*** Theatreland ***
released on 30th August 2024 on worldwide music services.
The Swingles are beyond excited to unveil their latest full-length studio album Theatreland: a spectacular celebration of some of the greatest musical theatre songs as you’ve never heard them before.
The tracks on the album reimagine vintage and modern show tunes alike, taking you on a journey through the bright lights of Broadway sensations such as A Chorus Line, Guys and Dolls, and Hair, to the heartwarming ballads of more recent hits including Waitress, Hadestown, and Dear Evan Hansen.
The inception of Theatreland began in 2021; amid a period in which the arts faced unprecedented challenges, the group turned to discussions of the music that made them happiest. Driven by a passion to honour and revive such admired music, the singers hand-picked their favourite songs from a variety of musicals, with a balance of songs that intuitively suited the group’s distinctive sound, as well as ones they wanted to give their signature Swingle twist to. Over the last three years, the group have dedicated countless hours and boundless energy to bring this ambitious project to life. Each track on the album reflects their commitment to blending timeless melodies with contemporary vocal artistry.
This project not only celebrates The Swingles’ unique interpretations of the music of Broadway and the West End, but also the resilience and creativity that have brought this album to fruition. They invite you to immerse yourself in Theatreland: a world where adored classics are reimagined and cherished stories revitalised, and where the magic of the stage comes to life in an unforgettable celebration of the songs of musical theatre.
"You’ll be fine” - Jason Robert Brown
photo Nedim Nazerali
Track listing:
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Theatreland Overture
Wedding Song - Hadestown
Without You - Rent (Interlude)
It's All Right with Me - High Society
Edelweiss - The Sound of Music (Interlude)
The Song of Purple Summer - Spring Awakening
Popular - Wicked (Interlude)
Hero and Leander - Myths and Hymns
Maybe This Time - Cabaret (Interlude)
Send in the Clowns ft. Janie Dee - A Little Night Music
What I Did for Love - A Chorus Line (Interlude)
I Am What I Am ft. Voctave - La Cage aux Folles
You'll Be Back - Hamilton (Interlude)
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The Carousel Waltz - Carousel
Grease is the Word - Grease
I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face - My Fair Lady (Interlude)
A Soft Place to Land - Waitress
Waving Through a Window - Dear Evan Hansen (Interlude)
Requiem - Dear Evan Hansen (Interlude)
Hear My Song - Songs for a New World
Aquarius ft. Roshani Abbey - Hair
Let the Sunshine In ft. ChoirCo - Hair (Interlude)
Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat - Guys and Dolls
Sunday - Sunday in the Park with George