Members:
Younee: vocals, piano
Richard Niles: guitar
Richard Cottle: Keyboards
Gary Husband: Drums
Robert Rickenberg: Double Bass
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Influences
I won' give up Music Video: Timeline of U.S Wars and conflict
Singer Songwriter :
Elton John, Billy Joel, Elvis Coetello, Tori Amos, Eva Cassidy, Kenny Loggins, Carole King,
James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Tom Waits,
Akiko Yano, Chelsia Chan, Paul Mccartney, Sting, Sarah Mclachlan, Steely Dan,Todd
Rundgren, Alice Cooper,Donny Hathaway, Eric Clapton
Cat Stevens
Female Artist : Nina Simone, Silje Nergaard, Janis Ian, Astrud Jilberto, Eva Cassidy, Rickie
Lee Jones
Band : Beatles,Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Ben Folds Five,
Aerosmith,Queen, Rolling Stones, Carpenters, Radiohead, Bad Company, Badfinger, Sly and
the family stone, Portishead, King Crimson, Pink Floyd
Younee(Key's Piano) - Flight to London (Music Story)
About Younee
Younee, from Seoul, Korea is ‘beyond category’ as a singer, songwriter and pianist. Her exquisitely vulnerable voice can also express raw power. An accomplished and virtuosic classical pianist, she plays rock as well as Rachmaninoff. She has performed piano concertos with symphony orchestras and jazz with Grammy-winning pianist Bob James. She is an award-winning singer/songwriter (Korean Yu Jae Ha Songwriting Contest, American VH -1’s AC Song of the Year, and the UK Songwriting competition prize) who has also written music for film and TV. She has released two albums in Korea as “Keys Piano” (2006 & 2007 ? EMI & Manworldang) and performed extensively on Korean television.
When Bob James heard her music he invited her to perform with him in Seoul ? his brilliant composition for piano ‘four hands’. Knowing Younee wanted to break free of the creative restrictions of the Korean music business, James suggested she contact American producer/composer/arranger Richard Niles.
Niles has been a fixture of the London music scene for over 30 years with credits including work with Paul McCartney, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Cher, Dusty Springfield, Grace Jones, James Brown, Michael McDonald, Pet Shop Boys, Westlife, Boyzone, Take That, Ronan Keating and Kylie Minogue. Jazz credits include work with Pat Metheny, Bob James, Bill Cobham, John Patitucci and Bob Mintzer. He has been called “one of the most versatile men in modern music” (Sound on Sound) and “a truly exciting musical force” (Pat Metheny).
Younee and Niles began to write songs using Skype ? Younee in her bedroom studio in Seoul and Niles in his studio in London. Niles’ lyrics bring a powerful message to Younee’s emotional melodies. His arrangements and production inspire Younee to express both her virtuosity and her passion. Together they have been able to integrate contrasting elements of popular music into a unified whole, balancing tradition with innovation - a dynamic and truly unique blend of genres.
Younee is currently seeking management, publishing and distribution.
Contact:
London Agent : Antony Steinberg
anthony@youneeversal.com
44 (0)7901668263
Quotes on Younee
“True to You will be a smash! Great songs, great singing & playing, great arrangements, great production!
What fun it must have been to create this music.”
Bob James
“Younee is certainly a talented young lady. The musician's performances, as well as your production work are of the highest caliber. All the best for the Younee album.” Richard Carpenter - singer, songwriter, producer of the Carpenters, one of the biggest selling artists of all time
“The CD 'True To You' is excellent! I am confident that 'Home to You' is a strong single I can break at AC radio. The other tracks on the single are also very radio friendly.” Larry Weir, record plugger, Heartland Entertainments, and editor/publisher of New Music Weekly, US radio industry magazine.
"YOUNEE has a voice as sweet as it is passionate. Great musicianship and an honest approach to music and playing. Thoroughly enjoyable."
Liane Carroll - jazz singer - winner of the Ronnie Scott's Award and twice winner of the BBC Jazz Award
“TRUE TO YOU is absolutely amazing” - award winning guitarist Martin Taylor
"Younee is a rare find. Talented, hip and with an amazing career about to unfold......."
Claire Martin - 4 x winner Best Vocalist British Jazz Awards, Best Vocalist at the BBC Jazz Awards
"Younee is an artist capable of great international success.”
Dr. Jeanie Han - Senior Vice President, Paramount Motion Picture Group
Hi, I wanted to thank you for adding me! If you ever want to check out my guitar straps, you can see them at www.coolstraps.artfire.com. Have a great Thanksgiving and thanks again, Terri
Thanks for the invitation, Younee. I really wish I could be there for the music and the pizza. Have a great time and shoot a few video clips to share with us on your page.
Hi Younee. Guess what? You share a birthday with my father! Wishing you a wonderful day and I shall be raising a glass to you as well as my dad tonight! All the best. xxx
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