This is the official music video for the title track to Yulia's debut album "Into the West" released in 2004.
As a song "Into the West" is a particularly
"kiwi" (New Zealand) story.
Walsh, Shore & Lennox penned the song which was first performed by Annie Lenox as part of the film soundtrack to Peter Jackson & Fran Walsh's Blockbuster movie "Lord of The Rings".
Yulia became the first major (signed) artist to cover the song.
This version of "Into the West" became a top 40
hit on mainstream New Zealand radio and
continues to receive radio airplay.
The album titled "Into the West", won "Highest Selling Album of the Year" at the 2005 Vodafone NZ Music Awards. New artist Yulia was also awarded "Best Female Vocalist" in the company of the highly accomplished Brooke Fraser and NZ legends The Finn Brothers.
"Into the West" achieved platinum and number one album status on the NZ music charts in the first week of sales, remaining number one for four consecutive weeks. The album went on to achieve an official four times platinum sales. (Unofficial figures unconfirmed by SONY BMG).
The album is very popular with Classical, Folk, Opera and Vocal music collectors. In 2008 Yulia aims to either license the album into the UK, EUROPE, ASIA and USA markets or to buy back her masters so that she can capitalise on the popularity of the album with her fans.
MUSIC VIDEO: "We're All Alone" (From the album MONTAGE)
"We're All Alone" is an official music video and the first track from the 2006 album MONTAGE by YULIA. (For more information on YULIA please visit www.yulia.co.nz)
MONTAGE hit number on the album charts in New Zealand, achieving two times platinum sales.
"We're All Alone" became a top 40 radio hit on mainstream radio.
www.yulia.co.nz
Sounds Like
SOUNDS & PERFORMS LIKE
Julie Andrews, Barbara Streisand, Marlene Dietrich, Edith Piaf, Shirley Bassey, Bette Midler, Kate Bush, Katherine Jenkins, Celine Dion, Charlotte Church, Josh Groban.
Yulia's voice is often considered a versatile Contralto. With a mature, warm tone at the low end of the register and powerful rich top end, Yulia is able to sing a wider range of material than might be accepted as normal. Her voice is still richly developing.
Although invited into NZ's Operatic fraternity in early 2008, Yulia has opted to maintain voice training with Valery Maksymov (Christchurch based Russian Baritone) and Emily Mair (Voice Lecturer at NZ School of Music). Yulia aims to develop her unique award winning tonal qualities independently.
TESTIMONIALS.
ON YULIA'S RECORDING & PERFORMANCE CAREER
"Yulia is that rare international phenomenon; a truly individual voice. Add to that lashings of Russian soul, liberal quantities of musicianship and you have a singer who transcends classification. Enjoy!"
Carl Doy (June 2008)
Top New Zealand Music Producer
AMICI FOREVER FINAL TOUR
"Yulia you have an amazing voice and it was great to work with you on my final tour of NZ with Amici Forever. Congratualtions on all you have achieved and all of your plans for the future – keep making a difference in the world and inspiring others."
THREE DIVA's CONCERT, TAURANGA
with Sharon Elizabeth & Elizabeth Marvelly
“Yulia’s performance was, without doubt, exceptional. She had the crowd laughing and clapping, and at times, quiet and mesmerised. She worked beautifully with the other two performers and it was truly a day enjoyed by all.”
Craig Wilson (April 2008)
CEO of INTERPRO NZ
PRIVATE WEDDING
"Yulia sang at my wife's and my wedding..." "...She performed 4 songs with passion and beautiful voice that brought tears to our eyes. Our guests were greatly impressed. Yulia is totally professional and her skill in singing is of the highest standard. I would recommend her for any singing performance that will enthrall an audience. She is one in a million!"
