Sarah Blasko
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Sarah Blasko

Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia | Established. Jan 01, 2015 | MAJOR

Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia | MAJOR
Established on Jan, 2015
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"Sarah Blasko - various reviews"



“…In a show of respect and unadulterated admiration, the encore of The Woman By The Well has tonight’s attendees hanging onto every word…. so much so that you can hear a pin drop. That is until the roar of approval kicks in to signify that this chanteuse is one of Australia’s pre-eminent performers.” OK! Magazine

“Blasko is an entrancing vocalist who has audiences hanging on her every note, whether delivering one of her own unique compositions or interpreting a revered classic.” Inpress

“There are few artists whose music can indeed be called art. Art in the sense of expressing beauty in an appealing and emotive way. Blasko’s purity of voice is haunting and awe-inspiring. A musical statement unlike any you are likely to hear. For those who love classic and oh-so-classy music.” Daily Telegraph

“The sheer presence of Sarah Blasko is undeniable as she baby-steps into the spotlight… Absorbed within her material, Blasko is emotive, passionate and, above all, genuine as she allows us into the tiny corners of her confusing mix of frailty and strength.” Time Off

“Leading the pack of rising Aussie performers, Blasko has forged an undeniable connection with alternative radio, as well as the wider population through sell-out shows around the country.” The Music Network

“…. Blasko proves that she is undoubtedly one of Australia’s finest songwriters.” Time Out

“Stripped musically to bare essentials which only highlighted her gorgeous voice, Blasko was intimate and utterly entertaining with her well-written lyrics and fancy dancing. A real star.” Adelaide Advertiser

“Sarah Blasko emerges gracefully. She lullabies a crowd completely under her spell. The singer seems genuinely moved, and a few simple lip bites to stem possible tears let those who care know there’s much more to this song than what’s on the surface.” Time Out

“It’s common knowledge that nothing is perfect; everything in existence has to have at least one flaw, right. Well, no. The voice you hear is the wind whispering long-lost memories, the music; the waves carrying you further into the unknown… If you want perfection, perfection you will have.” Time Off

A quietly offbeat performer, recognisable for her quirky op-shop wardrobe and demure air…” The Sunday Mail

“Blasko has the voice of Bjork trapped inside the dance moves of David Byrne, and as she writhed and jolted around the stage, she sang with the voice of a heavenly dream.” dB Magazine

“Blasko’s majestic songs come from the soul, and she sings from the heart. The combination is purely enchanting.” Rave

“There’s nuanced but unflinching honesty in Blasko’s lyrics: “I can feel that I’m ageing, my hair is turning black/There’s a rhythm behind it that you can’t know/Still I want you around/I just want you around/’Cause I’m more lost than found.” And there’s crushing but beautiful melancholia with little more than acoustic guitar and soft wind.” The Sydney Morning Herald

“Sarah Blasko’s set is a blissful arrangement of guitar based folk and of course that distinct singing voice that penetrates the heart and soul of all who are in the room. Take the journey and see her live, experience the surreal.” Faster Louder

“Blasko is clearly a thinker– her expressive, emotive face lights up, crumples, then re-focuses as she internally lives the lyrics of each track.” Time Off

“Even when she’s throwing her weight around, Blasko works on the theory of attracting more flies with honey than vinegar. She giggles like a coy schoolgirl and discusses rather than lectures. Her audience loves her for being vulnerable like them and shunning the trappings of the overnight prima donna.” Newcastle Herald

“She danced like a clockwork toy winding down, and somehow managed to make you feel like she was singing directly to you. She is special.” Drum Media

“The quality of her voice and intensity of her lyrics were magnified in the smaller space and an absolutely quiet audience was enamoured by this woman resembling a siren of the sea.” Drum Media

“After closing with an almost sassy rendition of her debut solo single, Your Way, Blasko thanks the crowd in her characteristically modest way. The crowd floats out of the theatre as they revel in the fact that they have witnessed something very special this evening.” Inpress

“Finally, Blasko takes the stage, resplendent in a full length blue dress with long sleeves. She holds the crowd in the palm of her hand, mesmerising and exhilarating as she moves through the first three songs from the album. She is honest and open, baring her soul for all to see.” Faster Louder

“Blasko is a formidable recording artist who has received numerous accolades and has sold well in excess of 100,000 albums. She is a stunning performer who – whether at a cosy candlelit dinner venue, a remote country hotel or big city theatre – commands the unwavering attention of her audience.” Drum Media
- Various Magazines & Newspapers


Discography

ALBUMS
2012 I Awake
2009 As Day Follows Night
2006 What the Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have
2004 The Overture & The Underscore
2002 [EP] Prelusive


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Sarah Blasko is a Sydney based singer/songwriter who has released four critically-acclaimed albums. She has also written music for theatre, film and dance and has a side project with singers Holly Throsby & Sally Seltmann called “Seeker Lover Keeper”.

Known for her affecting live shows, she has toured extensively throughout Australia, Europe and North America. In support of her recent Australian Recording Industry Australia (ARIA)-nominated album “I Awake”, she performed with Symphony Orchestras to sold-out audiences across Australia, including two Sydney Opera House shows.

Sarah has been nominated for numerous awards, receiving an ARIA Award for Best Female Artist (2010) and Best Pop Release (2007). Her 2009 album “As Day Follows Night” was named Triple J’s Album Of The Year. Sarah is currently working on her fifth studio album.

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