The New Year brings with it new opportunities, as well as the occasional bout of bad weather. As the snow ruthlessly pounds the road outside my window, I remark about how dreary and depressing winter the winter months can be.
International pop superstar (to be) and pianist Julian Velard also concurs to how endlessly miserable the winter season is. In one of his blogs he cites that some of his most despairing works (End Of An Era, Lawfully Wedded Wife) were written during the winter, because the atmosphere and weather certainly don’t help to alleviate lonely and sad feelings.
I’ll agree with Julian, when you’re down the last thing you want to see are freezing temperatures and clouds.
This is Julian’s first winter in London, and no doubt the adjustment is an interesting one, especially since he has to prepare for a few gigs off and on until March.
Through his myspace.com page, Julian Velard has unveiled a new contest in which fans can win an exclusive Juilan Velard concert in their own town. This is pretty cool, I’ve heard of bands doing that before and I think it’s a great PR push. Not only does this demonstrate to fans that he cares about them, it would also help to get his name out in that local area. Simply put, word of mouth is the best advertisement.
I’ll definitely be entering to win that contest, and I urge any fans to do the same by following this link:
http://emr.emi.com/go.asp?/.virgin.julianvelard.competitions/bEMU001
As an added bonus, (as you will no doubt see when you click the link) Julian will cut an exclusive version of your favorite Julian Velard track if you simply include the title with your contest application.
JV’s next gig is at The Regal Room at The Distiller’s in Hammersmith on the 31st of this month. The Regal Room is an awesome little acoustic place in London and I’m sure they can’t wait for Julian to rock the house.
Monday, 19 January 2009
Julian Expresses Interest In Composing For Broadway
After meeting the New Year head on with champagne, music and other such party favours at the Rockwood Music Hall in his hometown of New York, Julian Velard, and his ever growing fan base are anxiously awaiting what is to come in the current year.
Everyone seems to be in suspense as they patiently wait for the arrival of Julian’s debut record, The Planeteer of which the release date is nearing.
As for last year, Julian’s April 4th performance at The Rockwood with fellow singer/songwriter Marwood has been selected as #3 of the Top 10 Live Music Gigs of ’08 by Meetnowlive.com, New York City’s highly acclaimed bar and nightlife guide.
In his latest text blog, “Slumdog Singalong” Julian discusses the work of Director Danny Boyle, creator of such films as 28 Days Later and the recent Slumdog Millionaire. Julian also discusses his flair for musicals (true classic musicals) and how his work has also been seen as perfect for that form of art, which isn’t hard to see at all. Julian’s singing and playing style would without a doubt fit just like a glove into the Broadway scene and in his blog he openly shows his excitement and enthusiasm to do so.
Julian even goes as far as to encourage fans to think of ways for him to get in touch with Danny Boyle so he may shoot for opportunity to work with him in Boyle’s unofficial next project which is to be a musical.
I suppose it would be quite the team if Danny Boyle were to select Julian to write the music for a Broadway show. Both are artists and masters of their craft who bring extremely unique gifts to their industry, having them collaborate would without a doubt be a masterpiece and one hell of an experience to see!
I think that although seeing Julian in that light would satisfy several fans, as well as broaden his pallet, his main focus should be on his pending album release and supporting that cause. If Julian were to reach the iconic status he’s quite possibly destined to be BEFORE dabbling in musicals, any Broadway productions would no doubt be even bigger successes and completely dazzle not just New York, but probably the whole country.
Everyone seems to be in suspense as they patiently wait for the arrival of Julian’s debut record, The Planeteer of which the release date is nearing.
As for last year, Julian’s April 4th performance at The Rockwood with fellow singer/songwriter Marwood has been selected as #3 of the Top 10 Live Music Gigs of ’08 by Meetnowlive.com, New York City’s highly acclaimed bar and nightlife guide.
