Cha cha cha - Part 1

I Can See Hope From Here, is a collection of 14 favourite tracks from True North: The Canadian Songbook, Eleanor McCain’s most ambitious project to date - produced by Don Breithaupt and featuring the creations of 14 arrangers, 28 guest artists, and 10 symphony orchestras from across the country. I Can See Hope From Here not only offers a cross-section of the many musical flavours of Canada’s vast songbook but also serves as an apt reflection of the country’s ethos of strength and diversity.

“The honest emotion and powerful spirit of Canadian music has always inspired me,” says McCain, “especially now as we begin to emerge from a very dark and uncertain time. Though I’m not a songwriter, as a long-time interpreter I have the deepest admiration and respect for those who can capture and convey deep feeling through music and words.”

Though the origin of the title track, an original song by album producer Don Breithaupt and his brother Jeff, was personal, the profound impact that COVID-19 has had on the world suddenly caused its words to take on a more universal meaning during this time of restoration and healing.

14 O Siem (feat. Natashia Allakariallak, Sharon Riley And The Faith Chorale)

13 Up Where We Belong (feat. Vancouver Symphony Orchestra)

12 Still Believe In Love (feat. Symphony Nova Scotia)

11 Heart Like A Wheel (feat. George Gao, Ron Korb)

10 I Can See Hope From Here (feat. Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra)

09 Aujourd'hui, Je Dis Bonjour A La Vie (feat. Don Ross, Orchestre Symphonique De Quebec)

08 Get Me Through December (feat. National Arts Centre Orchestra)

07 Undun (feat. Vancouver Symphony Orchestra)

06 Constant Craving (feat. Jens Lindemann, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra)

05 Angel (feat. Denise Djokic, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra)

Showcasing 32 of Canada’s most beloved folk and pop songs, True North: The Canadian Songbook is Eleanor McCain’s sixth studio album. Produced by Don Breithaupt and featuring the creations of 14 arrangers, 28 guest artists, and 10 symphony orchestras from across the country, True North: The Canadian Songbook was developed to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. In addition to the recording, there is an accompanying English/French hardcover coffee table book featuring fashion portraits in select Canadian locations by V. Tony Hauser (who is also its co-curator), sumptuous full-colour landscape photography by 23 photographers from across Canada, complementary song lyrics, songwriter commentary, and behind-the-scenes shots by Greg Locke, along with a double CD insert. This epic, multi-year passion project is a touching tribute to the people, musicians, photographers and landscape of Canada. Eleanor is joined on this project by a talented team of artists, performers, and industry experts all of whom worked passionately to bring this to fruition. True North: The Canadian Songbook will be released ‪May 12th, 2017 and will also be available digitally through her website (eleanormccain.ca) and on iTunes

CD 1 - 005 I'll Always Be There (feat. Roch Voisine, Sharon Riley And Faith Chorale, NAC Orchestra)

12 Agua Caliente - Yuri Sazonoff

Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City

ACAPELA - MC MORENA - VEM ME SOCANDO ( CONTEUDO TITÃS DOS DJS )

God Specializes

He's All I Need

Six albums and multiple ECMA nominations into her career, Eleanor McCain is often described as a classical crossover artist; but it’s her ability to cut the heart of songs that best explains her appeal. Based in Toronto and hailing from Florenceville, NB, the classically trained vocalist has interpreted everything from pop songs to celtic folksongs to jazz standards — with an intimacy that’s rare to find. Her most recent album, True North: The Canadian Songbook, an ambitious 32 song double-CD with an accompanying coffee table book, was created in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday. She has accompanied symphonies across Canada, performed alongside JUNO-nominated singer Matt Dusk, and has collaborated with artists such as Natalie MacMaster, John McDermott, Liona Boyd, and Chantal Kreviazuk.

CD 1 - 005 I'll Always Be There (feat. Roch Voisine, Sharon Riley And Faith Chorale, NAC Orchestra)

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