Schonberg and Boublil work with Russell Watson

[Rockbaby]

Posted: 9/24/13 at 8:10am

Has anyone heard about the new project Claude-Michel Schonberg and Alain Boublil are doing with Russell Watson?

They have teamed up with the singer to produce and write his new album 'Only One Man' out on the 11th Nov through Sony Records. They have given Russell complete access to their catalogue of songs including Les Mis, Miss Saigon and Martin Guerre. They have have not done this for any other artist in over 24 years despite requests from international stars so its a great testament to their belief in Russell.

Two songs were revealed last Friday on BBC Radio 2, when Russell sung them live, including a brand new song called 'Break The Ice'. Its a new direction for Russell and the Schonberg / Boublil dream team is sure to break him to a new audience?

[tazber]

Posted: 11/7/13 at 8:46am

The track list is up and although the description says there are songs from Miss Saigon I don't see any.

1. Without You
2. Seventeen
3. Tell Me
4. Here Comes the Morning
5. I Miss You My Dear
6. To Break The Ice
7. My Love and I
8. Live with Somebody You Love - Russel Watson & Regine Velasquez
9. Too Much For One Heart
10. The Sea of Life
11. I am Only One Man
12. Bring Him Home - Russell Watson and Claude-Michel Schönberg

[sweetTb'way]

Posted: 11/7/13 at 9:07am

Well look at that……Track 10:The Sea of Life is from the Pirate Queen…..she lives on!

[Mattbrain]

Posted: 11/7/13 at 10:17am

Too Much For One Heart was cut from Miss Saigon.

[tazber]

Posted: 11/7/13 at 10:18am

I knew someone would know!

I suspected there was either an new song or a cut song that I was unfamiliar with.

Thanks Matt!

btw, did anyone else order the cd?

[Mattbrain]

Posted: 11/7/13 at 10:36am

It's pretty much the same melody as Please.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 11/7/13 at 11:13am

I wonder if it'll be the demo version ("yours, half of all of this is yours," boundless joy, etc...) or the one that was shown in the "making of" video (with either Lea Salonga or Monique Wilson singing it).