Steve Balsamo - Tenderheart, London Palladium - 10 July 2021
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2022
- Steve Balsamo is a singer-songwriter from Swansea, Wales. After years of learning the ropes in local rock bands, he shot to prominence in 1997 after playing Jesus to great critical acclaim in the West End revival of Jesus Christ Superstar. After winning a Variety Club Award for the role, Steve decided to return to his first love - writing and performing his own music - and signed to Columbia Records soon after. In 2002 Steve released his debut album - All I Am - which reached the top 40 in the UK. He then went on to win Best Male Solo Artist at The Welsh Music Awards the same year.
Gentle 'persuasion' by the head of the label saw Steve return to the stage in the French phenomena Notre Dame De Paris, which was followed by Poe -- More Tales Of Mystery and Imagination, a new musical by Alan Parsons Project writer Eric Woolfson. Based on the life and work of Edgar Alan Poe, the show had it's world premiere at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in 2003, and features the powerful song Immortal.
In 2004, Steve formed The Storys, a West Coast influenced harmony country-rock band, with Andy Collins, Rob Thompson and Dai Smith. The band's highly acclaimed self-titled debut album, released in 2006, came to the attention of Elton John who, after publicly declaring it "Fantastic!", personally called Steve at home and invited the band to tour Europe with him -- twice! The Storys have also toured and played with the likes of Joe Cocker, Katie Melua, Celine Dion, Santana, Runrig, Daniel Lanois, Van Morrison and Tom Jones to name-drop but a few.
The Storys' songs have been featured in the US teen drama One Tree Hill and hit Brit-flick The Bank Job , in which the band also made a cameo appearance playing two of their own songs. They released their second album - Town Beyond The Trees - in the UK in 2008, again to great reviews. Although calling time on The Storys, the band released a third and final album called Luck in the summer of 2010.
As a side project, Steve also formed a progressive experimental rock project with Rob Reed (Magenta) and Rob Thompson (The Storys) called ChimpanA. The resulting CD also featured Sam Brown, Tony Dallas, Christina Booth (Magenta), Margo Buchanan, Bluei, Nigel Hopkins, Andrew Griffiths and Sian Cothi. The musical influences were Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, Bjork and Massive Attack.
Steve also formed a trio, Oystermouth, with Rob Thompson and Andy Collins of The Storys, creating a sound that is a modern twist along the lines of Simon & Garfunkel in the those hazy, folky, seminal days of the late 60s/early 70s. An EP, Five Songs For Jen, is available for download - details in the Shop section of this website.
After meeting Jon Lord, founder, writer and ex-keyboard player with Deep Purple at The Sunflower Jam in 2007, Steve was asked if he would like to tour with him. A huge fan of Jon, his solo work and Purple, Steve feels very privileged to have worked with such a legend and genuinely nice man. Until Jon's recent death, he and Steve were writing and recording for an album project.
Aside from this, Steve is a prolific songwriter, having scored hits in Europe and Australia with artists as diverse as Meat Loaf, Anthony Callea, Jonatan Cerrada, Slash of Guns n' Roses fame.
Recently he has been writing songs with beautiful, ethereal-voiced folk/country singer Rosalie Deighton and Julian Wilson of Grand Drive for a duet project originally titled Balsamo/Deighton and they have released a stunning new video and a new version of the Shawn Colvin song "I Don't Know Why", also available for download as a single. He has also been working with a Welsh classical crossover singer Annelies on an exciting new project.
Steve feels blessed to have had many adventures in music which have allowed him to sing on stage with the likes of Roger Daltry, Robert Plant, Mario Frangoulis, Justin Hayward, Lara Fabian, Madeleine Peyroux, Glenn Hughes, Steve Harley, Lulu, a couple of Stones, a couple of Eagles, a couple of Floyds and some of the best players on the planet!
When he's not making music, Steve tries to be a good dad, paints, swims, reads, listens to Radio 4 and thinks too much...
Best voice ever
The only thing more moving than your voice and songwriting is the love you have for your family. You truly are a precious soul, RESPECT 🙏 ❤️ 👏
Wow, That was beautiful Steve
Ничего себе! Он красивый, не постаревший, а просто седой, сохранил голос! Просто восторг!
