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RyanDan
RyanDan
RyanDan
Genres: Pop, Rock, Classical, Broadway & Vocalists
 
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Worldwide, RyanDan are attracting a broad, popular audience and the duo is receiving wide acclaim, particularly for their ability to match their striking voices perfectly in pitch, range and tone. Ryan and Dan's inarguabl...  more »

     
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All Artists: RyanDan
Title: RyanDan
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Decca
Original Release Date: 4/8/2008
Release Date: 4/8/2008
Genres: Pop, Rock, Classical, Broadway & Vocalists
Styles: Adult Contemporary, Vocal Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 602517453708, 0602517453715, 602517337411, 8808678316391

Synopsis

Album Description
Worldwide, RyanDan are attracting a broad, popular audience and the duo is receiving wide acclaim, particularly for their ability to match their striking voices perfectly in pitch, range and tone. Ryan and Dan's inarguable good looks and magnetic personalities are firmly backed by their astonishing four-octave vocal ranges and their ability to write equally dynamic music. As former members of the Juno Award nominated group B4-4, they are already multi-platinum selling artists internationally and in Canada. Produced by Steve Anderson (Kylie Minogue, Paul McCartney, Take That), the twelve tracks on RyanDan are a fresh beginning for the twins as they define their vocal maturity. The new CD leads off with the emotionally stirring ballad "Like the Sun." The international hit, which was composed by English folk-pop legend Judie Tzuke (who also wrote the album's uplifting "High"), showcases from the outset the brothers' unique vocal blend--particularly their complementary tone and phrasing. The remaining 11 tracks that make up the album RyanDan, were culled from 50 songs recorded and produced by Steve Anderson (Kylie Minogue, Paul McCartney, Take That) at London's State-of-the-Ark studios in Richmond, Surrey. Owned by Terry Britten (famed for writing Tina Turner's breakthrough hit "What's Love Got To Do With It"), the album was recorded using a sound desk previously employed by The Beatles, Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones--and a microphone frequently used by Frank Sinatra. "I'll Be There" is another stand out track, thanks to a gospel choir backing the twins' soaring vocals on the Jackson 5 classic. But two songs have special significance from a personal standpoint. The intensely operatic "The Prayer" is their mother's favorite song on the album, and was recorded for her after she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (the diagnosis also catalyzed the sons' return to their musical roots and the ensuing new phase of their music career). Their mother's huge formative influence is further noted by Ryan: "We're both very open and introspective--we get that from our mother." They wrote the album's last song, the poignant "Tears of an Angel", in honor of their young niece when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor and underwent chemotherapy. Sadly she passed away late last year.

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CD Reviews

Absolutely Amazing
H G | Australia | 07/27/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Ryan and Dan Kowarsky (aka RyanDan) are identical twin brothers with identical 4 octave voices that blend together to make the album you must have. The Pop Classical sound of songs such as "High", "Like the Sun", "The Prayer" and "I'll be there" is memorising to listen to. The whole album is excellent from beginning to end. You would be well advised to add this album to your collection."
If you don't buy another cd this year, buy this one!
Dianne | Canada | 12/20/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Best cd I've purchased in a long time. These two brothers have the voice of angels. Their cd is almost a spiritual event. A must have if you like good harmonizing. A cross between Andrea Bocceli and Celine Dion...."
Very refreshing
R. Esping | Phoenix | 10/12/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have listened this album repeatedly probably more then any other in recent history. I find it very Ryan's voice to be very comforting and powerful at the same time. His chose of songs thought provoking. I would recommend this recording to anyone with a calm demeanor. I await any new albums that he might release."