{"id":8369,"date":"2019-04-15T16:36:19","date_gmt":"2019-04-15T14:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=8369"},"modified":"2019-04-15T16:36:28","modified_gmt":"2019-04-15T14:36:28","slug":"andre-schwartz-releases-brand-new-single","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2019\/04\/15\/andre-schwartz-releases-brand-new-single\/","title":{"rendered":"Andr\u00e9 Schwartz Releases Brand New Single"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A superstar is described as a person or performer who enjoys wide recognition and is esteemed for exceptional talent. South Africa, while abundant with talent, boasts only a handful of superstars \u2013 and Andr\u00e9 Schwartz is one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The acclaimed singer, songwriter, stage performer, actor (Sterlopers, 7de Laan) and television presenter, who is undoubtedly one of South Africa\u2019s most talented and accomplished entertainers, is making waves with his brand new single, EK SAL WAG, which is the second single taken from his upcoming studio album that will be released on 19 July 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The track can be described as a pop song with an old-fashioned yet contemporary feel. Written by Hanmari de Wet, a kykNET Afri-Visie winner, the song is about having unshakable faith in love. It conveys the message that if there is hurt, there can be healing, and to fight for and believe in what you want. \u201cI was drawn to this song when I first heard it because of the beautiful lyrics and melody, but also because of the story it tells \u2026 the message,\u201d explains Andr\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This sentiment ties in with one of his core beliefs \u2013 that music should tell a story and connect with audiences. \u201cEverything must tell a story. If you perform a song on stage, there must be a reason for it. Sure, people must enjoy the tune, but they must also identify with the emotion and message.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As to how the song will be received, he feels that he believes that it will have broad appeal as its message is universal. \u201cWe\u2019ve all had to overcome difficult obstacles, but the power doesn\u2019t lie in walking away without solutions. We must face the demons and the angels,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EK SAL WAG will be complemented by a music video with a rather unusual angle with concept by Andr\u00e9 and directed by Christiaan Wolf. The video will be released on 10 May 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe story is \u2018told\u2019 by children playing with dolls. I wear the same outfit as one of the dolls, and there is a constant shift between the children\u2019s fantasy world and reality. The video portrays the innocence of children who, through play, are able to manipulate life, but it\u2019s really a gaze into their future reality. It is pure cabaret set against a seemingly na\u00efve song,\u201d explains Andr\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music has been a part of Andr\u00e9\u2019s life from a young age and he made his television debut at fourteen. He is classically trained, both vocally and as a pianist, and is therefore equally comfortable behind the piano and microphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a recording artist he has released fourteen albums, of which many have reached gold status, and has written and composed several of his radio hits himself. He is best-known for songs like Ek wil jou nooit weer sien and Lief vir alles hier, as well as his ability to captivate and entertain audiences with his charming and lively stage personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He is also an extremely gifted music theatre performer and has starred in leading roles of many world-class productions, including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Pirates of Penzance and The Phantom of the Opera. He received various awards for his performance as \u2018The Phantom\u2019 and is acknowledged as one of the best \u2018Phantoms\u2019 to ever grace the stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite all this experience, Andr\u00e9 believes that the entertainment industry has a lot to teach artists \u2013 even those who have been in the game for a while. \u201cWhen you\u2019ve been in the industry for some time, you start wondering if you are still relevant. To remain relevant, you must ensure that you fully understand contemporary genres, and you must learn from those who are younger than you. Of course, in turn, you must also impart your knowledge.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With such an illustrious career, choosing a single career highlight is not easy for him. \u201cEach new release is a high and it is an amazing feeling to hear that your songs are doing well on the radio,\u201d he says, \u201cbut, my first Afrikaans CD and my role as \u2018The Phantom\u2019 will always have a special place in my heart.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the aspects that makes Andr\u00e9 such a remarkable artist is the fact that his talents are multi-faceted. In addition to working on a new album \u2013 the first single, Tweede Kans, was released last year \u2013 he is also reviving the live performance part of his career with an exciting new show called Die Pad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Described as a joyful yet nostalgic journey through the life of this incredible musician, it is a veritable feast of singing, speckled with anecdotes from Andr\u00e9\u2019s past and present, and showcases his phenomenal talent \u2013 especially his incredible opera singing voice. It\u2019s easy to see why he carries Andrew Lloyd Webber\u2019s stamp of approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDie Pad is aimed at sharpening people\u2019s perspective on and appreciation for life and the stories are filled with humour and positive thoughts,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EK SAL WAG not only showcases Andr\u00e9 Schwartz\u2019s incredible versatility, but is also one of those songs that \u2013 like the artist \u2013 deserves a prominent place in the history of South African music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The song is available on all digital platforms and can be purchased here: umgafrica.lnk.to\/eksalwag<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A superstar is described as a person or performer who enjoys wide recognition and is esteemed for exceptional talent. South Africa, while abundant with talent, boasts only a handful of superstars \u2013 and Andr\u00e9 Schwartz is one of them. The acclaimed singer, songwriter, stage performer, actor (Sterlopers, 7de Laan) and television presenter, who is undoubtedly… Continue reading Andr\u00e9 Schwartz Releases Brand New Single<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[159],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8369","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-music","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8369","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8369"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8369\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8369"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8369"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8369"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}