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Post by John on Jan 30, 2012 23:04:31 GMT
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Gary S
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Post by Gary S on Mar 5, 2012 14:42:45 GMT
I've just this morning received Mariette's signed album and it is already on it's third play.
I can see where the similarity with Kate comes in though I have been racking my brains to think of the name of another singer that she sounds like. I'm probably not going to get much sleep until I remember that one.
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Post by John on Mar 5, 2012 16:17:07 GMT
I had similar thoughts when I first listened to Mariette's album. I wondered if it was Hayley Griffiths (Silver Screen mode) but I never played them back to back to check. That must have been about a year ago. Don't worry Gary, it's not keeping me awake any more.
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Post by pecanpraline on Mar 8, 2012 2:47:52 GMT
I wish people would vote for her on Europe Tourism Board. She is being outvoted by a French soprano, Polish soprano, and Giorgia Fumanti. I am not familiar with the French or Polish artists. I won't even mention Tarja Turunen, she doesn't belong there. I am referring to the female artists who actually are classical crossover.
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Post by John on Mar 8, 2012 7:36:08 GMT
I have been voting for Mariette, but she is not well known and is not particularly representative of UK female crossover performers. I still don't really see the purpose of the poll so it is hard to raise the enthusiasm to recommend it to others. And sorry, but Mariette's position won't be improving against Giorgia Fumanti from my votes.
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Post by nicola on Mar 8, 2012 9:44:56 GMT
Really love your enthusiasm, Bonnie! Mariette is an incredible artist, but I'm not sure how she will benefit from the poll. I think I explained it before somewhere. Oh, I love Tarja. I only voted once on this poll (on its first day) and it was for Tarja, I'm afraid. I've seen her live. She is simply amazing. One of the most exceptional performers of our time. Agree though, she doesn't belong there. I did consider Tarja for this site once as she made a classical album after her split from Nightwish, but then she released a symphonic metal album. I decided to wait until her next album to see if she belonged here or not. That next album has been and gone, and she is definitely symphonic metal, which decided her fate. Even though I really did want to add her, but can't have favouritism clouding my judgement!
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Post by John on May 6, 2012 17:31:21 GMT
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Post by John on May 10, 2012 21:17:21 GMT
The interview aired last night, but will be available 'on demand' indefinitely on the same link. www.blogtalkradio.com/kenneth-hieber/2012/05/09/mariette-davina-on-one-voiceIt is 81 minutes, so make yourself comfortable or find something useful to do while you listen. I have just listened and it has given me a whole new appreciation for Mariette's character and some of the background to her songs. There is plenty of Mariette's music included in between the conversations.
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