Post by cookie on Sept 30, 2010 20:34:26 GMT -5
Below is the Press Release issued yesterday by Atlantic and Word regarding the release of 2 new products on November 9th. The first is a new Christian Pop version of the CD with 4 new Pop tracks written and recorded in Nashville and the studio release of the highly requested “Changing Colors” and a 5-song acoustic live CD performed by Jason and the Band with new arrangements of the songs and a cover of Tom Petty’s “Learning To Fly”. Pre-orders are currently available now on iTunes, Amazon and Jason’s website.
Nashville, TN / September 29, 2010 – For Atlantic Records/Word Entertainment recording artist Jason Castro, what you see is what you get – a quality that won over millions of viewers as a contestant on the seventh season of American Idol, parlaying his substantial singer/songwriter appeal into a third-place runner up finish. And now Castro is opening himself up to fans with a guaranteed statement record entitled Who I Am, to be released November 9 exclusively on his website, www.jasoncastromusic.com, and at all Christian retailers. This album is a unique collection of songs; featuring five fresh tracks including the new single “You Are” to hit the Christian AC airwaves in October, alongside five fan-favorites from his incredible self-titled debut album released this past spring.
Even though many of the songs are personal to him, Castro doesn’t mind giving listeners a view into his world “I feel like the album really captures my personality,” Castro says. “People got to know me a bit on the show, so I wanted to build on that by including all these songs I’ve written about my life. I wanted to share with people the things that are meaningful to me.”
This album includes tracks produced by both Eric Rosse (Tori Amos, Sara Bareilles) and Ian Eskelin (All Star United, Francesca Battistelli, Remedy Drive). Castro also collaborated with a host of top-notch songwriters — including Marc Roberge of O.A.R., Gregg Wattenberg (Five For Fighting), Zac Maloy (David Cook) and Espionage (Train) — all of whom helped Castro create an earthy showcase for his considerable gifts as a vocalist, songwriter and musician, not to mention the warmth and sincerity that shines through everything he does.
The end result is a exceptional collection of truly heartfelt songs about love that relays what Castro calls a positive message of love and acceptance, including his hit single “Let’s Just Fall In Love Again” and his stunning version of the Leonard Cohen classic “Hallelujah.” Who I Am is an extension of the successful release of his self-titled album, which debuted at the #18 spot on the Billboard Top 200.
Also coming out on November 9 is the digital only five song EP entitled Changing Colors: Live From Studio 1290, which features live, full band acoustic versions of the songs “Changing Colors,” “If I Were You,” “It Matters To Me,” “Love Uncompromised” and his version of the Tom Petty tune ““Learning To Fly.” These songs were recorded in NYC in May 2010.
Jason Castro’s Changing Colors: Live From Studio 1290, full length version of Who I Am, and corresponding digital only EP edition of the same featuring the five new tracks; “What If I Fall,” “You Are,” “Changing Colors,” “Wait For A Miracle,” and “Who I Really Am” are all available now for pre-order via Castro’s website: www.jasoncastromusic.com.
Jason Castro Lets Fans Into His World With A Unique Collection Of Songs – entitled Who I Am – To Be Released On November 9 From Atlantic Records/Word Entertainment
Nashville, TN / September 29, 2010 – For Atlantic Records/Word Entertainment recording artist Jason Castro, what you see is what you get – a quality that won over millions of viewers as a contestant on the seventh season of American Idol, parlaying his substantial singer/songwriter appeal into a third-place runner up finish. And now Castro is opening himself up to fans with a guaranteed statement record entitled Who I Am, to be released November 9 exclusively on his website, www.jasoncastromusic.com, and at all Christian retailers. This album is a unique collection of songs; featuring five fresh tracks including the new single “You Are” to hit the Christian AC airwaves in October, alongside five fan-favorites from his incredible self-titled debut album released this past spring.
