1) Cortes i… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with the name Cortes, including:
1) Cortes is a Canadian artist from Mississauga, Ontario.
2) Cortes is a singer who won the lead role of Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny, in The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre in London's West End.
3) Cortes is a UK band from London.
4) Cortes is a French rock band.
5) Cortes is a Romanian artist.
1) On November 19, 1997 in Mississauga, Ontario, Christopher Cortes was born. Since the beginning, the young artist - Cortes has always showed his potential in the industry of music. Taking inspiration from the early to mid 2000's era Christopher's desire to entertain others began to spark. It showed that it was only a matter of time for Cortes' giftings to be revealed to the world.
The talent and desire was always there but it was not until December of 2016 where Cortes' desire to become an independent artist became a reality. With the release of his first three singles 'I Get It', 'Patient' and 'Say I' the artist began to spark a buzz. Accumulating over tens of thousands of plays via SoundCloud his following continued to grow rapidly over the internet.
Today, Cortes has continued to deliver quality content to his fans and has hinted to have some big plans for the year of 2018. This staring early with the release of his newest single #StayGolden Produced by Sebastian V. It seems as if he is only getting started, stay tuned for what he has in store next.
2) In 1999, Cortes won the lead role of Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny, in The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre in London's West End. It was in this role that he discovered his ability to sing high notes. "I'd been having a bad evening and I was miserable, felt I wasn't even good enough to be in the chorus. Then in my next scene I went up to the C sharp and it just stayed there. Christine, the soprano, was walking towards me and her mouth fell open and she whispered to me, 'Wow, is that really you?' I've had those notes ever since."
However, when invited to extend his contract, Cortes declined. "I took a couple of days to think it over but it wasn't a difficult decision. I knew I wanted to move on. It was one of the things I had to do on my journey but I loved opera more." He won a scholarship to the opera course at the Royal Academy of Music, where both his sister Nanna and mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins were at the time. At the Academy, roles he sang included Florville in Il signor Bruschino and Fenton in Verdi's Falstaff.
After leaving the Academy, Cortes worked across Europe, playing lead tenor roles in operas by Verdi, Rossini and Donizetti in opera houses in Germany and Scandinavia. He also sang Mendelssohn's quartets from Elijah with his sister at Carnegie Hall, New York City. Other engagements included José in Carmen Negra, Curly in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, The Young Man in Dokaðu við, the Italian Tenor in Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier for the Icelandic Opera, Ferrando in Mozart's Così fan tutte for Co–Opera Ireland, Rinuccio in Puccini's Gianni Schicchi for Nordurop Opera, and a Verdi Gala at The Anvil in Basingstoke, England. His concert repertoire includes Bach's Mass in B Minor, St. Nicolas, Dvořák's Requiem, Verdi's Requiem, Handel's Messiah, Elijah, Puccini's Missa di Gloria, Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle and Stabat Mater, and Saint-Saëns' Christmas Oratorio and Les Noces.
Highlights of his career in 2004 and 2005 included his first appearances with English Touring Opera singing Ferrando in Così fan tutte, and at the Rossini in Wildbad Festival singing Conte Alberto in L'occasione fa il ladro. He recently performed the role of The Duke of Mantua in Verdi's Rigoletto for Opera Nordfjord.
Cortes and Katherine Jenkins, Cortes was approached by Einar Bárðarson, manager of Icelandic girl band Nylon, who suggested that he make a record like Andrea Bocelli or Josh Groban. The songs, including Lucio Dalla's "Caruso" and Ennio Morricone's "Nella Fantasia", Malavasi's "Romanza", David Foster and Carole Bayer Sager's "The Prayer" and some Icelandic numbers, were chosen by Cortes, Bárðarson and Björgvin Halldórsson – the "Frank Sinatra of Iceland" – to best show off his voice. The record, eponymously titled Cortes, was released in Iceland in 2005 and turned out to be the fastest-selling ever in that country, achieving double platinum status in three months.
His debut concert in Reykjavík in 2002, where he was joined by Katherine Jenkins, was a triumph. Cortes returned the favour as a guest performer during Jenkins' autumn tour in 2006. He was hailed for his commanding performances of Puccini's aria "Nessun Dorma" and widely admired for his brooding good looks. His single "Luna" (2007), featuring English soul singer Heather Small, reached number two on the Icelandic online music charts.
Cortes's ambition is to sing Otello at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London.
His debut album in the UK, Cortes, was released on 16 April 2007.
His second album is When You Say You Love Me is released 23 June 2008.
3) CORTES ARE… Andy Cortes – vocals/guitar | Sam Davies – bass | Marijus Aleksa - drums
As is the story for many new bands, Cortes were born out of a vibrant London underworld of jam sessions and dark sweaty gigs. Meeting in 2012 and bonding over Hendrix, Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones, it wasn’t long before their insatiable desire to better their peers resulted in the official formation of ‘Cortes’, and so the tale begins…
Andy hailing from London, Sam from Devon and Marijus (Mar-i-us) from Vilnius, Lithuania; set about writing and rehearsing a blistering set of groove laden indie rock tunes and in late 2013 it was time to bring it to the people – taking the stage in the notoriously busy, let alone difficult London scene. It didn’t take long for the band to start turning heads. Unleashing an early demo of one of their first tracks ‘Facing my Fear’ on the internet in 2014, the track found its way to Zane Lowe on BBC Radio 1 and received airplay, with Lowe describing the band as ‘certainly, better than good’.
Before too long - and with no formal release in place, no Facebook fans and no Twitter followers, Cortes had themselves radio play and a major publishing deal. No mean feat for a brand new band, and testament to the electricity the band channel with their recorded output and live on stage.
