MP3 Julie Blue - Wing & A Prayer
Original songs like "Strength To Fall", with Julie''s stunning vocals and a tasty backing of guitars, sax and trumpet, beautifully convey Julie''s gospel soul.
12 MP3 Songs
GOSPEL: Contemporary Gospel, EASY LISTENING: Crooners/Vocals
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Media Reviews of
"Wing & A Prayer"
"Julie Blue is a Diva, choir director, composer and musical force bringing joy to many. This new album...conveys Julie''s gospel soul and a great big tender heart. Liner notes include the words to all her songs, which offer us strength and encouragement to live our lives as fully as we can." Banyon Books Review
"The real star here is Blue''s effective vocal prowess. Having spent most of her adult life teaching others how to find their voice, Blue has inadvertently found hers in creating a treasure which encompasses both her talents and spiritual beliefs. The whole CD has a catchy sing along connectedness to it and a special poignancy that''s bound to make you feel a little more comfortable in your skin." John Beaudin, Shared Vision Magazine
"Wing and a Prayer, Julie''s first singer-songwriter release after four albums of solo piano, soars with beautiful melodies and inspired lyrics." Lorne Mallin, The Vancouver Province
Julie Blue
Awards for Songwriting
"Stolen Lives" Documentary - VTV - Composer
Julie was nominated for a Leo Award in 2000 for Best Musical Score. This film won best documentary.
"Close to the Heart" - Documentary - CBC - Composer
This film won the AMPIA award in 1987 for the film ''most moving to the spirit'', Julie''s music was nominated for the best score.
A Quote from Julie Blue (Wing and a Prayer)
"Wing and a Prayer" expresses my desire to send out an uplifting message of inspiration. I write songs to keep me connected to this force of inspiration and find great joy when I can share it with others. I believe that sound is a powerful means of transformation and that singing connects us directly to our souls. The songs on this CD mark an incredible time of growth in my life and are pasageways through loss, grief and sadness into gratitude, acceptance and hope.
Many of these songs have been sung and brought to life by
my friends in the Singspiration Singers, a 60 voice gospel choir that I direct. The language of music is a universal one and has brought riches untold in the form of friends, community, love and support into my life. When I am singing my songs and other poeple join in, I feel the songs themselves have found their purpose. So if the spirit moves you, sing along! Julie Blue
Julie Blue - Biography
Singer/Songwriter/Performer
Julie Blue believes that music is the universal language. She has heard music in her head since she was a small child
Born in Calgary, Julie Blue started playing piano at the age of five. By the time she was seventeen, she was playing and singing professionally. Julie completed training in Vancouver at Capilano College in 1982. She has had years of study in jazz, classical music and voice.
Julie Blue has toured and performed with many bands, primarily jazz and R & B, (ie. The Platters). Julie''s performances have taken her to Africa, Australia, Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean and Japan. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish and some Japanese.
An experienced session player, she has worked on many recording project playing piano, keyboards or adding vocals. She has also performed live at many events and concerts, one highlight being Expo ''88 in Australia with a jazz/fusion band.
Julie Blue has also exhibited extensive leadership qualities in her musical talents by artistically directing many shows and concerts over the span of her career. She founded the Singspiration Creative Empowerment Programs in 1989 and has touched thousands of people through her Healing Sound and Songwriting/Performance courses. Julie also writes the music for, and directs a 60-voice gospel choir, "The Singspiration Singers".
Julie has inspired others in music, piano, voice, and creativity for many years. She currently facilitates vocal empowerment keynote presentations and regularly leads her Step into your Confidence workshops in which participants experience confidence breakthroughs and connect with their own inner voice and source of authentic power.
Julie Blue received a grant to write and compose the multimedia family musical "Jolly''s Journey". Julie''s composition abilities have added the music to many films including award-winning documentaries "Close to the Heart" and "Stolen Lives".
Julie has released 5 CDs including Shining Through, which is selling internationally. Her newest CD, Wing & A Prayer, was released in a sold out performance at Capilano College Performing Arts Theatre.
Julie Blue composes, records, and produces music in her own recording studio in Vancouver.
In addition to a thriving music career Julie Blue is mom to six-year-old Jesse Joy and has the coolest dog in the world, a Portuguese Water dog named Winston.
To book Julie for an event, please contact
Diana at To Inspire! Promotions
email: diana@https://www.tradebit.com or visit the website https://www.tradebit.com