Such a classy, poignant, beautiful performance with a stunning arrangement delivered by wonderful musicians. This is just glorious!
This song listens like a gentle lullaby - very pleasing to the ears, warm and uplifting. It holds so much softness, affection and emotion in the tone. Every time I hear it, I get an overwhelming sense of hope, love, and optimism. Steve sings it with just the right touch of heartfelt composure. But the thing that bowls me over in just about every one of Steve’s songs (besides his amazing voice) are the lyrics. His prolific way of songwriting touches hearts. Steve, don't ever stop churning out the beautiful songs!! I can’t wait to hear what you have next!! ❤
Beautiful Steve.. never stop writing songs.. xx
So beautiful!!!! Your voice is extraordinary!!! I heard you singing Jesus Christ!!! Unbelievable!!! I’m a big big fan!!!!!!
You should also see him sing in the musical Poe
Bellissima canzone ed interpretazione caro Steve Bolsano 🎶👍 Grazie infinite per la condivisione 🙏 eccellente video ✨Un grande applauso 👋 Complimenti !!✨💙✨ Ciao 🇮🇹✔️🤗
Amazing voice and singing. Beautiful song and arrangement.
What a magical, beautiful, poignant song Steve. Your voice just gets better and better. "...Let in the love..."
Such a fabulous song. We are delighted that Steve will be singing this at our Concert for World Peace at the beautiful Brangwyn Hall Swansea on Saturday 11th June 2022. He will be accompanied on harp by the amazingly talented Catrin Finch. 🥰
I WAS THERE
HELL YEAH
Stunning version of Tenderheart! Looking and sounding phenomenal in this wonderful venue❣ I've often thought about what song is my favourite and I can't choose, but this is so thoughtful knowing it's the love of a father for his child.💜
Прекрасно,истинное наслаждение.Спасибо!
Absolutely perfection... your voice always helps to bring me back into the light ❤❤❤
beautiful piece of music Stevo, keep up your amazing work brother 👌
Beautiful! ❤️
Amazing voice, beautiful music.
Such a beautiful song！So gentle and tender，I have tears in my eyes.
Beautiful ❤️❤️
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Absolutely beautiful.🥰 The emotion and softness in your voice is timeless. How lovely for your little boy to have this song performed for him by his Dad. Every painful experience our children suffer we suffer too. As parents we just want our children to be happy. I'm sure your little boy will treasure this video forever. 🙏🥰
Sensational ❤️
Such a beautiful song! Love your rich emotional vocals! 💗💗💗
Love it Steve! Amazing x
Adam Dennis....Beautifully Played. Wonderfully sung by Steve.....And Don R on Bass. Fab
flawless beauty
I lve his voice and his soul
Fantastic Steve
Congratulations
Pete Woodroffe Music UK
Es un placer sentirlo su voz es melodía para mis oídos bravo😊❤
WoW beautiful and moving and as always your voice is the best x
Beautiful
Just a beautiful song, your vocal range is amazing, and always so clear to listen to..always keep singing for us Steve, we love you 🙂
Beautiful ~ 😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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It's a wonderfull tender song!!!
Beautiful and uplifting!
Completely beautiful
Beautiful ❤️
Dear Steve ，Happy New Year! I wish you and your family good health and happiness in the coming year. I also hope you can continue to make better music, I really enjoy listening to your songs!
You are the best!!
You’re shining ❤
Love this ❤
형... 한국공연에서 본게 엊그제 같은데 시간이 이리 흘렀네요. 흑흑흑.... 언제 다시 볼 그날이 있겠죠!!! 기다릴게요
Today I had a singing trip and he was there singing tender heart with a woman with a harp
In an interview I saw with Steve he said he couldn’t do high notes as well as he used to. I truly believe he has one last high note belt left in him
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How...His sound sounds exactly the same back in 1996.
May I ask how we can get in touch with Steve because we’d like to invite him onto our show. I searched all over trying to find contact information or manager and he seems that he doesn’t want to be found, but Steve if you’re reading this please contact us at the email on our channel and depends on your availability, we’d love to host you, virtually of course and spotlight you in an interview. Thanks - Chris
promosm ✔️
That white beard makes him look so much older.
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