The Stage

"All life upon the stage"; the Theatrum Mundi. In this volume, a seventeenth century metaphor is revisited and is seen as applying to all art in all times. In the "magic mirror of art" the human being discerns the hidden spheres of human life and commemorates and celebrates its glorious victories and mourns its ignominious defeats. Let us rediscover Art as a witness to the human predicament as well as a celebrant of humanity's most sublime moments.

Direct from the West End comes a unique union of three celebrated queens of musical theatre: Amber Riley (“Dreamgirls”), Beverley Knight (“The Bodyguard” and ”Memphis”), and Cassidy Janson (“Beautiful”). The famous ladies of musical theatre are more than capable of releasing a killer album in their own right but join them together and you have a musical treat like no other. The album features unforgettable songs from some of the greatest musicals like “Hamilton”, “Cats”, “Rent”, “Dreamgirls”, “Funny Girl”, “The Bodyguard”, “Memphis” and “Beautiful” and many more.

"Recorded live at the Bowers & Wilkins RhythmnBlues Festival in Halle, Germany Take The Stage features the XXL line-up of the Blues Company surrounding the band leader Todor 'Tosho' Todorovic. Asked about studio vs. live album Todor 'Tosho Todorovic' expresses his more than 40 years of stage experience: If we as a Blues Company do have the choice between a live or a studio album, we will always opt for a live album, as our music lives from the interaction of the band members. The Blues Company is first and foremost a live band. The stage is our living room. Live recordings have more energy, are authentic and unadulterated and document the musical condition of the band on this special evening. And then there are those 'magic moments'. There are moments and entire concerts that make you float on cloud nine. The stage sound sounds fantastic. The audience motivates you to perform at your very best. The band grooves without ending. If a live concert is also recorded, you are the happiest person on earth. And that gig in Halle had several of these magic moments."

Two years ago, Avenged Sevenfold took everyone by surprise with The Stage, which showed the band elevating their ambitions and taking on board influences from Queen and Queensrÿche. In the process they came up with a brilliantly explosive and intelligent musical presentation.