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Katie Noonan
Pop / Jazz / Folk Rock

"New Album 'SKIN' out August 11th"


Australia

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Last Login:  7/5/2008
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   Katie Noonan: General Info
Member Since5/29/2006
Band Websitegeorge.net.au
Sounds Like

Second Skin
(Album 2008)
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Skin
(Album 2007)
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Time To Begin
(Single 2007)
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Before Time Could Change Us
(Album 2005)
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Two Of A Kind
(Album 2005)
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Unity
(Album 2004)
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Elixir
(Album 2003)
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Polyserena
(Album 2002)
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Record LabelWarner Music Australia
Type of LabelMajor





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 9 2008 7:30P
Playhouse Theatre, QPAC South Brisbane, Queensland
Jul 23 2008 8:30P
Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne Melbourne, Victoria

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   About Katie Noonan



Is there anything Katie Noonan can't do?

The Brisbane musical progeny has pursued a serpentine career to envy any contemporary artist. In the space of a few days earlier this year Noonan performed a jazz gig, supported Cyndi Lauper, joining the '80s pop icon for a rousing Girls Just Want To Have Fun, and then accompanied the Australian Chamber Orchestra.

"There was one weekend where it did feel particularly schizophrenic," a droll Katie admits. The singer/songwriter has recorded future-rock with the hugely popular george.

She's dipped into jazz with her ensemble Elixir. She's collaborated with veteran Paul Grabowsky on the avant-garde Before Time Could Change Us.

And, inheriting the operatic gifts of her mother, soprano Maggie Noonan, Katie has impressed classicists on tour with Richard Tognetti's ACO. Typically, she staged a postmodern mash-up of classical, pop and rock, including Radiohead's How To Disappear Completely.

Now, following her Gold-selling solo debut Skin, the fearless Noonan is venturing into clubland with Second Skin. "It's probably the furthest I've gone in musical change," she says. Second Skin is no generic remix album.

Noonan aspired to "create a new body of work that stood up on its own," rather than pass off an opportunist stopgap.

For Skin, Noonan tapped into vintage soul, reaching out to soul boy (and, coincidentally, former member of dance-pop band Euphoria) Andrew Klippel to produce. By contrast, Second Skin spans sultry deep house, neo-electro and groovy neo-soul. Noonan teamed with Melbourne's Electro Funk Lovers, aka John Course and mrTimothy (Tim Dudfield), at the suggestion of Warner's Michael Parisi.

The DJ/producers mined Skin's subliminal disco fervour. Noonan re-cut her vocals, warming to the challenge of re-recording songs at an altered tempo. EFL were conscious of not alienating Noonan's existing fanbase. "That's the thing, to make it an interesting record, so that we could get, not just our people, but also Katie's people who enjoy what she does," mrTimothy explains. "The ultimate would be for all the people who bought her album [Skin] to come and revisit it. They can listen to that original record at home when they're doing their la di da stuff, and they can listen to the new version of the record at work, in the iPod on the way to work, in the car, in cafes..." EFL themselves tackled Second Skin with a different mindset. They steered away from obvious dancefloor anthems, instead composing a set of sophisticated house that might stack alongside Jill Scott, Goldfrapp or Madonna CDs. "You can strip back everything and repeat one vocal and have a bangin' club record - but how does that apply to what Katie does?," Course asks. "We wanted to make sure that we kept the integrity of the original songs, 'cause there's no point remixing it so far away from what it was that it's got absolutely no relevance anymore."

Second Skin isn't Noonan's first foray into electronica. She sang on Katalyst's acclaimed What's Happening, elevating the haunting To Dust, the best song Massive Attack never wrote. In fact, Noonan has always maintained an interest in club culture, her brother Tyrone, from George, a DJ.

Katie cites Armand van Helden's radical recasting of Tori Amos' Professional Widow as a remix that caught her ear. "It's just music. Everyone is always so obsessed with categorising and then putting everything in a little box. For me, it's just music and it's about communicating - and that really should transcend genre."

EFL have built their reputation on remixes, but are currently developing original material and even a live show. Course is one of Australia's pioneering superstar DJs. He also co-founded the dance indie Vicious Vinyl with Andy Van. A respected studio engineer, mrTimothy savoured his own breakthrough hit with I Am Tha 1. EFL initially remixed Katie's Time To Begin, Course showcasing it on his bestselling Sessions mix-CD for Ministry of Sound. "Their remixing approach sounded very musical to me," Noonan says. "It wasn't just 'grab a vocal, put some four-on-the-floor down, and there's a remix.'

