In Greek mythology, the Three Graces represent beauty, wisdom, and charm. Just like the legendary figures who inspired their name, these artists personify exhilarating talent. On their self-titled debut album, the trio explores a stunning array of musical styles and moods, singing in English, Italian, Spanish and French. Their mix of the best of pop, Broadway, and opera creates a unique listening experience that will undoubtedly win audiences' hearts. Three Graces is compromised of Sara Gettelfinger, Kelly Levesque and Joy Kabanuck.
All three artists are tremendously accomplished in the genres from which they respectively come. Joy Kabanuck starred in the lead role of Mimi in Baz Luhrmann's Broadway production of Puccini's opera La Boheme. Joy was also a Los Angeles district finalist in the highly prestigious New York Metropolitan Opera Council auditions and a finalist in the Los Angeles Artist of the Future competition. She has also sung the leading roles in Mozart's opera Cosi fan Tutte and Donizetti's Betly, as well as performing in Gounod's Faust, Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor, and Verdi's La Traviata.
Kelly Levesque (pronounced Le-Vek) sang duets onstage with Andrea Bocelli during his last US tour. Other world-famous artists with whom she has performed include Josh Groban, Russell Watson, and Vittorio Grigolo. The roster of Grammy Award-winning producer/songwriters with whom she has worked includes David Foster, Diane Warren, and the Neptunes. She also sang the song "Some Hearts" on the soundtrack of the Julia Roberts/Catherine Zeta Jones film America's Sweethearts.
Sara Gettelfinger has starred on Broadway in such shows as Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Seussical the musical, The Boys from Syracuse, and NINE. Other credits include Edith ("Little Edie") Bouvier in the Playwrights Horizon world premiere of Grey Gardens as well as the first national tour of Fosse.
In the course of working together for the past two years, these talented young women have had the chance to explore avenues that might not have otherwise been part of their musical paths. "What's wonderful," Joy remarks, "is that since we've had very different experiences in life and in the music business, we've learned a ton from each other."
Their range of expertise is what makes Three Graces the compelling artists they are. As Sara notes, "The more variety you have, the more colors you have to paint with, and the more thrilling the experience is both for us and for listeners." "I like to call what we do ‘smart pop," Kelly observes. "There's something for everyone."
On their debut album, slated for release on Decca in January 2008, these talented young women have joined forces with some of the world's top music producers and songwriters. They include Walter Afanasieff (Mariah Carey, Celine Dion), Desmond Child (Bon Jovi, Ricky Martin), Guy Roche (Christina Aguilera, Michael Bolton) and Mark Portmann (Luis Miguel, Barbra Streisand).
The result is a unique mix that will leave listeners spellbound. Three Graces features a breathtaking array of inspiring words, soaring harmonies, and melodic fireworks. They include pop favorites like Phil Collins' "Against All Odds," Snow Patrol's "Run," and Heart's "These Dreams," all given the magical Three Graces touch. Showcasing another side of Three Graces' incredible talents, the group's debut also features two songs co-written by the trio, including "I Wish (All the Love in the World)" and "Don't Let Me Forget."
Pure talent, incredible emotion, and dazzling presence: Three Graces have it all.
Against All Odds
Three Graces Lyrics
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Quando sento che il respiro mio sei tu ooh
Sei la sola che conosce l′anima mia
Come te ne puoi andare via
Mentre guardo che mi lasci ormai
Le risate fatte insieme poi le lacrime fra noi
Sei la sola che conosce l'anima mia
Ma guarda dentro di me lo vedi il vuoto qui
E non c′
"Against All Odds" by Three Graces is a song that expresses the feelings of deep emotional pain when a loved one leaves abruptly without saying goodbye. The song starts by asking a question in Italian, "Come posso sopportare che te ne vai senza un addio?" which means "How can I bear that you are leaving without a goodbye?" The following lines describe the sharp and poignant pain that the singer feels. The lines "Quando sento che il respiro mio sei tu ooh, Sei la sola che conosce l'anima mia" translates to "When I feel that it's only you who breathes in me, you are the only one who knows my soul."
The second stanza further describes the hurt caused by the sudden disappearance of the loved one. The singer is left with memories of happy times together which have now turned into tears. The lines "Le risate fatte insieme poi le lacrime fra noi, Sei la sola che conosce l'anima mia" means "The laughter we shared has now turned into tears between us, you are the only one who knows my soul." The final lines of the song "Ma guarda dentro di me lo vedi il vuoto qui, E non c′ " mean "But look inside me, do you see the emptiness? And there is no more." This line refers to the emptiness that is left behind after the departure of a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Come posso sopportare che te ne vai senza un addio
How can I bear that you are leaving without a goodbye?
Quando sento che il respiro mio sei tu ooh
When I feel that my breath is you
Sei la sola che conosce l′anima mia
You are the only one who knows my soul
Come te ne puoi andare via
How can you leave me like this
Mentre guardo che mi lasci ormai
While I watch you leaving me behind
Le risate fatte insieme poi le lacrime fra noi
The laughter we shared now turned into tears between us
Sei la sola che conosce l'anima mia
You are the only one who knows my soul
Ma guarda dentro di me lo vedi il vuoto qui
But if you look inside of me, can't you see the emptiness here?
E non c′è niente che possa colmare questo abisso in me
And there's nothing that can fill this void in me
Writer(s): Phillip David Charles Collins
Contributed by Ava J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.