Music
Rhydian
To perfect his debut effort, Rhydian 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 were written especially for Rhydian, including the heart-stirring ‘I’m Coming Home Again’ and the stunning lead single ‘The Impossible Dream’.
The album also features 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?
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Live dates & events
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Classic FM Live, Royal Albert Hall, London
15/03/2010
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Classical Response, Royal Albert Hall, London
03/04/2010
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The Porthcawl Male Choir, Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl
04/09/2010
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Ps could somebody perhaps remove Gribbles’ first message which at first sounds like he/she was complaining about one of Rhydian’s songs! Having read the second message, I now realise it wasn’t one of Rhydian’s songs being referred to!!! phew!
Posted by Yarnie on 13th November 2008 at 12:10am
rhydain i am sure i am not the only one in tears listening. anyone who feels the same leave a message thanks. love yourhyd xx
Posted by wright on 13th November 2008 at 1:34pm
Beautiful. Roll on November 24th
Posted by Budgie on 13th November 2008 at 1:47pm
what a brillant site for all of rhydains fans who love to hear that lovely angelic voice. xx
Posted by wright on 13th November 2008 at 2:13pm
Absolutely brilliant Rhydian! Can’t wait for your performance on The X Factor and the album!
You’re the true winner!
Posted by ajay437 on 13th November 2008 at 5:08pm
I cannot believe how anyone can think ‘impossible dream’ or ‘to where you are’ are rubbish tracks! I think they are beautiful - I have listened to them several times and still enjoy them every time. ‘you raise me up’ is of course a great favourite but so are the above two tracks.
Posted by SR8 on 13th November 2008 at 7:55pm
I misunderstood your first message Gribbles - I thought you were referring to the above 2 tracks I mentioned in my previous message at 7.55 pm - my sincere apologies. SORRY
Posted by SR8 on 13th November 2008 at 8:14pm
How beautiful ‘To Where You Are’ sounds. A great song choice and I look forward to hearing the full version on the album.
Posted by Sally on 13th November 2008 at 8:17pm
Rhydian, you have the voice of an angel, you move me to tears when i hear you sing those beautiful songs! I can’t wait for the release of your album.
This is your time to shine, and shine you will :D
All my love
x
Posted by Angels Shadow on 13th November 2008 at 8:20pm
You have such a stunning voice, mesmerising. It is so gripping. I cannot wait for the album to be released, good things come to those who wait. From what I have heard so far it sounds brilliant, your future is so bright, always set new goals and never lose sight of them. Good luck. Craig
Posted by tilleyboi on 13th November 2008 at 11:37pm