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Joanne Ramsay
Rock / Pop / Acoustic

""Life Tastes Sweeter""

Edinburgh, Scotland
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  11/19/2008
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   Joanne Ramsay: General Info
Member Since12/13/2005
Band Websitejrmusic.co.uk
Band Members
Just me and my Piano as official members!

Musicians on the tracks featured here -

TROUBLED SOUL & FOR A DREAMER - Joanne Ramsay Vocals and Piano, Nick Robinson on Guitar, Stuart Anning on Drums, Carl Holt on Bass and String Arrangement for Troubled Soul by Sarah Willson.

BLEED FOR LOVE - Joanne Ramsay Vocals and Piano, String arrangement by Oli Kraus and Lucy Wilkins

THINK I MIGHT LOVE YOU - Joanne Ramsay Vocals and Keyboard, Nick Robinson everything else.

LAST KNOWN SURVIVOR & LIFE TASTES SWEETER - Joanne Ramsay Vocals and Piano.

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JOANNE RAMSAY

‘LIFE TASTES SWEETER’

ALBUM REVIEWS

BY THE CRACK -

This is the debut album from this Scottish-born singer-songwriter and it’s a confident release. There are echoes of Kate Bush and the song-writing nous of someone like Jeff Buckley is very evident in these strident songs which veer from the gloriously intimate to the sweepingly grandiose. The orchestration and production are also spot on making these tracks Radio 2 bound.

BY COUNTRY TIMES welsh mag – BARRY JONES -

ORIGINALLY from Scotland and now playing gigs on both sides of the Atlantic, this is a hugely impressive debut album released next Monday.The singer songwriter plays piano with a host of musicians including a whole string section on the stunning "Bleed for Love". She has already earned comparisons with Kate Bush and with lyrics like "when I cut you will you bleed for love if you think I'm worth dying for" Joanne piles up the drama on her 10 original songs plus an acoustic reprise of the "For a Dreamer" song.

Joanne has set up her own record label for this release so her artistic integrity is intact and with songs like "She Whispers" and "Stranger" Joanne Ramsay is someone who is going places. Album of the week without a doubt.

BY BASE.AD - EVAN PARKER -

A glance at Joanne Ramsay's website conjures comparisons to a Scottish Kate Nash. On listening to the CD, this evaluation is suddenly rendered meaningless. Stripped down to just voice and piano; it is this minimalism on Life Tastes Sweeter that strips the record bare and reveals its cracked and frayed heart. This is a beautiful collection of songs, and there is an unashamed fragility present in each track. Opener ‘Troubled Soul’ is wholesome, awash with lush strings and soft rock guitars that crash and wash over angelic vocals, but Joanne is at her most intense when it is just herself and piano. The title track and ‘For A Dreamer’ is the perfect showcase for this. Life Tastes Sweeter is a solid debut to be proud of.
InfluencesKate Bush, Jeff Buckley, Blue Nile, Sheryl Crowe, The Beatles, Powderfinger, Turin Brakes, Ed Hardcourt, Early Elton John, Tori Amos, Van Morrison, Motown, Feeder, Lucy Silvas, Eddie Reader, James Blunt, Damien Rice, AC/DC, Barbara Striesand, The Carpenters, Nickel Creek, Joni Mitchell, The Cardigans, Jewel, Richard Ashcroft....the list is endless....
Sounds LikeHave been described as Kate Bush havin had a head on collision with Jeff Buckley - What a compliment. . . . . .
Record LabelNone
Type of LabelMajor




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   About Joanne Ramsay

"Joanne Ramsay is like Kate Bush having had a head on collision with Jeff Buckley. Her haunting vocals and innocent piano playing style will leave you feeling mesmerized"

Joanne is originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, but now splits her time between the UK and LA. A self-taught musician, brought up listening to her Dads extensive Motown and Beatles Collection. Her taste then evolved into the likes of Kate Bush, John Lennon and The Blue Nile. "My musical tastes influence my own writing a lot and are wide and varied, but I remember the first time I heard Kate Bush singing 'This Womans Work' I was left feeling breathless and with an uncontrollable need to write a song like that. It's the possibility that you might affect someone so deeply that inspires me to write music"

Even though Joanne's first band received much critical acclaim from playing the clubs of Edinburgh, she decided in one night to pack her bags and head for the allure of London. "Literally 24 hours later, with all my belongings in the back of a hired transit van, I was driving south"

After arriving in London, Joanne continued to gain more experience as a working musician in the session world and on the live circuit, giving her the tools she needed to record her first album. Joanne's Debut 'Life Tastes Sweeter' has contributions from some of the UKs finest musicians, producer/engineers, who have chalked up time with the likes of Madonna, Van Morrison, Sheryl Crow, REM, Brian Eno, David Gray, Paul Weller, The Black Crowes and Nelly Furtado. And with no financial help or input from the music industry establishment, Joanne has independently created a unique and timeless album.

Joanne has already performed her music in the UK and parts of America with much success and now with a finished Debut CD, has already managed to gain much interest from airplay throughout the US, the UK and parts of Europe and now looks forward to touring again in 2008.




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Joanne Ramsay performing live at Beached Festival 2008 in Scarborough.


