Welcome to brookefraser.net.
A fan site dedicated to the wonderfully talented New Zealand
singer/songwriter who shot to fame after the 2003 release of her 7x
platinum album What To Do With Daylight.
We aim to be the number one source for all
things relating to Brookes music. Bringing you all the latest news, info
and photos. Dont
forget to tell us what you think - info@brookefraser.net
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"I
don't have any grandiose illusions about being the saviour of the world,
but I hope that I can play a little part. I would rather be considered a
fool for thinking I can make a difference than for not doing anything "
- Brooke
Fraser, NEXT Magazine, December 06.
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It's been a while... |
| 11 May 2006 |
Yes, it's been 3 months since this site was updated. But
no, it's not closing. I've been in America and unable to access the stuff I
need to update this site, but I'm back in NZ now, so will try and stay on
top of it.Some good news - Brooke is going to
be touring NZ and AUS again this year! From her official Myspace page...
"We'll be playing in the major centres in Australia again in AUGUST, this
time in theatres, so everyone should be able to come. We'll then be
returning to my homeland for a bigger, better national tour in October, with
more dates, more band members (the pre-requisite being that they must have
names beginning with B so as not to kill the vibe Ben, Beth and I have
going) and more pretty sets a la Goff."
At the moment I'm incredibly behind on the times, so
if anyone has anything to contribute to the site, please shoot me an email -
info@brookefraser.net. |
New Zealand Tour Announced |
| 8 February 2006 |
From NZ Herald:
Having sold more than 50,000 copies in eight
weeks since she released her second album Albertine,
Australian-based Brooke Fraser is returning to New Zealand for a
long-awaited national tour in April.
Fraser will be accompanied on her eight-date
tour by many of the Los Angeles musicians who helped her record
the album which followed her seven-times platinum (75,000) debut
What to Do with Daylight. She starts at the Dunedin Town Hall -
maybe they should rename it the Albertine Hall for the night? -
on Friday April 13 before winding up in Auckland with two dates
at Takapuna's Bruce Mason Centre on Saturday April 21 and Sunday
April 22.
Tickets go on sale Friday February 16
from Ticketek and TicketDirect.
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News And Updates |
| 23 December 2006 |
After a week at No.1 ‘Albertine’ has dropped to No.2 on
the NZ albums chart while ‘Deciphering Me’ is still at no.7 on the NZ
singles chart. The second single 'Shadowfeet' is just starting to be played
on NZ radio, so be sure to request it.Also,
Albertine will be the soundtrack for World Vision NZs New Years Campaign. If
you are interested in sponsoring a child visit World Visions website
here.
Check the news section for upcoming shows/appearances. |
New Album 'Albertine' OUT NOW |
| 5 December 2006 |
Brookes new album 'Albertine' is now available in stores
[NZ only]. You can purchase it at The Warehouse for $22.99 or Sounds for
$26.95. There is no set release date for Australia, but sounds like it will
be early next year. However if you live overseas you can still purchase 'Albertine'
from NZ by going to
www.sounds.co.nz or
www.amplifier.co.nz.'Deciphering Me' has
reached #4 on the NZ singles chart this week - make sure you get yourself a
copy and keep requesting it on radio, it doesn't take many sales to reach #1
in NZ. |
Lyrics and videos |
| 30 November 2006 |
I've added rough versions of the lyrics to 'Deciphering
Me', 'Day Is Dimming' and 'Albertine' to the
lyrics page.
And Kiwi's don't forget to go out and get the album when it's released this
coming Monday! Anyone outside NZ - you can pre- order 'Albertine' online at
www.sounds.co.nz.As mentioned below, Brooke
appeared on the show 'Sunday'. For anyone that missed it you can watch it on
the TVNZ website
here. |
Updates |
| 25 November 2006 |
With the upcoming release of 'Albertine' there's a few
things happening in the media...
- Brooke features on the cover of the December issue of NEXT magazine in NZ.
Scans and the article can be found in the
gallery.
- Current affairs show 'Sunday' will be showing a piece on Brooke. 7.30pm
Sunday 26 November, Channel 1.
Also, 'Deciphering Me' is in stores now. The single features an album
version and live version of 'Deciphering Me' and another great song 'Day is
dimming'. |
Deciphering Me hits the charts + the video |
| 27 October 2006 |
You can view the video to Brookes latest single 'Deciphering Me' on youtube
by
clicking here.
The video is also on C4's 'Select Live'. To vote, text s101 to 4440 (50c per
txt). Or you can try voting via Vodafone Live.'Deciphering Me' has also
gained enough airplay to hit #9 on the RadioScope100 and #40 on the Singles
Chart on airplay alone. A retail single is due in NZ stores in a couple of
weeks. |
Upcoming Album Promo - Auckland, NZ |
| 23 September 2006 |
With the upcoming release of 'Albertine' Brooke will be in Auckland doing
some promo over the next little while.
You can catch her on The
Edge at 8.15am this Monday [25 September]. You can also listen online on
The Edge website. |
Album #2 - 'Albertine' - December 06 |
| 11 September 2006 |
Brookes second album entitled 'Albertine'
is set to be released in NZ on December 4th. You can have a listen to the title track
'Albertine'
on Brookes myspace page -
www.myspace.com/brookefraser. And at the moment it can also be
downloaded from there.
The first single from the album 'Deciphering Me'
will be released to television and radio September 25th
and in stores November 17. |
Brooke Fraser Checks In From Recording Album #2 In LA |
| 2 August 2006 |
"It's no easy feat setting about recording the follow-up to the biggest
album of the year in your homeland, but Kiwi singer/songwriter Brooke Fraser
says she's ecstatic about how well album #2 is shaping up. Currently holed
up in studio in North Hollywood, LA, Brooke checked in this week and said
that she's got her "dream-team" of musos and producers on board and that
recording is already ahead of schedule."....
Read the whole article at
www.brookefraser.com |
New Album Info |
| 8 July 2006 |
Thanks to the lady herself, here's some inside info on
the team members for Brookes upcoming album.....
Marshall (producer) has worked with lots
of artists, including one of Jay Z's favourite artists, a white soul guy
called Marc Broussard. Marshall has been an engineer, a signed artist AND up
until a few months ago was an A&R guy with Columbia as well as producing
records.
Joe Zook (engineer/mixer) has a website
(joezook.net) where you can see his credentials... he really is
extraordinary, and this album already supercedes the last one by heaps on
sounds alone. Rufus Wainwright, Jewel, Counting Crows, Liz Phair, the Googoo
Dolls, Pink, Modest Mouse are amongst his credits.
KRISTOPHER POOLEY (organs, things with keys)
- Jane's Addiction, Gwen Stefani, Liz Phair, currently MDing for Nick Lachey
(ha!), and also plays on lots of worship stuff (vineyard).
DAVID LEVITA (guitars) - Alanis
Morrisette, Lionel Richie, Shakira, Jewel
MICHAEL CHAVES (guitars) - John Mayer,
Sarah McLachlan, Low Millions, and he's joining Five for Fighting this fall
(spring for us)
SEAN HURLEY (bass) - Vertical Horizon,
Thicke, Richard Marx
AARON STERLING (drums) - Liz Phair, Ben
Taylor, Carly Simon, Brenton Brown, Mike Busbee (last two are legendary
worship guys).So there ya go. Quite an album it
will be! |
Brooke records new album in Los Angeles |
| 27 June 2006 |
Just a small update on what Brookes up to - after re-visiting Rwanda, she is currently
recording her new album in LA, at Track Record with producer Marshall Altman. The album will be out by
the end of the year, though it doesn't sound like there is a definite
release date. |
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