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– TOM KIDD [email protected]
CHRISTINE WUComposer/Multi-Instrumentalist
Email: c/o [email protected]: http://wutunes.comMost Recent: The Voice
CHRISTINE WU IS a classically trained violinist, formerly tenured with the Houston Symphony Orchestra, who reinvented herself to work in the recording, TV and �lm industries. She is seen regularly on shows such as The Voice, American Idol, America’s Got Talent, Spike TV’s Video Game Awards, the GRAMMY Awards Telecast, The Tonight Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Her talents allow Wu to �nd work easily in the classical, pop, �lm and TV worlds.
That’s a good thing because as the woman who is single-handedly rede�ning the term “Multi-Talent” points out, “It’s all part and parcel of the same thing.”
The parts of the whole seem far ung to most artists but it’s her versatility across genres that sets Wu’s work apart. “It’s helpful to offer a few things in a package,” she points out. “Film and TV are always changing and the artist has to reinvent him or herself for each project. I look for the opportunities that may not be obvious.”
Wu notes that musicians are specialists making it hard for them to see the other side of the business. This blindness leads careers down blind alleys.
The way is wide open for Christine Wu. To further her career, she’s learned production and the construction behind jingles. She’s become versed in digital audio and, most importantly, learned the business side of the entertainment busi-ness.
This is one artist who isn’t done learning yet. “There’s always a lot of opportunity when things are changing,” she says. Some change is being spearheaded by Wu herself. She is creating a multimedia project which incorporates original music with dance.
“Make plans while you have other things going,” she tells others. “That’s how I got closer and closer to what I wanted to do.”
TOM KIDD's 20-year career includes extensive experience as an artist, producer and performer. Tom has promoted, marketed and developed Emmy- and Oscar-winning composers. He is President of Pres Pak Public Relations.
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A new show in Branson, MO, has an immedi-ate opening for an experienced piano/keyboard player. Call 417-699-1008.
Eagle Ranch Resort in Missouri is looking for country bands for this year's big events. Call Jerry at 417-275-1105.
Sean De Simone Casting is looking for singing seniors for an upcoming talent-based reality series around senior citizen vocalists. Seniors with serious talent who have dreamed of a big break their entire lives should send a brief letter of interest, photo, any performance links if avail-able and a contact number to seniortalentcast [email protected].
MTV is casting for a new and fun music com-petition show. They are looking for nonprofes-sional singers who sound just like a famous and current musician. Contestants should appear to be between the ages of 18-25. Please send an email to [email protected] with your name, age, location, contact info and which current contemporary artist you sound like. Don’t forget to send links to vocal samplings of you singing their current hit song(s).
The Voice is looking to �nd talented 7-14 year old singers for NBC’s new The Voice Kids show. Streamlined invite-only auditions will be held in Los Angeles on May 12th. Winner receives a cash prize and a deal with Universal Music Group. Email [email protected].
PROPSBlowsight have released a “making of” mini-documentary for their music video to the single “This Pain.” Directed by Tim Abmann at Vision-ary Moments in Burscheild, Germany, the song is taken from the band’s full length CD, Life & Death, newly released in North America on Eclipse Records. For more details visit http://blowsight.com or http://eclipserecords.com/blow-sight or contact [email protected].
career spent harmonizing with others. The �lm boasts intimate interviews with Bruce Springs-teen, Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger and Sting to name just a few. However, these world-famous �gures take a backseat to the diverse array of backup singers whose lives and stories take center stage in the �lm. For additional infor-mation, contact Guido Götz at MPRM Commu-nications, 323-933-3399 or [email protected].
Milan Records has just released the Filly Brown – Original Score Album digitally. The recording features original music by Reza Sa�nia (Snap) and includes original hip-hop songs co-written and produced by Sa�nia performed in the �lm by leading actress Gina Rodriguez and other artists. Filly Brown is an inspiring and gritty portrait of a young artist striving to �nd her voice and seize her dreams without compromise. The cast features Lou Diamond Phillips, Edward James Olmos and the legendary Jenni Rivera in her �nal on-screen performance. For more information, contact Chandler Poling at White Bear PR, 818-605-2237 or [email protected].
In his compelling new �lm Twenty Feet From Stardom, award-winning director Morgan Nev-ille shines a spotlight on the untold true story of the backup singers behind some of the greatest musical legends of the 21st century. Triumphant and heartbreaking in equal measure, the �lm is both a tribute to the unsung voices who brought shape and style to popular music and a re ec-tion on the con icts, sacri�ces and rewards of a
Grammy-winning composer Mark Isham gives musical voice to Jackie Robinson in the biopic 42, currently in theaters. 42 is written and di-rected by Oscar winner Brian Helgeland (Acad-
emy Award for Best Screenplay, L.A. Con�dential) and stars Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford and Christopher Meloni. The 42 Score Album is now available digitally. For more information, contact Alex May at Costa Communications, 323-650-3588 or [email protected]
Recorded prior to his debut as a composer on NBC’s Smash, Drew Gasparini headed into the studio for the �rst time to record 17 songs. This new music theatre CD, I Could Use a Drink, out now on Broadway Records, features stage talents Jer-emy Jordan (Newsies), Jennifer Damiano (Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark, Next To Normal), Justin
Guarini (American Idol) and Caissie Levy (Ghost). For more information contact Beth Krakower at CineMedia Promotions, 212-533-6864 or [email protected].
MARK ISHAM
TWENTY FEET FROM STARDOM
