NEW 2011 TOUR REVIEW THREAD-PLEASE SHARE YOUR REVIEWS WITH US HERE!!!!

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Permalink Reply by robin rehder on August 9, 2011 at 6:06pm

I don't know Yolanda, but when she is able to come down from Bolton cloud 9, I'm excited to hear her review, setlist&everything. Hope all is well. Boltonnut from L. A. CA USA

Permalink Reply by Helena on August 9, 2011 at 2:50am

Thanks Gail....Michael sounded great and like the article too!!

 

Helena..xx..

Permalink Reply by Mariu Lolllett on August 9, 2011 at 7:32am

Thanks a lot,  Gail for posting so complete article......

  with pic, audio and interesting interview I love it !!!

Take care

Mariu

Permalink Reply by Eva M. on August 9, 2011 at 8:06pm

Thanks Gail.....the audio worked for me.

Here is another article "Bolton sings over rainbows:

http://www.thenewage.co.za/25173-1022-53-Bolton_sings_over_rainbows

Zwelakhe Shangase

Popular multiple Grammy award-winning singer Michael Bolton is excited about meeting local Afro-jazz sensation Judith Sephuma when they perform their rendition of “Over The Rainbow” at Carnival City for the first time.

Bolton was speaking at a press briefing held at the classy Westcliff Hotel in Johannesburg on Sunday afternoon, where he is staying for the duration of his local tour.

The 58-year-old former hard rock singer has experimented in various genres like classical, soft ballads and fusion.

He said gravitating towards rock was a deadly mistake as he simply did not sell any records.

Bolton said he no longer believed that magic would only happen if two artists were together in the studio.

“It’s now a general thing to have people in different continents recording songs apart.

“When you get to hear another artist’s interpretation of the song and the manner in which they play it, it might not be something that you expect but something that you will like.”

He said their rendition of “Over the Rainbow” was rhythmic but still had a melodic vibe to it.

“The song is going to outlive all of us because of its power.

“Our rendition, different as it is, doesn’t deny the original message and meaning of the song.”

He also said this was certainly not the last duet album he would release and “there have been many artists from Indonesia, Australia and even Russia who have expressed interest in collaborating with me”.

“It’s amazing because most of the people I’ve collaborated with are in their mid- to late-20s which means they were listening to my songs when they were just kids.”

The singer, best known for his soft rock ballads and tenor or countertenor vocals, has just concluded a 115-city world tour spanning several continents. He is delighted that his visit coincides with national Women’s Day in SA, “Events like these inspire me because having women standing up for their rights is a life-altering experience.”

He recently released his duet collections album, Gems, which features 12 other artists from across the globe.

Bolton remains involved in humanitarian causes through the Michael Bolton Charities, which has raised more than $3.7m (about R26m) in

the US by assisting women and children at risk from the effects of poverty, emotional, physical and sexual abuse.

He said that when he moved back to pop music, was when success happened and many doors opened for him.

“A new respect from within me was born and my passion for music became stronger.

“Vocal chords are just two muscles, but what you demand from them deepens your passion for the craft.”

He said he capitalised on the wave success to meet up with politicians, people who set agendas and people who effected change in the world.

“With passion you get to do more with your life.”

A prolific songwriter, he has worked with people like Ray Charles, Luciano Pavarotti, Stevie Wonder and popular rapper Kanye West. He said he didn’t have a specific genre that he could identify with and preferred not to label his music.

He said audiences who would be attended his concerts would be treated to a surprise performance but didn’t want to divulge more.

When he was told that tickets were almost sold out for his two day concert, he quipped: “Well, I’d better show up then!”

 

Eva

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Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on August 10, 2011 at 12:32am

Hi Eva, what a fantastic article, thank you so much for posting it! I love to hear Michael talk about music and it's so very cool to hear of potential new collaborations, I just love it! Thanks again for posting the link and especially for copying the article, I appreciate it. Take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada

Permalink Reply by sylvia doughty on August 10, 2011 at 12:35pm

Thanks very much indeed Eva for a wonderful article  -  lovely to read and thanks again for putting on here - thanks !!! :)

 

Sylvia.   Your wee Scottish friend.

Permalink Reply by Kathy Rosario on August 12, 2011 at 5:54am

Thanks Eva....for the great article!!! I LOVE OTR and really enjoyed Michael's words about the song!!!

Kathy and LAFD Bob

Permalink Reply by Jaana Stenberg on August 10, 2011 at 12:48am

Thank You Eva...great found!

I've been listening this one a lot in these days...like it a lot <3 !

 

http://youtu.be/pqK1banAch0

 

I hope that link works!

Jaana

Permalink Reply by Robin on August 10, 2011 at 2:51am

Thanks for all the links everyone!!!!

Robin in MD USA :)

Permalink Reply by sylvia doughty on August 10, 2011 at 12:40pm

Thanks Jaana for your link - very interesting video and a bit different from our usual and a very beautiful voice too...... no wonder Michael has chosen to sing with her  !! :)   Thanks again Jaana !! :)

 

Sylvia.   Your wee Scottish friend.

Permalink Reply by Eva M. on August 10, 2011 at 8:01pm

"Michael Bolton honours all on Womens Day"

Video with Michael and Judith Sephuma

 

http://multimedia.timeslive.co.za/videos/2011/08/michael-bolton-hon...

 

Eva

Permalink Reply by sylvia doughty on August 10, 2011 at 9:25pm

Oh good Eva you have managed to copy onto here - that is wonderful because I have seen it and I was trying desperately to copy it over here for everyone but I could only copy it it would not allow me to paste !! :)    Thanks so much for putting on here because it is a beautiful little video of both of them and Michael looks wonderful doing the interview, absolutely wonderful - thanks again Eva very, very much appreciated !!! :)

 

Sylvia.   Your wee Scottish friend.

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