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Olivia Flenley
Acoustic / Folk / Jazz

"p u r e "

London, France,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/19/2008
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   Olivia Flenley: General Info
Member Since10/21/2005
Band Websiteoliviaflenley.com
Band MembersOlivia Flenley (Vocals and Guitar) Max Wilson (Piano)
Influences the Earth, Jeff Buckley, Camille, Martha Wainwright, Bjork, The Blues, Lisa Knapp, Cole Porter, Feist, Tori Amos, The Beatles , Elliott Smith, Joni Mitchell, Simon and Garfunkle, various anglo-irish folk artists that young olivia was subjected to on many car journeys.
Sounds LikeWarming north-westerly winds bearing a hint of blues twirling through fairy-dwelling tree tops with a sprinkle of french stardust
Type of LabelNone




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   About Olivia Flenley
'my voice seems to find sounds and melodies before i know how to sing them, it's as though my voice is a wise fairy godmother and guides me to new heights.'

TRutH is wiThIn YouRSeLF... the seeker is mistaken to look outside, to money, to career, to status, when all that is needed is to respect your inner child

Already a passionate singer, my recording career began aged 5 on receipt of a brown Fisher Price tape recorder. I later progressed to flute and before long began expressing myself through improvisation, soon learning that my true desire was in my voice. On graduating from university I began a career in environmental education and ecology, whilst continuing to explore sounds that wanted to express themselves through voice and guitar. My first solo performance confirmed that music would have to take higher priority in my life, and since then I've performed regularly in and around London, and in Paris.

I believe the voice is the best expression of emotion, that is for me anyhow, as it is the most primitive channel through which we express ourselves right from the second we're born. And to turn those emotions into sound that touches people in some way is kind of like Alchemy; i like this magical potential.

I look forward to expanding my sound with other musicians. So if you're a double-bass player or guitarist or drummer and want to co-write, perform and explore new sounds with me, contact me and share what you've got. xox

What's been said about Olivia's music:

"Very occasionally someone comes along with a sound that is truly different and that is always and exciting discovery; Flenley is one of those aritst" Steve Wyatt, The Halfmoon, Putney, London.


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Olivia Flenley has 887 friends.
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Olivia Flenley's Friends Comments
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Jo Finnigan





Jun 30 2008 7:56 AM

Hello you,

Hope all is well with you. Just wanted to let you know that I was listening to your CD last night and it was lovely to hear it again.

I'm hoping to see you soon - maybe next week.. I'm planning to go to the open mic next Monday if you fancy it?

Jo x

PS Not sure if I told you that I had put my new recordings on my page?
Ella





May 14 2008 12:58 PM

hi olivia, i really love RISM, always go on your page and listen to it! how are you? i just got back from america was lots of fun. look forward to meeting up with you, max and steph after i'm back from the england tour at the end of the month xx
The wizard





May 6 2008 4:21 AM

wonderful......

may you be the granter of your every wish.........bless all
Eddy Hackett





May 5 2008 5:02 AM

hi olivia!

thanks for the add - which gig was that you went to? hows max? i haven't seen him in ages!

eddy :)
Daryl's Music Space





Apr 14 2008 12:04 PM

Hi Olivia,
Thank You for the add.
Great Sound!!
Best Wishes Always.
Daryl :)
Jessica Grace





Mar 22 2008 10:50 AM

lovely new song!!!!!! xxx
Violette Valdes





Feb 20 2008 5:39 PM

not sure I'll survive to "Fearless Child" not being online anymore... :]
LOVE your music! Keep up the great work!
+++V.
Bed Springs(Music Promoters) Bands & Acoustic Acts





Feb 3 2008 4:09 AM

Hey Olivia

I hope you're starting to feel better. It will be nice to see you again soon.

Dave x
the mummers





Jan 28 2008 3:32 PM

Hi Olivia thanks for gettin back..you know we are playing tomorrow if you want to come. Anyways,you have a lovely vibe to your music so good luck, Rice
Jo Finnigan





Jan 23 2008 4:07 PM

Hello you, thank you for the birthday wishes. Hope you're fully recovered now. Look forward to speaking to you and seeing you soon.

Lots of love,

Jo xx

PS Thanks for putting me in your top friends! I've made it!
Jessica Grace





Jan 17 2008 8:50 AM

:-) Reciprocal as always. xxx
Bed Springs(Music Promoters) Bands & Acoustic Acts





Jan 16 2008 11:26 AM

Hi Olivia. It's great to hear from you. Bed Springs in 2008 has got off to a good start. I'm sorry to hear you've not been too well. We're having our 2 year anniversary on Fri 25th Jan if you fancy coming down and playing a few songs?