NICK NOBILO (June 2008)
(LEADING NZ WINE MAKER)
PRIVATE PERFORMANCE (JUNE 2008):
TO THE BOYKO (RUSSIAN) FAMILY & LEADING BUSINESS ASSOCIATES, ESTEEMED FRIENDS OF BOYKO's & MEMBERS OF THE NZ RUSSIAN EMBASSY
"From the bottom of my heart I thank you from all of my family and especially my Mum and I. With your performance both our lives have become different. My Mum was so touched by your your sincerity and talent that she nearly cried going to bed and talking about you and how grateful she was for your performance. I'd like to keep in touch in the future."
Humbly,
Vadim Boyko
Businessman
Yulia is proud to be a fan of the fabulous Adam!
Yulia and hubby manager Glyn made this dedication home music video for Adam at their Wellington flat just to show Adam how big a fan they are of Adam!
You can become a fan of Adam too at:
www.starjamfanclub.org/31/adam.aspx
The video was made in under an hour using a Macbook computer, a digital camera, an acoustic guitar and Apple Garageband.
For more information on the pop music of Yulia & Glyn make sure to visit www.themacleanz.co.nz pop duo.
ABOUT STARJAM
Simply The Best! StarJam Show 2008
With a cast of over 100 this show will surprise and delight when StarJam's young performers 'jam' on stage with celebrities. They will be performing a wide range of genres - singing, dancing, drumming - including everyone's favourites plus some original songs written by StarJam's young stars.
"Just wanted to congratulate you all on a fantastic show and to thank you for the hours of effort that went into producing what can only be described as a Masterpiece." Lorraine Cummins on StarJam's 2007 show
Featuring Adeaze, Dame Susan Devoy, Ben Lummis, Helen Medlyn, Oscar Kightley, Yulia and many more.
PRICES:
Adult $50
Child (5-15 years) $25
Student (with ID) $25
Senior (over 65 years) $25
Student and Senior tickets available over the phone or at the box office.
BOOKING FEES MAY APPLY
Wheelchair bookings, please contact (09) 985 2391 to book tickets Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
For more information about StarJam check out www.starjam.org
YULIA to record single for USA radio with legendary Music Producer David Kershenbaum.
"Rarely in the music community does an artist surface with the talent, grace and sensivity of Yulia - the pride of New Zealand. Yulia is a worldclass artist with a voice
to match that will stop you in your tracks. Whether she is singing a moving ballad or a simple folksong there is control and conviction in her singing far beyond her years....I will have the honor of working with her on her next project and I am truly excited about the anticpated outcome."
David Kershenbaum
Oct. 2008
Top 40 USA Music Producer
(TRACY CHAPMAN / JANET JACKSON / BRYAN ADAMS / CAT STEVENS / DURAN,DURAN / KENNY LOGGINS / JOAN BAEZ / SUPERTRAMP / PETER FRAMPTON / TORI AMOS / JOSHUA KADISON / BLESSID UNION OF SOULS)
Awarded NZ’s "Best Female Vocalist" at the 2005 NZ MUSIC AWARDS
Pop - Classical - Folk
A household name in New Zealand, Yulia’s sophisticated live performances include a selection of songs from the multi platinum award winning albums INTO THE WEST and MONTAGE. Live sets also include beautiful new "international" songs in English, Russian, French, Italian, Spanish and Maori which are in keeping with the classical and folk genres.
Yulia has previously and (or) is booked to perform with:
Thanks for the FaceBook links. Great to be able to see the beautiful person behind the beautiful voice.
Hoping to come to NZ in Spring '09, so keep posting those concert/gig dates and I'll be trying to get some tickets to see you live when I've got definite plans and dates.
Hope life is treating you and your young man well.
Hi Yulia - as well as my country songs, I have posted some electric pop songs on my page - I am sure your wonderful voice is far too good for that type of material, but I thought you might give them a listen for interest's sake - Malcolm
Yulia! You are so awesome! Thank you for the friend request and for the add! You are just great. Thank you also for believing in me and my music. Have a great weekend. Love, MOLLY MARIE
