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The Tahlee Battle of the Bands was an awsome event and the five finalists were all exceptional. Liv and her Band lost the Battle by one point, but I suspect the bands would have been all very close in the pointscore. here are what the Judges said about Liv Gritten.
Liv Gritten is a passionate and polished singer/songwriter backed by a solid band. Her songs are uplifting and her voice is compelling. The band arrangements are creative and diverse, the melodies interesting and evocative..
Phil Tweed-Style Music
Liv is a natural and fine performer, and has an honest heart in her music. Her music is a colourful blend of different genres and sensibilities with a clear positive message which is hard to find these days. Definitly an artist to look out for.
Matt Purcell...International recording artist and studio musician/arranger - manager
Liv and the band have recorded the song Scott Manke and she co wrote called"Will India Cry". Liv and the band have done several acoustic and full band arrangements, and have cpmpleted the initial recording demo. They played the song live at the Tahlee Battle of the bands,it knocked the crowds socks of.They continued to refine it at the five Newcastle show gigs where the song was requested to be played again by members of the audience.
Scott and Livs powerful lyrics and bluesy approach gets the mood set from the start. Hudson Wallace drives the song with some awsome back beat. Livs vocals move the emotional aspect to endear the message of this provocative song. The song itself is blues by nature yet folk rock at the same time, it gets the crowd focused instantly and into the rythm.......stay tuned for this one folks, after some vocal tidy up, it will be out on mp3 as a single to raise funds for The Divine Orphanage for girls in India, which is an institute close to the hearts of Scott and Liv - management
Liv has hit the U.K. with songs now on Ace Radio, They were so impressed that they placed her tracks onto the play list within the hour ready for Sunday morning air time. They also placed her on their Prestigious "Promoted Arist" List . You can find Ace at http://www.aceradio.co.uk/ - management
Prior to the Tahlee Battle of the Bands, Rhema FM 99.7 did live to air interviews with the finalists, this included a live in studio song from each band. You can hear the interview with Liv and her band, and the acoustic version of "Will India Cry". Just go to Liv's myspace at www.myspace.com/livgritten
you will find it at the bottom of the song player - management
Liv's music is now played in over 52 countries on both Internet and air stations, so this will conclude the press as far as airplay goes. She is working on a new Live album possible due out in June 2010 in DVD as well as CD format, so we will keep you updated.For all current gigs please refer to her Myspace site. Currently Fans have constructed web sites in America, Japan, Germany and Brazil. But we are in the process of building a professional buisness web site and hope to have it completed by April 2010, thank you everyone for your wonderful support - management
For all you Internet radio people Liv is now on IMRadio Chicago. Liv joins a select group of Australian artists being exposed on this international media station. You can go to her myspace and click on the IMRadio Banner and have a listen to the station. - Liv Management
Frankie Pfeifer The music editor from Paris Move Magazine has done a review on Livs CD "Words After Midnight" just click the link and follow the instructions
The review in French and in English is on line on Paris-Move and it's here:
http://www.paris-move.com/zik-blues.php?sub_cat=4&music_type=3
Click on 'Lire...' to go into the page of the review and click on the flag to go to the english text.
All the Best to Liv, and I wait for the pleasure to listen to her next album....!!!!
Kind regards
Frankie
- Liv Gritten Management
Discography
Words After Midnight (12 tracks all originals)
available at CD Baby.com.
MP3s available at CD Baby .com, I christian.com or Livs myspace at www.myspace.com/livgritten
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Bio
In a home where her parents had a love of music tastes from Classical to Celtic, Liv has learned the art of being diverse in her own compositions and looks to her own style as being non conforming to any one genre. At a time when most new performers are imitating overseas styles. Liv is setting a new standard for songs distinctly Australian from the heart, bringing back solid lyrics and Unique music styles that grab listeners of all ages.
Not happy to fit the norm, Liv’s Philosophy is simple, good lyrics, great music compositions and a no nonsense out of the spirit connection with her audience.
Liv’s debut Album, “Words After Midnight” has been heralded for its creativity and diversity and sets a high standard amongst today’s upcoming Australian singer songwriters .
"Her voice is melodious and her songs are unique in many ways and she has the capacity to hold an audience with the emotive feeling of her presentation. Her forte, as far as I am concerned is her ability to write lyrics, often poetic in their content, that are evocative and meaningful. As a counterpoint to the words she also has a natural ability to compose music that augments and amplifies the words. She is altogether a very talented young lady."
- Tom Hampshire Published International Author, Writer and poet
“I don't think I can count how many times in two days that I've listened to the CD. I've heard many an album in my life, and there are usually a few dogs on the track list. Well, don't be grabbing any bones for this one 'cause there aren't any dogs here! From first note to last, this album is a winner. Vocal and instrumental parts are simply amazing. The arrangements of each piece are perfect, and it is clear that Liv's perfectionist tendencies were held firm. Each artist has very important roles here on the varying pieces. One thing you will notice as you listen is a wide range of styles and expressions. This is not vanilla folks, this is a rainbow sherbet of flavors.”
Scott Manke, Poet and Lyricist…..Colorado…….USA
"Liv is a natural live performer, and has an honest heart in her music. Her music has a colourful blend of different genres and sensibilities with a clear positive message which is hard to find these days. Definitely an artist to look out for.”
Matt Purcell, singer /songwriter and judge at the Tahlee Battle of the Bands.
"Liv Gritten is a passionate and polished singer/songwriter backed by a solid band. Her songs are uplifting and her voice is compelling. The band arrangements are creative and diverse, the melodies interesting and evocative.
Phil Tweed - Style Music" and Tahlee Battle of the Bands Judge
“With song writing ability of Sarah McLachlan and a voice that is hauntingly like Natalie Merchant. Olivia's first CD Words After Midnight is breathtaking”
Dave Bussells……U.S.A
From the first song, you fall for the magic and musical vision that is Liv Gritten. “Crossroads” is a fast paced song with a piano you feel wrapping around you, so bewitching, you can’t help but be spellbound. Liv’s voice is so light; it reminds you in some phrasing of Kate Bush’s. Taking the high notes to another level in the second, lively track, “Postmodern Waltz”, which I feel did not really need a demonstration of Liv’s vocal abilities.
Frankie Bluesy Pfeiffer www.myspace.com/frankiebluesy Paris-Move, Roads (Fr), Blues Magazine (Fr), Blues Matters (UK)
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