Chasing Time: The Bedlam Sessions
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Another album by James Blunt reveals a certain part of him and his life. The times when he was out in war in Kosovo and the sensitivity that lies inside of this man. It contains hit singles such as "High" and "You're Beautiful". The album offers an audio CD and a DVD that are both of good quality and makes James Blunt known to the world.
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[edit] About
Released in February 20, 2006, Chasing Time: The Bedlam Sessions by blithe debonair singer James Blunt is a collection of songs with straighforward lyrics that speaks discreetly about himself and living his life. Songs such as "High", "Wisemen", and "Cry" emerged at the hit charts while being a favorite by the masses.
Later, songs "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye, My Lover" claims its popularity, not only in the airwaves and the music channels, but also in occassions such as weddings and funerals. "You're Beautiful"'s success was overwhelming, it became a year's constant radio feature. There also came a time that the listeners got sick of hearing it, and wanted it to stop playing.
This album carries an Audio CD that plays magnificent songs that could touch every heart due to its romantic approach and vocals that are heart-warming. It doubles with a CD that shows James Blunt in his live performances, interviews, and other special footages.
[edit] Tracks
Disc 1
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Wisemen | 3:49 |
| 02 | High | 3:55 |
| 03 | Cry | 3:44 |
| 04 | Goodbye My Lover | 4:48 |
| 05 | So Long, Jimmy | 5:25 |
| 06 | Sugar Coated | 3:51 |
| 07 | You're Beautiful | 3:38 |
| 08 | Billy | 3:46 |
| 09 | Fall at Your Feet | 2:42 |
| 10 | Tears and Rain | 4:17 |
| 11 | No Bravery | 3:36 |
| 12 | Where Is My Mind? | 4:07 |
Disc 2-DVD
| Track | Title |
|---|---|
| 01 | Billy |
| 02 | High |
| 03 | Wisemen |
| 04 | Tears and Rain |
| 05 | Out of My Mind |
| 06 | So Long, Jimmy |
| 07 | You're Beautiful |
| 08 | Cry |
| 09 | No Bravery |
| 10 | Where Is My Mind? |
| 11 | (Bonus Material) |
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | AUS | UK | US | Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-06 | "High" | 42 | 16 | 100 | 18 |
| 2005-06 | "Wisemen" | 11 | 23 | - | 36 |
| 2005 | "You're Beautiful" | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | "Goodbye, My Lover" | 3 | 9 | 66 | 13 |
[edit] Credits
Performance Credits
James Blunt Primary Artist, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Joe Garland Background Vocals
Paul Fredericks Background Vocals
Valerie Etienne Background Vocals
Paul "Beardy" Beard Keyboards, Background Vocals
Mark Jonathan Davis Director
Phil Heyes Director
Malcolm Moore Bass, Background Vocals
Karl Brazil Drums
Technical Credits
Brian Murray Guitar Techician
Dan Fitzgerald Engineer
Mary Ellen Matthews Cover Photo
Alison Howe Producer
Robert Hayden Management
Todd Interland Management
Dennie Vidal Engineer
[edit] Trivia
- While serving as a Captain in Kosovo, James always kept his guitar close by. Witnessing the atrocities there, he wrote "No Bravery", the song that caught the attention of Linda Perry.
- Warning: the DVD included in this album is zoned in South America. Make sure your DVD player would recognize the disc.
[edit] Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
