George Michael has revealed that he is planning to record an album with a "gay collective" of artists. The former Wham singer recently stated that he is looking to embark on the as-of-yet untitled project in an attempt to reconcile with “young gay kids” who he believes that he has let down with his recent behaviour.
Speaking to NME about the upcoming project, Michael said: “For this album I'm going to be working with either gay or gay friendly artists, and it'll be a mixture of tracks sung by me and others by young gay artists – possibly unknown ones. And I've lined up some really great dance producers to work on it too, so it'll be a pretty stunning record. “
He continued: “I'll be 48 when the album comes out, but I have to say that gay men's relationship with dance music probably doesn’t end at the same time as straight people's does!”
George Michael is set to tour the UK this winter with an impressive 41-piece orchestra. Speaking about the tour, a spokesperson for the singer recently told Pinkpaper.com: "George Michael has never toured like this. He will not only perform a carefully-chosen selection of his own songs, but will also cover some of his favourite songs from other artists."
They continued: "The music will be re-worked and re-arranged for the orchestra which will accompany George at each location. This new classical setting will give each song added layers and new nuances. It’s unmistakeably George Michael, but not as we’ve ever known him."
George Michael UK & Ireland Tour Dates are as follows:
Tue October 25th 2011 - Royal Albert Hall, London
Wed October 26th 2011 - Royal Albert Hall, London
Fri October 28th 2011 - Royal Albert Hall, London
Sat October 29th 2011 - Royal Albert Hall, London
Tue November 1st 2011 - O2 Dublin, Dublin
Thu November 3rd 2011 - O2 Dublin, Dublin
Sun November 6th 2011 - Royal Opera House, London
Sat November 26th 2011 - Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Cardiff
Sun November 27th 2011 - Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Cardiff
Wed November 30th 2011 - Liverpool Echo Arena, Liverpool
Fri December 2nd 2011 - Motorpoint Arena Sheffield, Sheffield
Sat December 3rd 2011 - Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tue December 6th 2011 - SECC, Glasgow
Wed December 7th 2011 - S.E.C.C., Glasgow
Fri December 9th 2011 - LG Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
Sat December 10th 2011 - LG Arena, The NEC, Birmingham
Mon December 12th 2011 - MEN Arena Manchester, Manchester
Tue December 13th 2011 - Manchester Evening News Arena, Manchester
Fri December 16th 2011 - Earl's Court, London
Sat December 17th 2011 - Earl's Court, London
Mon December 19th 2011 - Earl's Court, London
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