URS: Somebody New

Urs

Somebody New

© 2005 Contante & Sonante (094922519535)

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Second solo effort by talented Swiss songwriter and producer Urs Wiesendanger, featuring Michael Sembello, Bill Cantos, Warren Wiebe, Jeff Pescetto and other top session musicians. Released in a limited numbered edition of only 1000 copies.

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Swiss songwriter and producer Urs Wiesendanger strikes gold with his second solo effort. An eleven track album that will take you on an amazing journey through sophisticated rhythms and sounds in the musical zone where pop, jazz and R&B converge.

The album kicks off with the enchanting title track, a gorgeous ballad sung by the unforgettable late Warren Wiebe together with newcomer Courtney Blooding. Blooding is currently the production assistant for David Foster and she wants to follow the footsteps of her mentor working behind the console. However, she is also a first class singer, and here she offers the listener a great performance. Jay Graydon, the legendary songwriter and producer, adds a spectacular guitar solo to the mix. The title song is also offered again at the end of the record with a different, jazzy arrangement co-produced by Tomi Malm, one of the best new talents out of Finland. The album is rich in haunting ballads like the bittersweet, acoustic "Your Love Was Special," beautifully sung by Michael Sembello, or the smooth, sultry, R&B number "Tell Me Where The Days Have Gone" with Thierry Condor on lead vocals. Bill Cantos, the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, leaves his mark on the record singing the delicate "The Final Reason Why," a love song that could be a winner on the Adult Contemporary charts. This song features session master Michael Landau on guitar and the extraordinary Robbie Buchanan on Fender Rhodes and piano. If you're looking for jazzy, refined stuff, listen to "If Only For A Day" and "If You Still Care For Me." "If Only For A Day" is an up-tempo jam with some great vocals courtesy of Swedish singer Frank Ådahl. This track is enhanced by the incredible work of Urs on the acoustic piano and Robbie Buchanan on Fender Rhodes, plus the incredible Porty on the guitar solo. "If You Still Care For Me" offers another outstanding vocal performance by Thierry Condor. "After We Make Love" and "Morning Light" are two numbers that find the Swiss producer in smooth jazz territory with soft rhythms and vocals underlying his superior keyboard playing. "I Remember" is a magic ballad with an evocative mood and atmosphere, sung by singer-songwriter Jeff Pescetto. Warren Wiebe is indisputably the star of "Hold Me," another wonderful love song with Robbie Buchanan on keyboards and James Harrah playing all the guitars.

It's simple: if you like amazing music created by talented people, this album is a sure bet. Get your copy before they're all gone!

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  • Interesting if not an original album
    author: Music fan

    This is not a completely original album since it features the vocals of Warren Wiebe who took his own life in 1998. These were recorded during the last two years of his life. Another track by Warren appears on his CD "The Real Me". There is also solos from the likes of Thierry Condor (a Kenny Loggins sound- alike who also appears on "A Christmas Eve in LA"), Michael "Maniac" Sembello, Sweden's Frank Adahl and Urs himself contribute to this unique recording. Thanks Urs, for dedicating it to Warren and the many terrorist victims. It would be nice if it was reissued with stories of how the songs came to be. But it still is my wish that Warren should one day get his own album something he never got in his lifetime...

  • Symply the best!
    author: David L.

    Urs, I just want to thank you, 'cause I bought your CD 2 years ago, and i still listen to it with the same feeling... PLEASURE ! it's an outstanding Soul Westcoast CD, very smart, it alternates relaxing and catchy songs, great singers, the best musicians... A Westcoast Gem, BUY IT !

  • Thank you!
    author: Julian

    Don't know how I have missed this album before today ...I am so thrilled to have it now! What a stunning set of songs and list of musicians & vocalists involved! This is Westcoast at its best and if you like this kind of music then this CD is a MUST! Hats off to Mr. Wiesendanger and Contante & Sonante!

  • Review and Interview in German
    author: Frank Schuckelt

    Westcoast at and as its best - with Robbie Buchanan (Eric Clapton/Chicago/Whitney Houston/Michael Jackson,...), James Harrah (Ray Charles, Madonna, Kenny Loggins,...), Jay Graydon (Earth, Wind and Fire, Steely Dan, Chaka Khan,...), Warren Wiebe, Michael Sembello, Bill Cantos, ... - don't miss it

  • Best album in many years!!
    author: Petter Solholm(Norway)

    This is the best album recorded in many years!!!! This is the album David Foster would have made if he still was a recording artist!!! More please Urs!! Thanks:-)

  • Warren's in it...what more could u ask?
    author: Mencius

    Great songs and great singers...especially the late Warren Wiebe! Buy, buy, buy...

