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The album was preceded in 1997 by Canaan's second single, "The Sound of Love", produced by Barry Blue and The Rapino Brothers<ref name="Russ Kane">{{Cite web |last=[[Lydia Canaan]] |date=2014-07-09 |title=Lydia Canaan - Russ Kane Interview |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_TcORRLuRU |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=[[YouTube]] |archive-date=2016-06-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603010140/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_TcORRLuRU |url-status=live }}</ref> and recorded at Maison Rouge Studios in London.<ref name="Maison Rouge Studios">{{cite web |last1=Harris |first1=Tony |title=Maison Rouge Studios |url=http://www.philsbook.com/maison-rouge.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308194223/http://www.philsbook.com/maison-rouge.html |archive-date=2014-03-08 |access-date=2017-02-03 |publisher=Classic UK Studios}}</ref> The music video for "The Sound of Love" single was filmed at the country house [[West Wycombe Park]], [[West Wycombe]], England.<ref>{{Cite web |last=[[Lydia Canaan]] |date=June 27, 2014 |title=The Sound of Love |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL-u0KTi84w |access-date=August 18, 2017 |website=[[YouTube]] |archive-date=April 11, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160411094740/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL-u0KTi84w |url-status=live }}</ref>
The album was preceded in 1997 by Canaan's second single, "The Sound of Love", produced by Barry Blue and The Rapino Brothers<ref name="Russ Kane">{{Cite web |last=[[Lydia Canaan]] |date=2014-07-09 |title=Lydia Canaan - Russ Kane Interview |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_TcORRLuRU |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=[[YouTube]] |archive-date=2016-06-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603010140/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_TcORRLuRU |url-status=live }}</ref> and recorded at Maison Rouge Studios in London.<ref name="Maison Rouge Studios">{{cite web |last1=Harris |first1=Tony |title=Maison Rouge Studios |url=http://www.philsbook.com/maison-rouge.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308194223/http://www.philsbook.com/maison-rouge.html |archive-date=2014-03-08 |access-date=2017-02-03 |publisher=Classic UK Studios}}</ref> The music video for "The Sound of Love" single was filmed at the country house [[West Wycombe Park]], [[West Wycombe]], England.<ref>{{Cite web |last=[[Lydia Canaan]] |date=June 27, 2014 |title=The Sound of Love |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL-u0KTi84w |access-date=August 18, 2017 |website=[[YouTube]] |archive-date=April 11, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160411094740/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL-u0KTi84w |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Right on the Verge ===
=== Right on the Verge ===
In 1998, the track "Right on the Verge", recorded by Jay Ward's New York City based Dogbrain Music, was featured on billboardtalentnet.com and appeared on its RadioBTN top 10 chart.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=Mw0EAAAAMBAJ ''Billboard TalentNet RadioBTN Top 50''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207172457/https://books.google.com/books?id=Mw0EAAAAMBAJ |date=2023-12-07 }}, p. 30, New York, December 25, 1998.</ref> Its credits include (Bryan Adams' band mate) keyboardist Tommy Mandel, who played on the track.<ref name="Tommy Mandel"/>
In 1998, the track "Right on the Verge", recorded by Jay Ward's New York City based Dogbrain Music, was featured on billboardtalentnet.com and appeared on its RadioBTN top 10 chart.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=Mw0EAAAAMBAJ ''Billboard TalentNet RadioBTN Top 50''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207172457/https://books.google.com/books?id=Mw0EAAAAMBAJ |date=2023-12-07 }}, p. 30, New York, December 25, 1998.</ref> Its credits include (Bryan Adams' bandmate) keyboardist Tommy Mandel, who played on the track.<ref name="Tommy Mandel"/>


== Release and distribution ==
== Release and distribution ==

Revision as of 18:28, 29 January 2024

The Sound of Love
File:The Sound of Love cover art.jpg
Studio album by
Released2000
GenrePop
LabelSIDI/XEMA
Producer
Singles from The Sound of Love
  1. "Beautiful Life"
    Released: July 3, 1995
  2. "The Sound of Love"
    Released: 1997

The Sound of Love is the debut studio album by Lebanese singer-songwriter Lydia Canaan, released in mid-2000. Recorded in London and New York City, it included the track "Right on the Verge" featuring Bryan Adams' keyboardist, Tommy Mandel.[1] Nelson Mandela used the album's second single release, "Beautiful Life", as the theme song for a charity event under his auspices in South Africa.

