Camilla Kerslake
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It’s tempting to say Camilla Kerslake has the kind of voice that can hush a crowd or cause it to roar approval, one that can bring tears to the eyes or make the human heart soar. But the fact is that there isn’t a ‘kind of’ voice like Camilla’s.Camilla Kerslake songs are rare and elusive, they are one-of-a-kind. “I listened to her demo and instantly was captivated by it,” admits Gary Barlow. “It’s a unique and powerful instrument.” The singer-songwriter, Take That star and astute businessman didn’t stop at pure admiration though. Certain of her potential for future success, he sought immediately to sign her to his new record label, Future, and declares himself excited to have brought her on board. Now, with Camilla’s debut album scheduled for autumn release, one thing is certain – a new star is most definitely born.
More than a little daunting, perhaps, for an artist who has only just turned 21 to find herself plucked from music school and put into the recording studio with producer Mike Hedges, famed for his work with U2, the Manic Street Preachers and Dido among many highly-successful others. Luckily Camilla, while hugely grateful for the good fortune that has befallen her, is also secure in her musical gift and in her sense of self. As such, she is remaining grounded and is taking the experience in her stride. “Gary’s one of the biggest talents in the whole of the British music industry and an amazing mentor. How lucky am I? Any advice he gives me is going to be incredible.” Equally, she is learning daily about what does and does not suit her pure and vaulting classical voice, a coloratura soprano.
Armed with the knowledge that Take That were recording at London’s Sarm Studios at the time, Camilla turned up on an almost daily basis hoping to give Gary Barlow the demos. Having received numerous copies of Camilla’s demo over a four-week period, Gary finally relented and listened. In true fairytale fashion, he loved what he heard. Soon after Camilla sang those two songs live for Gary who immediately offered to sign her to his record label.
Now begins the countdown to the release of that debut album, newly recorded in Ireland. The acclaimed Sally Herbert has provided the choral and orchestral arrangements to what is a succession of quite literally breathtaking performances, ones for which all vocal arrangements have been supplied by Camilla herself. “I’ve put my heart and soul into this – we all have,” the new young star says. “I believe you can tell that when you listen to the album. It’s very relaxing, very spiritual, but also uplifting and, I think, beautiful. I just hope that the emotions I felt while performing the songs will transmit to the listeners and make this a really inclusive experience. I want to move them in the way that I myself was moved.” There’s no doubt but that she is right in her summation. Camilla Kerslake has a quite extraordinary vocal gift and here and now begins what should be a remarkable career.
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Do you remember getting together with friends and family and singing Christmas Carols when you were young? So does everyone else. And, for the most part people love to relive their childhood experiences. Christmas means a joyful time of year, having fun with your family, spending time with your family, seeing all the beautiful lights, decorating the tree, eating all the food you can eat, celebrating the birth of Jesus and buying presents for other people. Traditionally, this is what Christmas means for all.
For winter 2009, Camilla Kerslake has specially prepared a Christmas Album including 5 classic soulful songs. Indeed, song lyrics like White Christmas Song Lyrics, or Silent Night Song Lyrics , means a joyful time of year for everyone, having fun with your family, spending time with your family, seeing all the beautiful lights.
Also, Camilla has been announced as a special guest for two Christmas shows with Il Divo at London's Hammersmith Apollo in December 2009. Accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Camilla will join Il Divo onstage for two duets as well as three solo performances. And finally, Camilla is the voice of the Waitrose advert song, with her sublime version of “How Can I Keep From Singing”.
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