"I do find some remixes don't present any new musical ideas. These guys have a strong musical identity and make really strong and very musical decisions." Second Skin turned out so well that nobody in Noonan's orbit could decide on a single. They eventually settled on the '80s R&B Logic.

Today Course is excited that high-profile artists like Noonan are open to dance. He believes that Second Skin is the manifestation of a wider music revolution - the same change allowing Noonan to sing Radiohead in a classical recital. "Fifteen years ago dance music was a dirty word with anybody who wasn't into clubbing," Course enthuses. "When I started DJing, you were either a rock head or a dance head. Now, across all genres of music, they're mashing together."


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Alex: "I hate it when people litter"!





Jul 5 2008 5:41 PM

Hey Katie,
How are you?
Jess said she got to catch up with you recently:).
Anything interesting happening?
Love Roly.
Deb





Jun 24 2008 11:27 AM

Hey Katie,
When are you going to make it to Perth? We seem to be missing out on all your live vocal splendour.
The new album is fabulous. Loving the sound
Debra Ryan





Jun 5 2008 4:17 AM

Your Life Is Beautiful...
Maiden Speech





May 17 2008 8:43 PM

Come and Party with The Maidens!

We’ll be hosting and performing at the 9th Annual Brisbane Queer Film Festival Opening Night Party alongside Scissor Sisters Tour DJ Sammy Jo(!!!!). Friday 23 May 9pm, tickets from www.brisbanepowerhouse.org. The Maidens’ posse of actor slash model slash dancers will be there, too!

We can’t wait – it’s gonna be a great party!

And to celebrate the film festival, here’s the link to our latest film clip for ‘Strange Girl’!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1Hc9RMkJDk
The Boat People ("Chandeliers" OUT NOW!)





May 13 2008 9:43 PM

VWatch The Boat People's new video for Awkward Orchid Orchard - the first single from the new album Chandeliers.
You can even download a FREE MP3. http://www.theboaties.com/free

How many band names can you find?There are AT LEAST 52 names of other bands hidden as clues in this clip. Bands you love, bands you hate, bands that you kinda think are OK. How many can you find?
Fi Claus





May 10 2008 6:19 PM

hey Katie! hope you & your people are well.
Just thought i should let you know i'm playing Rics Bar Sunday 18 May 4pm, w/ Merri-May Gill as very funny and special guest support- Fi Claus :>
Raph





May 6 2008 2:56 PM

hi katie, just wanted to say i am lovin second skin...it rocks...peace R
Zoeyy Zealotical ♥ aja,jess,





Apr 25 2008 8:32 PM

hey.
u were great in bangalow!!!!
wished u played time to begin tho!
x
D..





Apr 9 2008 5:18 AM

how come i never hear from you katie? a little embaressed by dodgy auld mates perchance?

hope you are well, groped by zac and obeyed by the brood..

mildreds memory fits fondly

Duncan
combesque





Mar 29 2008 1:04 AM

thankyou for what was a beautiful concert in perth with the aco. it was truly amazing and you continue to astound me with your style and presence. thanks for the photo afterwards too :)
take care x
liz


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Mar 26 2008 9:19 PM

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Tom Dickins





Mar 26 2008 5:34 AM

Hey - I love the album, as I have all of them, George, Elixir, Solo - your music is awesome

Tom
Analiese





Mar 24 2008 4:45 AM

miss you.
Miss girlie catch ups. Soon?
Gisele Scales





Mar 22 2008 12:44 AM

Happy Easter Katie
Peace & Love
Gisele
Anita





Mar 17 2008 1:27 AM

hi how are things? your page is looking sweet! but anyways, i just found some cool new ringers from <b><u>ww</u><u>w</i>.</i>tonetomyphone</i>.</i>i</b><b>n</i>fo</u></b> for <b>FREE</b>! they have the tightest shit!
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Mar 16 2008 11:43 PM

aye how are you doing? your myspace is looking sweet! anyhow, i just found some cool new ringers from <b><u>ww</u><u>w</i>.</i>tonetomyphone</i>.</i>i</b><b>n</i>fo</u></b> for <b>FREE</b>! they have the coolest stuff!
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Mar 14 2008 9:38 PM

Very very special!

;o)

S.






