Comments: A pleasant mix of country-leaning folk and singer/songwriter pop on From the Outside, the debut album from 15-year-old Victoria Celestine. Claiming influences that range from Van Morrison to Kris Kristofferson to Norah Jones--and featuring covers of Edith Piaf and Elvis Presley (the hidden track) alongside the 10 original songs here--Celestine shows enormous potential.
http://wlurradio.blogspot.com/2012/08/victoria-celestine.html
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VICTORIA CELESTINE From The Outside
You have to be sceptical when you get a debut album from a 15 year old to review. Words like 'precocious', 'child exploitation', and 'American Idol' spring to mind.
But surprisingly, 'From The Outside' is a remarkably mature album from a girl who only discovered performing at musical theatre summer camp at the age of 12 and only picked up the guitar at the age of 12.
Invited by Gordon Raphael (Regina Spektor, The Strokes) into the studio to record her debut album, she's already picked up a wide range of awards and plaudits although she remains unsigned at present.
From The Outside displays a song writing maturity beyond her years (think Diane Birch) and she has a vocal style that marries Norah Jones, Marilyn Monroe and X Factor semi finalist Diana Vickers.
For those impressed by Vickers ability, this is probably the album she should have made before finding theatrical success. ***
Review by Pete Whalley
http://www.getreadytorock.com/reviews2012/quick_play0712.htm
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Victoria Celestine – In The World
posted by: Jordan New Music Daily
When I’m bored, I go on a hunt. I was bored.
Let me introduce you to Victoria Celestine. She’s 15 years old, and can play the piano and guitar. Did I mention her voice is simply wonderful? She sounds mature in her voice and the message in her latest single, In The World, shows that.
I may not be the right person to post this song considering my gender, because the message is you don’t have to be the prettiest girl in the world, and it’s all about personality. You don’t have to be a girl to post girl music!
This reminds me of a slower, piano-ized version of Jason Mraz’s “Im Yours,” which is a good thing. Drop a comment with your thoughts!http://sunsetintherearview.com/victoria-celestine-in-the-world/
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Victoria has been number 1 with the song "Mother" for 9 weeks on the top 10 of this Chicago radio show
http://www.westsidewill.com/top10//index.php
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Dear Victoria,
Congratulations! It is my honor and pleasure to personally inform you that the song "In The World" has won Second Place in the Teen category in the 2011 International Songwriting Competition. With over 16,000 entries from 112 countries, this is a remarkable achievement, and ISC and its judges applaud the skill and dedication to the craft of songwriting that this win has proven.
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10. Victoria Celestine, From The Outside
The best local voice since Nina Díaz, and superb alternative country-pop songwriting. “I instantly thought, ‘Oh wow, I’m watching someone who may be a new Patsy Cline set into the modern world!’” producer Gordon Raphael said upon seeing her perform at the G.I.G. ’Nuff said. And she’s only 15. •
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Victoria Celestine / Blog
WLUR FM Review of "From the Outside"
Comments: A pleasant mix of country-leaning folk and singer/songwriter pop on From the Outside, the debut album from 15-year-old Victoria Celestine. Claiming influences that range from Van Morrison to Kris Kristofferson to Norah Jones--and featuring covers of Edith Piaf and Elvis Presley (the hidden track) alongside the 10 original songs here--Celestine shows enormous potential. http://wlurradio.blogspot.com/2012/08/victoria-celestine.html
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New Review of Victoria's First LP "From the Outside"
VICTORIA CELESTINE From The Outside
You have to be sceptical when you get a debut album from a 15 year old to review. Words like 'precocious', 'child exploitation', and 'American Idol' spring to mind.
But surprisingly, 'From The Outside' is a remarkably mature album from a girl who only discovered performing at musical theatre summer camp at the age of 12 and only picked up the guitar at the age of 12.
Invited by Gordon Raphael (Regina Spektor, The Strokes) into the studio to record her debut album, she's already picked up a wide range of awards and plaudits although she remains unsigned at present.
From The Outside displays a song writing maturity beyond her years (think Diane Birch) and she has a vocal style that marries Norah Jones, Marilyn Monroe and X Factor semi finalist Diana Vickers.
For those impressed by Vickers ability, this is probably the album she should have made before finding theatrical success. ***
Review by Pete Whalley
http://www.getreadytorock.com/reviews2012/quick_play0712.htm
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New review of "in the world"
Victoria Celestine – In The World posted by: Jordan New Music Daily
When I’m bored, I go on a hunt. I was bored.
Let me introduce you to Victoria Celestine. She’s 15 years old, and can play the piano and guitar. Did I mention her voice is simply wonderful? She sounds mature in her voice and the message in her latest single, In The World, shows that.
I may not be the right person to post this song considering my gender, because the message is you don’t have to be the prettiest girl in the world, and it’s all about personality. You don’t have to be a girl to post girl music!
This reminds me of a slower, piano-ized version of Jason Mraz’s “Im Yours,” which is a good thing. Drop a comment with your thoughts!http://sunsetintherearview.com/victoria-celestine-in-the-world/
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#1 on the Top 10 Unsigned artist on Westsidewill Radio
Victoria has been number 1 with the song "Mother" for 9 weeks on the top 10 of this Chicago radio show http://www.westsidewill.com/top10//index.php
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ISC Winner (2nd place Teen Category) 2011
Dear Victoria,
Congratulations! It is my honor and pleasure to personally inform you that the song "In The World" has won Second Place in the Teen category in the 2011 International Songwriting Competition. With over 16,000 entries from 112 countries, this is a remarkable achievement, and ISC and its judges applaud the skill and dedication to the craft of songwriting that this win has proven.
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The Current’s music editor picks his favorite sounds of 2011
10. Victoria Celestine, From The Outside
The best local voice since Nina Díaz, and superb alternative country-pop songwriting. “I instantly thought, ‘Oh wow, I’m watching someone who may be a new Patsy Cline set into the modern world!’” producer Gordon Raphael said upon seeing her perform at the G.I.G. ’Nuff said. And she’s only 15. •
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