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`Soul Symphony` to be Released Oct. 4th

October 4th, 2005 marks a memorable day for musical artist Will Downing. His new album release, `Soul Symphony`, from GRP Records, celebrates his distinct voice and musical style. The album is a compact collection of beautifully written music and lyrics, of which Downing co-wrote several. These include the beautiful songs, `Heart of Mine`, and `Soul Steppin``, with its danceable groove, as well as `Will Still Loves You`, a respectful dedication to hard-working women and mothers everywhere.

One of the album`s highlights is `Superstar`, a song originally made famous by The Carpenters and later closely associated with one of Downing`s idols, the incomparable Luther Vandross. In fact, Downing brought down the house when he performed this song at the `Forever, For Always, For Luther` tribute and benefit concert held in New York at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in October 2004.

`Soul Symphony` opens with the seductive beat of `Put Me On` and winds through a range of grooves and emotions. The first single from the album is the hit-bound slow jam, `Crazy Love.` Other songs on the album include the emotive `A Promise`, `Make Time for Love`, a romantic ballad, and a rendition of Brian McKnight`s `What`s It Gonna Be`, from his album `Superhero`(Motown Records).