Can you believe it? The Song of Solomon: Original Concept Album has been out now for half a year! So much has happened since then:Â
Radio interviews with the creators, with Solomon (Ramin Karimloo), radio stations in London playing our songs, and a chance to open Song of Solomon in the Philippines. Â But shhh, we havenât announced that yet. Â Thatâs just for you to know...for now. Â To start pre-planning your possible trip to Manila. :) Â
We have reached so many people and have met so many fans. We would love to reach many more.
And that is why Song of Solomon: Original Concept Album is now available via Apple Music and Spotify. Tell all your friends!
If you want a hard copy, here is the link to Broadway Records where Song of Solomon: Original Concept Album can be ordered worldwide.
âSong of Solomon is a thrilling new musical â an epic love story. In ancient Israel, King Davidâs bloody wars are coming to an end, and the road is treacherous and uncertain for Israelâs future.
To avoid another war, Solomon is forced to marry foreign princesses, but one Israeli vineyard girl intoxicates the Kingâs heart, threatening his entire nation. She suddenly and mysteriously disappears. Song of Solomon is the Kingâs quest to find Almah while he struggles for peace, redemption and humanityâ.
With music composed by Andrew Beall this album tells a story of an ancient King which is not only easy to follow, but also enjoyable to listen too. The music feels playful and yet at times dangerous which works brilliantly well to help listeners build a solid image of an ancient Israel and their wise King. Â
This album has been created by an incredibly strong cast of voices and is led wonderfully by Alison Luff and Ramin Karimloo.
Together Luff and Karimloo perform a number of beautiful duets such as Falling with You and Light of the Moon, and their solos can only be described as breath-taking. In particular Luffâs solo, Alone, is simply beautiful.
Karimlooâs unique voice was without a doubt the perfect choice to bring King Solomon to life.
With Luff and Karimloo in the leading roles you know this album is going to be something special and I am so pleased to say that it was a pleasure to listen to.
If Song of Solomon even opens on Broadway it deserves another truly remarkable cast (just like this one) to bring this powerful score to packed auditoriums.
For more information about Song of Solomon or to purchase this new album head to their official website.
Composed by: Andrew Beall
Lyrics by: Neil Van Leeuwen
Stars: Ramin Karimloo, Alison Luff, Hayden Tee and Casey Manning
Best Songs: Solid Rock, Alone and Final Confrontation. Â
Thank you! @centrestagereviews "With Luff and Karimloo in the leading roles you know this album is going to be something special and I am so pleased to say that it was a pleasure to listen to. â¨If Song of Solomon even opens on Broadway it deserves another truly remarkable cast (just like this one) to bring this powerful score to packed auditoriums." We hope so!
Iâm listening to the concept recording of Song of Solomon: A New Musical with Ramin Karimloo (for the first time) and Iâm really loving it. I need to see this on stage now. @solomonthemusicalblog, when you decide to take this to Broadway, Iâll be there. This is an absolutely stunning interpretation of the story, and in a way that I wasnât expecting.
â7 long years...â The number 7 is a great number for many different reasons. Having the Journey to Album Release finish on volume 7 makes it feel all so surreal.
With Broadway Con, the Album release, and a few interviews later we are just getting started.
Song of Solomon has been called Epic and Wonderful, and a Joy to listen to.
On March 5th Ramin Karimloo was interviewed by Sunday Show Tunes. They even played the track from the album called âFalling With Youâ.
âWhat A Beautiful Trackâ - Sunday Show TunesÂ
Here are some photos from the Album Release Party and Broadway Con:Â
People have started to receive their Kickstarter rewards!
If you end up with a concept album take a picture with it and send it our way. We love sharing our Journey with you and would love to hear your thoughts.
Inside the Studio: Meet the Women of âSong of Solomonâ
âJourney to Album Release: Vol. 6âł
3/9/2017
After a wonderful International Womenâs Day we bring you towards the end of our Journey in the studio at Yellow Sound Lab and what better way than to introduce you to the Women of âSong of Solomonâ.
Shari Pessah, co-producer, and such a wonderful person to have in the studio.
The Mahlers, co-producers, have been a driving force for this album and had a wonderful time seeing magic happen in the studio.
Alessandra Baldacchino is the sweetest as Maya. She is now on the First Broadway National Tour of Fun Home and you can see how seriously she takes the work in the studio.
But thereâs always time for smiles with composer, Andrew Beall.
And with musical director, Jim Lowe.
Ali and Jim working out a part.
Jim Lowe is an amazing musical director and seeing him work with the actors and actresses was a wonder to behold. Even more so when he worked here with Alessandra Baldacchino.
Great shots of Ali!
What a proud mom!
I want you on my album!
Have you heard Leahâs desperate cry for her child? This is probably it. Get your album today!  Sung by the original Leah, Jessica Foster.
Nicole Renee Chapman originally premiered Act II in the role of Almah.
Melissa Mitchell, a brilliant high soprano, joined us from Broadwayâs Les Miserables.
Erin Clemons played the sultry and seductive Nadia. Another Les Miz gal, Erin can currently be seen on the Broadway National Tour of Beautiful. Â
Siri Howard, a solid veteran of Les Miserables, blew us away with her ability to be playful and intense at the same time.
Desi Oakley is ruthless as Dina.  But watch the video above and you would never know. Sheâs a dancing queen!
Jim Lowe is so stunned by the talent he gets to work with.
Inside the Studio: Meet the Men of âSong of Solomonâ
âJourney to Album Release: Vol. 5âł
2/20/2017
The album has been released. You can get it here, but we still have more of our Journey to share...
