Kristy has had many influences over the years. Starting with her Father Jim Thirsk who played saxaphone in a Gospel Group called the Royal Heirs.
Other influences throughout her life have been : Abba, Aretha Franklin, Elvis, The Cure, Sinead O'conner, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, Cocteau Twins, Love and Rockets, Souxie and the Banshees, Joni Mitchell, Madonna and various Gospel groups.
Sounds Like
Kristy Thirsk has a unique sound all her own but if you like Sarah McLaughlin, Tori Amos, Nelly Furtado, Delerium, Sleepthief, The Sundays, The Cocteau Twins, The Cure, Jeff Buckely, Joni Mitchell ...you'll probably like Kristy Thirsk.
DELERIUM feat. KRISTY THIRSK - SELF-SABOTEUR
LIVE FROM BERLIN
KRISTY THIRSK - OUT THERE
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Kristy Thirsk is a Vancouver, B.C. born singer songwriter who got her start in the Juno award winning alternative pop band the Rose Chronicles. Rose Chronicles were college radio favorites in the early to mid 1990's and also crossed over to some mainstraim radio success with both their debut cd "shiver" and sophomore release "happily ever after". Many Rose Chronicles songs were featured in various movies and television shows such as Le Femme Nikita and Foxfire starring Angelina Jolie. After the recording of Rose Chronicles "Happily Ever After" cd the band unfortunately parted ways.
In 2002 Kristy gained the attention of Billboard top 10 producer ERIC ROSSE, who's credit's include Tori Amos - little earthquakes and Under the Pink and Lisa Marie Presley's debut and sophomore releases. Eric and Kristy worked hard over the course of a year on and off and finally finished Kristy's debut solo full length album entitled SOUVENIR. During that time Kristy also began to write and record with Platinum selling electronic group DELERIUM. Her contributions on songs such as "Flowers become Screens" and "Incantation" catapulted DELERIUM into mainstream radio success in Canada and up the dance club charts across the U.S. and Europe. The album SEMANTIC SPACES went on to sell well over 350,000 units worldwide. The follow up album was called KARMA and featured Kristy's singing and songwriting on 4 songs... 5 on Limited Edition. While the track SILENCE (ft. Sarah McLaughlin) became a major hit in Europe Kristy's featured song HEAVEN'S EARTH became a no.1 single in Australia and one of the biggest club hits of that year across Europe. Various Kristy songs from KARMA were featured in major motion pictures such as "Get Carter" starring Sylvester Stallone and the movie trailer for "Bait". KARMA's global success exceeded 2 MILLION units. Kristy again joined Delerium on the albums Chimera with RETURNING and her latest contribution, SELF-SABOTEUR, off NUAGES DU MONDE.
After the break up of Rose Chronicles and while continuing her work with Delerium Kristy began cultivating her sound as a solo artist as well. Kristy and her various band line ups have toured the U.S. West Coast several times during the last 6 years and also played festivals in Toronto and New York. Her recent collaborations with SLEEPTHIEF has brought back a bit of her trademark ethereal vocals like in SUBLUNAR from the album THE DAWNSEEKER and the killer cover track SEND ME AN ANGEL. She is also featured on D:FUSE & HIRATZKA's SKYLINE LOUNGE with a groovy track called OVERKILL
Recently, Kristy has just finished her European and North American tour with Delerium and has been venturing again into solo territory with the release of her Undercover EP, featuring three original tracks and a cover of Prince's "When Doves Cry." The EP features plenty of atmospheric and ethereal soundscapes that Thirsk's fans will find familiar, but the addition of Madonna-esque dance-pop makes Undercover an effective combination that all pop music fans can enjoy.
I'm currently at work on the 3rd issue of TWISTED THORNS & it's gonna be amazing. Thanks for the interview you contributed for that issue & everything you've contributed to past issues. A friend & fellow fan has also contributed a glowing review of your amazing UNDERCOVER EP:) You are outstanding Kristy.
Great show last night in St. Paul - top-notch singing and stage presence, as always :) I actually managed to get 5 friends to join me, and they all loved the show and were in awe of you. And I got a copy of your new CD :) I hope and pray the rest of the tour goes well for you. Ricco
It's hard to put into words how I felt friday in Royal Oak, Michigan. It was the best way to spend another birthday.I hope you come back. Thanks for all the enlightenment you've shared though the years. You're beautiful!! Love Always, Jude
You were amazing in concert last night. It was truly a dream come true to see you perform live. You're absolutely amazing. You make Delerium!! Peace and love.
OH KRISTY! saw you in NYC and can i tell you .. you and Leigh KICKED ass! you and the rest of Delerium were fucking amazing! and you looked STUNNING!!! Everytime you were on stage my eyes and ears were glued! I will have to send you the pictures. And meeting you was such an experience..the first Delerium concert i met you and couldnt even open my mouth...this time i got a few words out atleast! but there was sooo much i wanted to say! Like how amazing i think you are and that you have been one of my favorite singers for years. Good luck on the rest of the tour and with everything you do! P.S. the under cover CD ROCKS!!! cant wait to hear the rest! with love ALWAYS!! ~ryan (sublunar) =)
I was just listening to "Send Me an Angel" for about the billionth time and I realized it's as fresh and beautiful as the first time...and it is by far the most favorite of all your truly AMAZING songs!
You are PHENOMENAL! I hope to hear more of your collaborations with Justin Elswick, a.k.a Sleepthief, VERY soon!
Warmest Regards, ..Leon P.S. I've been enjoying your Under Cover EP very much, also...ever since its debut. Great tunes!
heyy Kristy! hope all is well with ya! i have some pics of you on my page =) i dont no if u got my comment after the show..but it was absolutly phenuminal! you and Leah and everyone were stunning!
