Guitar: Mo Nazam -
Guitar: Tom Walker;
Keys: Robb Webb - Matthew Brown - Matt Condon;
Bass: Darren Ormsby - Nixon Rosembert - John Currie - PJ Phillips - John Michael McKenzie;
Drums: Paul Russell - Paul Mason - Jamie Little - Darren Bazonni - John Miller - Kate Stephenson;
Backing Vocals: Annabel Williams - Zoe Caryl - Lyla De Souza - Shena Sanders - Love Nelson - Lynieve Austin - Emma Robbins - Kim Chandler - Rose Salemanesa;
Other Guitars: Terry Lewis - Pete Harris - Andy Meredith
影響
Stevie Wonder, Toto, Aretha Franklin, Michael McDonald, Mellissa Etheridge, Etta James, James Ingram, Doobie Brothers, Luther Vandross, Paula Cole, Pat Benatar, Maxwell, Carlene Anderson, Skunk Anansie, Never The Bride & Marlene Austin.
"Rietta IS music...she lives and breathes it...Truly a voice that needs to be heard." - Kirk Pengilly, INXS
"An impressive sounding debut record from a global pop diva in the making, CUT ME LOOSE finds Rietta delivering a classy opening shot...a vocalist with the star quality to elevate her way above the competition." - ukmusicsearch.com
"[Rietta’s] vocals...stand on their own merit, and the way they move from the sub-operatic down to a beautiful whisper has to be heard to be believed." - musicomh.com
"Up there with the likes of Joss Stone and Anastacia." - liveformusic.co.uk
Originally from New Zealand, now based in London, Rietta Austin has performed around the globe. Her eagerly awaited debut album, "Cut Me Loose", released on Halo Records UK (produced by Mark Stevens - Gabrielle, Sugababes), has already sparked a lot of interest from the British music scene. Rietta released a worldwide single for Hedkandi following the success of her rendition of “All Night Long” on an international compilation album, alongside legendary artists Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight, Maxwell, Dionne Warwick and Earth Wind And Fire. Rietta has recently signed a track to Ministry Of Sound USA for their Dance Nation America album which she co-wrote and is featured artist on.
With a four octave range, Rietta’s vocal versatility is outstanding. As one of Australasia’s leading vocalists, she is versed in anything from Jazz, Soul and R’n’B, to Pop and Rock. As well as fronting various bands down under Rietta has been a regular featured artist at the Harrah’s Casinos worldwide and has also been seen at Ronnie Scott’s & Dover Street Wine Bar in London. Rietta has appeared on the same bill as Bryan Adams at a corporate concert in England, and recorded backing vocals for Dame Shirley Bassey’s single as well as performing live with her at Glastonbury Festival. Dame Shirley's dance mix featuring Rietta's vocals went to No. 3 on the US dance charts last year. Rietta headlined the O2 Arena Community Event on June 20th 2007 and recently opened in Russia for Johnny Gill and was support act for Joe Cocker in July in Moscow.
The voice of numerous Australasian television and radio commercials, and the new voice of Virgin Soft Radio, Rietta has recorded with some of the industry’s top names, including a charity song for the Australian Tsunami Relief Aid Project with INXS & Diesel. Rietta has recently completed backing vocals for Oscar Nominee Elizabeth McGovern’s debut album. Rietta has done session work for Kirk Pengilly (INXS) and live work as backing vocalist for Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads). Other live and session work includes Australian Pink Floyd; Mike Harrison (Spookytooth); Matt Monro Jnr; Bobby Davro, Linda Henry, Cheryl Fergison (Eastenders Cast); The Stylistics; Jon Stevens (Noise Works); Deni Hines (Rock Melons); Virgil Donati (Southern Sons) John Rowles; The Sound of the Supremes; The Jordanairs, D.J. Fontana and Pete Brown (writer for Cream).
Rietta has spent the last year four years performing and working for one of Unicef’s most prestigious London charity balls. Due to her tireless efforts, Rietta has now been made a member of the Unicef committee for these charity events.
Hedkandi, one of UK’s biggest dance labels, debuted Rietta’s singer/songwriting talents when they released her song "Love Is On My Mind" with Dogsax on their Disco Heaven Album (01.04). The album charted at 25 and this has taken her to recording with various producers in countries such as Italy, Belgium, Germany and Denmark. By demand of DJs & clubbers world wide, Hedkandi are about to re-release the 2007 version of the track as this year’s big single. She has had two singles on the dance chart through Greendog Records; "Kiss My Ass" which charted No. 2 on Passion FM and No. 10 on House FM UK and "Don’t Give Up" - her latest hit for Fearless Funk & Soul which is No. 5 on Naked Soul and features on Sky Digital Radio.
A featured artist performing her own material at both the Edinburgh Festival and the Southill Arts Park Festival, Rietta was selected to represent New Zealand and lead the world into the New Millennium as the headliner in an internationally televised performance, in front of an audience of 30,000 people, before Dame Kiri Te Kanawa took over the new dawn celebrations. Rietta has also headlined at events such as New Zealand’s Annual International Jazz & Soul In The Park, Australian Jazz & Funk Festivals held in Sydney and the Waiheke Jazz & Blues Festival. More recently she was seen singing at a French Music Festival in the South of France and as guest vocalist in Belgium with the international jazz funk fusion group Jazziz.
As a singer songwriter, Rietta has released two original songs on the compilation album for Indigenous Funk Company - a selection of the premier NZ vocalists under the NZ Polynesian Label Tangata Records distributed by BMG. Rietta has also guested on various NZ and Australian albums including sporting extravaganzas for Whitbread Round The World Yachting, America’s Cup and The NZ National Rugby and Netball teams.
