Blake, the award-winning boyband whose uniquely harmonious fusion of popular, classical and operatic numbers epitomise the zeitgeist of modern feelgood music, are releasing their long-awaited second album And So It Goes.
Their debut album, Blake, went straight in at Number One in the UK classical album chart and hit the Top 20 in the UK pop album chart, going gold within three weeks.
It subsequently catapulted the boys to a stunning success at the Classical Brits Awards where it won the coveted accolade as Album of the Year as voted for by the public. Now And So It Goes looks to build on the band’s remarkable success in capturing the hearts of a devoted and fast growing audience from across the spectrum of music lovers.
Featuring a range of songs including Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol), Time To Say Goodbye, The Closest Thing To Crazy (Katie Melua), Up Where We Belong, Nella Fantasia and a unique take on Wild Mountain Thyme, the album showcases the passion and virtuosity of four very British boys, all trained as choristers who met on Facebook just 18 months ago and quickly realised that together they had something uniquely special to offer music lovers.
Their soaring harmonies, youthful energy and genuine charm touched a chord with a wide range of fans who quickly identified with the Blake Sound as something fresh and distinct, almost redolent of the Beach Boys with its harmonies and vibes, and yet operatic in some of its crescendos..
On stage Blake are currently performing to audiences totalling well over 100,000 fans in their supporting role on the Katherine Jenkins Stately Homes Tour and they will be bringing their on-stage blend of passion, charm and charisma to supporting the popular soprano again at the end of the year in an extensive arena tour throughout the UK.
They are also taking their music to a global audience this year with tours in Japan and Australia on the frenetic schedules for 2008.
Among the many who have expressed their love of the Blake Sound include Keira Knightly, Kate Middleton and Kevin Spacey who have all been wowed by the band’s music and onstage presence.
To demonstrate the reach of their appeal, the band has also brought Twickenham to its feet, before a ball was played, with their stunning rendition of the England Rugby anthem “Swing Lowâ€.
As well as devoting themselves to their music, the band also spends time individually and collectively supporting two charities close to their hearts which work ceaselessly for Britain’s armed forces and the loved ones who also pay the ultimate price for their heroism –Help For Heroes and War Widows. The new album has been described as one of the most awaited musical events of 2008. Fans will not be disappointed.
And So It Goes is released on 29th September by Universal Music