December 10, 2008 8 Comments

Il Divo… they’re a quartet of smooth voiced operatic singers who are so handsome (and sound so good!) that it makes you sigh.  Their newest album, The Promise , is wrought with emotion and is simply amazing, perfectly harmonious vocal performances.  Firstly, I have to tell you that their version of Amazing Grace is incredible!  The clear rich sounds of their voices melded together to add that essence of peace, calm and utter emotion that is often missed in so many renditions of the classic.  La Promessa is just utterly divine.  Sure, I have absolutely no idea what they’re saying, but it’s a beautiful song.   Also on the album is a Spanish version of ABBA’s The Winner Takes it All, done up operatic style!

If you opt to purchase this album, either for yourself or the music lover in your holiday shopping list, I’d recommend going for the Luxury Edition , as it includes a small poster of the Il Divo hunks, as well as a DVD with music videos of their performances of The Power of Love and Hallelujah and an in depth look at the singers with interview of the operatic quartet.

For your Christmas gatherings, I have to highly recommend making sure Il Divo’s album, The Christmas Collection , is part of your holiday music library.  Their version of Silent Night nearly brought tears to my eyes, and Ave Maria was beautiful.  The Christmas Collection, with ten moving renditions of classic Christmas songs we all know and love, is perfect for Christmas Eve gatherings, when everyone is together, drinking eggnog and laughing the night away!  The beautiful voices of Il Divo are the perfect vehicles through which anyone should hear these Christmas songs.

You can purchase The Promise, The Christmas Collection as well as their other available albums and individual MP3s at the Il Divo store on Amazon.

For a chance to win your very own copies of the the Il Divo albums The Promise (luxury edition, or course!) and The Christmas Collection, please leave a comment on this post.  The last day to leave a comment is December 15, 2008 at 11:59pm EST.

Tweet this contest on Twitter, and earn an extra entry!  Mention this giveaway on your blog, and earn TWO extra entries!  Just make sure to leave me a comment with a link to your tweet and/or post letting me know you’ve done so.  Winners will be notified via email and announced by the evening of December 16, 2008.

General giveaway rules apply, plus the following:

1. US residents only please
2. You have 48 hours from the time I send my email to respond with a mailing address, or else you forfeit the prize

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