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Julia Messenger is an Australian singer-songwriter and producer best known for her work in electronica and chill-out, although she has performed in a wide range of musical genres, including Jazz, rock, classical and blues. She has performed, recorded and collaborated with such notable musical figures as Klaus Schulze, Henning Schmitz, Ferry Corsten, Klaus Waldeck, and Scott Rockenfield. Messenger is also renowned for the versatility and power of her voice. Sue Wilson of ''The Scotsman'' has written of Messenger's vocal talent: “…through the full spectrum, from fragile candied sweetness to a scorching soul-diva holler – echos of Mouth Music, Annie Lennox, Horse, Sinéad O'Connor…”.〔Sue Wilson, ''The Scotsman'', 5 Star Review, Edinburgh, 1998〕 Messenger graduated with a Bachelor of Music Degree from the Melbourne Conservatorium in Opera at the top of her class. ==Career== Julia Messenger has produced, written and released three studio albums to date, the self-titled ''Julia Messenger'' in 2003, followed by ''Productions & Collaborations'' and ''And We Danced'' in 2007. She has also appeared on numerous compilation discs alongside artists such as Moby, Nitin Sawhney, Julee Cruise, Norah Jones and Groove Armada. Entertainment writer Paul Freeman, in the ''Palo Alto Daily News'', wrote of her two latest releases: “Dazzling Australian Julia Messenger offers not one, but two electrifying new albums. Her riveting electro-pop features hypnotic production and breathtaking vocals. These chill sounds pack infinite heat. Songs such as "Shiver," on "Productions & Collaborations," tend toward a sensually down-tempo feel. "Butterflies" floats with magical airiness. The title track of "And We Danced" rides a throbbing bass line into a keenly poetic examination of shattered relationships. Messenger's music entices with addictive allure.”〔Paul Freeman, Jul 15, 2007, ''Palo Alto Daily News'', California〕 Messenger provided vocals for Dutch producer Ferry Corsten's 2008 album ''Twice in a Blue Moon'' on the track 'Black Velvet' and has performed it live with him on tour. In 2006 ''The New York Times'' cited Julia's song 'Look Up Look Down' as one of the top 10 on the playlist for U.S. restaurants.〔New York Times, Paul L. Underwood, The Remix; Ear Candy: Published: November 5, 2006〕 Messenger has also recorded vocals for German electronic music composer and musician Klaus Schulze, on ''Contemporary Works II'' in 2002 and ''Ballet III'' and ''KS – Essential Extracts (Adds & Edits)'' in 2000. In 2007 Messenger sang at the awards night for the Brownlow Medal and the Olympic Stadium in Melbourne for the Premiership Finals Series of the NRL. She is consistently asked to sing the Australian National Anthem for the NRL including performances both in Melbourne and at the Sydney Cricket Ground and live telecast around the nation. She is also a regular guest at the Crown Casino and at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club in Melbourne. In 2007 Messenger’s songs 'So Complicated' and 'And We Danced' were finalists in the prestigious ISC - International Songwriting Competition. She has performed for the Handover Ceremony in Hong Kong, supported Afro Celt Sound System at the Galway music Festival, achieved 5 star reviews two years running at the Edinburgh Festival, toured extensively throughout Germany including the World Expo in Hanover and for more than one Grand Prix including private parties at the BMW Pavilion in Munich. In 2003 she was invited to sing at speak at the New York Global Film and Music Summit. Some other venues and festivals include: Summerjam (Germany), Lovefield, Cologne Exhibition Centre (KoelnMesse), Filmhaus, Gebaude 9 (Cologne), SlamDance, S.O.M.A., Zollverein, Kumberland (Hanover), Popkomm (Germany), The Glamour Bar (Shanghai), Woodford (Australia) among others. Julia is currently finishing a new solo album with French producer ModX and a live album of jazz performed at Bennets Lane. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Julia Messenger」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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