Eleanor Kleiner is a singer/songwriter, originally from New York. She started her vocal training at the age of 14 under the instruction of classical singer, Lauri Shemaria. After high school she spent a year studying at the Mannes School of Music, in Manhattan. During this time she began developing her personal style of songwriting and started performing at various local venues. In 2004 she relocated to London to further her growth as a musician. She spent two years studying at the London Centre of Contemporary Music, expanding her vocal abilities to encompass a new and more soulful style. In 2005 Eleanor founded her band, The Whispering Tree. In this new context her songwriting and unique vocal style come to life with a captivating blend of soulful folk and country. During her time in London , Eleanor has worked as a professional session singer on projects such as the 2005 West Asian Olympic Games and the 2006 Asian Olympic games. Her voice has been broadcast across China, India and Japan to an audience that numbers in the billions. She also appears in Kenneth Brannagh's film adaptation of 'The Magic Flute.' More recently she has broadened her singing and songwriting into the realms of electronic music, joining 'The Random Spike,' their debut album will be released August 2008. Eleanor has a warm and engaging persona and an honest style of singing and performing. Her vocal abilities range from country music to classical and her talent as a songwriter make her an artist to look out for in the coming years.
EDUCATION
London Centre of Contemporary Music (LCCM) 2003 – 2006
Higher National Diploma
Contemporary vocal technique
Sight singing
Ear training
Studio recording
Composition and arrangement
Performance and improvisation
Harmony and music theory
Mannes School of Music, NYC 2000 – 2001
Classical vocal technique
Dictation
Diction
Alexander technique
Private vocal training 1995 – 2003
Classical vocal technique
EXPERIENCE
Member of 'The Random Spike', Blu Leaf Recordings - Debut album due out in Aug!
Performer at The Venetian Macau(China) July 2007 - March 2008
Session singer for Pure Vocals, NY
Session singer for April Media (London) 2005 - 2006
Voice of the 2005 West Asian Olympic games and 2006 Asian Olympic games ad campaign, broadcast throughout China, Japan, India and Australia
Appears in the chorus of the feature film 'The Magic Flute,' Directed by Kenneth Brannagh
Performances of original songs (solo and with band) in London 2004 - 2006
Solo and group performances of original material in NYC venues 2002 – 2003
Some interesting new songs. 'Let Me Speak' is still my all time favourite of your sounds. There is a clean, coolness to the melody that fits the lyrics beautifully.
Hey babe' I'm ok you know. Still in London working but bak to LCCM in October. Oh Sweetie how is Elie. Where did you go again. Venice? LA? Japan? (oops I can't remember. )xxx
I'm ok. I am wishing I was in the states but no I'm not. I miss you guys. are you on tour yet or have you finished that. what's going on in New York. Any new news that you would like to share. cause there is not much here which I'm sure you could imagine.
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Twisted Funky Soulful Jazzy Sweet Dirty
Electronic Dance Music Experience
" b i p o l a r "
with Resident
DJ : Kay Suzuki (Coopr8)
Horns : Ben Hadwen (other world)
