Shining Through Julie Blue Media Reviews for Shining Through "From the opening track, Of Consciousness & Light, Blue's solo piano shines through her latest album. The Vancouver musician and composer writes with deep understanding and plays with strength, clarity and remarkable subtlety. Among the best songs are the enticingly contemplative Floating Moon, the very dreamy Dream Catcher and First Son, a celebration of her first child, Jesse Joy. The music is always hopeful, always holding out the opportunity for renewal - what better way to greet the spring. 4 stars. Lorne Mallin, The Vancouver Province Julie Blue Awards for Songwriting "Stolen Lives" Documentary - VTV - Composer Julie was nominated for a Leo Award in 2000 for Best Musical Score. This film won best documentary. "Close to the Heart" - Documentary - CBC - Composer This film won the AMPIA award in 1987 for the film 'most moving to the spirit', Julie's music was nominated for the best score. A Quote from Julie Blue (Shining Through) Through darkness. Through doubts and fears. Through disappointments and sadness. There is a force of love - of light, truth and life itself that sustains. Shining Through was composed and recorded during my pregnancy with my first child. It is dedicated to the part in each of us that still believes in wonder and knows that love is real. Julie Blue Julie Blue - Biography Singer/Songwriter/Performer Julie Blue believes that music is the universal language. She has heard music in her head since she was a small child Born in Calgary, Julie Blue started playing piano at the age of five. By the time she was seventeen, she was playing and singing professionally. Julie completed training in Vancouver at Capilano College in 1982. She has had years of study in jazz, classical music and voice. Julie Blue has toured and performed with many bands, primarily jazz and R & B, (ie. The Platters). Julie's performances have taken her to Africa, Australia, Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean and Japan. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish and some Japanese. An experienced session player, she has worked on many recording project playing piano, keyboards or adding vocals. She has also performed live at many events and concerts, one highlight being Expo '88 in Australia with a jazz/fusion band. Julie Blue has also exhibited extensive leadership qualities in her musical talents by artistically directing many shows and concerts over the span of her career. She founded the Singspiration Creative Empowerment Programs in 1989 and has touched thousands of people through her Healing Sound and Songwriting/Performance courses. Julie also writes the music for, and directs a 60-voice gospel choir, "The Singspiration Singers". Julie has inspired others in music, piano, voice, and creativity for many years. She currently facilitates vocal empowerment keynote presentations and regularly leads her Step into your Confidence workshops in which participants experience confidence breakthroughs and connect with their own inner voice and source of authentic power. Julie Blue received a grant to write and compose the multimedia family musical "Jolly's Journey". Julie's composition abilities have added the music to many films including award-winning documentaries "Close to the Heart" and "Stolen Lives". Julie has released 5 CDs including Shining Through, which is selling internationally. Her newest CD, Wing & A Prayer, was released in a sold out performance at Capilano College Performing Arts Theatre. Julie Blue composes, records, and produces music in her own recording studio in Vancouver. In addition to a thriving music career Julie Blue is mom to six-year-old Jesse Joy and has the coolest dog in the world, a Portuguese Water dog named Winston. To book Julie for an event, please contact Diana at To Inspire! Promotions email: diana@2inspirepromotions.com or visit the website http://www.2inspirepromotions.com