Francesco Galtieri
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Francesco Galtieri is a successful lyricist, composer & producer. He began songwriting at a very early age, after listening to classical, pop, rock, country & "commercial" music. He realised that the "art of songwriting" was his life.
Internationally, he co-wrote Il Divo
's original, Italian track 'La Promessa'. Written specifically for the group and presented to music mogul Simon Cowell
, the song was nominated to be the title track
on their 'The Promise (Il Divo album)
' recording which was released in November 2008. The album has gone platinum all around the world, hitting #1 in 12 countries including the UK and various European countries. It has also reached #2 in Canada, #5 on the US Billboard Charts
& #1 in South American countries.
'La Promessa', also features on the 2008 Release: 'IL DIVO - Live at the Coliseum (2008)' as well as the 2009 Blu-Ray, DVD and CD release of 'An Evening With IL DIVO - Live In Barcelona' both released through Syco
/Sony Music
Australia's newest opera voice, Mark Vincent
has recorded the original track "Lying In The Silence". Lyrics written and music composed by Francesco Galtieri, it features on the Platinum Edition of his debut album released through Sony Music Australia 2009/2010. The song talks of the invisible but ever present energy of a higher power, and how it is intertwined in all that we see each day.
2011 sees sensational Swedish Power-pop act Caroline Larsson record and release the track "Goodbye Honey" from the album Me And I released through Universal Music. Written by Francesco Galtieri (Words & Music), the song is a 3 Minute no-nonsense guitar rocker.
A very active and prolific songwriter, he is currently working with several international and local artists (major and independent) on tracks for upcoming albums with genres ranging from Power-Pop to Contemporary Country, Classical, Rock and Electronic.
2011
More Than A Dream - Kirsten Siggard & Paul Potts
Romantica - Eclipse
La Tua Melodia - Eclipse
2010
Goodbye Honey - Caroline Larsson
Lying In The Silence - Mark Vincent
2009
La Promessa - IL DIVO
Internationally, he co-wrote Il Divo
Il Divo
Il Divo is a multinational operatic pop vocal group created by music manager, executive, and reality TV star Simon Cowell. Formed in the United Kingdom, they are also signed to Cowell's record label, Syco Music...
's original, Italian track 'La Promessa'. Written specifically for the group and presented to music mogul Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell
Simon Phillip Cowell is an English A&R executive, television producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is known in the United Kingdom and United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol...
, the song was nominated to be the title track
Title track
Title track may refer to:*Title track, a recorded song having the same name as the album or movie it comes from*Title Track, a song on the album The Stage Names*Title Track, a song on the album We Have the Facts and We're Voting Yes...
on their 'The Promise (Il Divo album)
The Promise (Il Divo album)
The Promise is the fifth studio album by the operatic pop group, Il Divo. The Promise was released globally on November 10, except in the US and Canada, where it was released November 18, Ireland where it was released on November 7, and Japan, on 26 November. The album reached the No.1 spot in the...
' recording which was released in November 2008. The album has gone platinum all around the world, hitting #1 in 12 countries including the UK and various European countries. It has also reached #2 in Canada, #5 on the US Billboard Charts
Billboard charts
The Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs or albums in the United States. The results are published in Billboard magazine...
& #1 in South American countries.
'La Promessa', also features on the 2008 Release: 'IL DIVO - Live at the Coliseum (2008)' as well as the 2009 Blu-Ray, DVD and CD release of 'An Evening With IL DIVO - Live In Barcelona' both released through Syco
Syco
Syco Entertainment, often known as simply Syco , is a global joint venture between Simon Cowell and Sony Music Entertainment focused on the production and exploitation of music, television, film and digital content...
/Sony Music
Australia's newest opera voice, Mark Vincent
Mark Vincent
Mark Vincent is an Australian pop opera singer. Vincent won Australia's Got Talent on 22 April 2009. His main inspiration is his late grandfather, Bruno, who raised him and taught him how to sing. Vincent has said that he would like to follow in the footsteps of his idol Anthony Warlow...
has recorded the original track "Lying In The Silence". Lyrics written and music composed by Francesco Galtieri, it features on the Platinum Edition of his debut album released through Sony Music Australia 2009/2010. The song talks of the invisible but ever present energy of a higher power, and how it is intertwined in all that we see each day.
2011 sees sensational Swedish Power-pop act Caroline Larsson record and release the track "Goodbye Honey" from the album Me And I released through Universal Music. Written by Francesco Galtieri (Words & Music), the song is a 3 Minute no-nonsense guitar rocker.
A very active and prolific songwriter, he is currently working with several international and local artists (major and independent) on tracks for upcoming albums with genres ranging from Power-Pop to Contemporary Country, Classical, Rock and Electronic.
2011
More Than A Dream - Kirsten Siggard & Paul Potts
Romantica - Eclipse
La Tua Melodia - Eclipse
2010
Goodbye Honey - Caroline Larsson
Lying In The Silence - Mark Vincent
2009
La Promessa - IL DIVO
External links
- http://www.3minuteart.com
- http://www.ildivo.com
- http://www.sonymusic.co.uk/artists/il_divo/
- http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/feature/il-divo-1003973240.story#/bbcom/feature/il-divo-1003973240.story
- http://www.bandit.fm/classical/markvincent
- http://amzn.com/B002T4GY7I