Past updates
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. |
Noise Music & Worship Conference: April 27-29 2006 |
| 6 April 2006 |
If you’re involved in your Church worship team, Noise has something to offer
you.
Packed full of training, inspiration and teaching from some of the best in
the business, Noise is a must for anyone serious about their music. Brooke
will be taking workshops at the conference and playing in the Noise concert,
Saturday 29th April, 7pm, Telstraclear Pacific Events Centre, Auckland. For
more info visit the
Noise website |
New Album Info... |
| 13 March 2006 |
It's not much, but word from Brookes camp is that there will be a new album
released before the end of this year..... will post more info when it's
available. Also, despite rumours, just because Brooke is on the new Hilsong
album, this does not mean she won't be releasing her own album! |
Brooke to feature on new Hillsong United Album |
| 2 March 2006 |
The new Hillsong United album "United We Stand"
which was recorded live at "Encounterfest 05" is being released early this
month and features songs written and perfromed by Brooke Fraser. You can see the lyrics to one of the songs
here. And there are
some pictures from the recording
here. |
Updates |
| 15 February 2006 |
There isn't too much going on at the moment, but once in
a while pictures are added to the
gallery, so keep checking that out....Also
'Arithmetic' features on the new NZ CD 'More Nature' alongside other songs
by artists such as Dave Dobbyn, The Finn Brothers and Bic Runga. Available
at all good music retailers in NZ, or you can purchase it online from any of
these sites. |
'More Than Arithmetic' Documentary to re-screen |
| 20 November 2005 |
If you missed out on catching, "Brooke Fraser -
More Then Arithmetic"- an hour-long documentary chronicling
Brooke's meteoric rise to stardom - it will be screening again on
Sunday, 27th November 3:00PM TV2.
Brooke was tailed by cameras for most of 2004, with the hundreds of hours of
footage captured resulting in this compelling documentary that chronicles
her meteoric rise to stardom as one of New Zealand's most succesful
singer/songwriters....... |
Finn Brothers Tribute Album - Out now |
| 20 November 2005 |
Brooke Fraser appears on 'She Will Have Her Way', the new Finn brothers
tribute album, performing 'Distant Sun'. Brooke features alongside some of
Australia & NZ's finest singer/ songwriters including Sarah Blasko, Missy
Higgins, Little Birdy and Kasey Chambers. CD available in NZ and Australia
now. |
Sistas!! |
| 2 October 2005 |
15th-17th September was the Sistas Women's Conference 2005. Brooke attended
and did some talking... sung some songs... thanks to Ang we have some
pictures in the
gallery. |
Brooke nominated for 3 NZ Music Awards!! |
| 4 September 2005 |
Brooke has been nominated in 3 categories - Single of the year (Arithmetic),
Songwriter of the year (Arithmetic) and Highest selling NZ Album (What to do
with daylight). The awards will be held on October 5 at the Aotea Centre.
For more info check out
www.nzmusicawards.co.nz. The website also has clips up, so if you havn't
seen the Arithmetic video clip, you can watch some there.
And check out
www.brookefraser.com
for more info on Brookes contribution to the Finn Brothers Tribute Album. |
Brooke recording |
| 31 July 2005 |
From thegrovestudios.com - Brooke Fraser has been busy recording a single
for the upcoming Finn Brothers Tribute Album (EMI) with producer David
Skeet. Picture
here. Credit: Janelle.Also, Brooke is going to be recording in LA
this year for her new album. |
Gallery Updated |
| 17 July 2005 |
Thanks to Em & Joh we've got some new pictures in the gallery -
NZ Ball,
Heart Of Sydney Radio Station,
Manchester Lane Gig.And Brookes is on the cover of the July issue of
'Girl Power' magazine [aimed at girls aged 7-13]. Available in NZ and
Australia. |
Sunrise "Lifeline" Performance |
| 3 July 2005 |
On July 1 Brooke performed her new Australian single "Better" on Australian show Sunrise. To watch
the video go to the site
here |
Back by popular demand : Brooke returns for more Sydney shows |
| 3 July 2005 |
Read the whole story
here, for dates and venues check out the
news section.
We have
some pictures from the gig at Castlemaine in May, courtesy of Joanna.
