His debut album entitled The Voice followed in May 2001, a mixture of operatic arias and covers of pop songs, topping the UK classical music charts and eventually reaching number five in the UK album charts. Later when released in the United States the album took the number one spot and made history as the first time a British artist has held both the US and UK classical number one. The album featured a duet with Cleo of girlgroup Cleopatra (band) on the song 'Someone like You'. Cleo also did a duet with Russell on his third album 'Reprise' on the song 'The Best That Love Can Be' Cleo.
Prior to the formation of Velvet Revolver, Russell Watson was asked by Slash (former guitarist of Guns n' Roses and currently in Velvet Revolver) whether he would be their singer, however he rejected; on grounds of continuing his solo career, at least for the time being.
Also in 2001, Watson sang the opening theme of Star Trek: Enterprise, "Where My Heart Will Take Me" (written by Diane Warren), originally sung by Rod Stewart for Patch Adams. The song was remixed to be more upbeat in 2003. Watson also sang it live at the Commonwealth games opening ceremony in England in 2002.
In late 2002, he released the single "Nothing Sacred - A Song For Kirsty" to raise money for the Francis House children's hospice in Didsbury, Manchester. Their campaign to raise £5 million was fronted by Kirsty Howard, a seven-year-old girl with a serious heart defect. The song reached number 17 in the UK singles chart. [2]
Watson won the Album of the Year at the Classical Brit Awards in both 2001[3] and 2002[4], also collecting Best-Selling Debut Album (2001) and Best-Selling Album (2002). He recently played Parson Nathaniel in the stage adaptation of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds which toured the UK in early 2006.
Perhaps Watson’s most unusual collaboration to date is with former Happy Mondays singer Shaun Ryder on Watson’s first album The Voice. Ryder lends his vocals to the Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé song "Barcelona".
C'è Sempre Musica
Russell Watson Lyrics
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Svegliarsi e poi trovare inoi
una canzone mai sola
quell'armonia più forte sai
in ogni istante che c'è
Sentire che c'è un'energia
che intorno a noi risuona
ormai oltre il silenzio perchè
C'è sempre musica
da quando vivi dentro me
ogni giorno in più ora che ci sei tu
Diversa e unica da vivere
senza paure o dubbi ormai
C'è sempre musica
E cresce in noi come un fruscio
battito d'ali nell'aria
un vento che ci porta via
come un'orchestra perchè
C'è sempre musica
c'è sempre amore dentro me
e non finirà se non vuoi forse mai
Diversa e unica da vivere
senza paure o dubbi ormai
C'è sempre musica
C'è sempre musica
English Translation:
There's Always Music
(Antonio Galbiati/Jeffrey Franzel/Cheope)
To wake and discover a melody
in our hearts, though not alone,
a harmony that swells in tone
with each moment passing by.
To feel that every spoken phrase
throbs with a power that sings
through the air, making the silence ring
like a bell around us, because
there's always music now
you're living in my heart;
as each day goes by, now there's you,
life is so different, and I can start
living free from all my fears and doubt.
There's always music now.
And it builds like a rustling of leaves,
like the beat of wings through the air
a wind carrying us off somewhere
like an orchestra within us, because
There's always music now
there's always love in my heart
which may never end if you want it to last;
life is so different, and I can start
living free from all my fears and doubt
There's always music now
There's always music now
you're living in my heart;
as each day goes by, now there is you,
life will be so different, now I can start
living free from all my fears and doubt
There's always music now
There's always music now
The song "C'è Sempre Musica" by Russell Watson is a love song that emphasizes the power of music in one's life. The lyrics speak of waking up to find a melody in the heart which is never alone, and how this harmony grows stronger and stronger with every passing moment. The song suggests that every spoken phrase is imbued with power that can sing through the air, making the silence ring like a bell around us. It is in this context that the song emphasizes the importance of music as a vital aspect of life.
The song maintains that there is always music when there is love because the two are intertwined. The melody swells in tone, and we understand that this is a manifestation of the energy of love that surrounds us as we make our way in the world. The power of the music grows in us like the rustling of leaves or the beat of wings through the air. As such, it is perfect in its ability to convey the emotions and moods that we experience at different times in our lives. The song is a testament to the ability of music to transform our lives and inspire us to greatness.
Line by Line Meaning
To wake and discover a melody
To awaken and find a song within our hearts
in our hearts, though not alone,
A melody that is not lonely, resonating within us
a harmony that swells in tone
A melody that becomes stronger over time
with each moment passing by.
Growing more beautiful as time goes on
To feel that every spoken phrase
To feel the power in every word we say
throbs with a power that sings
Is filled with an energy that resonates
through the air, making the silence ring
Filling the emptiness around us with sound
like a bell around us, because
Like a chorus that surrounds us
there's always music now
There is now always music in our lives
you're living in my heart;
Because you're living in my heart
as each day goes by, now there's you,
With each new day, I have you by my side
life is so different, and I can start
Life is now different, and I can begin
living free from all my fears and doubt.
To live without fear or doubt
And it builds like a rustling of leaves,
Growing stronger like leaves rustling in the wind
like the beat of wings through the air
Like the sound of wings beating through the air
a wind carrying us off somewhere
A gust of wind taking us away
like an orchestra within us, because
Like an enchanting symphony coming from inside us
there's always music now
There is now always music in our lives
there's always love in my heart
Love always resides in my heart
which may never end if you want it to last;
Love that can last forever if desired
life is so different, and I can start
Life is now different, and I can begin
living free from all my fears and doubt
To live without fear or doubt
There's always music now
There is now always music in our lives
Contributed by Anthony V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.