Julia Messenger

Messenger has released three albums, with songs from those albums appearing on several compilation albums, including Pure Chill Out (2002) which debuted at No. 19 on the U.S. Billboard Top Electronic Albums Chart.

Messenger's songs have also had television placements in ABC's Miss South Sudan, Miss Australia, Bad Girls Club, and Thomas Banks: Quest for Love.{{Cite web|title=Music Placement Successes at Broadjam.com|url=https://www.broadjam.com/delivery/successes.php|access-date=2021-05-19|website=www.broadjam.com}}

In 2006 The New York Times’ listed Messengers' song “Look Up, Look Down” as being included on the Top 5 playlists of songs heard in U.S. Restaurants.New York Times, Paul L. Underwood, The Remix; Ear Candy: Published: 5 November 2006

Messenger has performed at Australian venues including: Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne Recital Centre, Montsalvat, Paris Cat Jazz Club, The Vanguard and The Basement.{{Cite web|title=Inpress Issue #1200|url=https://issuu.com/spa_magazines/docs/in_1200/68|access-date=2021-05-19|website=Issuu|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Dezfouli|first=Liza|title=Julia Messenger Quintet|url=https://performing.artshub.com.au/news-article/reviews/performing-arts/liza-dezfouli/julia-messenger-quintet-190390|access-date=2021-05-19|website=ArtsHub Australia|language=en-au}}{{Cite web|title=I Put A Spell On You {{!}} Julia Messenger|url=https://www.australianstage.com.au/201809268838/reviews/melbourne/i-put-a-spell-on-you-%7C-julia-messenger.html|access-date=2021-05-19|website=www.australianstage.com.au|language=en-GB}}{{Cite web|title=Julia Messenger Quintet to play The VANGUARD, Sydney on July 12, 2015 {{!}} Life Music Media|url=http://lifemusicmedia.com/julia-messenger-quintet-to-play-the-vanguard-sydney-on-july-12-2015/|access-date=2021-05-19|website=lifemusicmedia.com|date=6 July 2015 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=Beat Magazine #1346|url=https://issuu.com/furstmedia/docs/beat1346/66|access-date=2021-05-19|website=Issuu|date=13 November 2012 |language=en}}

Messenger has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival,{{Cite web|title=1997 Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme|url=https://issuu.com/edinburgh_festival_fringe/docs/1997_fringe_programme/58|access-date=2021-06-11|website=Issuu|date=August 1997 |language=en}} Alexis Bistro Ampang in Malaysia,{{Cite web|last=Raj|first=Jacobus|title=Plenty of action for music fans in the Klang Valley|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2012/03/03/plenty-of-action-for-music-fans-in-the-klang-valley|access-date=2021-05-19|website=The Star|language=en}} Burg Wilhelmstein with Manfred Leuchter, and on the Midnight Sun Train across Finland with Iiro Rantala.{{Cite web|title=Julia Messenger (Australia)|work=Australia Northern Europe Liaisons|url=http://www.henk.com.au/p/artists/juliamessenger.html|access-date=2021-05-19}}

Messenger has performed as a session singer for artists Manfred Leuchter and Geoff Kluke and the Changes.{{Cite web|title=Klenkes 8/2015|url=https://issuu.com/klenkesaachen/docs/klenkes_8-2015-issuu/18|access-date=2021-05-20|website=Issuu|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Like it Is {{!}} Geoff Kluke and the Changes|url=https://geoffkluke.com/like_it_is.html|access-date=2021-05-19|website=geoffkluke.com}}

As a producer, Messenger remixed Australian band, Not Drowning, Waving’s song “Palau” for the Sonic Maps EP.{{Cite web|title=Sonic Maps EP, by Not Drowning, Waving|url=https://notdrowningwaving.bandcamp.com/album/sonic-maps-ep|access-date=2021-05-19|website=Not Drowning, Waving}}

Messenger's works “Myamisumi,” “Glitter” “Lover Come Back” and “Stripped” have been remixed by producers Razoof, Rubbasol, Salz, Mod X, Charly H. Fox, Raubrec Team, Chris B, Peter Haze, and The Icons South Beach.{{Citation|title=Julia Messenger – Myamisumi - The Remixes (2000, Vinyl)|url=https://www.discogs.com/Julia-Messenger-Myamisumi-The-Remixes/release/492260|language=en|access-date=2021-05-19}}{{Citation|title=Salz – Lover Come Back (2002, Vinyl)|url=https://www.discogs.com/Salz-Lover-Come-Back/release/135485|language=en|access-date=2021-05-19}}{{Citation|title=Mod X Feat. Julia Messenger – Glitter (Remixed) (2009, File)|url=https://www.discogs.com/Mod-X-Feat-Julia-Messenger-Glitter-Remixed/release/2060576|language=en|access-date=2021-05-19}}{{Citation|title=Stripped - EP by Julia Messenger|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/stripped-ep/331884367|language=en-US|access-date=2021-05-19}}