Dave x
Joules Productions





Jan 14 2008 4:05 PM

Yo bebe!!
Meri (madness) Everitt





Jan 6 2008 8:39 PM

hello!
from japan.
A long way from home!
Love to you beautiful young woman.
meri xxx
Becca





Nov 25 2007 2:53 PM

thanks so much for your encouragement!!! yeah im looking forward to playing again, i havent played for ages! im still exploring whats going on up here and saving for a new guitar so will record a new set of songs then start booking in some gigs. how are you doing are you playing much? x
Robin Mukherjee





Nov 25 2007 1:58 PM

Hi Olivia, good to hear from you! I'm good thanks, life is a bit slow up North and I haven't done a show since I was in London but am working on it! I'll be playing somewhere in London in the new year if not next month. How's your music going?
wim





Oct 30 2007 5:31 PM

Hi Olivia,
Thanks for the add Love the songs you have playing here Fragile and beautiful

Greetings from the Netherlands
Wim
The Teasers





Oct 30 2007 4:04 AM

Madam you make me blush. I also think you need glasses!
Thanks for the comment and love the new photo, Uber Gorgeous!
Much Love

Lxx
Meri (madness) Everitt





Oct 27 2007 12:20 PM

hey great new pic
i love you!
meri xxx
Jo Finnigan





Oct 26 2007 5:01 PM

Hello you, I'm really glad you came too. Tree Cover was in my head for days afterwards! Thanks for your lovely comments on my song. Lets meet up very soon and do some music. Or go dancing. xx
Jessica Grace





Oct 26 2007 12:45 PM

Hallo. Right back atcha, lady. You helped me beyond belief. And because you're such a nice bashful person, I am certain you will wonder how. But believe me, in lots of ways. xxx
Ruth Victoria Wilson





Oct 26 2007 8:29 AM

hi olivia love your photo... how are you? are you coming up at new year x
THIS IS BLUE





Oct 26 2007 7:28 AM

Thx for the add (lately...)

Nice tunes !
Jazmine Ava





Oct 25 2007 4:14 AM

Thanks for your lovely comment. All the best to you...xx
electric sheet music





Oct 25 2007 3:55 AM

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DARREN





Oct 24 2007 4:28 AM

SO MANY NICE THINGS HAVE BEEN WRITREN ABOUT OLIVIA'S MUSIC I JUST WANTED ADD THAT IT TAKES YOU TO ANOTHER PLACE AND TIME. HOPE TO SPEAK SOON OLIVIA
Jo Finnigan





Oct 20 2007 7:45 AM

Hey new myspace friend, think I'll hang around on your page for a while and listen to your lovely songs again. See you on Monday? xx
Johannes Hopfner





Sep 22 2007 7:29 AM

Hi Olivia
What's up ?
Hope everything is ok for you
I really love your songs
See you soon :)
Peace*
J Starck





Aug 6 2007 1:22 PM

thank you so much!
Enjoyed your sets very much too. Sounded great with Max. (sorry again about the piano transposition!)
Lets have a proper catch up at the next gig.
Justin
Joan





Aug 6 2007 8:20 AM

Salut Olivia
j'espère que tu vas bien, merci pour ton petit message... Florence m'a dit qu'il y avait de bons retours pour le clip de Tree Cover, je suis contente !
Bonne continuation !
;-) Joan.
Staddel





Aug 6 2007 1:57 AM

Hey Olivia!

How is it going for you and your band?

A plus tard.

Regards.

Staddel
Meri (madness) Everitt





Jul 31 2007 10:58 AM

came for an enjoyable listen :-) xxx
Jessica Grace





Jul 16 2007 8:48 AM

Hello beautiful. Thanks for your message. And thank you! Have a wonderfully relaxing time. xxx
Le Collectif Yeepee





Jul 16 2007 8:39 AM

Hi Olivia

I heard about you...and a movie clip in Paris. Your music is really nice.
Don't worry, be Yeepee.
The boy who stayed over





Jul 16 2007 6:10 AM

another lovely listen :)
Alex Ruiz





Jul 16 2007 1:35 AM

Thanks for the Add! How was your gig at Birmingham last week? I am sure you were great! RISM must be a killer live song!
Greetings from your friend in Madrid/Lisbon!
Al
Ruth Victoria Wilson





Jul 11 2007 8:11 AM

HELLO OLIVIA HOW ARE YOU ? YOUR VOICE WELL AND TRULY SHINES. HEAR YOU WERE IN PARIS WITH MAX. WAS HE WRITING MUSIC FOR SOME PLAY ? SOUNDS MAGICAL ! MAY BE COMING DOWN TO LONDON SOON. HOPE TO SEE YOU...KEEP SINGING BEAUTIFUL LADY.
XXX
Graham Allcott





Jul 6 2007 5:14 AM

well into 'RISM' at the mo - great tune!
g x
Florence





Jul 4 2007 3:42 PM

Coming very soon a beautiful video with a beautiful singer... probably on MTV ;)
Bed Springs(Music Promoters) Bands & Acoustic Acts





Jun 23 2007 3:32 PM

Thanks again for helping out last night and have a wonderful time in Paris. I look forward to seeing the video!!

Dave x
Trouble Over Tokyo





Jun 22 2007 8:33 AM

allo madam...

that's alright... I wasn't there!!

hows it all going miluv?
Joules Productions





Jun 20 2007 6:48 AM

Hey Livs,
Lurvley new picture of you bebe.
Hope all's well and let's catch up soon!
Cheerio,
Luv Jxx
Joan