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Post by Joe on Mar 22, 2005 4:40:30 GMT
Hi Folks, You may want to learn about a brilliant singer called Aselin Debison, from Nova Scotia, Canada. In 2002 she signed a five-album with Sony Classical at the age of 12. Her first album was influenced by her homeland's Celtic and folk music. Last month saw the release of Aselin's third CD; her song 'Life' has been in the Canada top 40 for the past five months. Find out more here... www.kidzworld.com/site/p1883.htm or her official site at ... www.aselindebison.com/BiggerThanMe/ |
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Post by Joe on Apr 12, 2005 2:30:08 GMT
Aselin was in Toronto recently to promote her CD, Bigger Than Me. She was interviewed recently to talk about going from celtic music to pop, waking up before the sun rises, and why she has never taken voice lessons. www.andpop.com/article/3992 |
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Post by Natasha on Apr 18, 2005 13:44:55 GMT
I thought "Sweet is the Melody" was cute! For not taking voice lessons her voice is really good....
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Post by Joe on Apr 24, 2005 4:57:00 GMT
Hi Natasha!
What is your favorite song from that CD? I really like her version of "Moonlight Shadow" from the Sweet is the Melody CD. That song by Mike Oldfield was a top ten hit in the UK back in 1983.
Do you have Aselin's Xmas CD from 2000? I just got mine direct from Nova Scotia! Aselin sings "The Littlest Angel" brilliantly. I'm hoping to get her newly-released third album soon.
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Post by Natasha on Apr 25, 2005 18:20:30 GMT
I don't actually own any Aselin items although I want to get at least the debut and DVD.
I take forever to get stuff! LOL. I've been telling people to buy "Shine" (Becky Taylor's second album) when I myself didn't have it! LOL. I finally bought it to and I wasn't diassapointed!
I'll just have to get her CD and DVD.
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Post by Joe on May 4, 2005 2:57:23 GMT
Here's a picture of Aselin meeting Her Majesty the Queen at an event in Toronto about two years ago.  (be patient if the pic doesn't display straight away) |
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Post by Joe on Jul 23, 2005 2:12:17 GMT
Extract of two resolutions by Nova Scotia's House of Assembly from November 2002
HANSARD 01/02-117
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS
Speaker: Honourable Murray Scott
Published by Order of the Legislature by Hansard Reporting Services and printed by the Queen's Printer.
Second Session
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2002
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MR. SPEAKER: The honourable Premier.
RESOLUTION NO. 4329
THE PREMIER: Mr. Speaker, I hereby give notice that on a future day I shall move the adoption of the following resolution:
Whereas PBS Television recently aired a special featuring Aselin Debison and her album, Sweet is the Melody; and
Whereas this program spoke volumes to the beautiful culture and talent that thrives on Cape Breton Island; and
Whereas the people of Glace Bay, Cape Breton and all of Nova Scotia can be proud of Aselin and their own representation of their town and of their province on this special;
Therefore be it resolved that this House, on behalf of all Nova Scotians, congratulate Aselin Debison and her family for their support, in this recent accomplishment which puts Nova Scotian music and culture on the international stage.
Mr. Speaker, I request waiver of notice.
MR. SPEAKER: There has been a request for waiver.
Is it agreed?
It is agreed.
Would all those in favour of the motion please say Aye. Contrary minded, Nay.
The motion is carried. (Applause)
The honourable member for Glace Bay.
RESOLUTION NO. 4358
MR. DAVID WILSON: Mr. Speaker, I hereby give notice that on a future day I shall move the adoption of the following resolution:
Whereas Aselin Debison of Glace Bay was the youngest-ever ECMA nominee with a nod in the Pop Artist/Group of the Year category; and
Whereas this Cape Breton singing sensation is not only heading into Grade 7 with a CBC-TV special in Canada and a PBS-TV special in the United States due out later this Fall, but also has a five-album deal with Sony Music Worldwide; and
Whereas Aselin Debison has captured the hearts of Cape Breton audiences and has now gone on to capture the hearts of international audiences by performing traditional Cape Breton songs;
Therefore be it resolved that the members of this House recognize the exceptionally talented Aselin Debison of Glace Bay and wish her all the best in her future and in her future music career.
Mr. Speaker, I request waiver of notice.
MR. SPEAKER: There has been a request for waiver.
Is it agreed?
It is agreed.
Would all those in favour of the motion please say Aye. Contrary minded, Nay.
The motion is carried.
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Post by Natasha on Jul 31, 2005 22:09:36 GMT
Well, my best friend bought "Sweet is the Melody" the other day and we'll probaly sometime this summer or fall so I'll get a good listen to it then and post my review of it!
Natasha
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Post by Joe on Aug 1, 2005 1:44:58 GMT
Hi Natasha,
I know you'll just love the 'Sweet is the Melody' CD.
I've written to Aselin's manager, asking to give us info about tours and appearances etc., but I didn't get a reply.
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Post by Joe on Aug 9, 2005 19:17:01 GMT
Hello Keith, Finally I've received a response from Brookes Diamond Productions, the management for Aselin. Here's the comment from N. Sanja Davis, Project Coordinator: [black]Thanks for your email! We appreciate your interest and support of Aselin and the creation of the sub-board forum. Unfortunately, we just don't have the staff to monitor such boards and therefore we can't officially authorize any of them. There is another message board dedicated to Aselin here where you could connect and get information on concerts etc. I hope this is of some help.[/black] The link is to a Yahoo message board. |
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Post by Joe on Aug 10, 2005 1:48:52 GMT
I've decided to join this Yahoo group and see what they offer as far as Aselin info and concerts and the like.
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Post by fusilier23 on Aug 10, 2005 9:26:36 GMT
Joe, did you take a listen of her latest album?
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Post by Joe on Aug 12, 2005 3:00:34 GMT
Joe, did you take a listen of her latest album? Hi Steven, Yeah, I own Aselin's latest album 'Bigger Than Me'. It's quite a change from the last one. The Celtic music is replaced with pop music sounds. Don't get me wrong...it's a brilliant CD. All of the songs are well-written; Aselin had a hand writing a few! The album's best songs are "Lazy Days" and "Had To Grow Up". There's not really a bad song in the bunch though. |
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Post by Joe on Aug 13, 2005 1:53:29 GMT
Hi Keith,
It was SO nice to see that you joined that Yahoo group also! It's not as organised as this forum. Did you see their calendar? I have all of those concert dates listed already.
Take care,
Joe
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Post by Joe on Aug 13, 2005 2:06:00 GMT
View Aselin's Electronic Press Kit from 2002 here. Try the Real Video button. It's a short video profiling Aselin's amazing story. |
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