Talk:Vanessa Amorosi
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when does she hit whistle register when she sang "I wanna be your everything"
she hit an f6 in i wanna be your everything"
[edit] C6 is her highest chest note
It is mentioned in her article that she has never gone past A5 in chest, well it is wrong. In the songs "I wanna be your everything" and I am Woman she has hit a a B5 and C6 in chest and E6 in superhead(almost whistle). Also in some of her live performances in UK and Germany she has constantly hit this chest note in songs like "Free UR mind", "Absolutely everybody", and in the tv show called Starstruck she covered a Janis Joplin song "Piece of my heart" where she rocked the audience with her B5 chest belting harping on that note for almost 3 seconds. Here are the links http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlyWO-jEjhw. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ka8XwpklIE
She actually hits an E6 in "I wanna be your everything".I added that on the page...
[edit] VANESSA'S ACHIEVEMENTS
AWARD HIGHLIGHTS
2003 Centenary Medal
* For services to children’s agencies and the music industry in Australia
2003 Nominated for the Australian of the Year Award
2000 APRA Award for Most Played Song on Australian Radio
2001 PPCA Award for Most Played Song in All Media
2001 Young Entertainer of the Year
* Variety Club of Australia
2002 Award from the Governor General of Australia
* For work with Kids-Help-Line
2002 Best New Artist on Commercial Radio
* Federation of Australian Radio Broadcasters
2002 Young Victorian of the Year
* National Australia Day Council
2003 Career Achievement Award
* National Australia Day Council
2003 Best International Newcomer
* Viva Comet Awards in Germany
CHART HIGHLIGHTS
2000 Shine - single
* Went Gold in 2 weeks * Went Platinum
2000 The Power - album
* Entered charts at #1, * Went Gold and Platinum
1999 Have A Look - single
* Gold in 7 weeks
1999 Absolutely Everybody - single
* Gold in 3 weeks * Double Platinum * Was the longest charting single by a female in Australia ever * Named “record of the week” by the UK Music Industry magazine “Tip Sheet” * International : Debuted at number 7 in the U.K. and reached no.2 in Ireland (Platinum sales), no. 3 in Austria, no. 5 in Germany where it went GOLD, no. 6 in the Czech Republic and no. 8 in Switzerland and Luxembourg, to mention just a few.
TELEVISION
Opened the Sydney 2000 Olympics, performing “Heroes Live Forever” to nearly 4 billion viewers.
Not only was Vanessa invited to perform at the Opening Ceremony, but she also took part in the Closing Ceremony where she sang ‘Absolutely Everybody’.
In addition, Vanessa performed ‘The Power’ and ‘Shine’ at the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games, which was broadcast in 80 countries.
January 2005 saw Vanessa in her first permanent television role when she joined the cast of StarStruck (the Nine Network’s talent show) as one of the show’s two permanent judges.
TRAINING
Tap, Jazz and Classical ballet lessons since age 4.
SPECIAL SKILLS
At the age of 14, Vanessa began volunteer work, helping disadvantaged children. The impact of making friends with children that had a terminal illness was to have a lasting effect on Vanessa who continues to work for the betterment and welfare of children through her involvement in Kids Help-Line and as a patron of the Variety Club. Vanessa also enjoyed a short period training with the army, but fortunately for the entertainment industry and her fans, was soon back in the civilian world continuing to sing.
As mentioned earlier, Vanessa also takes an active interest in the welfare of children. One of her dreams is to establish a farm where disadvantaged kids will be able to visit and interact with the many animals she intends to keep.
OTHER PERFORMANCES
In January 2004, Vanessa and her band performed at a gala black-tie dinner in Los Angeles as a part of a 10 day festival promoting Australia to United States business leaders and investors. The event was staged by the Australian Trade Commission and Vanessa received a standing ovation.
In June 2004, after being invited to do so at the personal invitation of the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. John Howard, Vanessa performed “Heroes Live Forever” (her song from the 2000 Olympics) at the Prime Minister’s Olympic Dinner in Melbourne. Vanessa was accompanied by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, The John Farnham Band and an 80 piece choir.
QUOTES
“She was a household name at only 23 and with huge hit singles, such as Have A Look, Absolutely Everybody and Shine, Vanessa Amorosi has always been set for a long music career, with a million albums sold in Europe and Australia she is poised for a return to the top of the charts.”
‘Woman of the Week’, Sunday Herald Sun, Sunday February 5 2006
“The singer burst onto the scene and big things were predicted. She is still only 23 years old, an awesome singer and an incredible songwriter. The best is yet to come.”
Molly Meldrum, February 2006
“ She has the most talked about voice in the local industry” Cameron Adams – Herald Sun (HIT)
“A record industry insider has said the track will move people to tears” Cameron Adams – Herald Sun (HIT)
“A television audience of several billion will watch on as Amorosi performs the song Heroes Live Forever as the Olympic flag is raised” Steve Milne
‘The 19-year-old is up for Best Female, Best New Artist, Highest Selling Album (The Power) and Highest Selling Single (Absolutely Everybody).” Cameron Adams – Herald Sun (HIT)
“Her voice reaching heights that startled even those in the Regent’s back row” Jess Stokes – The War Cry
“Teenage popstar Vanessa Amorosi was named Victoria’s Young Achiever of the Year last night” Evonne Barry – Herald Sun
“Melbourne teenager Vanessa Amorosi has scored another milestone in her short career – the most-played song on Australian radio this year.” Cameron Adams - Herald Sun HIT
“Where she received the Best New International Act award in Germany.” Terry Collins – The Age
“Vanessa Amorosi can stop people in their tracks with her voice.” Michelle Pountney – Herald Sun
“She wears clothes she likes, speaks her mind and admits she is more afraid of journalists than she is of performing for four billion people, Olympics-style.’ Kelly Stoner – The Newcastle Herald
“She has also carved a reputation overseas, wooing audiences in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.” Anya Murray – The Age
[edit] New external link
- Somewhere in the Real World on iTunes
Is it okay to add a link to iTunes so people can read reviews, ratings, or purchase the new album?
Dipaolj (talk) 02:39, 3 June 2008 (UTC)
