rhydian’s goal has always bee to connect with the British public through the gift of his classically trained voice. The release of his album Rhydian is quite literally a dream come true for the talented singer.
The album has been almost a year in the making and well worth it. To perfect his debut effort, Rhydian has worked with an array of producers, with mentors including Steve Mac, Desmond Child, Quiz & Larossi, Per Magnusson and David Kreuger.
An array of original tracks have been written especially for Rhydian, including the heart-stirring ‘I’m Coming Home Again’. The stunning lead single ‘The Impossible Dream’ will be unveiled exclusively on the X Factor on Saturday, November 22nd when Rhydian gives the nation a sneak preview of his album’s rich material.
The album will also feature his showstoppers from the X Factor, Simon and Garfunkel’s ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, West Side Story’s ‘Somewhere’ and ‘What If, a fantastic duet with Broadway star Idina Menzel.
Rhydian commented, “You can’t rush a good album; we wanted to make something timeless, full of great songs, not just an X Factor tribute.” Rhydian added: “Whatever song I sing, I try to put my own stamp on it. I am classically trained, but I don’t regard myself as an opera singer. I quite like the fact that I don’t fit into any particular style. I just try and connect with a song myself and then, if I’m moved, I can actually make a magnetic connection with an audience.”
Tracks
- The Impossible Dream
- To Where You Are
- What If
- The Prayer
- Bridge over Troubled Water
- There will be a Time
- Somewhere
- Not a Dry Eye in the House
- I Believe
- I’m Coming Home Again
- Who Wants to Live Forever?
Buy the album
Video
Live dates & events
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Rhyl, Rhyl Pavillion
28/04/09, 8pm
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Reading, Hexagon Theatre
29/04/09, 8pm
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Nottingham, Royal Centre
01/05/09, 8pm
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I am so happy to see this super new site up and running at last for Rhydian ~ he truly deserves it and it has been long awaited.
Good luck for the future Rhydian ~ just live that Impossible Dream!
SusieJ
Posted by SusieJ on 10th November 2008 at 5:13pm
It is great to see the site finally taking shape. Rhyd always gives his best and so deserves the best.
Posted by rhydnut on 10th November 2008 at 5:18pm
Wow...the site is looking good so far! Now we just need regular maintenance and updates to help make it the first port of call for Rhydian fans!
I agree with rhydnut, Rhydian deserves the best!
Posted by gillyflower on 10th November 2008 at 7:46pm
The site looks great! So looking forward to the new Album, Rhydian will be a huge success.
Posted by istersay on 10th November 2008 at 7:51pm
Oh Rhydian, this is amazing beyond amazing in as many amazing words as i can before the word amazing looses its meaning!!
I can’t believe its not only 2 week, or really 13 days waiting before we can run into the shops in our pj’s and hot chocolate thermo flasks, purses or wallets at the ready waiting for our copy. I see a lot of fighting and puching to get the first off the shelf!
So never mind the bruises and scars we may get next...next monday morning, it’s all, i’m sure, for a worthy cause! LOL!
We’ll try not to get too overexcited a the chance to get the most anticipated and wanted album of the year.
Oh, and the website looks ama- ahem....INCREDIBLE!
Love and support forever
Posted by The_HD_Factor on 10th November 2008 at 9:34pm
Great site for a great singer. I can’t say it any better than HD! Amazing! Sorry HD.
Mary
Posted by madmary on 10th November 2008 at 10:01pm
rhydain you are an angel when i am at my lowest your voice just takes me away
Posted by wright on 10th November 2008 at 10:07pm
Rhydian, I love everything about you; your wonderful voice, your lovely personality, all contribute to the magic that is you. You are a STAR.
Posted by Arty on 10th November 2008 at 11:01pm
Really looking forward to the album.......24/11 will be my Christmas Day this year!
Posted by ANNE100 on 10th November 2008 at 11:18pm
Please take this rubbish track off this great website: we want the You Raise Me Up video/track which was totally brilliant!
Posted by gribbles on 11th November 2008 at 10:00am