  • Fantastic Westcoast CD! Two from Warren Wiebe!
    author: Cool Breeze

    Absolute awesome CD! Some of the best musicians and singers around! Warren Wiebe might just be the most underrated singer ever! You will be greatly missed Warren.

  • I just can't get enough of it!
    author: T. Bencker

    "Somebody New" is one of those few CD's you can listen to anytime and any place. A really tasty production, wonderful songs and a great all-star band, including Warren Wiebe, Bill Cantos, Michael Sembello, Jay Graydon, Michael Landau and others. Frank Adahl's vocals on "If Only for a Day" caught me by surprise and has become my favorite track. This CD is a must for all Westcoast Music lovers!!!

  • What a record!
    author: Francesco

    What a fantastic record! Urs shows us to know very well smooth westcoast pop and jazzy territories and creates his own style with the precious help of great artists like Bill Cantos,Michael Sembello,Jeff Pescetto,the ultra-talented Warren Wiebe(what a loss...),not forgetting every other singer and musician who made this record a precious gem!

  • What a record!
    author: Francesco

    What a fantastic record! Urs shows us to know very well smooth westcoast pop and jazzy territories and creates his own style with the precious help of great artists like Bill Cantos,Michael Sembello,Jeff Pescetto,the ultra-talented Warren Wiebe(what a loss...),not forgetting every other singer and musician who made this record a precious gem!

  • Fantastic WestCoast..
    author: Kenneth E.

    This is a great production from Urs Wiesendanger.. He has managed to put together some of the best musicians and vocalists ever. Contante & Sonante with their second album has really done it again, great work. Can't wait for the third one.

  • outstanding
    author: rebo

    what a stunning record! this cd has everything, a "westcoast" record needs to have! i'm glad that there is a swiss artist out there who's put out such a great record! 2 thumps up from a swiss melodic westcoast aor fanatic! ps: please check out the new toto record "falling in between"! it's an absolutely killer record and by far the best stuff they've recorded in the last 10 years!

  • outstanding
    author: rebo

    what a stunning record! this cd has everything, a "westcoast" record needs to have! i'm glad that there is a swiss artist out there who's put out such a great record! 2 thumps up from a swiss melodic westcoast aor fanatic! ps: please check out the new toto record "falling in between"! it's an absolutely killer record and by far the best stuff they've recorded in the last 10 years!

  • What an Album... !! :)
    author: Bob Miller Los Angeles, CA

    AMAZING Album! Every Tune is a KILLER. Who's that Urs Wiesendanger...? Great Songwriter! Why don't we know more of him?

  • Outstanding CD, Warren Wiebe is on it, so I say no more!!!

    CD Baby has done it again, they alway's have awesome cds' on their site and this is no different. Awesome, outstanding cd is all I can say, you would be doing yourself a favor if you get this. And, when your friends hear it they will want to know where you got it!!! ML

  • I wish I could give more than 5 stars!!!
    author: Thomas Long

    Unquestionably one of the best and most interesting purchases I've made this Year! Eleven great songs recorded in collaboration with some of the most recognized session players and vocalists in the Westcoast genre: Michael Sembello, Warren Wiebe, Jeff Pescetto, Bill Cantos, Michael Landau, Jay Graydon, John Robinson and James Harrah. What else need to be said? The whole album is priceless ...buy this!!!!

  • Great Westcoast-Style CD
    author: Dan

    It has been a while since I've heard a CD this good - it is a great Westcoast-style CD, with top Westcoast musicians (Robbie Buchanan, Michael Sembello, Bill Cantos, etc.). Great piano playing as well. Definitely worth it.

  • AWESOME
    author: dag gadder

    This cd is awesome . Many talented artists on one cd. I will get URS first album as well. Thanks DG ( Norway )

  • Wonderful
    author: Bengt Isaksson

    Urs - Somebody New. Contante & Sonante released their second record, this time with the songwriter/producer Urs Wiesendanger! Like the release with Steve Dorff this is a 1000 copies release, and you have to hurry to get a copy. You will find great vocals by Warren Wiebe, Michael Sembello, Bill Cantos and Frank Ådahl. Highly recommended. 10/10. / Bengt

  • Great Songs, Great Productionwork as usual!
    author: John Rooben

    Great Songs, great Productionwork!! A lineup that makes you listen up! I guess we didn't expect anything else, then great work from the swiss talent Urs Wiesendanger.

  • If you like westcoast, then dig into this...
    author: Kenneth Bremer

    Impressive lineup of musicians is gathered at this album. No doubt that this is a must have CD for fans of west coast music.

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