Ferry Corsten released a remix album of Twice in a Blue Moon, including the track co-written by Messenger, Black Velvet which was remixed by DJ Mind & Jerry Ropero.{{Cite web|title=Ferry Corsten - Twice In A Blue Moon Remixed|url=https://www.discogs.com/Ferry-Corsten-Twice-In-A-Blue-Moon-Remixed/master/190906|access-date=2021-05-19|website=Discogs|language=en}}

German electronic music magazine, GROOVE has written about and reviewed Salz's remix of Messenger's “Myamisumi” and “Lover Come Back” as well as her collaborations with Whirlpool Productions and Marcus Worgull.{{cite magazine|author= |date=January 2001|title=Julia Messenger, Myamisumi – The Remixes (G.U.M. Records, g.u.m 001/Formic)|magazine=GROOVE|language=de|location=Germany|issue=#67|page=125}}{{cite magazine|author= |date=January 2001|title=Salz, Salz (Salz, Salz cd1/Formic)|magazine=GROOVE|language=de|location=Germany|issue=#67|page=106}}{{cite magazine|author= |date=May 2001|title=Marcus Worgull, Ole EP (Spectrum Works 13/ Groove Attack)|magazine=GROOVE|language=de|location=Germany|issue=#69|page=114}} Groove commented that “Julia sings into your heart and mine, truthfully so lovingly it rivals that of singer Nicolette.”{{cite magazine|author= |date=January 2001|title=Whirlpool Productions, Lifechange (WEA Records/Warner)|magazine=GROOVE|language=de|location=Germany|issue=#67|page=112}}

Sue Wilson of The Scotsman has written of Messenger's vocal talent: "…through the full spectrum, from fragile candied sweetness to a scorching soul-diva holler – echos of Mouth Music, Annie Lennox, Horse, Sinéad O'Connor…".Sue Wilson, The Scotsman, 5 Star Review, Edinburgh, 1998

Messenger is featured and interviewed in the book "A Singers Companion: Personal Wisdom from the Global Music Industry" by Australian singer Christine Sullivan and Monika Roleff, sharing experiences and guidance as an international musician.{{cite book|last1=Sullivan|first1=Christine|title=A Singers Companion: Personal Wisdom from the Global Music Industry|last2=Roleff|first2=Monika|date=August 6, 2020|publisher=Amazon KDP Publishing Worldwide|isbn=9781671045958|pages=262–264|author-link1=Christine Sullivan}}

As vocalist and composer, Messenger has collaborated on many works with Klaus Schulze, a German composer and musician.{{Citation|title=X - Klaus Schulze {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000083708|language=en|access-date=2021-05-04}} The significance of her collaborations with Schulze are widely acknowledged and referenced in reviews internationally.{{Cite web|title=Klaus Schulze: Timbres Of Ice (Review/Kritik) - Album-Rezension (Elektronische Musik)|url=http://www.musikreviews.de/reviews/2019/Klaus-Schulze/Timbres-Of-Ice/|access-date=2021-05-22|website=www.musikreviews.de}}{{Cite web|title=Babyblaue Prog-Reviews: Klaus Schulze: Shadowlands: Review|url=https://www.babyblaue-seiten.de/album_13913.html|access-date=2021-05-22|website=www.babyblaue-seiten.de}}{{Cite web|title=Klaus Schulze – Androgyn « Freq|url=https://freq.org.uk/reviews/klaus-schulze-androgyn/|access-date=2021-05-22|website=freq.org.uk}}{{Cite web|date=2018-03-02|title=KLAUS SCHULZE-CRIME OF SUSPENSE.|url=https://dereksmusicblog.com/2018/03/02/klaus-schulze-crime-of-suspense/|access-date=2021-05-22|website=dereksmusicblog|language=en}}

Klaus Schulze released limited box set editions of non-album material, of which Messenger collaborated on Contemporary Works I as a composer and featured vocalist, and Contemporary Works II as a featured vocalist.