In 2015 the band found themselves holed up with Larry Hibbitt (formally of seminal UK rock band Hundred Reasons and more recently co-writer and producer to Marmozets, Nothing But Thieves and Dinosaur Pile-Up) in RAK Studios in St. John’s Wood London – emerging with their debut self-titled EP. Four tracks of raw, unbridled rock and roll. A force majeure of well honed guitar work, an incredible rhythm section and the distinctive vocal delivery of Andy Cortes.
Lead track ‘Close To Nowhere’ will be released in January 2016 ahead of the release of the bands debut EP. A full live diary for the band is to follow.
4) Cortes is a French rock band.
6) Cortes is a Romanian artist.
Rush
Cortes Lyrics
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I've been moving at a fast pace
I don't lose get that straight
'Cause the first is the last place
Through the highs like soprano
Though the lows were a battle
Yeah, we climbing up the ladder
Seek wisdom like I'm Solomon
But He had to go to war, aye
I thank God for my sword, aye
And Lucy's coming for my head though
I think she knows I got a halo
So I think I gotta lay low, oh
You ain't gotta rush
You ain't gotta rush
I see it in your face you're fallen now
I know that we'll make it out somehow
You ain't gotta rush
You ain't gotta rush
I know that our faith will guide us now
Look at all this favour on us, wow
You are the prize
You are suffice
You never lose the grip on your hands, yeah
Comfort from the rod and the staff, yeah
Its not, it's just a lack of trust, yeah
Disciplines the ones he loves, yeah
If I don't get it when I want thats fair
If I dont get it at all thats clear
The type of love that really free'd the prison
And this a different kind of hedonism
But if the Sovereignty is yours
You ain't gotta rush
You ain't gotta rush
I see it in your face you're fallen now
I know that we'll make it out somehow
You ain't gotta rush
You ain't gotta rush
I know that our faith will guide us now
Look at all this favour on us, wow
Rush, Rush, Rush, Oh
Rush, Rush, Rush, Oh
Rush, Rush, Rush
You ain't gotta rush
You ain't gotta rush
I see it in your face you're fallen now
You ain't gotta rush
You ain't gotta rush
I know that our faith will guide us now
You ain't gotta rush
You ain't gotta rush
I see it in your face you're fallen now
I know that we'll make it out somehow
You ain't gotta rush
You ain't gotta rush
I know that our faith will guide us now
Look at all this favour on us, wow
The song "Rush" by Cortes talks about the importance of patience and faith in achieving one's goals. The lyrics suggest that there is no need to rush into things, as God's plan will unfold in its own time, and one must have faith in his sovereignty. The singer talks about his own journey, where he has been moving at a fast pace for two years, but he knows that the first is the last place to be. He has gone through both highs and lows in his journey, and has learned to seek wisdom like Solomon. He is grateful for his sword and is aware of the challenges he may face. Lucy, a symbolic representation of the devil, is coming for his head, but he knows he has a halo and chooses to lay low. The singer reassures the listener that they need not rush, but instead, have faith in their journey and know that they will make it out somehow. He talks about the favor that they have received and how they are the prize that is sufficient.
Line by Line Meaning
Two years in the fast lane
I have been moving at a fast pace for the last two years
I've been moving at a fast pace
I have been progressing quickly and ambitiously
I don't lose get that straight
I don't accept losing as an option
'Cause the first is the last place
Finishing first is the only acceptable outcome
Through the highs like soprano
I have experienced great highs, like a soprano singer hitting high notes
Though the lows were a battle
I have also faced difficult challenges and obstacles
Yeah, we climbing up the ladder
Despite the challenges, I am continuously striving to climb the ladder of success
Seek wisdom like I'm Solomon
I am constantly seeking knowledge and wisdom, like King Solomon
And yeah, He making me a solid man
God is molding me into a strong and dependable person
But He had to go to war, aye
God had to fight battles and face challenges to make me stronger
I thank God for my sword, aye
I am grateful to God for equipping me with the tools to fight my battles
And Lucy's coming for my head though
The devil is trying to bring me down and tempt me
I think she knows I got a halo
The devil is aware of my faith and righteousness
So I think I gotta lay low, oh
I must take a step back and be cautious in order to avoid temptation and stay on the right path
You ain't gotta rush
You do not need to hurry or rush
I see it in your face you're fallen now
I can see that you have stumbled and are struggling
I know that we'll make it out somehow
I have faith that we will overcome our difficulties
I know that our faith will guide us now
Our belief and trust in God will lead us on the right path
Look at all this favour on us, wow
We are blessed and have received many good things
You are the prize
You are valuable and worth striving for
You are suffice
You are sufficient and capable
You never lose the grip on your hands, yeah
God never lets go of us, and always has a hold on our lives
Comfort from the rod and the staff, yeah
God provides us with comfort and guidance, like a shepherd with a rod and staff
Its not, it's just a lack of trust, yeah
Our struggles are not due to our circumstances, but rather a lack of trust in God
Disciplines the ones he loves, yeah
God disciplines those he loves, in order to make them stronger and better
If I don't get it when I want thats fair
It is fair if I do not receive what I desire, when I desire it
If I dont get it at all thats clear
If I never receive what I want, it is clear that it was not meant for me
The type of love that really free'd the prison
God's love is the kind of love that can set a person free from personal imprisonment and struggles
And this a different kind of hedonism
This is a unique and different kind of pleasure and self-indulgence, one found in faith and spirituality
But if the Sovereignty is yours
If God is in control of our lives
Rush, Rush, Rush, Oh
A repeated exclamation of the word 'rush'
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Christopher Cortes
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