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Nathan Leigh Jones
In an industry plagued with top 40 clichés, Nathan Leigh Jones is refreshingly different. Refusing to sacrifice his musical genius for the sake of fitting a pop-star mould, this Australian born singer/songwriter takes his
... In an industry plagued with top 40 clichés, Nathan Leigh Jones is refreshingly different. Refusing to sacrifice his musical genius for the sake of fitting a pop-star mould, this Australian born singer/songwriter takes his seat elsewhere — in front of a grand piano. Inspired by the ivory tickling greats of our time (namely Billy Joel, Elton John and Ben Folds), Nathan's piano-vocal craftsmanship is unapologetically destined for radio, while maintaining a heartfelt integrity that pop classics are made of.
Nathan recently set up camp at Sydney's SonyBMG Studios, recording and co-producing his debut album, '10 Letters'. Through the creative direction of Pat Maloney, the powerhouse lineup boasts engineering from Louise Wheatley (Tammin, Paulini), mixes by industry legend Al Wright (INXS, Cold Chisel), and mastering by Rick O'Neil (U2, Madonna). Added to the list, Hilton Media (Rogue Traders, Blink 182) worked their magic with an epic music video for the first single 'Day After Day', a rollicking power-ballad that highlights the rich concept woven throughout the '10 Letters'. From the contagious opening of 'Missing You' to the intimate finale of 'The Waiting', the record poignantly depicts two different sides of a troubled relationship, communicated through the lyrics of the ten tracks.
Growing up in the outskirts of Adelaide, South Australia, Nathan was child number three of six. Surrounded by five other siblings in an overcrowded household, music was one of the few things that was both greatly accessible and strongly encouraged. So strongly at times, that Saturday morning cartoons were usually substituted with tantrums, tears, and scales in C minor. Although the cardinal sin of rearranging Beethoven's classics was never quite comprehended, Nathan did come to recognise his uncanny ability to create music, rather than merely recycling it. Coupled with a new-found voice when hitting high school, he not only snared a lead role in the school musical, but finished with a perfect score for his final moderated solo performance.
Creative juices began to flow thicker and faster as he grew out of his teenage years, fuelled by an increasing desire to perform his maturing brand of piano-vocal infused pop. Mustering up the confidence to chase his dream in Sydney, Nathan drove away from his hometown with little more than his suitcase and portable piano in tow. It was only several months later that, through the submission a demo, Nathan was crowned as the 2004 Musicoz Artist of the Year. Backed with $40,000 worth of industry prizes, his vision and preparation for an album was finally brought to life.
After another accolade as 'The Hot Pick' in the inaugural Pacific Songwriting Competition, Nathan and his band have since furthered his buzz across the country with packed shows at The Vanguard, The Heritage and Brass Monkey (NSW), The Zoo (QLD) and The Espy (VIC), just to name a few. Set to further his exposure in the coming months is the highly sought after guidance of Jack Strom, the force behind both Hey Hey's 'Red Faces' and Vanessa Amorosi for many years. Confident that Nathan has all the right boxes ticked in the talent, looks, and star-quality departments, an impact is sure to be made both within and beyond his Australian shores.
And yet, as Nathan Leigh Jones stands on the brink of potential superstardom, he knows his career comes with just one guarantee — his music will always be refreshingly different.
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Nathan recently set up camp at Sydney's SonyBMG Studios, recording and co-producing his debut album, '10 Letters'. Through the creative direction of Pat Maloney, the powerhouse lineup boasts engineering from Louise Wheatley (Tammin, Paulini), mixes by industry legend Al Wright (INXS, Cold Chisel), and mastering by Rick O'Neil (U2, Madonna). Added to the list, Hilton Media (Rogue Traders, Blink 182) worked their magic with an epic music video for the first single 'Day After Day', a rollicking power-ballad that highlights the rich concept woven throughout the '10 Letters'. From the contagious opening of 'Missing You' to the intimate finale of 'The Waiting', the record poignantly depicts two different sides of a troubled relationship, communicated through the lyrics of the ten tracks.
Growing up in the outskirts of Adelaide, South Australia, Nathan was child number three of six. Surrounded by five other siblings in an overcrowded household, music was one of the few things that was both greatly accessible and strongly encouraged. So strongly at times, that Saturday morning cartoons were usually substituted with tantrums, tears, and scales in C minor. Although the cardinal sin of rearranging Beethoven's classics was never quite comprehended, Nathan did come to recognise his uncanny ability to create music, rather than merely recycling it. Coupled with a new-found voice when hitting high school, he not only snared a lead role in the school musical, but finished with a perfect score for his final moderated solo performance.
Creative juices began to flow thicker and faster as he grew out of his teenage years, fuelled by an increasing desire to perform his maturing brand of piano-vocal infused pop. Mustering up the confidence to chase his dream in Sydney, Nathan drove away from his hometown with little more than his suitcase and portable piano in tow. It was only several months later that, through the submission a demo, Nathan was crowned as the 2004 Musicoz Artist of the Year. Backed with $40,000 worth of industry prizes, his vision and preparation for an album was finally brought to life.
After another accolade as 'The Hot Pick' in the inaugural Pacific Songwriting Competition, Nathan and his band have since furthered his buzz across the country with packed shows at The Vanguard, The Heritage and Brass Monkey (NSW), The Zoo (QLD) and The Espy (VIC), just to name a few. Set to further his exposure in the coming months is the highly sought after guidance of Jack Strom, the force behind both Hey Hey's 'Red Faces' and Vanessa Amorosi for many years. Confident that Nathan has all the right boxes ticked in the talent, looks, and star-quality departments, an impact is sure to be made both within and beyond his Australian shores.
And yet, as Nathan Leigh Jones stands on the brink of potential superstardom, he knows his career comes with just one guarantee — his music will always be refreshingly different.
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www.nlj.com.au
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