View them here. |
Africa & World Vision |
| 25 June 2005 |
On Monday 30 May
World Vision launched VisionFund, it's micro-enterprise development
programme at SKYCITY Convention Centre, Auckland. Brooke spoke about her
visit to Cambodia and sang three songs at the close of the evening. View
pictures by visiting the gallery
here.Also Brooke has recently returned from Africa where she visited
Rwanda and Tanzania with
HopeRwanda and
World Vision. You can read a bit about it at
www.brookefraser.com in the latest
journal entry. |
News & Interviews |
| 4 June 2005 |
We have now added the second interview from Brookes band - from the bass
player, Hikanui. Read it
here
Also check out the news section to find out how to bid for the WTDWD
sheetmusic online. |
News section updated |
| May 2005 |
Check out the News
section for updates on upcoming gigs in Victoria (Australia) and the latest
info on the sheet music (now out) |
Sunrise "Lifeline" Performance |
| April 2005 |
On April 24 Brooke performed "Lifeline" on Australian show Sunrise. To watch
the video go to the site
here |
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May : NZ Music Month |
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Win free stuff with Brookefraser.net & NZ Music
MonthSince its inception in 2001 under the aegis of the Kiwi Music
Action Group, NZ Music Month has provided a platform to celebrate all genres
of music in Aotearoa. Local content on NZ radio reached a record 25.47% in
the third week of NZ Music Month last year, a massive increase on the 10.77%
achieved five years earlier in May 2001. We’ll be looking forward to the
same – if not better! – results in 2005. To find out more visit
www.nzmusic.org.nz.
In honour of NZ Music Month (and Brooke being a NZ Muso) Brookefraser.net
are stoked to announce that we have some stuff to give away. All you have to
do is email your name & country to info@brookefraser.net before the
end of the month, when the winners will be notified by email.
Prize includes : The last 3 singles from 'WTDWD' - Without You,
Arithmetic & Saving The World (a rare find). NZ Music Month merchandise
(posters, badges) some Life FM stuff & Godzone CDs, The August 04 issue of Next mag (one
of NZ biggests glossy's) featuring the cover story of Brooke which
became the biggest selling issue ever! And maybe more...
Thanks heaps to Kim at Sony, Phoebe at nzmusic.org.nz and Life FM!
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Brooke doco on this weekend |
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Brooke Fraser's 'More Than Arthimetic' Doco
Airs This Weekend In NZIf you're in NZ, either get your
video recorder ready or prepare to spend a night in front of the box...'More
Than Arthimetic' is an hour-long documentary chronicling Brooke's meteoric
rise to stardom and it airs this Saturday, April 23 @ 6pm on TV2.
An hour-long documentary on Brooke Fraser, 'More Than Arthimetic', finally
airs this Saturday, April 23 @ 6pm on TV2 in New Zealand and it's one
program well-worth spending Saturday night in front of the TV for.
Produced by Extreme Close Up Productions in conjunction with TV2, Brooke
was tailed by cameras for most of 2004, with the hundreds of hours of
footage captured resulting in this compelling documentary that chronicles
her meteoric rise to stardom as one of New Zealand's most succesful
singer/songwriters.......
Read more
here |
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New Stuff |
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Thanks to Brookes band, we have some exclusive interviews. I'll be
adding one each week. To check out Pauls click
hereWe have a new gallery, which should make it much easier for your viewing
pleasure, featuring a few new additions: Including pictures from the
video shoot for
Saving The World,
Parachute Music Festival,
Sistas Conference, and over 50 pictures from the recent
Australian Gospel Music Festival. And we also have scans from
Christian Woman and
Signs Of The Times which Brooke recently graced the cover of.
Check out the quotes
section for lots more added from Brooke as well as what some people have to
say about her.
There's a bunch of other stuff that's been added throughout
the site and more to come.
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Site launch |
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Welcome to Brooke Frasers new fansite! Brookefraser.net is the outcome
of brookefraser.tks upgrade. It's been a long time coming. But we now have a
domain name, coppermine gallery and technical assistance.
Thank you so much to everyone who has sent stuff in, or helped out with the
site in some way, it couldn't be done without you! Several people have been
crucial in the emergence of this site. I just want to give a massive THANK
YOU to Zac and Philip for their help with getting the site up. And
there are no words to express the gratitude to my friend Jayden for this
awesome design, and his constant hard work, and putting up with my PC
Illiterateness. You are too cool for words.
I've added a bunch of new stuff (see update below), so check it out, and let
us know what ya think -
info@brookefraser.net.Kristin |
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