The idea behind this quartet's creation came to Simon Cowell after listening to Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman's rendition of "Con Te Partirò." He realized he loved lyrical voices but not opera, so he decided to form a multinational quartet (France, Switzerland, Spain, and United States) that sounded like The Three Tenors but sang pop songs and looked like handsome Armani models.
With this idea, Cowell commenced a worldwide search for young singers who were willing to embark on the Il Divo project. His search lasted two years, from 2001 until December 2003, when the fourth member of Il Divo, American tenor David Miller, was signed. The well-established formation of Il Divo comprises a renowned Spanish opera and zarzuela baritone, Carlos Marín, a French pop singer, Sébastien Izambard, and two classically trained tenors, Swiss Urs Bühler and American David Miller. Recording of their first album started in the first half of 2004 in Sweden.
The group's debut album, the self-named Il Divo, contains renditions of Frank Sinatra's hit "My Way (A Mi Manera)," Toni Braxton's hit "Unbreak My Heart (Regresa a Mi)," an adaptation of Ennio Morricone's soundtrack titled "Gabriel's Oboe" from the movie La Misión titled "Nella Fantasia" and several songs sung in Spanish, English, Italian, and Portuguese ("Volta Pra Mim"), including 1994's San Remo Festival winner "Passerà."
Il Divo hit the #1 slot on both Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com after a breakout career-defining appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show on April 5, 2005, where the quartet performed its interpretation of "Unbreak My Heart."
In the United Kingdom, the Il Divo album topped Robbie Williams as number 1 in the UK charts (allegedly Williams said to them during the Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason film premiere, "Oi, you're the bastards that knocked me off!"). This multiplatinum-selling CD became number one in the charts in a total of 13 countries around the world, and achieved top 5 placing in 25 countries.
Il Divo's second album, Ancora, was recorded in both Sweden and London with world-renowned recording giants Per Magnusson and David Kreuger and producer Steve Mac, who was also the producer of their first album. Released on November 7, 2005 in the UK, it hit number one both in the UK and Australia within one week. Ancora was released in the US on January 24, 2006. It entered the Billboard albums chart at number 1, selling more than 150,000 copies during its first week of sales.
Highlights on Ancora include "Isabel," "I Believe In You," a duet with Céline Dion, and Il Divo's cover of Eric Carmen's "All By Myself (Solo Otra Vez)." Two of the tracks on this CD, "O Holy Night" and "Ave Maria," appear on the 2005 US-only release, Christmas Collection.
Il Divo was the perfomer of the 2006 FIFA World Cup official song "A Time of Our Lives."
The Music Of The Night
Il Divo Lyrics
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Darkness stirs and wakes imagination
Silently the senses abandon their defenses
Helpless to resist the notes I write
For I compose the music of the night
Slowly, gently, night unfurls it's splendor
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Hard as lightening, soft as candlelight
Dare you trust the music of the night
Close your eyes, start a journey through a strange new world
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Close your eyes, and let music set you free
Only then can you belong to me
Floating (floating), falling (falling), sweet intoxication
Touch me (touch me), trust me (trust me), savour each sensation
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
To the power of the music of the night
The power of the music of the night
You alone can make my song take flight
Help me make the music of the night
Thank you so much Il Divo
The wonderful Il Divo
Gracias
Thank you
The Music Of The Night is a song from the musical Phantom of the Opera, originally sung by Michael Crawford in 1986. This song is a duet between the Phantom and Christine, and it happens when he takes her to his lair under the Paris Opera House. This lair was filled with music and instruments, and Christine sees the Phantom's composition and starts to sing.
The song's first verse talks about how night-time can sharpen and heighten all of our senses and imagination. The darkness can stir up the imagination, and the senses become helpless to resist the notes that are written by the Phantom. He talks about how he is the composer of the music of the night, and there is something almost hypnotic in the way he sings this verse.
The second verse shows the Phantom transforming from a menacing character to a more gentle one, speaking softly and gently as he beckons Christine to hear the music. The chorus highlights the power of music to transport us to a different world, where we can forget our worries and be free to be ourselves. This song is a beautiful representation of how music can be a powerful tool that can transcend language and culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Night-time sharpens, heightens each sensation
The night brings out and intensifies every feeling.
Darkness stirs and wakes imagination
The darkness activates and excites the imagination.
Silently the senses abandon their defenses
Without warning or noise, one's senses surrender to the music.
Helpless to resist the notes I write
The listener is powerless to resist the captivating melody.
For I compose the music of the night
The composer creates a masterpiece that embodies the essence of the night.
