From modernized classics to re-defined pop hits, Dianne Elise declares resilience in her sophomore album Committed. After the success of her debut album, Dianne was signed up by MCA Music, Inc. and went back to the studio to record another selection of melodies. On the new album, she digresses from the jazz standards and goes forward into the pop genre. Listeners will find 13 tracks on the album that talk about love.
If people secretly long for the days of the boy band craze, Committed gives people the chance to reminisce with tracks like Westlife’s If I Let You Go and ‘N Sync’s This I Promise You. New arrangements by Mark Santos make the songs more unique without losing the essence that made them appealing in the first place. For those whose boy band obsession never took place, Dianne renders retro tunes for the young and old alike. Musicians Justin Bandolon and Mark from Tres throw in some sweet riffs.
The carrier single of the album, If You’re Not the One, was handpicked by the solo artist herself during the selection process but it almost did not make the cut. While others argued the song was too contemporary to revive, Dianne insisted on coming out with her own version. The result was a refreshing take on Daniel Bedingfield’s hit. The song is gaining heavy rotation on Pop Adult Contemporary stations nationwide.
This month, Dianne tours the Robinsons malls. Catch her perform live on Nov. 22 at Robinsons-Sta. Rosa; Nov. 23, Robinsons-Manila; Nov. 29, Robinsons- Metro East; Dec. 6, Robinsons-Novaliches; Dec. 13, Robinsons-Dasmariñas; Dec. 21, Robinsons-Starmills in Pampanga; and Jan. 23, 2009, Robinsons Galleria. Dianne’s Committed Album Tour is presented by MCA Music, Inc., MYX Music Channel, Odysseylive.net and Robinsons Malls.