Upon the request of English director Andrew Anderson, Rietta was chosen from NZ to vocal coach on the television programme "Get Your Act Together". Rarely is an artist talented in so many of the art forms - these talents being utilized to their full capacity on this TV series as dancer, choreographer, vocalist and actor - all of which helped budding performers develop their art form.
Musical theatre credits include the Australasian tour of "Jesus Christ Superstar" (Mary Magdalene cover and Dance Captain) and the Australasian tour of "Cats" as lead understudy performing the role of Grizabella fortnightly, as well as performing the role of Opera Cat, Tap Cat and Swing (dancer) when required.
As a dancer Rietta is a registered teacher for the Los Angeles Dance Academy and received the highest mark in New Zealand for the year she sat her Advanced Diploma. She has been the director and teacher for her own schools in Australasia and a guest teacher for the Auckland Performing Arts School and Black Grace Dance Company. Rietta has taught American Jazz worldwide and Open Jazz for the British Ballet Organisation (BBO).
A talented actor in her own right, television credits include "Xena", "Shortland Street", "60 Minutes" and "Jack of All Trades".
Television & Radio performances include Big Breakfast UK, Alan Titchmarsh UK, BBC Radio 5, Channel 9 Australia, Bert Newton Show Australia, Good Morning NZ, What Now NZ and many more……..
Hallo! I invite you to listen to my version of the popular british song "Greensleeves" with a "touch" of spanish guitar. Bye! Have a nice day! Amparo García-Otero. Singer and songwriter. Spain.
E’ imminente la pubblicazione della prima compilation esaustiva sul funk italiano. Curata da Ernesto De Pascale e da Bobby Soul (Funkinitalia) per la Cramps Music la doppia raccolta uscirà il 27 Novembre. Comprenderà una parte antologica e una parte manifesto della scena contemporanea. Grandissimi nomi inclusi da Pino Daniele a Loredana Bertè ad Elio e le Storie Tese fra tantissimi altri. Verrà presentata al prossimo MEI Meeting delle Etichette Indipendenti di Faenza Sabato 28 alle ore 21. E dal Lunedì’ successivo sarà distribuita nei negozi e on-line. Nella track list anche un nuovo brano inedito di Bobby Soul & Les Gastones in anteprima per gli amici di myspace qui e anche ascoltabile a questo link: http://www.youtube.com/bobbysouls#p/a/u/0/m8lM-xql_Nk. ogni vostro commento è ben gradito!
thank you so much for being friends i really appreciate having you as my pal. looks like you have you have it GOING ON!!! It's amazing what we can do with hard work and believing in ourselves!! God Bless!! XoXo Nicollette
hello my friend , warm welcome from our crew . Our mission now it has been accepted is to take you on a journey through the medium of full on Psychedelic Trance, searching out credible yet accessible music from some of the scenes most respected established producers as well as bringing new music from untapped emerging talent. Music is about a feeling, a symphony of textures to absorb, experience and live. It breaths life in our very soul and as such we feel it and live it to the very core of our existence, hence Psy-core records. With support from international Psychedelic Trance Producers, established Djs’ and the passion of the Psy-core team we bring you music to enjoy and experience whether it be in a club, festival or at home. Music for your Mind, Body and Soul regards Psycore records www.psycore.eu
Monkee Platez next offering is the 'Fulltilt EP' from Glasgow outfit Mr Hajika.
4 slabs of groove driven tech house...
Fulltilt original is a chugging, bass heavy track with a subtle musicality that develops throughout. Dr. Bergers remix is a stripped down deeper edit, with an infectious flow that maintains the essence of the original. Similarly to Dr. Berger, Alex Fiction strips back the layers to uncover an electronic soul which builds into an intelligently emotive interpretation, if slightly twisted. Completing the package is 'Nitemoves' which shares the big sound of Fulltilt, but with a more progressive, melodic vibe."
Preview Links to listen
Mr Hajika - Fulltilt - Original http://monkeeplatez.com/monkeeplatez/MrHajikaPromo/MrHajikaFulltilt.mp3
ALSO, If you havent, please check out the monster track with Kobbe & mar-C titled "Hypnotic Rhythm".. Supported by DJ VIBE, DJ CHUS, ROGER SANCHEZ, DJ BORIS, CARLOS MANACA, HUGO RIZZO, FRANK MAUREL, KEITH BLACKSTONE
we'd like to share waith you the sound of our latest release, Sahar Z and Audio Junkies - Beyond Detroit, out on now on Reneissance Records UK, this track has recieved support from Sasha, Laurent Garnier, Nick Warren, Peter Kruder, Paolo Mojo, Sander Kleinenberg, Guy J, and featured on Dave Seamans Master Series mix cd,
check it out here, https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/200180/Beyond%20Detroit
We apprieciate your support! all the best, Audio Junkies
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Monkee Platez next offering is the 'Fulltilt EP' from Glasgow outfit Mr Hajika.
4 slabs of groove driven tech house...
Fulltilt original is a chugging, bass heavy track with a subtle musicality that develops throughout. Dr. Bergers remix is a stripped down deeper edit, with an infectious flow that maintains the essence of the original. Similarly to Dr. Berger, Alex Fiction strips back the layers to uncover an electronic soul which builds into an intelligently emotive interpretation, if slightly twisted. Completing the package is 'Nitemoves' which shares the big sound of Fulltilt, but with a more progressive, melodic vibe."
Preview Links to listen
Mr Hajika - Fulltilt - Original http://monkeeplatez.com/monkeeplatez/MrHajikaPromo/MrHajikaFulltilt.mp3
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