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LEANNE BUGAT

 

Eugene Foley - Eugene Foley Entertainment USA

"AAA Singer/Songwriter"

Debora Nortman, A.R.C.T.
Director of International Relations A-B-A-C A CANADA


"I had the opportunity of visiting your website (www.leannebugat.com and www.sonicbids.com/leannebugat) and listened to your songs (Smile, Energy, Things Will Be Brighter & Feel My Heart, along with I Wish You Happiness), all of which, I really enjoyed!  The vocals are wonderfully solid, the music and production seem good, the lyrics are interesting. Love the harmony.  I love your energy, it has a raw feel to it and a sound that reminds us of a time when songs were well written and performed.  Overall, I think your music is quite strong and believe that you would do very well in foreign markets.   In short, I would have no hesitation whatsoever, to represent your music to our A&R associates worldwide."
 

Terry Iredale - HotFM Mildura

"Hi Leanne.
Just received your new cd, thanks heaps. Now this is a Great Album, with some Beautiful Tunes on it.  Unfortunately I don't play Beautiful Music.  All tracks on the album are well written, beautifully sung, and you should be very proud of it. I will pass it on to one of our presenters with a much wider scope of music genre's than mine. I'm sure you understand what I'm on about. Rock & Blues is a "Dirty Genre" of music (of which I love by the way), so I'd hate to even try to put yours in my basket."


Bluest Regards.
"TECKA".HOTFM

 

Leanne Bugat
AcousticLee
 

Music Shopper
Our Rating: 78 out of 100


Daughter of Australia's answer to Roy Orbison, it's no surprise then that Leanne Bugat's debut album is a country-flecked pop/rock masterpiece. In her mid-30s now, Lee, as she is more commonly known, has been performing since 13. And it shows on an album which displays her sumptuous voice and intricate strumming to excellent effect.

On ´Feel My Heart´ it's as if Bugat's thrust her chest into the studio microphone, to the extent you can hear her cardiac organ pulsate. There's a real craft to each track, aptitude recognised by the Song of The Year songwriting competition whose judges represent some of the biggest names in the music industry, including many Grammy Award winners. Her ´Smile´, which makes me go weak at the knees just thinking about it, earned her a third-place finish in September 2005 and ´Without Condition´ won the folk category in November of the same year.

As a child growing up in Victoria's Yarra Valley, Lee didn't much like school. Her teachers dismissed her as dim. It wasn't until her mid-20s that she was recognised as visually dyslexic which impairs her reading and comprehension. Dyslexic or not, Bugat's got a way with word play. She reveals the name of every album she releases will end with Lee, including her last one which will be called FinalLee. On hearing her first album, you'll hope that her last one comes later rather than sooner.

 

Matthew Hirtes:  http://forums.musicshopper.info/index.php?showtopic=2239

 

I stumbled across a site a few years back and met a wonderful network of fellow musicians who would exchange reviews.  I established some great friendships with many who live in many corners of the globe.  Here are some of the reviews I received from people on Mixposure.  The site is no longer operational however I stay in contact with some from this site.

 

Reviewed SKySWiM

3/12/2007

LOL, I was just talking yesterday to my cousin from New Mexico who thought these trees only were in California where I live, and I thought he was right. Yup, those trees do give the air a unique and wonderful scent when the rains come and go. That concept really worked well for me in this song, that cleansing new start kind of freshness, a kind of hope and uplifting feeling. Great job here once again, since and guitar picking top notch. Not too many can make a song sound so complete with just those two instruments, but you do it so well. Nice job! Peace, Arnie

Song title: After the rain
Band Name: Leanne Bugat
Genre: Country, Acoustic

 

Reviewed tiler

2/7/2007

Your the best singer guitarist I've heard on the net. Harmonizations, fingerpicking is stellar. So strong ! Main vocal is killer stuff. Your simply great. You
DO deserve to make it big in the recording industry. Just on the basis of your extreme talent. Incredible! songstress to say the least.

Thanks Lean for hearing High Class Stroll 2, I have so many tunes I couldn't find the reply. So I am jaw dropped to this tune and thanking you for hear my tune.


Again outstanding, such tremendous strength in your voice Lean! Your GREAT!

Song title: Heal the child
Band Name: Leanne Bugat
Genre: Acoustic, Folk

 

Reviewed Gary Burris

1/27/2007

Leanne you have got to have a record deal right? because if you don't the record companies need to wake up and smell the coffee there is a dynamic talent here that needs to be heard your playing, singing and composition are second to none I really mean that with all my heart thanks for sharing your talent with all of us some things were never meant to be a secret.

regards sincerely
Gary

Song title: Things will be brighter
Band Name: Leanne Bugat
Genre: Acoustic, Soft Rock

 

 

Reviewed Gary Burris

1/8/2007

Leanne
darlin' I got to say you are off the hook!!!!!!! man can you sing and play my Lord you gave me chills I love what you do you got it going on hands down keep the faith you rock.

