Leona Naess
Background information
Birth name	Leona Kristina Naess
Born	July 31, 1974 (1974-07-31) (age 33) New York City, US
Origin	London, England, UK
Genre(s)	Alternative Rock/Pop
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)	Guitar
Years active	1998–present
Label(s)	MCA, Geffen

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Contents 1 Biography 1.1 Early life 1.2 Career 1.3 Personal life 2 Discography 2.1 Albums 2.2 Singles 3 Notes 4 References 5 External links

Biography

Early life

Naess was born in New York City and raised in London. The City of New York London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. She is the daughter of Filippa Kumlin D'Orey, a Swedish-Brazilian interior designer and Arne Næss Jr., a Norwegian mountaineer and business magnate. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Interior design is a practice concerned with anything that is found inside a space - walls windows doors finishes textures light furnishings and furniture Arne Næss Jr ( December 8, 1937 &ndash January 13, 2004) was a Norwegian Mountaineer and businessman Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional “Alpinist” redirects here See also Alpinist (magazine Mountaineering is the Sport, Hobby or Profession of A business magnate, sometimes referred to as a mogul, tycoon, baron, or industrialist, is a person who has reached a prominent place in She has an older brother, Chris, and a sister, Katinka, from that marriage. Naess was 7 years old when her parents divorced in 1982. She attended school in the Chelsea neighbourhood of London while growing up, and later attended the Purcell School in Hertfordshire, where she studied music composition. Chelsea is an area of south-west London, England, bounded to the south by the River Thames, where its frontage runs from Chelsea Bridge along The Purcell School is a specialist Music school for school-age children located in Hertfordshire, England, and the oldest specialist music school in the Hertfordshire (ˈhɑːtfədʃə(r, abbreviated Herts) is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of Musical composition is an original piece of Music the structure of a musical piece the process of creating a new Her father married American entertainer Diana Ross in 1986 and had two boys, Ross and Evan. Diana Ross (born March 261944 is an American twelve-time Grammy and Oscar -nominated singer Record producer and actress whose musical repertoire Evan Olav Ross (born Evan Olav Næss on August 26 1988 is an American Actor and the son of American music entertainer Diana Ross and Norwegian Naess would often travel to their Connecticut home. Connecticut ( is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. She has 8 half-siblings and step-siblings from her parents' different marriages.

Naess received her first guitar at the age of 14, a gift from her mother. The first song she learned to play was "The Cross" by Prince from the 1987 album Sign “O” the Times. Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American musician Sign “☮” the Times (or Sign O' The Times) is a Studio album by soul and Funk musician Prince She soon began writing her own songs and poetry. ^[1] In addition to Julie Andrews in the musicals Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music, her early influences were 1980s British rock: Joy Division, The Cure, New Order, The Specials and Madness. Dame Julie Elizabeth Andrews, DBE (born Julia Elizabeth Wells on October 1 1935) is an award-winning English Actress The musical film is a Film genre in which several Songs sung by the characters are interwoven into the narrative Mary Poppins is a 1964 American Musical film starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke and produced by Rodgers and Hammerstein 's The Sound of Music is a Musical film directed by Robert Wise and starring Julie Andrews in the lead role Joy Division were an English rock band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. The Cure are an English rock band that formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976 New Order are an English rock group formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner ( vocals, Guitars Synthesizers, Peter Hook The Specials (sometimes called The Special AKA) are an English 2 Tone Ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry. Madness are an English pop / Ska band from Camden Town, London, that formed in 1976 Naess soon found inspiration in the contemporary singer-songwriters Tracy Chapman, Sinéad O'Connor, and Edie Brickell, as well as in Joni Mitchell and Carole King. Tracy Chapman (born March 30, 1964) is an American Singer-songwriter, best known for her singles " Fast Car " " Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor (ʃɪˈneɪd oʊˈkɒnɚ (born 8 December 1966 is a Grammy Award winning Irish singer and songwriter Edie Brickell (born March 10, 1966 in Oak Cliff, Dallas Texas) is an American Singer-songwriter. Joni Mitchell, CC (born Roberta Joan Anderson on November 7 1943) is a Canadian Musician, Songwriter, and Carole King (born February 9, 1942) is an American Singer, Songwriter, and Pianist. ^[2] Her other musical influences include Patti Smith, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and John Lennon. Patricia Lee Smith ( born December 30 1946 is an American Singer-songwriter and poet Bob Dylan (born Robert Zimmerman, May 24 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota) is an American singer-songwriter author poet and painter who has been a major John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (born