Slowly, gently, night unfurls it's splendor
The beauty of the night slowly and gently reveals itself.
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Experience the night with all your senses, feeling its delicate and trembling nature.
Hearing is believing music is deceiving
Only when one hears the music can they believe in its power, as its impact cannot be truly seen or measured.
Hard as lightening, soft as candlelight
The music has an intense and powerful energy, yet also a delicate and calming quality.
Dare you trust the music of the night
Can you trust in the mysterious and captivating music of the night?
Close your eyes, start a journey through a strange new world
By closing your eyes, you embark on a journey through an unknown and unfamiliar world.
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Forget about everything you know, and immerse yourself in this new world.
Close your eyes, and let music set you free
Allow the music to liberate you from your thoughts and take you on a journey.
Only then can you belong to me
Only when you experience the music and embrace its power, can you truly belong to the composer.
Floating (floating), falling (falling), sweet intoxication
The listener is entranced and consumed by the music, feeling a sense of lightness and falling into a sweet and intoxicating sensation.
Touch me (touch me), trust me (trust me), savour each sensation
The listener is encouraged to embrace the power of the music and the composer, and enjoy every sensation that it brings.
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
Allow yourself to fall deeper into the dreamlike state, and embrace your shadow side.
To the power of the music of the night
Submitting to the overwhelming force and influence of the music during the night.
You alone can make my song take flight
The listener has the power to bring the music to life by engaging with it.
Help me make the music of the night
The composer is asking the listener for their assistance in creating this masterpiece.
Thank you so much Il Divo
Gratitude towards the musical group Il Divo for bringing this masterpiece to life.
The wonderful Il Divo
A tribute to the excellence and talent of Il Divo.
Gracias
A simple thank you in Spanish.
Thank you
A final expression of gratitude for the music and the listener.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles A. Hart, Richard Stilgo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Night time sharpens, heightens each sensation
Darkness wakes and stirs imagination
Silently, the senses abandon their defenses
Helpless to resist the notes I write
For I compose the music of the night
Slowly, gently, night unfurls its splendor
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Hearing is believing, music is deceiving
Hard as lightening, soft as candlelight
Dare you trust the music of the night?
Close your eyes for your eyes will only tell the truth
And the truth isn't what you want to see
In the dark it is easy to pretend
That the truth is what it ought to be
Softly, deftly, music shall caress you
Hear it, feel it secretly possess you
Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind
In this darkness which you know you cannot fight
The darkness of the music of the night
Close your eyes
Start a journey to a strange new world
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Close your eyes and let music set you free
Only then can you belong to me
Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Touch me, trust me, savor each sensation
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
To the power of the music that I write
The power of the music of the night
You alone can make my song take flight
Help me make the music of the night
@braunx1080
Lea's voice is classic, timeless, angelic voice that will transcend through the years. still listening in 2020.
@erlindabaliog9224
Me too . . .
@leegaylan9430
Her diction is terrific. One can join singing with her.
@denisewendt8580
Beautiful blending voices and singing with so much passion makes it even more special. I have heard IL Divo with other artists, but with Lea Salonga, a Tony Award Recipient for her pivotal role as Kim, in the Original production of Miss Saigon, it's different, as well as beautiful, she's humble, very witty, speaks several languages, very talented, highly acclaimed for her many acting and singing roles on Broadway and in other shows, her singing voice is Princess Jasmin and Mulan on the animated Disney movies and as Tuptin in the King and I. She brings a breath of pure fresh air and a posy of daisies with her on this Tour. Her voice is so uniquely toned which has mellowed beautifully with age. Her voice is flexible to whatever she sings, It can be pop to opera. So with that special unique, angelic voice, blending with 4 fantastic Tenor voices, is like being transported from a Broadway show to a Birthday party then bam......right into a volcano eruption. All their songs together should be on their new CD. This IL Divo European Tour with Lea Salonga has been just an eruption of class and purity. This will be one of IL Divo's most UNFORGETTABLE TOURS.
@yurinuqui5152
I hope il divo will have another musical tour with lea. I just love listening to them
@esperanzabadinas2360
Thanks so much for your appreciation. She’s really amazing! And so beautiful.
@leticiachiok8057
Absolutely agree. Lea Salonga's voice blends beautifully and brings some musical spark to any singing group, like Il Divo, etc.
@bpornthikhunyai7427
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@pearlorient9972
Lea's voice cannot be over powered by Il Divo ...you could still hear the power of her voice when they sing in melody...awesome
@jayak3768
I don't think they came to overpower. They came to complement.