Life is a Song Love is the Music
Emma Joleen is an Australian singer-songwriter, musician,
conductor, director and educator.
Her eclectic musical style combining pop, rock and jazz were influenced by
David Bowie, Peter Gabriel, Elton John, Dolly Parton,
Billy Joel and SEAL, just to name a few.
The idiosyncratic vocal style of Emma Joleen is reminiscent of a
Kate Bushesque Tori Amos flavoured cocktail,
gently stirred by Annie Lennox, shaken ala Lady GaGa and garnished with Jenni Vartiainen.
Photo Courtesy of Zarets Entertainment, Australia, 2011.
BACKGROUND:
In 2006, Joleen's songwriting ability was reconised as "Australian Songwriter of the Year" in the national contest held annually by the Australian Songwriters Association. Emma Joleen was also a finalist in the renowned Queensland Music Awards and listed as one of the Top 50 Pop Artists by MusicOZ.
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Following the success from her EP, Emma Joleen began preparing for an album. After writing a plethora of songs and holding survey concerts to choose the best songs for production, Emma went onto produce her first self titled debut album "Emma Joleen" also called, "Pure Intent."
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In 2007, the hard work and efforts were acknowledged by David Stark and Alan Roy Scott who she was privilege to meet personally after winning 3rd place in the pop/uptempo category of the International Unisong Competition for songwriters worldwide.
THIRSTY FOR MORE:
The United States of America called out to Emma Joleen when she earned a nomination for her songwriting and invited to the prestigious Los Angeles Music Awards held annually in Hollywood, California.
CONTINUED SUCCESS:
During the course of her varied career she has also been runner up for the 2007 Songwriter Universe contest, was listed in the final top 10 for Open and Ballad categories of the 27th and 28th Australian National Songwriting Contest and her songs have been selected for several compilation albums world
Whilst songwriting has won her many awards, Emma Joleen has also been a keen student of the arts graduating with a Bachelor of Music from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Griffith University and a Bachelor of Education with a focus on Kodaly Music Education and Choral Conducting from The University of Queensland. Joleen's passion as a Music Educator lead to Musical Direction opportunities, as well as Choral Conducting which has carried her around the world to perform for the royal Queen Rania's family and international delegates at the UAE Children's Peace Conference in Jordan 2007, back home Choral Conducting her soprano boys choir for the Australian National Choral Association massed voices collaboration, Queensland Music Festival, and over to the USA to embark on a magnificent journey as Production Coordinator, guest singer and Conductor for the world music extravaganza with Colin Odonohoe and the Pangean Orchestra.
MUSIC VIDEOS IN PRODUCTION:
Amidst the multi-talents of songwriting, singing, conducting and educating, Emma Joleen has been busy producing yet to be seen music videos enompassing moving images from the 1900 Thomas Edison archived collection blended with modern day scenes encapsulating the essence of legendary timelessness.
INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM:
Additional noteworthy accolades to mention include Emma Joleen's songs achieving finalist status in the 2008 United Kingdom International Songwriting Contest, receiving the Judges' Merit Award in the 2008 International Song Contest of Clonmel, Ireland and being the runner up in the 2009 Song of the Year international songwriting contest - all of which enabled Emma Joleen to gain an online review by Billboard discoveries in 2010.
THE SELF TITLED DEBUT ALBUM itunes download:
The debut album of Emma Joleen combines the ethereal nature of Kate Bush with the brutal honesty of Tori Amos fueled by the heartfelt nature of Delta Goodrem. Emma Joleen's songs are portraits of a life well travelled; from losing her voice and spending a year in silence, to saving lives and near death experiences. The multiplicity of this songstress is transformational, in essence Emma Joleen's music transports the soul.
COLLABORATION:
Emma Joleen loves to collaborate and although most of her material has been written solo, she welcomes co-writing opportunities. Please email: singingservice@live.com
OUTSTANDING ACCOLADES
2006 Australian Songwriter of the Year - Australian Songwriting Association
2006 Pop Category Award - Australian Songwriting Contest
2006 MusicOZ Top 50 Pop Artists
2006 Queensland Music Awards Finalist - QMusic
2007 Unisong International Song Contest Winner - 3rd place pop/uptempo category
2007 'Supergirl' nominated for the 17th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards, USA
2007 Songwriter Universe contest runner up for 'Hello and Goodbye' USA
2007 'Dream of You' and 'Hello & Goodbye' final top 10 for the Open and Ballad categories of the 27th Australian Songwriting Contest - Australian Songwriting Association
2007 'Supergirl' selected for the Acoustic Fuel's "Girl Power" compilation, USA
2007 'Fading' selected for the Foghorn Records 'Sounds Like Cafe' compilation CD
2008 Emma Joleen self titled debut album available http://cdbaby.com/cd/emmajoleen
2008 International UK SONGWRITING CONTEST: Finalist in 12 categories
2008 International Clonmel Song Contest achieved Judges' Merit Award - Ireland
2009 International Song of the Year Songwriting Contest Runner Up, USA
2010 Pangean World Music Orchestra Inaugural Performance Production Coordinator, USA
2010 Billboard Music Discoveries Review, USA
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