Career

At the age of 18, Naess moved to New York City to study music at New York University, she later switched her major, receiving a degree in anthropology. The City of New York New York University ( NYU) is a private, Nonsectarian, Coeducational Research University in New York City. Anthropology (/ˌænθɹəˈpɒlədʒi/ from Greek grc ἄνθρωπος anthrōpos, "human" -λογία -logia) is the study of A resident of Greenwich Village, she began performing with her guitar at open mikes and was soon performing regularly in coffeehouses, bars and clubs like The Bitter End around Lower Manhattan, even busking at times. Greenwich Village (ˌgrɛnɪtʃ ˈvɪlɪdʒ often simply called the Village, is a largely residential area on the west side of downtown (southern Manhattan An open mike or open mic (or open spots) is a live show where audience members may perform at the microphone The Bitter End is a nightclub in New York City 's Greenwich Village. Lower Manhattan (or downtown Manhattan) is the southernmost part of the island of Manhattan, the main island and center of business and government of the Busking is the practice of performing in Public places for Tips and Gratuities. ^[2] A friend, who was an intern at Sony Records, invited an executive to see Naess perform. Soon, a number of record companies were interested in signing her. She signed with producer Scott Litt's record label, Outpost, at the age of 22, shortly after graduating from NYU. Scott Litt is an American Record producer who mostly works with artists in the Alternative rock genre and is best known for producing six R

Naess began work on her first album in 1998. It was completed in June 1999. A series of business mergers postponed the album, meanwhile the Outpost label went out of business. The head of MCA Records, another division of the Universal Music Group of which Outpost had become part of, brought her contract over to MCA. Universal Music Group (UMG is the largest Business group and family of Record labels in the Recording industry. Naess's first album Comatised was released in March 2000. Comatised is the 2000 debut album by Leona Naess, produced by MCA Records. Naess continued to develop as a performer during the delays. Comatised produced the single "Charm Attack" (which was also featured in the teen comedy film Whatever It Takes) and the song "Lazy Days". Whatever It Takes is a teen comedy starring Marla Sokoloff, Shane West, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, and James Franco. She appeared as a model for Calvin Klein prior to the release of the album. Calvin Klein Inc is an American fashion brand founded in 1968 by Calvin Klein. Naess soon released her second album, I Tried to Rock You But You Only Roll (2001), produced by Swedish producer Martin Terefe. I Tried to Rock You But You Only Roll is a 2001 album by Leona Naess.

In 2002, Naess recorded backing vocals on Counting Crows album Hard Candy, primarily on the song "Black and Blue". A backing vocalist or backing singer (or especially in the US Counting Crows is a Rock band originating from Berkeley California. Hard Candy is the fourth studio album by Counting Crows. On the last track (13 or 15 depending on the album version after a period of silence the Hidden track She signed with Geffen Records and released her third album, Leona Naess (2003), produced by Ethan Johns. Geffen Records is an American Record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label Leona Naess is a 2003 self-titled album by Leona Naess. Leona Naess is Naess' third album and the first of hers to be produced Geffen Records. Ethan Johns is a record producer engineer mixer musician and songwriter who has worked with such artists such as Ryan Adams, Kings of Leon, Ray LaMontagne The album was a new direction for Naess with its stripped-down instrumentation. A song from this album, "Ballerina", appeared in the first season of the Showtime program, Weeds (2005), in the episode entitled "Dead in the Nethers". Another song from her third album, "Christmas", also appeared in The O.C. on the episode, "The Debut", and the soundtrack Music from the OC: Mix 3. This article is about the FOX television series For the location from which the series derives its name see Orange County California. "The Debut" is the 4th episode of the FOX Television series, The O Music from the OC Mix 3 - Have a Very Merry Chrismukkah is music from the TV series The OC. In 2004, her' song "Calling" was featured on the soundtrack to Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. Bridget Jones The Edge of Reason is a 2004 Romantic comedy film directed by Beeban Kidron, based on Helen Fielding 's novel of