Greg Allen's book, “Klaus Schulze, Electronic Music Legend,” features Messenger as a collaborator of Schulze, writing about her compositions and performances as well as interviewing her regarding “The Crime of Suspense” of which she co-wrote two compositions and was featured as a vocalist.{{Citation|title=The Crime of Suspense - Klaus Schulze {{!}} Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-crime-of-suspense-mw0000532139/credits|language=en|access-date=2021-05-04}} Allen comments on her performance of "Overchill" stating, "Julia Messenger and Thomas and Kagermann are both very creative and spirited musicians... adding a stunning new dimension to Klaus’s music." In writing about the title "My Ty She" Allen states, "The combination of your (Thomas Kagermann) ethereal vocals with Julia‘s makes it an extraordinary work."{{cite book|last=Allen|first=Greg|title=Klaus Schulze, Electronic Music Legend|date=May 26, 2008|publisher=Trafford Publishing|isbn=978-1425160500|location=Canada|pages=264, 282}}

Messenger's collaborations with Schulze's from Contemporary Works I and Contemporary Works II were re-released as independent albums under different record labels.{{Cite web|title=Klaus Schulze {{!}} Biography & History|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/klaus-schulze-mn0000084803/biography|access-date=2021-05-04|website=AllMusic|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Klaus Schulze|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/10360-Klaus-Schulze|access-date=2021-05-20|website=Discogs|language=en}}

Messenger also collaborated as a composer of “KS/Jay M.D” from Essential Edits Promo (2000) and performed as a vocalist on Shadowlands (2013), alongside Lisa Gerrard and Crysta Bell.{{Citation|title=Klaus Schulze – Essential Extracts Promo (2000, CD)|url=https://www.discogs.com/Klaus-Schulze-Essential-Extracts-Promo/release/3321041|language=en|access-date=2021-05-04}}{{Citation|title=Klaus Schulze – Shadowlands (2013, CD)|url=https://www.discogs.com/Klaus-Schulze-Shadowlands/release/4271554|language=en|access-date=2021-05-04}}

In 2003, Messenger's songs “Do I Know You” and “Fresh On The Edge” were finalists in the Dance/Electronica category of the Australian Songwriters Association National Songwriting Contest. “Fresh On The Edge” was further recognised in the Top 10 finalists for the category.{{Cite web|title=2003 Contest {{!}} Australian Songwriters Association|url=https://www.asai.org.au/2003-contest/|access-date=2021-05-19|language=en-US}}

In 2007, Messenger was a semi-finalist of the International Songwriting Competition in the AAA (Adult Album Alternative) category for "And We Danced” and in the Performance category for "So Complicated.” In 2016, Messenger was a finalist in EDM (Electronic Dance Music) category with her song “Stripped,” which was later awarded an Honourable Mention.{{Cite web|title=Unsigned Only {{!}} Music Competition|url=https://unsignedonly.com/previouswinners|access-date=2021-05-19|website=unsignedonly.com}}

Messenger has had multiple cuts with artists Whirlpool Productions and Ferry Corsten, regularly performing as a vocalist on the recordings and being credited as a featured artist.{{Cite web|title=Julia Messenger {{!}} Credits|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/julia-messenger-mn0000837521/credits|access-date=2021-04-28|website=AllMusic|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=BMI {{!}} Songview Search|url=https://repertoire.bmi.com/Main/Disclaimer?redirect=%252fSearch%252fCatalog%253fNum%253d0IOwZ260zIGi4o5TV%2525252bMWGA%2525253d%2525253d%2526Cae%253dQ2f5NJoRcQ4gBBZet0c%2525252bCQ%2525253d%2525253d%2526Search%253d%25257B%252522Main_Search_Text%252522%25253A%252522Julia%252520Messenger%252522%25252C%252522Sub_Search_Text%252522%25253A%252522%252522%25252C%252522Main_Search%252522%25253A%252522Writer%25252FComposer%252522%25252C%252522Sub_Search%252522%25253Anull%25252C%252522Search_Type%252522%25253A%252522bmi%252522%25252C%252522View_Count%252522%25253A100%25252C%252522Page_Number%252522%25253A0%25252C%252522Part_Type%252522%25253Anull%25252C%252522Part_Id%252522%25253Anull%25252C%252522Part_Id_Sub%252522%25253Anull%25252C%252522Part_Name%252522%25253Anull%25252C%252522Part_Cae%252522%25253Anull%25252C%252522Original_Search%252522%25253Anull%25252C%252522DisclaimerViewed%252522%25253Anull%25257D%2526PartType%253dWriterList%2526ResetPageNumber%253dTrue%2526PartIdSub%253dYO0HedHMatLb45JzS23DVw%2525253d%2525253d|access-date=2021-04-29|website=repertoire.bmi.com}}

Messenger's songs have been included on many compilation albums released under U.S. and European labels.

Her song "For the Love of You" released with PFL also appeared on a compilation DVD entitled, Flowmotion (Visual Pleasure Volume 3.0) released by General Electric Music.{{Citation|title=Flowmotion (Visual Pleasure Volume 3.0) (2006, DVD)|url=https://www.discogs.com/Various-Flowmotion-Visual-Pleasure-Volume-30/release/776342|language=en|access-date=2021-05-19}}

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