Singles

Beautiful Life

"Beautiful Life" was released in July 1995 as the first single from The Sound of Love. The song was presented to radio and media at the Midem in Cannes, France in February 1995.[2] A few months later, Canaan's international release of "Beautiful Life" by London-based Pulse-8 Records gained her international critical acclaim, eliciting comparisons to Celine Dion and Tina Arena,[3][4] a radio promo tour in the UK, and radio airplay in the UK, Europe, South Africa, and the Middle East.[citation needed] In 1998, it was exhibited on Billboard magazine's TalentNet and topped the charts for months at No. 1.,[5][failed verification] endorsed by American radio personality Casey Kasem.[6][failed verification]

Canaan performed "Beautiful Life" at the launch of MTV Global held in Beirut, with the participation of Pato Banton, Urban Cookie Collective, and Rozalla on May 12, 1995. MTV Global President Peter Einstein stated during a press conference: "MTV is proud and privileged to play Lydia's videos on Music-Non-Stop Show... All at MTV have fallen in love with Lydia, her songs, and her performance".[7]

South African President Nelson Mandela chose "Beautiful Life" as the theme song for a charity event in South Africa under his auspices.[8][9][10][11]

Lydia Canaan filmed the music video for her song "Beautiful Life" at Canalot Studios and Syon House, the castle of the Duke of Northumberland, in London, England.[citation needed]

The Sound of Love

The album was preceded in 1997 by Canaan's second single, "The Sound of Love", produced by Barry Blue and The Rapino Brothers[12] and recorded at Maison Rouge Studios in London.[13] The music video for "The Sound of Love" single was filmed at the country house West Wycombe Park, West Wycombe, England.[14]

Right on the Verge

In 1998, the track "Right on the Verge", recorded by Jay Ward's New York City based Dogbrain Music, was featured on billboardtalentnet.com and appeared on its RadioBTN top 10 chart.[15] Its credits include (Bryan Adams' bandmate) keyboardist Tommy Mandel, who played on the track.[1]

Release and distribution

The Sound of Love was distributed by SIDI/XEMA in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon. In support of the album release, Canaan performed at various venues in Beirut, including at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai,[citation needed] Savage Garden Club,[16] and Rifaa Golf Club in Manama, Bahrain.[17]

Track listing

The Sound of Love track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)ProducerLength
1."Beautiful Life"Barry Blue, Marco SabiuBarry Blue & The Rapino Brothers4:17
2."Right on the Verge" (Tommy Mandel Mix)Noel Cohen, Daryl HairLydia Canaan4:37
3."The Sound of Love"Barry Blue, Marco SabiuBarry Blue & The Rapino Brothers4:10
4."A Love That Shines"Noel Cohen, Keith BarnhartLydia Canaan4:42
5."The Hurt Won't Hurt (No More)"Barry BlueBarry Blue & The Rapino Brothers3:51
6."Every Goodbye Ain't Gone"Geena Breedlove, Noel Cohen, Daryl HairLydia Canaan4:07
7."Without You"Sandy Wilbur, Keith BarnhartLydia Canaan4:32
8."Somewhere in the Night"Barry BlueBarry Blue & The Rapino Brothers4:24
9."Right on the Verge" (original mix)Noel Cohen, Daryl HairLydia Canaan4:28
10."Fade Away"Noel Cohen, Keith BarnhartLydia Canaan4:30

References

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  2. ^ "Cannes Bye Bye Day". Midem Daily News. No. 5. 1995-02-03. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2024-01-29 – via MySpace.
  3. ^ Sinclair, David (1997-05-10). "Global Music Pulse". Billboard Magazine. p. 49. Archived from the original on 2024-01-29. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  4. ^ Robinson, Nick (1995-05-13). "Lydia Canaan: Beautiful Life". Music Week. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2024-01-29 – via MySpace.
  5. ^ "TalentNet RadioBTN Top 50". Billboard Magazine. 1998-12-25. p. 30. Archived from the original on 2024-01-29. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  6. ^ "Dogbrain Music". Archived from the original on 2015-11-17. Retrieved 2015-05-12.
  7. ^ Daniel, Judith (1995-05-12), Pato Banton, Urban Cookie Collection & Rozalla to Perform at the Launch of MTV in the Lebanon on Multi-media Distribution, archived from the original on 2015-11-17, retrieved 2024-01-29 – via MySpace
  8. ^ Ali, Avishka (November 2001). "Lydia in Love With Bahrain". Bahrain This Month. No. 51. p. 20. Archived from the original on 2015-07-04. Retrieved 2024-01-29 – via MySpace.
  9. ^ "ACS Speaker of the Month Program Welcomes Singer Lydia Canaan". ACS Newsletter. Vol. 3, no. 5. February 2001. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2024-01-29 – via MySpace.
  10. ^ Jubayli, Jinan (2002-03-18). "'Angel' Canaan Brings Back Home". The Daily Star. No. 10.735. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2024-01-29 – via MySpace.
  11. ^ ""Pop Star Brings 'Beautiful Life' to Baabda Palace". The Daily Star. No. 10, 711. 2002-02-15. Archived from the original on 2017-08-26. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  12. ^ Lydia Canaan (2014-07-09). "Lydia Canaan - Russ Kane Interview". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2016-06-03. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  13. ^ Harris, Tony. "Maison Rouge Studios". Classic UK Studios. Archived from the original on 2014-03-08. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  14. ^ Lydia Canaan (June 27, 2014). "The Sound of Love". YouTube. Archived from the original on April 11, 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  15. ^ Billboard TalentNet RadioBTN Top 50 Archived 2023-12-07 at the Wayback Machine, p. 30, New York, December 25, 1998.
  16. ^ "Lebanese Pop Star Set to Rock Savage Garden". Gulf Daily News. Vol. 24, no. 198. 2001-10-04.
  17. ^ "Charity Golf Drive Opens". Gulf Daily News. Vol. 24, no. 220. 2001-10-26.

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