Song title: Heal the child
Band Name: Leanne Bugat
Genre: Acoustic, Folk

 

 

Reviewed chris Moore

11/22/2006

Wow, what a voice - the contrast against the guitar and soft strings is really stunning. Don't know how it took me so long to find this. There is so much power in such a simply-produced song. Great lyrics too, sort of pragmatic and touching view of the inevitable end of something.
Wonderful song.
Thanks for putting it here.
Chris

Song title: who's right who's wrong (updated)
Band Name: Leanne Bugat
Genre: Acoustic, Folk

 

Reviewed Freddie Fumble

10/11/2006

This is a breathtaking song, fantastic heartfelt vocal performance, haunting melody and superb harmonies and the overall mix is very good too, it’s a great home recording. I would love to hear recorded in a studio with a solo cello in place of the string pads and also a mandolin in place of the high guitar licks…. it’s a great song and I adore it

Song title: who's right who's wrong (updated)
Band Name: Leanne Bugat
Genre: Acoustic, Folk

 

Reviewed Cousti

10/8/2006

Hi again Leane, Once again you've got me stuck for words, sorry for not getting back to you earlier but we've been really busy of late.

You've done it again....produced a very beautiful and thought provoking song.......and a real gem!! got me thinking about how both parties in a relationship only tend to see their own point of view during turbulent times, when both are normally at fault.

Musically you've written a lovely melody here...sung from the heart with your usual first class vocal delivery. after reading all the reviews from everyone I can safely say that we all agree on one thing....your extraordinary talent!! you write with an insight into everyday life that most of us don't pick up on.....like reading between the lines.....seeing the story behind the story, and that in my humble opinion makes you a modern day prophet.

It makes us sad to think that you live 12000 miles away on the other side of the world from us, but maybe some day if you're ever in the uk (or we're ever in Aus) we can meet up for a chat. we'd really like to shake your hand. Well done leanne X4 all the way

Much love from Billy Matt and pete/Cousti

Song title: who's right who's wrong (updated)
Band Name: Leanne Bugat
Genre: Acoustic, Folk

 

 

Reviewed margot

10/6/2006

It shows thier own inadaquacies...Love the way you`re putting this over...You`ve a fabulous voice that`s a real pleasure to listen to...I just love these lyrics...


How about supportive words. Instead of your critical remarks. No person is perfect, or can live up to your expectations. So neat, without fault. With you there can be no other way.
So lets just call it a day….


Kudos....

x4....

L
uv Mags xx :-)

Song title: who's right who's wrong (updated)
Band Name: Leanne Bugat
Genre: Acoustic, Folk

 

 

Reviewed kq300325

9/25/2006

Vocals and the harmonies are spot on....nice agressive guitar playing...its works really well within its genre and its will defo be going on my playlist...

keep up the good work...

Aaron Keen

Song title: Smile
Band Name: Leanne Bugat
Genre: Acoustic, Folk

 

 

Reviewed Guthorm

9/12/2006

REVIEWCREW

This is a beautiful song. Reminds me of Joan Baez but with more modern sounds. Well, it uses voice and guitar, which is better to say it just uses immortal sounds. Very talented as songwriter, very warm and expressive voice, this song surely deserves 4 thumbs up for both the evident talent as songwriter and the lyrics, a real poetry. My very compliments! :-)

Song title: After the rain
Band Name: Leanne Bugat
Genre: Country, Acoustic

 

 

Reviewed AUTEZ CRAY

9/11/2006

wonderful vocal again and awesome backing too, great harmonies. Such space and depth to the vocal as well.
As good as any of the great folk singers of the sixties and early seventies biez etc..

Glad I stopped by. Please check our tracks our soon!

Song title: Without Condition
Band Name: Leanne Bugat
Genre: Acoustic, Gospel

 

 

Reviewed Alexis VAN EECKHOUT

I had to hear the 2 version s and i must tell you that this one is outstanding in the delivering of the lyrics which are taking a greater importance than in the "orchestral " version.. I have hard to express myself in English but understand well that this acoustic version is more poignant and moving indeed that the version with orchestration.
The message is stronger here self if your voice is crystal clear in this version and in the other version .

Fine guitar work in this one !

So, i love both versions but i still believe that the orchestral version with Pascal is more commercial and could please to a larger public .

Thanks for your great music and marvellous songs.

Best,
Alexis;)

Song title: Heal the child
Band Name: Leanne Bugat
Genre: Acoustic, Folk

 

Reviewed SYNGULARITY

REVIEWCREW

Oh, I'm in love with this... a beautiful catchy song of soulful expression and own soul, an impressive example that you don't need a whole band...

Best production - guess, this is from an album which is "ready to go":)

Leanne, your vocals are enchanting... new to me. This is indeed flowing, the song "grooves" without percussion. A masterpiece by a blessed singer.

Best of Luck!
Pascal

Song title: Feel my heart
Band Name: Leanne Bugat
Genre: Acoustic, Folk

 

Reviewed Morgenblume

10/5/2006

REVIEWCREW

as usual.

Badmouth has it right, its a ripper of a song.

and I can hear your heart here singing its truth through a lot of experience.

If anyone can't hear the emotion in this they are better off on a graphics site.

For the record, I think we're all right...in part, about everything. I haven't held an opinion yet that I couldn't find another one for tomorrow. Truth? reveals itself in layers, at least for me.

You had me thinking and feeling, and I have to say, reaching for the tissues again.

Morgenblume

Song title: who's right who's wrong (updated)
Band Name: Leanne Bugat
Genre: Acoustic, Folk

 

I just wanted to say a big thank you to to a man that I met on mixposure.  Thank you to Philos for creating this banner.  Philos is a German musician who is self taught and as you can see is very good at designing creative banners.  You can learn more about philos from his website.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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