Music
Press
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ON MELTT:
"Meltt are showing Australia why funk is having such an energetic revival.
In the best traditions of Stevie Wonder, James Brown and Jamiroquai, these six hot rising musicians are remaking the style(s) for the new century, bringing together sophisticated harmony, the bluesiest vocals I’ve heard in years, a tight, tight rhythm section and legendary guitar lines.
When you listen to Meltt, you’re hearing six totally distinctive musical personalities completely melded as a unit. Each one of them can hold a crowd spellbound - together, there’s no stopping them, and just try to keep the dance floor clear while they’re playing. This is a highly professional, energetic, energising and entertaining act that are guaranteed to get any crowd into a great mood." - Music Lecturer at QLD Univeristy of Technology
August 1st, 2007
On Songwriting of 'She's the Soul':
"Flawless arrangement, brilliantly produced"
"An excellent melody, carries the lyric perfectly"
"Extraordinary musicianship" - Former President of the Australian Songwriters Association Inc.
Discography
NY/BNE: Emma Joy
EP
WELCOME TO FUNKSVILLE EP
with Meltt
The Audio Embassy, 2004
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Bio
Australian singer/songwriter and pianist, Emma Joy is an emerging artist in both Brisbane and New York. Initially a classical pianist, Emma was awarded an Associate Diploma of Music, Australia in 2003. The following year, she graduated with a Bachelor of Music from the Queensland University of Technology and has since expanded her musical repertoire to a fusion of contemporary genres of Soul, Pop and Jazz. Emma has established herself as a vibrant performer within the Brisbane music scene, appearing at notable venues such as Brisbane Powerhouse and Queen Street Stage.
In 2006, Emma was invited to perform at the Soul of the Blues singer/songwriter showcase in Brooklyn, New York. During her three month stay in New York, Emma collaborated with local artists, namely Patrizia Ferrara, Massimo Biolcati and Ferenc Nemeth as well as studying Jazz piano with Danny Grissett. Featuring as both a solo artist and band leader, she performed her original material at local New York venues such as Rockwood Music Hall and the Bowery Poetry Club.
Her songwriting abilities were nationally recognized in 2006 when she was acknowledged as a Top 5 Finalist for Best Urban Artist at the National Musicoz Awards. Emma returned to New York for 3 months in the winter of 2007. Inspired by her travels, her recently released EP is entitled NY/BNE and features her original songs, which she has performed in Los Angeles, New York and Brisbane. In July of 2009, Emma represented Australia at the 13th Annual World Championships of Performing Arts in Hollywood, California, receiving 2 Silver medals for Vocal Self-Accompanied original songs, entitled ‘Pier 17’ and ‘So U Know’.
Being passionate about music education, Emma teaches singing and piano to students of all ages and is currently employed at Saint Stephen’s College on the Gold Coast, Queensland. She has been awarded a World Tour Scholarship to study at Berklee College of Music commencing 2010.
*www.myspace.com/emmajmusic*
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