Released unto the world on November 11th, Seal’s new album is comprised of eleven classic soul songs that each evoke their own drama, emotion and romance. The album was created in partnership with legendary producer David Foster.
“The initial inspiration came from what I perceived to be a collective consciousness of people,” Seal told Billboard, “not only in America but around the world … And I think the collective got together realizing there’s something that needed to change.”
Seal recorded “A Change Is Gonna Come” with Foster and then filmed a video for the song “that we were just going to put out on the Internet so people would feel as if they weren’t alone in their quest for answers and relief. And then David saw the video and said, ‘Look, this is incredible. We can’t stop here. You just have to keep going,’ and so we did. Three weeks later, we had an album.”
“Soul” features another civil rights anthem, the Impressions’ “People Get Ready,” as well as other favorites by James Brown, Otis Redding and Al Green.
“It was a case of not trying to reinvent the wheel, as that wasn’t necessary,” Seal said, “but instead trying to pick the songs that David and I collectively felt best showcased his arrangement skills, his musicianship and my voice.”
Upon teaming up with Foster, Seal admits, “I was quick to realize that I was in the presence of true greatness. I’ve worked with a lot of producers before, but never have I come across anyone as naturally gifted and knowledgeable as David.”
Seal recently said that he plans to tour in support of “Soul,” most likely in 2009. “I don’t see why these songs can’t co-exist with my existing stuff,” he said. “We’ll just move some things around and make them really fit seamlessly.”
You can visit Seal’s newly redesigned website, seal.com, for more information and to view the video for “A Change Is Gonna Come.”
“Hit Man: David Foster and Friends” captures the unforgettable event that took place on May 23, 2008 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The recording spotlights #1 hits, award-winning songs and other favorites-all but one originally penned and/or produced by Foster. The spectacular one-night only concert of David Foster and Friends featured Foster, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble, Josh Groban, Katharine McPhee, Celine Dion, Blake Shelton, Brian McKnight and Charice.
Aside from his new discoveries, Foster continues to work with some of the biggest names and veterans of the music industry.
David Foster’s wild success in the music industry has also allowed him the opportunity to give a great back to his community and reach out to children. In 1986 he established the David Foster Foundation, based primarily in Western Canada, which has raised millions of dollars to assist families with children in need of organ transplants.
He has also lent his musical talent to well over 300 charitable events and organizations.
Throughout David Foster’s illustrious career he has shown himself to be extremely versatile, creative, caring and hard working. He is a well-respected, intelligent producer and writer who has been able to shape and mold the careers of many promising young stars, as well as help advance and sustain the careers of the classic stalwarts.
Along with his album release he has also penned an autobiography titled, “Hitman: Forty Years Making Music, Topping the Charts, and Winning Grammys.” For more information you can visit his website, davidfoster.com.
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