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    Laura reaches #1 in Europe and UK MP3.com Spiritual Pop charts with both 'Angel' and 'Love is Where You Belong' :: Laura and Chris have 3 songs in the top 30 overall UK Pop charts on MP3.com :: Laura and Chris interviewed at London's Break FM 101.5 :: Laura and Chris currently have two songs in the top 20 on mp3.com's Pop Vocal charts across Europe and the UK, and Without You recently reached the top 20 worldwide :: 'Without You' highest position to date - number #3 in UK Pop Vocal Charts, number #19 worldwide :: New ballad 'Angel' now available on MP3.com :: M'Ocean dance remix of 'Without You' now available :: Laura was 2003 Student of the Year at Vocal Tech, London :: Kalessin breaks into top #10 Trip Hop worldwide mp3.com charts twice :: Laura passes 2,000 plays on MP3.com :: New jazz fusion track 'Summer' now available on MP3.com :: Kalessin is currently remixing R&B track 'Jealousy' :: New uptempo track 'Feel The Need' available soon :: Laura J's Radio Plays now features over 200 songs by Funender Members ::


    What people are saying about the Music of Laura J Bollé and Kalessin :: "Hypnotic" (Wild@Pop) :: " ... made me have a lump in my throat when I heard it...harmonies are perfect, and the song was just dripping with real emotions!" (Lana J Albert) :: "... full of emotion and the delicate harmonies accentuate the depth of feeling" (Cassie Melody) :: "...an amazing artist, a superb talent..." (KMP) :: "I believe Laura's music comes from the desire to heal,to give - for anyone who needs an uplift, this is the essence of her songs..." (Willie2024) :: "There is major talent/success swirling around them. You'll see ..." (M'Ocean) :: "...awesome voice, beautiful music!!!" (Rob, Symphony in Demeanour) :: "Great stuff Laura, beautiful voice and great arrangements" (Midi QUeen) :: "Wow, nice music and an incredible voice too" (Stuart Elliott) :: "...very beautiful in all departments. Great piano, and what a great voice you have Laura - not flashy or forced, just naturally beautiful ..." (Chris, Moonlit Rain) :: "Wonderful vocal instrument. Very expressive and appealing" (Ed Drury) ::
    Laura and Chris met while working together with trip-hop artist Alison earlier in 2003 on a number of live performances and recording sessions, and began with a song commissioned for a spiritual healing CD :: Laura's influences include Sade, Eva Cassidy, Barabra Streisand and Norah Jones, and she also loves performing jazz and soul standards :: As well as singing, Laura is an accomplished pianist and guitarist, and a highly gifted vocal arranger :: This project is based at Kalessin's studio in West London UK, where he and Laura writing and recording together since May 2003 :: Chris Kalessin is a classically trained pianist who has been writing and recording for a number of years :: He has performed alongside Jeane Carne, and at many major venues, including the Hammersmith Apollo, the Dominion Theatre, the Portsmouth Guildhall, the London Mardi Gras, and in Europe :: In recent years he has released an experimental album in Japan, and collaborated with trip hop vocalist Alison on a number of successful tracks :: His influences range from Marvin Gaye and John Coltrane to The Sundays and serial classicist Steve Reich, from the film scores of Howard Shore to the jazz fusion of Lonnie Liston Smith, and from there to reggae and modern dance music ::

    Laura Bollé is a genuine new talent from London UK - a gifted singer and songwriter with a vocal style somewhere between Norah Jones, Christina Aguilera and Barbra Streisand, and material that ranges from classic ballads to memorable pop and dance grooves!

    With co-writer Chris Kalessin, this project is creating a unique and personal sound that highlights Laura's exceptional vocal skill, thoughtful lyrics and catchy melodies over a series of rich musical arrangements bristling with imagination and atmosphere ...



