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ARTHUR HANLON
..MECANOMANIA..
“Mecano addicts will have a feast with Arthur Hanlon’s new album…An instrumental, renovated trip, with the magical touch of Hanlon’s hands at the keys.” -Ocean Drive
“One of the best releases of the year. Mecano comes to the piano, and how! With bagpipes, touches of flamenco, pop, world music, and within all that universe, an amazing chorus.” -MSN Latino
“A lovely tribute to Mecano.” -San Antonio Express News
A sound so unique, so beautiful, you will be hooked in just one listen.
Haunting melodies meet chill-out arrangements, classical virtuosity and distinctive musicianship in ..Mecanomanía,.. the landmark new album by Billboard chart-topping pianist Arthur Hanlon. Music for the spirit and for the soul, ..Mecanomanía.. is Latin-tinged, orchestral pop that fans of Josh Groban will love. An exquisite concept album, unique in sound and execution, ..Mecanomanía.. fills the void that exists in instrumental Latin pop.
Featuring the music of iconic 1980s Spanish pop group Mecano, set to chill-out arrangements by Arthur Hanlon and acclaimed producer Frances Pellicier, ..Mecanomanía.. features 10 Mecano tracks plus an Arthur Hanlon original, written in the group..s honor.
Following Hanlon..s critically acclaimed performance at the 2006 Billboard Latin Music Awards, ..Mecanomanía.. showcases an artist of impeccable artistry and technique, bent on showing the world a different brand of Latin music.
Now, you too, can fall in love with the music of Arthur Hanlon and ..Mecanomanía... ....Listen.
ARTHUR HANLONBorn to Irish-American parents, pianist/songwriter/arranger Arthur Hanlon, hails from Detroit, Michigan (city that is most famous for its automobile plants) but found his calling in Latin music. An extraordinary talented musician, Arthur was trained at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music in New York City, from which he holds a Masters degree in piano performance. Arthur's music is a unique blend of Detroit street and virtuosity, Latin fusion and bluesy vibes. Arthur Hanlon began his affair with music at the tender age of six when just a few days before Christmas, and without warning from his parents, a grand piano arrived at his home. Moments later a professional pianist sat down and began playing it, an event that forever changed his life. He immediately thought of this piano not as an instrument, but as a person that had come to his house to stay eternally.
Following his high-school graduation he moved to New York, where he completed a postgraduate course in classical music. While in this city, Arthur fell in love with Latin music, seduced by it almost immediately; and even though at the time he knew virtually nothing of Spanish, the Irish-American man found his calling.
To this date he can't explain it "I don't know why or how but suddenly, I was surrounded by Latinos", remembers the musician. "I became kind of like Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. I had a double personality. I was a classical musician by day and a tropical one by night." And little by little he learned to speak Spanish. The streets and clubs were witness to the first complete sentences in Spanish that passed through his mouth. "My teachers were Colombian, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Mexican, people from all over Latin America", affirms the proud musician.
In 1999, he moved to Miami, attracted by the great Latin movement and energy of this city. From then on he continued working on many projects, until one day Fonovisa Records offered him a contract, making it the first time the leading Latin record label signed a "gringo" as their exclusive artist.
Shortly thereafter, Arthur released his debut major label album "El Piano Amarillo," (The Yellow Piano) a critically acclaimed production that strongly anchored his bond with the Latin community.
"Arthur Hanlon: La Gorda Linda," is the follow-up to 2004's "11 Números Uno", an album that offers his rendition of treasured and unforgettable Latin melodies, such as "Si No Te Hubieras Ido" written by Marco Antonio Solis, one of today's most respected artists in Latin music. Other treasures included were "El Dolor De Tu Presencia", originally recorded by Jennifer Peña; Rafael Hernández's ever classic "Lamento Borincano", Joan Sebastian's "Secreto De Amor" and "Amigo" by Brazilian crooner Roberto Carlos. The album, produced by world-renowned Rudy Pérez, included 11 number one hits, plus 2 bonus tracks, the medleys "Ecos Del Amor" and "Fantasias", as well as an enhanced video that demonstrates the superb qualities in Arthur.
Arthur is endorsed by Baldwin and plays Baldwin Pianos. He currently resides in Miami, Florida.BUY IT NOW!!!! ..