He's using Pledge for this album as it gives him control over the whole process, including album content, production, everything. He only launched the project four days ago and it's at 40% of it's target.

You can read all the details here:

http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/rhydianroberts

There are a lot of treats available if you're a big fan

He was interviewed on the BBC Radio Arts show this evening and luckily one of his fans has uploaded it so you can hear him explain what his plans are - the new album should be released early in the new year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ug3G...layer_embedded

Thanks for that

It looks like a 'pledge' is a bid - there's a list of things on the Pledge Music link

Only sort of Patti, if you pledge for it, it's yours, so it's a pre order in effect.

Ok thanks

Though I can't see people pre-ordering the album till we have some idea of the track list.

That doesn't seem to be how it works I'm afraid. The interview may give you a steer - he did say along the lines of his debut album.

His first album was the biggest selling, so if the next is a mix of ballads/classical songs it should go down very well.

Hasn't he recently been asking fans to say their favourite songs from his set list So he's obviously compiling a short list.

I'd love him to do a Musical Theatre album at some point too

Went to see Rhydian in Colwyn Bay this evening at Access all Eiras - had a great evening and the crowd seemed to love him. Delilah went down particularly well with everyone joining in

Hey Dolphin, I went to Ponty and he blew everyone away. In great voice and.......you know me.......videos abound. Listen with headphones...

And doesn't he look gorgeous?! Massive money notes abound!

Thunderball (entrance):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BWxH4Sg-tE

This Is The Moment:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lAjXaPaZ68

His sense of humour - American Dad lol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1wRHkhMvw0

The Reason:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4CosujZZ6A

In The Ghetto: (check out that baritone!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C29_bINXtgQ

Nella fantasia:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y9Sl_2WOtQ

Delilah:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sohpZmXvB5A

I'm Going Home (from Rocky Horror Show)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGAx8Vd1tv0

The Promise:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKTarfa8SjI

Impossible Dream:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-STmwWJ7d4

Thanks Rattie - look forward to watching them when my laptop is fixed - I've sneaked onto my son's while he's having his tea

Colwyn Bay must be one of the few shows you've missed!

I wish he'd do Rocky again in Manchester or Liverpool, gutted I didn't go last time!

Great videos Rattie! I especially like American Dad - he;;s completely nuts!

Thanks for the vids - I think it suits him with the longer hair

I notice Slash is on Pledge as well - talk about esteemed company

And can people stop talking about "Delilah" as I STILL after all these years and loads of concerts, haven't heard Rhydian sing "my" song live!

Hey!
Today I went out with my friend to an open mic night, and I did a turn singing Somewhere (maybe channelling my inner Rhyd)!
I was very nervous but I think everyone enjoyed it and I was pleased with how it went.
"SOOOMEHOOOOW, SOOOOMEDAAAAAAY, SOOOOOOOOOOOMEWHEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRE!"

Lol, Rhyd agrees with you Del, he tweeted the same thing about Slash!

Oh er, haven't you heard him sing Delilah live? Might have to give him a nudge one day when you're at a show then!

Awww that's unlucky! One of my favourite performances was We can Be Heroes, I think he sang it especially for me

I wish I could have shown my performance everyone

Did you wear a silver suit

No doubt you left the white fake fur in the cloakroom

If only

Pledge video clip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFsGqVInkJU

According to Facebook, Rhyd's album pledge has reached 100% of its goal!

http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/...ource=facebook

The Pledge is up to 120% now - go Rhyd!

I really hope this album does well

Me too, Patti-Ann. He has been working so hard on this album by the sounds of things. He deserves it to do well - I can't wait for it!

Anyone around?

Just checked pledge. 179% on pledge with 91 days remaining that's incredible.