    :: Reviews of Laura J :: Reviews of Laura J :: Reviews of Laura J :: Reviews of Laura J ::

    Without You : a moving song - a trapped aching sense of loss and a wonderful voice. Laura's range is amazing ...
    by
    Priscilla Hernandez (Yidneth)



    I could exhaust myself in a disarray of words, feelings and emotions to express the beauty and intensity of this song ...
    by
    Carlos Wilde

    Let your ears, eyes, and minds be entertained by the angelic voice, beautiful smile, and enchanting music ...
    by Deidre Moxley

    Special Thanks, Love and Respect to :: Funender :: Steve Andrews (The Bard of Ely) :: Sammi Morelli :: M'Ocean :: Big Up to these Fabulous Funender Members :: Evan Paul Kozaris :: Barbara Hascakova :: Carlos Wilde :: Nicki Nova :: Symphony in Demeanour :: Big Up to these Fabulous Funender Members :: Leaving Jezebel :: Lana J Albert :: Matthew McCuaig :: Ashley Garland :: Big Up to these Fabulous Funender Members :: Brad Fresharra :: Cassie Melody :: Willie 2024 :: KMP :: Hamatula :: Big Up to these Fabulous Funender Members :: Priscilla Hernandez (Yidneth) :: Deidre Moxley :: Ed Drury :: Uncle Allan :: Scott Landers :: Alexander Caulfield :: Mark Moncrieff :: Big Up to these Fabulous Funender Members :: Modo Azul :: Kerry (Midi Queen) :: Lisa T :: Marcos Legazpi :: Deliccatto and Geisha Glory :: Dbro :: Beatwave CR :: Big Up to these Fabulous Funender Members :: PNFA :: Soundfreak :: Metricks :: Ring of Scars :: Jason Didner :: North Origin :: Chris (Moonlit Rain) :: Anonimix :: Big Up to these Fabulous Funender Members :: Dim001 :: Jon Zero :: Will Fletcher :: JKub from Polished :: Oozish :: Big Up to these Fabulous Funender Members ::

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    We were introduced to this BBS by Steve Andrews (Bard of Ely) and it is a truly welcoming, courteous and supportive online community of musicians from all levels, musical directions and locations. The quality of discussion is excellent, there is plenty of serious talent on show, and the friendly feedback is amazing - highly recommended! Some of the beautiful people are namechecked above :)


    Cover Songs :: Live - Beautiful (Christina Aguilera) - not for sale :: Live - Jezebel (Sade) - not for sale :: Live - Heaven (Bryan Adams) - not for sale :: Original Recordings 2003 :: Love is Where You Belong :: Whisper :: Without You :: Angel :: Feel The Need :: Jealousy :: Summer ::


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    "Without You"genre: Pop Vocals
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    An awesome vocal performance of emotional depth and range by Laura J on this classic ballad of love and loss.
    Credits: Laura J Bollé :: Chris Kalessin
     
    "Whisper"genre: Pop Vocals
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    A sugar-sweet shot of drivetime layered with girl-group harmonies, custom remixed for top-down romantic sunsets or pink fluffy bedrooms :)
    Credits: Laura J Bollé :: Chris Kalessin
     
    "Summer"genre: Acid Jazz
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    Copacabana Beach meets Cafe Del Mar in a flowing, funked-out piece of latin, laced with Laura's sultry soulful vocals and a classic fusion bassline - this is our ice-cream at midnight, pure self indulgence :)
    Credits: Laura J Bollé :: Chris Kalessin
     
    "Angel"genre: Spiritual Pop
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    If you ever have ever had to say goodbye, or never had the chance to say goodbye ... then this song is for you. It was written in loving memory of Laura's grandfather and sung at his funeral, but is dedicated to everyone who has lost someone, with our love :)
    Credits: Song by Laura J Bollé :: Music by Chris Kalessin
     
    "Feel The Need"genre: Power Pop
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    Drivetime With Attitude - Laura J revs up some no-nonsense power chords into overdrive with a blistering lead vocal, laced with rap and metal flavas ... play it loud :)
    Credits: Laura J Bollé :: Chris Kalessin
     
    "Love Is Where You Belong"genre: Spiritual Pop
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    A gospelicious and uplifting slice of spiritual healing, especially written for a not-for-profit self-help CD
    CD: Speak The Truth About You - A Practical Guide (Joan Williams Payne)
    Credits: Daniél Malone :: Laura J Bollé :: Chris Kalessin
     
    "Summer (Instrumental Mix)"genre: Acid Jazz
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    Instrumental Mix of 'Summer'
    Credits: Laura J Bollé :: Chris Kalessin
     
    "Angel (Instrumental Mix)"genre: Spiritual Pop
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    Instrumental Mix of 'Angel'
    Credits: Laura J Bollé :: Chris Kalessin
     
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