My 21st Century Symphony (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)
| My 21st Century Symphony (Live at the Royal Albert Hall) | ||||
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| Released | October 16, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2023/09/26 | |||
| Venue | Royal Albert Hall London, United Kingdom | |||
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| Label | Warner Chappell Music Human Re Sources | |||
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My 21st Century Symphony is the first live album by British singer-songwriter Raye, recorded on 26 September 2023 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The album spent 3 weeks at number 19 in the UK Albums Chart.[1]
Accompanied by the Heritage Orchestra and the Flames Collective, a 30-member gospel choir, Raye presented a symphonic reinvention of her album My 21st Century Blues, captured in a live recording.[2]
The original album was released in February 2023, coinciding with the success of the well-received song "Escapism". Other tracks on the album, such as "Oscar Winning Tears" and "Ice Cream Man", were also praised for their creative storytelling and emotional performance.[3][4]
On Instagram, Raye shared her enthusiasm for the live recording, calling it "the most magnificent thing" she has ever created, and expressing the hope that listeners will be able to enjoy it wherever they are[5]
The concert was broadcast for the first time in the UK on 3 January 2024 on BBC[6]
Tracks[edit]
The track listing is as follows:[7]
All lyrics are written by Raye, Tom Richards, Mike Sabath
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Overture." | 01:37 |
| 2. | "Oscar Winning Tears." | 03:20 |
| 3. | "Hard Out Here." | 03:38 |
| 4. | "The Thrill Is Gone Requiem." | 02:23 |
| 5. | "The Thrill Is Gone." | 04:13 |
| 6. | "Five Star Hotels." | 04:51 |
| 7. | "Mary Jane vs Graeme Blevins." | 01:31 |
| 8. | "Mary Jane." | 04:42 |
| 9. | "Environmental Anxiety." | 03:55 |
| 10. | "Body Dysmorphia." | 03:50 |
| 11. | "Ice Cream Man." | 06:03 |
| 12. | "Dani's Interlude." | 01:04 |
| 13. | "Flip A Switch." | 03:45 |
| 14. | "Worth It Prelude." | 01:11 |
| 15. | "Worth It." | 04:57 |
| 16. | "Black Mascara." | 04:12 |
| 17. | "Buss It Down." | 04:30 |
| 18. | "Escapism." | 07:01 |
| Total length: | 01:06:50 | |
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| UK Albums (OCC)[8] | 83 |
References[edit]
- ^ "MY 21ST CENTURY SYMPHONY". Official Charts. 2024-01-21. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ Walker, Sophie (2023-09-27). "Raye review – a triumphant act of independence and naked ambition". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "RAYE announces debut album titled 'My 21st Century Blues'". REVOLT. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ "Raye announces debut album 'My 21st Century Blues'". DIY. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ Larisha, Paul. "Raye Turns 'My 21st Century Blues' Into Choir-Backed Symphony With Cinematic Live Album". Rolling Stone.
- ^ RAYE at the Royal Albert Hall. Retrieved 2024-04-17 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Raye (3) + The Heritage Orchestra – My 21st Century Symphony. (Live At The Royal Albert Hall)". Discogs. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "aye | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved 21 January 2024.