This album is so sweet and so powerful. In order to make it the best, we were able to bring in these men to execute all the amazing vocals needed for songs like âStand up Israelâ, âSong of Solomonâ, âBring in the Stonesâ. These are the men who brought those voices to life. We had a great time working with them and some of them have been involved with âSong of Solomonâ since itâs inception.
Jim Lowe looking on as the men prepare. You can see the dedication in his eyes.
Evan McCormack internalizing a moment, smiling, and then belting it out. He is the original Solomon.
The men have such concentration. Jason Forbach, Preston Yates, Adam Monley, Adam Bashian, Evan McCormack, Richie Abanes.
You always need someone making these faces. Adam Monley was a hoot to work with.
Top middle is Richie Abanes, the original Ruben. Preston Yates (left) got the job by auditioning for Phantom of the Opera. Jim Lowe was running those auditions, and hired Preston on the spot. Adam Bashian (right) can currently be seen on Broadway in âIn Transitâ.
Jason Forbach, a veteran of Les Miserables, brings his wealth of experience to the studio.
Some great studio shots.
As you can see, these men had a blast singing in the studio for the album. We all went out for tacos and beer afterwards. Matthias Winter (our engineer and mixer on the right) did not refuse after the day we gave him.
Stay tuned next month for the Women of âSong of Solomonâ...
Afraid to ask her on a date?  Need a reason?  An ice breaker of romance? Whatâs a better Valentine's gift than the Song of Solomon original concept album. Find out who this mysterious vineyard girl is, the one responsible for stealing the King's heart...own your copy today, or give it to your loved one or your soon-to-be loved one. Let her hear the words of the man who wrote the original love poem and the woman who inspired him. Ladies, help your man, by letting him be inspired by the Song of Solomon.
Broadway Records has won its first Grammy for The Color Purple album.
Weâre in good hands!  As you know, our album Song of Solomon was released on January 27th, a little close to the Grammyâs this year. You bet we will be working hard during the next 10 months for a 2018 Grammy nom. For now, we are ecstatic that Van Dean (president) and all our family at Broadway Records has won their first Grammy.  Letâs make it two in a row!
You can go here to order your copy of Song of Solomon today. And you can get your The Color Purple album as well.
The Wonderful Album Release Party Host: Leslie Lewis
We would like to share our overwhelming gratitude to our wonderful host, Leslie Lewis.
We cannot thank you enough for making the Song of Solomon: A New Musical Album Release party so magical.
The best way to enhance art is to share it so letâs continue to share the magic by attending our wonderful host, Leslie Lewis, upcoming performance in
Leslie will be appearing as Wisdom in this premiere February 10 - 26, 2017.
Get your tickets here and share the magic of art.
Leslie has been a performer all her life, since her debut on Sesame Street when she was 6 years old.
Her multi-character solo show, Miracle in Rwanda, tells the inspirational story of Immaculee Ilibagiza. Since its world premiere in 2007, Leslie has performed it over 190 times on 5 continents, (or 6, depending on how you count Costa Rica). She is a Harvard graduate and has her MFA from UCLAâs School of Theater Film and Television. She is a proud member of The Actors Center and the Magis Theatre Company.
We are grateful to her for her support of âSong of Solomonâ and stay tuned for our next Song of Solomon: A New Musical event.
We have begun shipping the Kickstarter rewards to our Backers!!! Â In Andrewâs words...
You wake up.
You go to work.
You earn money.
You share that money.
You believe in a cause.
You are my heroes.
You've done it.
You've released the Song of Solomon Album worldwide.
Look at all the goodies they will be getting and you can get some too.
Opt-in Now and you can get free samples of the Song of Solomon album and more as we continue on our journey.
Inside the Studio: Many faces of Casey, Alex, and Hayden
âJourney to Album Release: Vol. 4âł
1/30/2017
On August 11th, 2016 you would probably be feeling tremors on East 5th street in downtown Manhattan. This wouldnât have been because of the construction down the street fixing some potholes, but because of three very powerful voices in the Yellow Sound Lab. When you bring Hayden Tee, Alex Gemginani, and Casey Manning in a room you get some really powerful voices together.
We were so lucky to have all three join us in the studio to belt out the tunes of âBring in the Stonesâ, âPalace Encountersâ, and more. You can see through these photos how their characters come alive through song.Â
Casey Manning, Matthias WInter, and Andrew Beall.
HAYDEN TEEÂ
ALEX GEMIGNANIÂ
CASEY MANNINGÂ
Matthias Winter, Andrew Beall, and Alex Gemignani doing their thing.
Facebook Live! at our Album Release Party!  Alison Luff will be singing LIVE!  Click here to watch (Saturday, 1/28/17, 9ish).
Whatâs happening tomorrow?
On Sunday January 29th select members of the cast will be joining at the Broadway Records Booth (booth #109) to sign the new Song of Solomon concept album.
Will you be there?
Andrew Beall
Neil Van LeeuwenÂ
Alison Luff
Jason Forbach
Casey Manning
Siri Howard
Adam Bashian
Jessica Foster
Will Be there!!!
So come meet cast members. Meet the creators. Get a taste of the new musical, Song of Solomon.
It is going to be a blast. Itâs been an amazing journey getting here and we want to share it with you. And If you havenât heard yetâŚ
The release of the album is upon us this very moment:
And for those who missed our last Facebook Live, we will be doing it again at our Album Release Party tomorrow (Saturday) circa 9pm with Alison Luff singing live! Â Click here to watch (Saturday, 1/28/17, 9ish).
See what itâs all about at Broadway Con this weekend! Be the first to grab the Album in person at Broadway Records (Booth #109) at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC!
And if not Broadway Con then Broadway Records. Or our website.
