Sarah Àlainn
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Sarah Àlainn | |
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| Born | October 8, 1986 |
| Origin | Sidney, Australia |
| Genres | Crossover, Ambient, World music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, violonist, pianist, songwriter |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Group (2012–present) |
| Website | http://www.sarahalainn.net |
Sarah Àlainn (Born 1986) is a Tokyo based, Australia raised singer, violinist and composer. She signed to Universal Music Japan in 2012, releasing her debut album Celeste the same year. Àlainn is fluent in English, Japanese and Italian, and performs in all three languages.[1]
Background[edit]
From the age of 5, she began her study of music with the violin. [2] When 6 years old, Àlainn began studying under Australian violinist Perry Hart, a pupil of violinist Szymon Goldberg.[3] Àlainn remained under Hart's tutelage until her death in 2002 and was her last pupil. She then enrolled at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and was taught by Wanda Wiłkomirska.
While continuing to study the violin, Àlainn began classical singing lessons from the age of 14. Her vocal range spans 3 octaves.[4] Throughout her school years, Àlainn participated competitively in her singing and violin, culminating in her winning national competitions.[5]
Professional Career[edit]
In 2010, Àlainn was selected to sing on Yasunori Mitsuda's end theme for the videogame "Xenoblade Chronicles".[6] Àlainn again sang the ending theme on the 2012 released computer game "Time Travelers". The soundtrack was composed by Hideki Sakamoto with Àlainn jointly composing the English and Japanese lyrics for end theme song.[7]
In 2012, Àlainn signed a record deal with Universal Music Japan. Her debut album Celeste was released the same year. It reached #1 spot on iTunes Japan Vocal chart.[8]
Àlainn has directed, co-written, sung vocals, played the violins on a variety of different company’s TV advertisements including Sony, POLA and Mitsubishi Corporation.
In March 2014 Àlainn sang at a Tokyo FM/Japan Airlines sponsored JETS TEAM concert hosted by Japanese actor, Takao Osawa. Her performance was backed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra.[9]
Later in March 2014, Àlainn, backed by Rukyu Phlharmonic Orchestra sung at "Okinawa Game Takt", an event that celebrates Japanese videogame music. She appears with composers including Hideki Sakamoto, Yasunori Mitsuda, Yoko Shinomura and Kenji Ito.[10][11]
Àlainn second studio album, to be produced by Yasunori Mitsuda, is set to be released Summer 2014.
Other Work[edit]
Àlainn was commissioned to translate into English the children’s picture book by Tamio Koshino, “オレ・ダレ” - “Who? Me!”. The book was releasesed as an audio e-book in China as well as interactive storybook app for ios with Àlainn narrating both these formats.
Discography[edit]
Studio Albums[edit]
| Album # | Album information | Chart position |
|---|---|---|
| JPN | ||
| 1st | "Celeste"
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82[12] |
| 2nd | "SARAH"
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36[12] |
References[edit]
- ↑ Script error: The function "in_lang" does not exist. n.a. “Next Stage Vol. 86”, Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, 11 July 2012
- ↑ Akuta, Kaoru. “Fine-tuned Talent”, Mainichi Weekly, Tokyo, 20 October 2012.
- ↑ Script error: The function "in_lang" does not exist. n.a “マイ オンリー My Only” , 週刊新調 Shuukan Shinchou Vol. 26, 12 July 2012
- ↑ Akuta, Kaoru. “Fine-tuned Talent”, Mainichi Weekly, Tokyo, 20 October 2012.
- ↑ Script error: The function "in_lang" does not exist. n.a “マイ オンリー My Only", 週刊新調 Shuukan Shinchou Vol. 26, 12 July 2012
- ↑ Script error: The function "in_lang" does not exist. n.a. “Next Stage Vol. 86”, Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, 11 July 2012
- ↑ Script error: The function "in_lang" does not exist. n.a “Face：今週のお題 Face: This weeks topic, Weekly Famitsu Express, Tokyo 16 August 2012
- ↑ Script error: The function "in_lang" does not exist. Iwata, Hiroshi., エンタメ カレイドスコープ Entertainment Kaleidoscop, ‘スポーツニッポン Sports Japan’ 12 August 2012
- ↑ Script error: The function "in_lang" does not exist. n.a [http://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000348.000004829.html “機長、大沢たかおが誘うロマンティック・フライト『JET STREAM 2014 Live in Concert by JAPAN AIRLINES』 Navigator, invites you on a romantic flight aboard『JET STEAM 2014 Live in Concert by JAPAN AIRLINES』
- ↑ Script error: The function "in_lang" does not exist. n.a “沖縄で開催されるゲーム音楽イベント ‘沖縄ゲームタクト’の内容と豪華すぎる出演者が決定！ Splendid cast and program for videogame music event, ‘Okinawa Game Takt’ announced”, Famitsu.com, Tokyo, 01 October 2013.
- ↑ Script error: The function "in_lang" does not exist. n.a [1] “沖縄の地がゲーム音楽に染まった！ 豪華作家陣が集まった ‘沖縄ゲームタクト2014’リポート第一弾として演奏曲目を公開 Okinawa taken over by videogame music! Distinguished individuals from the industry gather for ‘Okinawa Game Takt 2014’ Music Program Announcement Exclusive report]
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/543750/ranking/cd_album/
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