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JOANNE RAMSAY - PART ONE OF THE LIVE INTERVIEW AND SESSION ON FRANK McCARTHYS BFBS RADIO 1 SHOW ON OCT 16th 2007. THIS FIRST PART INCLUDES A LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 'LIFE TASTES SWEETER'........YOU CAN VISIT FRANKS PAGE ON HERE AT www.myspace.com/frankdrummer or his main BFBS RADIO PAGE at www.bfbs.com/frankm



JOANNE RAMSAY - PART TWO OF THE LIVE INTERVIEW AND SESSION ON FRANK McCARTHYS BFBS RADIO 1 SHOW ON OCT 16th 2007. THIS SECOND PART INCLUDES A LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 'FOR A DREAMER'



JOANNE RAMSAY - PART THREE OF THE LIVE INTERVIEW AND SESSION ON FRANK McCARTHYS BFBS RADIO 1 SHOW ON OCT 16th 2007. THIS THIRD AND FINAL PART INCLUDES A LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 'OH MY LOVE'

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'LIFE TASTES SWEETER '

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Robbing Williams





Nov 18 2008 5:17 PM

You bought a belt yet?

Hope your well... x
Silva Nigra





Nov 16 2008 5:59 PM

Salut Joanne, you look fantastic!
I was listening your beautiful music, you have some really cool sounds going on. All's good here, great tunes, I love your music! Send you good feelings and energy and greetings from Hamburg. Silva

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Comeback Johnny





Nov 15 2008 12:41 PM

Excuse me. Is there such a music magazine in the UK called "Fireworks"? Some musician in America was bragging about being in it.
Betty Rubble





Nov 15 2008 5:08 AM

Hello gorgeous!
JOeyBeAr





Nov 13 2008 7:30 PM

how have you been?
Betty Rubble





Nov 13 2008 4:26 AM

ello spice pants! not to be confused with oregano or basil*
Michael Heart





Nov 10 2008 3:53 PM



Joanne,

Thanks for adding me. I just heard your music and you sound great! Excellent work, beautiful voice! Best of luck to you. If the mood strikes you, please stop by and listen to my songs too.

Cheers,

Michael
Jo Jo





Nov 9 2008 7:33 PM

Sending out blessings for a
wonderful new week to those
fortunate enough to share
such a great name;)
jojo
The Diviners





Nov 9 2008 8:00 AM

The revolution has just begun... new music video on our site and debut album now released - thanks to you all!

-The Diviners
Stuart Taylor Promotions





Nov 8 2008 12:22 PM

Yes it is official,the x factor finalists WILL be singing LIVE tonight with Mariah Carey.

The Hero song will be given Mariahs seal of approval during tonights airing as it sits proudly at number 1 in the charts going into Remembrance Sunday here in the Uk.


Laura will also have a little surprise during tonights band number........
Leftovers blues band





Nov 2 2008 11:57 AM

Hi Joanne.

I like your sound and your piano. Sweet and tender.

Rock on,

Mika
LBB
Finland
Indie Now Not Forever





Oct 31 2008 1:14 AM

nearly halloweenie time! although i venture to guess it will be here and gone by the time you read this...got any interesting news to share???????? big hugs and hope all is well my dear xxoo
Jeff 411>911





Oct 30 2008 8:18 PM

Happy Hallows
motonaut





Oct 28 2008 1:00 PM

Thanks for being our friend! We just
released "The Now And The Not Yet".
Give it a listen if you get a chance.
Thanks,
Motonaut
Betty Rubble





Oct 26 2008 9:22 AM

e'llo miss busy pants!
Betty Rubble





Oct 21 2008 5:01 AM

I MISS YOU!
aortal





Oct 11 2008 7:27 PM

hey joanne
we just finished the music video for our song 'BURN' you can watch it on our profile page or here-

http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=Zv8wZ3c4P4c

let us know what ye think!! :-)

james,conor and jay
Kings Regiment





Oct 13 2008 4:43 PM

hope ya monday grind anint to hard but productive......–adjective 1. having the power of producing; generative; creative: a productive effort.


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Oct 14 2008 2:06 PM

Thanks Joanne.....
cheers from jointpop of Trinidad and Tobago
Indie Now Not Forever





Oct 7 2008 2:04 PM

i truly prefer this "wall" over the others - don't feel like i am hitting my head against bricks here lol - hey! when ya get a few ticks, send a little catch up message with the latest happenings - have a great rest of the week my dear xo
Backline Photography





Oct 1 2008 1:20 PM

Thanks for making space for Backline Photography amongst your friends, its great to be here!
Indie Now Not Forever





Sep 27 2008 12:22 AM

hmmmmmmm hows yous? have a fantastic weekend my dear and hope they fix your play count too.....off to get a haircut and then some weekend knickering lol xo
Modulatus Sum





Sep 26 2008 8:17 PM

Thanks for adding me Joanne, great stuff!! Mark.
Sunrise to Sunset Photography





Sep 20 2008 7:51 PM

Thanks for the add Joanne, I appreciate your support.

If you are ever interested in having any live or promo photography done please drop me a line on here or via my website.

All the best.

Kind regards

Mark
www. sunrisetosunset. co. uk
Betty Rubble





Sep 20 2008 11:14 PM

We are long overdue!
INGA





Sep 15 2008 5:34 PM

Stopping by to say hi, and wish you a great day!
Betty Rubble





Sep 15 2008 6:36 AM

Oh my gosh! I had a great laugh at our expense: ) hugs and droppin of some takeout soon!
Comeback Johnny





Sep 12 2008 5:54 PM

In my case, sometimes good and sometimes bad.
Comeback Johnny





Sep 11 2008 5:28 AM

How's business in the UK?
Betty Rubble





Aug 29 2008 4:37 AM