Today we start with webisode 01: Soul 1 & Soul 2.

Keep an eye out for the next webisode and visit the SealTV: Australia page for more information.

SEAL TO RELEASE SECOND SET OF SOUL CLASSICS ON SOUL 2

SEAL RETURNS WITH SECOND SET OF SOUL CLASSICS. SOUL 2 WILL BE RELEASED INTERNATIONALLY FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Seal will release his eighth studio album, Soul 2 internationally from November 7, 2011. The collection finds Seal joining forces once again with legendary producer Trevor Horn (Seal, Seal II, Human Being) who shares production duties on the album with Soul producer David Foster (Soul, Commitment). This time Seal brings his silky, inimitable voice to a lush collection of romantic soul classics primarily from the ’70s, including those by Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Al Green, and Teddy Pendergrass, among others.

Seal and Horn teamed up in both London and Los Angeles to record

“Lean on Me” (Bill Withers), “Love Here Don’t Live Here Anymore” (Rose Royce), “Love T.K.O” (Teddy Pendergrass), “Oh Girl,” (The Chi-Lites), “Ooo Baby Baby” (The Miracles), “What’s Goin’ On” (Marvin Gaye), “Wishing On A Star” (Rose Royce), and “Ain’t Nothing But A House Party” (The Showstoppers). Seal enlisted Foster and Jochem van der Saag to produce “Backstabbers” (The O’Jays), “I’ll Be Around” (The Spinners), “Let’s Stay Together” (Al Green), and “Love Won’t Let Me Wait” (The Delfonics), all of which were recorded in Los Angeles.

“In my twenty years on a journey in the music industry, two things remain constants, the voice and more importantly, the song. I continue to make music because of the chance that this day could indeed be the day I write another great song or have the opportunity to sing one.  The songs on Soul 2 are a natural evolution in the arc of soul music from the songs on the first Soul album — and they are all-time classics,” said Seal. “One more very important reason why I still make music is the ‘gift of collaboration’. I’ve been fortunate to work with two such industry greats as Trevor Horn and David Foster on this album and they continue to inspire me each and every day.”

Horn says “Working with Seal is like making music again….even I’d buy this record!”

“While still reeling from the success of Soul, it was even more exciting to have the opportunity to record more of some of the greatest songs ever written,” Foster says. “I am positive fans will not be disappointed in our selection and again, Seal’s unique, raw, and, yes, sexy approach to these great classics. I am delighted to share production duties, along with Jochem van der Saag, with one of my all-time favorite record producers, Trevor Horn. His musical history with Seal is rich and runs very deep. Together I believe they made some of the greatest records ever, by anyone. They led, they didn’t follow.”

Released in November 2008, Soul was a hit around the world, earning gold certifications in Australia, Italy, and Sweden, platinum certifications in Canada, Switzerland, and the U.K., and double-platinum awards in Belgium and on the European Album chart. Soul was a Diamond-seller in France where it peaked at No. 1 on the album chart and remained there for 13 consecutive weeks.

The track-listing for Soul 2 is as follows:

“Wishing On A Star”
“Love TKO”
“Ooh Baby Baby”
“Let’s Stay Together”
“What’s Goin’ On”
“Love Don’t Live Here Anymore”
“Backstabbers”
“I’ll Be Around”
“Love Won’t Let Me Wait”
“Lean On Me”
“Oh Girl”

More information at: www.seal.com/soul2

For all the UK shows, we’re pleased to say we’ve teamed up with Heart radio to bring you exclusive backstage footage and interviews.

You can follow the highlights from the video section on the website or check out Seal’s new exclusive YouTube Soul tour channel here.

For those of you that can’t wait and want to be notified when new content is added, you can subscribe to the channel’s RSS feed here.

Now that’s our bit done, it’s your turn! If you take any photos at the Soul shows you come to, we’d love you to add them to the site and share them with us and other fans. Simply add them in your comments here.

Tickets for Seal’s Soul tour went on sale today and the 2 shows at the State Theatre in Sydney sold out within hours!
3rd show at the State Theatre is now on sale!

State Theatre, Sydney: 10th & 11th November – SOLD OUT!
3rd Show – Monday 16th November – Now On SALE!