In his latest text blog, “Slumdog Singalong” Julian discusses the work of Director Danny Boyle, creator of such films as 28 Days Later and the recent Slumdog Millionaire. Julian also discusses his flair for musicals (true classic musicals) and how his work has also been seen as perfect for that form of art, which isn’t hard to see at all. Julian’s singing and playing style would without a doubt fit just like a glove into the Broadway scene and in his blog he openly shows his excitement and enthusiasm to do so.
Julian even goes as far as to encourage fans to think of ways for him to get in touch with Danny Boyle so he may shoot for opportunity to work with him in Boyle’s unofficial next project which is to be a musical.
I suppose it would be quite the team if Danny Boyle were to select Julian to write the music for a Broadway show. Both are artists and masters of their craft who bring extremely unique gifts to their industry, having them collaborate would without a doubt be a masterpiece and one hell of an experience to see!
I think that although seeing Julian in that light would satisfy several fans, as well as broaden his pallet, his main focus should be on his pending album release and supporting that cause. If Julian were to reach the iconic status he’s quite possibly destined to be BEFORE dabbling in musicals, any Broadway productions would no doubt be even bigger successes and completely dazzle not just New York, but probably the whole country.
Monday, 12 January 2009
Internet Sensation!
The much anticipated first release of American singer/songwriter/pianist/funny guy Julian Velard simply called The Planeteer is officially due out February 1st of this year (I can finally say that now!)
Julian has been tearing up the music scene on both sides of the pond, by touring exclusively in the UK and a few other European countries, as well as by returning to his home in the United States to shoot his first music video and perform a New Years Eve show.
Julian has also done a fantastic job at reeling in fans through the internet, which is how he was originally discovered and signed. As of late he has been doing a series of cover piano cover songs on Youtube. Julian has done the following covers:
Katy Perry – “Hot ‘N Cold”
Kings of Leon – “Sex on Fire”
Madonna – “Crazy For You”
Chris Brown – “Forever”
Michael Jackson – “The Way You Make Me Feel”
10cc – “I’m Not In Love”
Wham – “Last Christmas”
Bjork – “Hyperballad”
These well done covers have received over 500,000 views total in the last 2 months alone, a feat not easily accomplished by any artist no matter how famous they are.
Julian’s website, http://www.julianvelard.com has also been recognized as the “Best Interactive Website of 2008” by the .NET awards. This sort of recognition demonstrates not only dedication to his fans, but total marketability which will no doubt prove itself very strongly when The Planeteer is released.
If you haven’t got a chance to check out any of Julian Velard’s unique cover songs yet, take a look at this version of the Kings of Leon’s radio single “Sex on Fire”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpuOMHXvgXs
Julian has been tearing up the music scene on both sides of the pond, by touring exclusively in the UK and a few other European countries, as well as by returning to his home in the United States to shoot his first music video and perform a New Years Eve show.
Julian has also done a fantastic job at reeling in fans through the internet, which is how he was originally discovered and signed. As of late he has been doing a series of cover piano cover songs on Youtube. Julian has done the following covers:
Katy Perry – “Hot ‘N Cold”
Kings of Leon – “Sex on Fire”
Madonna – “Crazy For You”
Chris Brown – “Forever”
Michael Jackson – “The Way You Make Me Feel”
10cc – “I’m Not In Love”
Wham – “Last Christmas”
Bjork – “Hyperballad”
These well done covers have received over 500,000 views total in the last 2 months alone, a feat not easily accomplished by any artist no matter how famous they are.
Julian’s website, http://www.julianvelard.com has also been recognized as the “Best Interactive Website of 2008” by the .NET awards. This sort of recognition demonstrates not only dedication to his fans, but total marketability which will no doubt prove itself very strongly when The Planeteer is released.
If you haven’t got a chance to check out any of Julian Velard’s unique cover songs yet, take a look at this version of the Kings of Leon’s radio single “Sex on Fire”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpuOMHXvgXs
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