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'I chose to work with Mia and Linda because of their high degree of musicianship and their unique sound. Their voices complement and contrast each other in thrilling ways. They have a strong sense of history as well as great improvisational skills which make them sound ancient and modern at the same time.' - Paul Kelly - Paul Kelly
Discography
'Jindabyne' Soundtrack Album featuring Soteria Bell (2006)
'Halo' Promotional Sampler (2007)
'44 Sunsets' - Album (2008)
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Bio
Vocalists Mia Shaw &Linda Laasi met when working with the Melbourne Women’s Bulgarian choir, ‘Petrunka’ & quickly realised they had a vocal chemistry that has become their trademark.
Instrumentalists as well as vocalists, in late 2005 after Petrunka, they decided to continue working together & created a group that would very soon feature on the soundtrack to a major Australian film.
In 2006 Soteria Bell were handpicked by none other than Australian music icon Paul Kelly to collaborate with him on the soundtrack to the feature film ‘Jindabyne’ – this collaboration went on to win numerous awards both nationally & internationally, most notably picking up the ARIA Fine Arts award for Best Original Soundtrack.
This incredible achievement quickly bought much-deserved attention to the group, with an invitation from The National Gallery of Victoria to perform a residency during their ‘Art After Dark’ program in 2007. They also played The Maldon & Electundra Music Festivals,
& performed at Wineries & Art Galleries in Melbourne.
Again in 2009 The NGV have invited Soteria Bell to perform as part of ‘Late Night Thursdays’ at Federation Square, & they will perform at 2009 The Apollo Bay Music Festival.
Intricate vocal harmonies, strings & strong, innate musicality are the features of Soteria Bell.
Third member Emily Williams is a highly regarded composer, cellist & vocalist, who brings years of experience & incredible musical skill & innovation to their sound.
As well as original music, the group draw inspiration from ancient & modern cultures & explore & re-interpret the music of regions such as Estonia, Mongolia & Northern Japan to name a few. Merging tradition with technology, lush layers of strings & voice &with accomplished songwriting & arranging, Soteria Bell are an exciting Australian group, continuing in the tradition of The Necks & Dead Can Dance.
Passionate about independent music & without label backing, Soteria Bell continue to forge a path for themselves with their uncompromising original, cinematic sound.
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