Tickets available at ticketmaster.com.au or phone 136 100

This photo came through from Patricia, a fan who was at the Houston concert. We really loved it and sparked an idea to allow fans to upload their own photos of Seal from the Soul tour so we can all share the experience.

Stay tuned for more information on how you can get involved, in the mean time start searching for those photos!

Additionally, due to popular demand, one more UK show has been added in Oxford on 27th June – on sale this Friday (24th April).

22-Jun NIA, Birmingham
24-Jun Playhouse, Edinburgh
26-Jun Apollo, Hammersmith
27-Jun New Theatre, Oxford
29-Jun Apollo, Manchester
30-Jun BIC, Bournemouth
03-Jul Le Zentih, Nantes
04-Jul Patinoire, Bordeaux
06-Jul Antique Arena, Vienne
08-Jul Bercy, Paris
11-Jul Galaxie, Amneville
12-Jul North Sea Jazz Festival, Rotterdam
14-Jul Forest National, Brussels
16-Jul Arena, Milan
17-Jul Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux
18-Jul Blue Balls Festival, Lucerne
21-Jul Cite Medieval, Carcassonne
22-Jul Antique Arena, Nimes
24-Jul Sporting Club, Monte Carlo
25-Jul Sporting Club, Monte Carlo
27-Jul Casa de Campo, Madrid
29-Jul Patio de San Benito, Valladolid
31-Jul Cool Jazz Festival, Cascais
01-Aug Algarve Edicions, Albufiera

See the dates and locations here.

If you haven’t already signed up for Seal’s mailing list now would be the perfect time because we will be giving our members the password to purchase tickets during the pre-sale period!!

So sign up now, the form is on the right sidebar of this page.

**UPDATE**

The kind people at Ticketmaster have sent through a summary page for all Seal events held through them which should help clear things up a little.
Venues that list a “More Info” link will will display the purchase page, these pages will become active once the Pre-Sale/Sale begins. Those venues that list a “Find Tickets” link will take you straight through to the purchase page as the Pre-Sale/Sale has begun.
http://www.ticketmaster.com/Seal-tickets/artist/736073

When purchasing simply enter the password in the space as shown in the example to the left.

Remember these tickets are on a first-come, first served basis so be sure to get in quick.

Our good friends at Warner Bros Records have created a Seal themed Valentine’s Day eCard for the fans.

You can upload your photo/s or a video and send it to a friend/loved one with a note, all while “If You Don’t Know Me By Now” plays in the background.

Get started here: http://sealvalentine.warnerbrosrecords.com/

1. A Change Is Gonna Come
2. I Can’t Stand The Rain
3. A Man’s Man’s Man’s World
4. It’s Alright

Simply click the player in the top right of the page to get it started.

If you want to play the tracks while you browse the site without interruption simply click the arrow to the right and the player will pop-up in another window.

http://www.rhapsody.com/seal/seal-the-rhapsody-interview
(US Viewers Only Sorry)

The show airs in the US on CBS at 12:35 ET/PT.  You can also hear Seal’s new album “Soul” in its entirety on the show’s site at http://www.cbs.com/late_late_show starting that night!

Click here to watch

Part 01

Thanks to Showbiz Tonight on Headline News for the great footage and letting us put it online.

Seal’s album “Soul” is available now around the World.

SOUL is comprised of eleven classic soul songs that each evokes their own drama, emotion and romance. The album was created in partnership with legendary producer David Foster.

“Someone once said ‘…the album will sound like the time you had making it’… Never before has it been as true as the process of recording this record.

Although David and I had been acquaintances before, we’d never quite managed to work together. Upon doing so, I was quick to realize that I was in the presence of true greatness. I’ve worked with a lot of producers before, but never have I come across anyone as naturally gifted and knowledgeable as David. If you are fortunate enough to have that combination, then you find that the album making process tends to go very swiftly, making this the smoothest and most enjoyable album I have ever made. And if you are exceptionally fortunate, you find yourself also having made a great friend. I cannot thank him enough.”

Order The Album Now!

US: Warner
US: iTunes
France: Amazon
France: FNAC.com
France: Alapage.com
Germany: Amazon
Norway: Platekompaniet
Sweden: Ginza
Sweden: CDON
Switzerland: CityDisc
The Netherlands: BOL
UK: HMV
UK: Amazon
UK: Play.com