I have so many influences whose styles may not be recognised in my music. However these artists have inspired me in one way or another by creating that special mood to keep on writing! So.. here are some of them:
Fleetwood Mac, Mundy, Hoodoo Gurus, U2, Radiohead, PWEI, The Wonderstuff Brad, David Bowie, Eurythmics, Sheryl Crow, Kate Bush, Susanne Vega, Police, Foofighters, Smashing Pumkins, The Beatles, Stereophonics, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Green day, Sneaker Pimps, Bee gees, Pearl Jam, , Alice in Chains.
Please, please take an interest into one of the most misunderstood illnesses. Having helplessly watched a strong, vibrant and artistic, dear friend suffer with little support through lack of research and understanding, I could not ignore the need for more awareness. Her strength and my frustration also led to the writing of ..Breathe.. which I dedicate to her. A percentage of the proceeds made from this song will be donated to ME Research UK.
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Being a slightly over zealous twenty something year old, with a philosophy to always follow my instinct, life as a musician has thrown me into a land faraway from my roots. I always thought that maybe I was a little crazy by jumping in the deep end, giving up everything to follow my career and moving to Germany, but now after some time, I know I was and believe I still am! However, I have always flown by the seat of my pants (I quote a dear friend) so why on earth should I stop now. What would life be without taking risks and I am a huge believer in them especially to gain any kind of true fulfilment within this nonsensical life! So I guess the more challenging the better!! (Ever the cynical optimist!)
Therefore, and Ill keep this short for I AM the worlds longest storyteller (chatterbox or whatever), the big move to Germany has had great consequences for me. Although I have been learning this trade (so they say!) ie, singing, song writing and playing guitar, performing in clubs, bars, theatres etc, with some fantastic people in England, I have learnt so much about myself, my natural musical direction and type of musicians I want to work and surround myself with, during this German musical journey. The adventure of engrossing a new cultural, unfamiliar environment, coupled with the development of new relationships has inspired and enabled me to write songs with honest, real life experience. Some of these experiences have been incredibly rewarding and some, at times, have seen me hurtling towards what seemed to be the depths of hell itself!! (Ok this may seem a little extreme but it fuels me to keep on writing!!) But, I have also learnt to live by three main rules, not only in this business but through life itself, to ALWAYS be honest, dont hold back, and never compromise your inner voice, and this I think filters through in my songs too.
However, after spending some time in the studio recording the new album and feeling like a caged bird about to burst, I am really looking forward to hitting the stage again. The crazy people that the band and I met during last years mini tour across Germany had such a dedication to music and having fun that was so overwhelming, it blew us away, and keeps us coming back for more! This is why the live scene can be so rewarding and exhilarating, and one of the main reasons I am now eager to blast back on the scene to rock the crowds with new material and meet you all once again.
So to all the old and new friends. enjoy the new songs, and watch this space for up and coming gigs in the next 6-12mths.
Keep in touch!
Julie
more than 3.000 friends on myspace, so thank's everyone for the support! There are 6 Track's online in the Download section so listen, enjoy and leave a comment or download... ;-)
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Hier ist ein live-video, Michal und ich akustisch in Bad Homburg diesen Monat. Wir spielen die Songpremière "Einsamer Held". Wenn Du Lust hast, hör einfach mal rein und gib mir eine Rückmeldung, wie Dir mein neuer Song gefällt! ;)
durch ein Video (was jetzt fertig ist) wollte ich Euch mal anhand meines kürzlich veröffentlichen Songs "Heute" zeigen wie das Schreiben/Komponieren eines Liedes so von statten geht.
Ich freue mich tierisch über Bewertungen und Kommentare zum Video ;)
Jilie Thompson. How much I want You, my Precious Singer Woman. You're Yes. I adore you and enjoy yr Music and Songs.You're Unique¡ I really feel You, more than You could possibly imagine. I want You. & I'm just celebrating Yr Music, dancing and puting You in my Space. Thanks for to be Friends, Every Best Wish, Kisses and Blessed Be¡
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Wassereis, Ping Pong und Tanzen? Dann bist Du bei uns total richtig! Am Samstag wieder in der Werkstatt in Koeln Ehrenfeld! GETADDICTED comes To Cologne! Saturday, 22.08.2009 Upstairs: Indie, Postpunk, Hardcore Classics and Partytrash feat. Arabsonradar and (sic!) Downstairs: Indietronics, Electropop, Rumpel-Rave feat. Damned Dan, Fuschl Dynamite and Simon de la Roche Ping Pong Action inbegriffen! Die Werkstatt Gruener weg 1b 50825 Koeln