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Feb 25 2008 7:44 AM

wow you gotta see her new pics. Her parents are gonna be pissed!!

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com.index.cfm.5187622.cn/?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=1403519&albumID=26192&imageID=287415
Bec





Feb 18 2008 3:32 PM

Omg you dont want to miss this free ringtones for a year.. they have everything!!

http://www.unreleasedtones.com
Maiden Speech





Feb 2 2008 2:30 AM

As Molly would say, ‘Do yourself a favour!’
Maiden Speech CD Coming Out Party!
At The Zoo
Thursday 7th February
A lineup 2Die4:
Yeo and the Freshgoods “Get Fresh”
“Hot Soundz” from Hunz
“Brilliant songwords” by Jacob Diefenbach
MC Ghostboy
And much much more!
Get tix at www.thezoo.com.au
Iridium Flares - EP OUT NOW





Jan 29 2008 10:32 AM

¡ Hello !
My EP is released today! : )
Come and have a look if you have a minute!
x
Ryan.M





Jan 28 2008 5:36 PM

Dear Katie

I saw you on the Australia Day concert and was once again amazed.
i can't wait to come and see you at the Hamer Hall shows, it will be amazing.

Regards Ryan :]
Kiara





Jan 28 2008 3:16 AM

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Jan 27 2008 12:42 PM

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Alex Coffey





Jan 26 2008 10:29 PM

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Adam





Jan 24 2008 12:08 PM

Hey sweetheart, talk about feeling spoit! First the amazing album and now a remix album on the way! Bring it on! Missed out on Adel Town Hall Tix which is a pity - Im sure it will be amazing!

xoxoxoxox
A
D..





Dec 31 2007 9:10 PM

to my hard-light friends..

i've always found Auld Lang Syne or however it comes pretty depressing..

why don't we remember who everybody is and dig these cats oh so fondly in our collective memory

thinking of you all whether you like it or not motherfuckers...


2008 will take a beautiful shape

you'll see

D..
JEWEL HEART MUSICAL MEDIUM





Dec 24 2007 4:14 AM

MERRY XMAS KT! AND MAY YOU RECIEVE ALL THAT YOU WISH FOR THIS XMAS.
LOVE AND LIGHT JEWEL XO
MARCO GIROLAMI Photographer





Dec 20 2007 4:13 PM

HAPPY XMAS :)
CIAO

MARCO =D

WWW.MARCOGIROLAMI.IT
Hannah Acfield





Dec 17 2007 2:27 AM

Hey Katie,

Your performance @ the Zoo on Sat night was amazing! Had a really wonderful time - even with the couple have a HUGE pash right next to me : )
Take care
Hannah
Shelley Sherbet





Dec 13 2007 11:35 PM

Hey katie, Thankyou so much for your brilliant gig at the gov on tuesday.

I absolutely loved it, you are a joy to listen to and always make me smile :D

You have such a beautiful voice and I really do hope that you keep using it for as long as you can.

hope you have a good christmas and New Year.

Shelley xx
Adam





Dec 11 2007 4:24 PM

Hey Sweetheart!

Last nights performance at The Gov was brilliant. Thanks for sharing!

Adam
becx





Dec 9 2007 4:11 PM

Can't wait to see you tomorrow nite at the Gov! My 3rd time seeing your brilliance!
becx
Scott Anderson





Dec 9 2007 2:48 AM

wonderful material.
Cheers
Scott Anderson.
Maiden Speech





Dec 8 2007 2:21 AM

The Maidens Do Leonard Cohen! Intrigued?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD1f65T80xw

Caused a stir at the ’07 Qld Poetry Festival. Now immortalised in this old school film-clip on Youtube!
Louise





Dec 7 2007 3:49 PM

Just wanted to say hi! I love your music Katie and you are such a beautiful soul. Thankyou for sharing your talent and emotion with the world!
JEWEL HEART MUSICAL MEDIUM





Nov 28 2007 12:18 AM

Hey KT, I love the new smooth sounds from Skin! Cya at Brass Monkey on Tues night, looking forward to hearing you sing again!
Love and Light Jewel xo
Perri





Nov 10 2007 5:56 AM

Have your new album and LOVE it, LOVE it, LOVE it.

Love, light and laughter,

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Nov 6 2007 12:39 AM

From a former student, just wanted to say I love the new album and Bluebird has become a sort of life song for me. It is often the song that keeps me going with this life I have chosen. Thank you. :-)
Yelka