Sarah McLachlan, Etta James, Nat King Cole, Nine Inch Nails, Bjork, Jewel, Tori Amos, Patsy Cline, Diana Krall, Coldplay, Nina Simone, Annie Lennox, Chrissie Hynde, Jonatha Brooke, the Cranberries, Ella Fitzgerald, classical composers, many many more...
Sounds Like
Sarah McLachlan, Paula Cole, Tori Amos, Regina Spektor, Fiona Apple, Norah Jones
"Full Circle" CD release show, 9/29/2006 photos!
Create Your Own!
Halie Loren is an alternative singer/songwriter who, at 23, is already carving out a unique musical niche with her jazz-infused breed of intelligent piano-rock. Her richly textured, emotive voice and compelling song interpretations make it easy to see how she was nominated and won the Female Rising Star and Alternative Entertainer categories in the Independent Music Awards before even turning 16. Halie writes with passion and delivers with a keyboard-driven focus carried along by her dynamic vocals. She has already garnered multiple songwriting awards in almost every music genre from well-respected sources including the Billboard International and John Lennon Songwriting Contests, and took an Independent Songwriter of the Year award before she graduated from high school.
Growing up in Southeast Alaska , much of Halie’s diverse music exposure came early-on from listening to everything public radio had to offer and her parent’s eclectic music selections. From her first on-stage jazz performance at the Sitka Fine Arts Camp at age 10, Halie knew music was to play a big role in her life. After moving to the ‘lower 48’, she was quickly ‘discovered’ by Northwest music communities and touted as a rare vocal talent, and music opportunities immediately began coming her way. By age 14, she had begun to write her own music, with three of her first original songs receiving regional & national awards. At 17, Halie moved to Nashville to further pursue songwriting and industry experience. She spent the next 1-1/2 years there writing, recording, performing, and exploring Nashville’s extensive musical offerings, all before returning to the Northwest to continue her education.
Halie’s live performances highlight her intense emotional outpouring and commanding stage presence. She has headlined full bands in front of thousands, spiced up jazz trios in intimate club settings, and brought down the house at musical festivals. She also plays solo, with her trusty keyboard as her only companion, including showcases in New York City (International Songwriters’ Guild), Nashville (famed Bluebird Café) and in Seattle (Rockrgrl International Conference). She’s collaborated with many well-known and respected writers and numerous other music industry veterans, all while going through her teenage years and preparing for college. Often compared to other artists such as Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, Paula Cole and Joni Mitchell, she has still held on to her own unique musical voice.
Halie's newest (and first) solo CD effort, “ Full Circle ,” released July 7, 2006 , includes twelve songs, eleven of them her originals, all of which showcase her as a compelling vocalist and writer as well as a talented pianist in her own right. It is a work that is incontestably “Halie”, with her having not only created the music, but also having playing a major role in the production, recording, and engineering as well.
Halie Loren may have already packed a lot of music into a relatively young life, but she knows this is just the beginning of her musical journey.
Hey Halie, here is one of the photos from the coffee shop in Creswell. As soon as I process the other photos, I will send you a copy. You Rock, I can't wait to hear you sing again.
Cancerians Rock, Kingsley Cartwright Withoutta Crown Photography
How's that "Living the dream" thing going so far? we sure miss you but are very happy for you! Love the song "Lucky", if you ever find yourself missing us I can send you a few CIS box E-mails and you won't miss it anymore!! :)
I think we might be playing a gig together in Astoria. I got hired to play with Barry Flast and Paul Biondi and something was mentioned about you. Well, I'm off to play an opening spot for Eric Church. Take care and talk to you soon.
Will you (and your friends if they're up for it) sing in my new music video? This vid shows you the process. It's super simple and fun! I hope to see yours soon!
Hey Halie! We miss you at work...I hope you're enjoying your freedom! And I hope to get to see you and you perform soon. Put me on your mailing list if you havent already! take care!
Hi Halie, Just calling by to send some love,enjoy your music, and wish you a great weekend. I have posted a new mix of my new song "You're my reason why" so I hope you like it. Paul X
Hey there lady with the incredible voice! Miss doing shows with you. When are we going to share a bill in P-town? I have a monthly gig up here, so just say the word and it is on. Hope all is well in your world!
I couldn't agree more there is nothing more important at this point then saving Earth. Your voice and songs are great and based on what I have heard I too hope you are able to join our group soon.
Peace and looking forward to working with you.
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