Charlotte Church

Not many classical artists make the successful transition into mainstream pop, Charlotte Church however is the exception to the rule. Having been known as ‘the voice of an angel’ from the age of 11, it’s no surprise that in her late teens Church wanted to experiment in musical direction. In 2005 she released her first pop album “Tissues and Issues” presenting a much sexier and raunchier image combined with tongue in cheek lyrics in songs like “Call My Name” and “Let’s Be Alone”. Growing up in the public eye, the press have construed Church’s image presenting her as a wild child and this album gave her the perfect medium to respond to with “Crazy Chick” and “Moodswings” as a form of self-expression whilst leaning towards the rocky side of pop. As well as having an incredible talent she is also known for being outspoken, as highlighted in her Channel 4 talk show whilst showing her comedic side. Still experimenting with genres, Church’s recent project sees her going out on a limb and as far removed from her pop venture as you can possibly get. Taking full creative control, Church has ventured into a post-punk realm which sees her step into character for performances, dressed in Native-American headdress, painted strip across her eyes and black gown creating a moody and dramatic atmosphere. Songs like “Glitterbombed” and “Nerve” are guaranteed to give you goosebumps through their emotive and abstract nature. Still maintaining the operatic control on her voice the influences of Bjork and Kate Bush shining through perfectly showcases her vast and impressive octave range. This is music with a difference, characteristic of Charlotte Church, you can clearly see the passion that she feels for the music she is making is genuine. You can be certain that anything she puts her heart and soul into will produce pure brilliance.

Whatever your opinion on her - and chances are you’ll have one - there are few artists who have had quite as diverse a career trajectory as Charlotte Church. The classical success of her Voice of an Angel days whilst still a child - that album went platinum and topped the charts - ensured that she’d never have anything that resembled a normal teenage life, so perhaps it wasn’t a surprise when her behaviour earned her a reputation as a tabloid favourite. Her first pop record, Tissues and Issues, spawned a number of radio hits, but Church has since disowned that era in a John Peel lecture for the BBC last year, stating that she was a victim of a highly sexist music industry in terms of the way she was portrayed. Since then, she’s undergone another reinvention; interviews with the likes of The Quietus proved that her interest in alternative music was by no means a pose, and her series of EPs since then, titled ONE, TWO, THREE and FOUR, have earned rave reviews from critics. An EP launch last summer saw her playing her new, experimental material - which blends indie pop with post-rock - whilst surrounded by snaking neon tubes, a far cry from her ‘Crazy Chick’ days; as she readies FIVE, expect a full tour of intimate UK venues sooner than later.

Well we expected a good show after readig the reviews But this was awesome. Charlotte & her band very colorful stsge gear. Sexy and so energetic they had the crowd jumping like puppies. Incredible vocals ..a must for anyone looking for a damn musical journey of covets from 70s 80s 90s and now aswell ss Charlottes own hits. Im not on love 10cc Get off Prince Everywhere Fleetwood mac...euphoria dance & even E.T. instrumental vocal tones. Awesome. Charlotte is still the Rock Chick she always was.