Even though many of the songs are personal to him, Castro doesn’t mind giving listeners a view into his world “I feel like the album really captures my personality,” Castro says. “People got to know me a bit on the show, so I wanted to build on that by including all these songs I’ve written about my life. I wanted to share with people the things that are meaningful to me.”
This album includes tracks produced by both Eric Rosse (Tori Amos, Sara Bareilles) and Ian Eskelin (All Star United, Francesca Battistelli, Remedy Drive). Castro also collaborated with a host of top-notch songwriters — including Marc Roberge of O.A.R., Gregg Wattenberg (Five For Fighting), Zac Maloy (David Cook) and Espionage (Train) — all of whom helped Castro create an earthy showcase for his considerable gifts as a vocalist, songwriter and musician, not to mention the warmth and sincerity that shines through everything he does.
The end result is a exceptional collection of truly heartfelt songs about love that relays what Castro calls a positive message of love and acceptance, including his hit single “Let’s Just Fall In Love Again” and his stunning version of the Leonard Cohen classic “Hallelujah.” Who I Am is an extension of the successful release of his self-titled album, which debuted at the #18 spot on the Billboard Top 200.
Also coming out on November 9 is the digital only five song EP entitled Changing Colors: Live From Studio 1290, which features live, full band acoustic versions of the songs “Changing Colors,” “If I Were You,” “It Matters To Me,” “Love Uncompromised” and his version of the Tom Petty tune ““Learning To Fly.” These songs were recorded in NYC in May 2010.
Jason Castro’s Changing Colors: Live From Studio 1290, full length version of Who I Am, and corresponding digital only EP edition of the same featuring the five new tracks; “What If I Fall,” “You Are,” “Changing Colors,” “Wait For A Miracle,” and “Who I Really Am” are all available now for pre-order via Castro’s website: www.jasoncastromusic.com.
Who I Am Track Listing (Atlantic Records/Word Entertainment):
What If I Fall
You Are
That’s What I’m Here For
Changing Colors
Wait For a Miracle
Who I Really Am
It Matters To Me
Let’s Just Fall In Love Again
This Heart Of Mine
Hallelujah
Changing Colors: Live From Studio 1290 Track Listing (Atlantic Records):
Changing Colors
If I Were You
It Matters To Me
Learning To Fly
Love Uncompromised
About Word Entertainment
A leader in the music industry for 59 years, Word Entertainment, a Warner/Curb company, is a unique, comprehensive entertainment company comprised of multi-faceted artist service departments including publishing, merchandising, booking, and online initiatives. Word Entertainment represents some of the top names and brands in music, including Point Of Grace, BarlowGirl, Francesca Battistelli, Group 1 Crew, Sidewalk Prophets, Chris August, Mark Schultz, Big Daddy Weave, and Remedy Drive and is home to Word Distribution, Word Print, The Breen Agency, Word Music Publishing and Word Label Group’s Word Records, Fervent Records and Myrrh Records.
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What If I Fall
You Are
That’s What I’m Here For
Changing Colors
Wait For a Miracle
Who I Really Am
It Matters To Me
Let’s Just Fall In Love Again
This Heart Of Mine
Hallelujah
Changing Colors: Live From Studio 1290 Track Listing (Atlantic Records):
Changing Colors
If I Were You
It Matters To Me
Learning To Fly
Love Uncompromised
About Word Entertainment
A leader in the music industry for 59 years, Word Entertainment, a Warner/Curb company, is a unique, comprehensive entertainment company comprised of multi-faceted artist service departments including publishing, merchandising, booking, and online initiatives. Word Entertainment represents some of the top names and brands in music, including Point Of Grace, BarlowGirl, Francesca Battistelli, Group 1 Crew, Sidewalk Prophets, Chris August, Mark Schultz, Big Daddy Weave, and Remedy Drive and is home to Word Distribution, Word Print, The Breen Agency, Word Music Publishing and Word Label Group’s Word Records, Fervent Records and Myrrh Records.
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