Naess has toured with Eagle-Eye Cherry, David Gray, The Barenaked Ladies, Travis, Ryan Adams, Emm Gryner, Hem, Josh Rouse, Ben Lee, Badly Drawn Boy and Ray Lamontagne. Eagle-Eye Lanoo Cherry (born 7 May, 1971, in Stockholm, Sweden) is an American - Swedish musician David Gray may refer to David Gray perpetrator of the Aramoana massacre David Gray (poet, poet (1838-1861 David Gray Barenaked Ladies (often abbreviated BNL or occasionally BnL) is a Juno -winning and Grammy -nominated Canadian Alternative Travis are a Scottish Alternative rock band from Glasgow, comprising Fran Healy ( lead vocals, Guitar, Piano, David Ryan Adams (born November 5, 1974) is an American alt-country / rock Singer-songwriter from Jacksonville Emm Gryner (born 8 June 1975 in Sarnia Ontario) is a Canadian Singer-songwriter. Hem is an indie Folk-rock band fusing together a mix of traditional American Music with newer style Josh Rouse (born 1972) is an American folk /roots pop Singer-songwriter. Benjamin Michael Lee (born September 11, 1978 in Sydney, Australia) is an ARIA Award winning Jewish Australian Damon Gough (nicknamed Badly Drawn Boy) was born 2 October 1969, in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. Raymond Charles "Ray" LaMontagne (lɑːmɒnˈteɪːn GenAm approximation la-mon-TAYN (born June 18 1973 is an American folk Singer-songwriter

In 2007, Naess worked on a fourth album, Thirteens, which has had delays,^[3] but will be released on Polydor / Kid Gloves. Polydor Records is a Record label currently headquartered in the UK, and is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. The title refers to thirteen lo-fi home-recorded albums that Naess has created over approximately the last two years. "Lo-fi" redirects here For the music genre see Lo-fi music Lo-fidelity redirects here A single, "Heavy Like Sunday", was released on June 2, 2008 on Blue Flowers Records. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common ^[4][5] Copies of the 7" vinyl single include a Polaroid picture taken by Naess. A gramophone Types of Polaroid instant cameras See also List of Polaroid instant cameras Polaroid cameras can be classified by the type of film they use ^[6] Naess will also be featured on the forthcoming Ray LaMontagne album, Gossip in the Grain (2008), on the songs "A Falling Through" and "I Still Care for You". Raymond Charles "Ray" LaMontagne (lɑːmɒnˈteɪːn GenAm approximation la-mon-TAYN (born June 18 1973 is an American folk Singer-songwriter ^[7]

Personal life

Naess lives in New York City and frequently travels back to London. The City of New York She was engaged to singer-songwriter Ryan Adams, the engagement ended in 2003. David Ryan Adams (born November 5, 1974) is an American alt-country / rock Singer-songwriter from Jacksonville ^[8]

Discography

Albums

• Comatised (2000), MCA - debut album
• I Tried to Rock You But You Only Roll (2001), MCA
• Leona Naess (2003), Geffen
• Thirteens (2008), Polydor / Kid Gloves - announced fourth album^[9]

Singles

• "Charm Attack" (2000), MCA - Adult Top 40 #29
• "I Tried to Rock You But You Only Roll" (2001), MCA
• "Mayor of Your Town" (2001), MCA
• "Calling" (2003), Geffen
• "Ghosts In the Attic" (2007), Leona Naess
• "Heavy Like Sunday" (2008), Blue Flowers

Notes

References

• Brennan, Carol. Blender is an American music Magazine that bills itself as "the ultimate guide to music and more" Naess, Leona Biography: Contemporary Musicians. enotes. com. Retrieved on July 20, 2007. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
• Henderson, Alex. Leona Naess Biography. All Music Guide. allmusic (previously All Music Guide) is a Metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. Retrieved on June 11, 2007. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

External links

• Leona Naess at MySpace
• leonanaess.org - fan site & official message board

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