Sophie Barker
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Sophie Barker is a British singer from London
, best known for her work with the British downtempo
group Zero 7
. Sophie left University College London
after two years to become a full-time singer, signing with Sony Records. She is the co-writer of the band's biggest hit, "Destiny", and sings the song alongside fellow vocalist Sia Furler
. Barker also co-wrote and sang Zero 7 songs such as "In The Waiting Line" on the Zero 7 album Simple Things
, which has sold more than one million copies worldwide, and also the song "Spinning". Barker also contributed to the follow-up Zero 7 album, When It Falls
, co-writing the songs "Passing By" and "In Time."
Barker collaborated with musician KK
in 2004 to release Lullaby
, an album of soothing night-time songs for children. She followed this with a solo album entitled Earthbound
, released 2005. Barker has also worked with The Egg
, electronica artists Grooverider
and Groove Armada
and the acid-jazz duo Muki
. Barker was featured in a 2006 British Airways
UK television campaign, singing a cover version
of John Denver
's "Leaving on a Jet Plane
". Barker also featured as a guest singer in Quiet Letters by Bliss
.
In 2009 she has also collaborated and provided vocals on the album entitled No One Built This Moment by Bliss. In 2010, Barker signed with the independent record label
, Ho Hum Records
. According to the label's website, Barker has recorded a new album, Seagull, which was released on May 6, 2011 to positive reviews. Seagull has spawned two singles, "Say Goodbye" which was released on March 11, 2011, and "Bluebell", released on July 15, 2011. According to a September 5, 2011 posting to her blog, Ms. Barker stated that a third single is planned to be released. In September, 2011, a music video for "Say Goodbye" was produced, and is set to be released this Halloween.
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, best known for her work with the British downtempo
Downtempo
Downtempo is a laid-back electronic music style similar to ambient music, but usually with a beat or groove unlike the beatless forms of Ambient music. The beat is sometimes made from loops that have a hypnotic feeling...
group Zero 7
Zero 7
Zero 7 is a British musical duo consisting of Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker. The group members began their musical careers as studio engineers and in 1997 formed the group Zero 7. Their debut album, Simple Things was released in 2001 and received critical acclaim...
. Sophie left University College London
University College London
University College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and the oldest and largest constituent college of the federal University of London...
after two years to become a full-time singer, signing with Sony Records. She is the co-writer of the band's biggest hit, "Destiny", and sings the song alongside fellow vocalist Sia Furler
Sia Furler
Sia Kate Isobelle Furler or simply Sia, is an Australian pop, downtempo, and jazz singer and songwriter. In 2000, her single, "Taken for Granted" was a top 10 hit in the United Kingdom. Her 2008 album, Some People Have Real Problems peaked in the top 30 on the Billboard 200...
. Barker also co-wrote and sang Zero 7 songs such as "In The Waiting Line" on the Zero 7 album Simple Things
Simple Things (Zero 7 album)
-Singles:The following singles were released from the album:...
, which has sold more than one million copies worldwide, and also the song "Spinning". Barker also contributed to the follow-up Zero 7 album, When It Falls
When It Falls
-Singles:The following singles were released from the album:- External links :**...
, co-writing the songs "Passing By" and "In Time."
Barker collaborated with musician KK
KK (Kevin Kerrigan)
KK is a British based composer, record producer, and sound designer, best known for his work as a composer and producer in the field of contemporary / pop music. His past work includes with Brian Eno, Björk, Tim Booth, James, Dido, Natalie Imbruglia, James Newton Howard and others...
in 2004 to release Lullaby
Lullaby (Sophie Barker album)
Lullaby is an album released by singer Sophie Barker and musician KK on June 14, 2005. Barker is best known for her work with Zero 7.-Tracks:#"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" – 3:21#"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" – 2:53...
, an album of soothing night-time songs for children. She followed this with a solo album entitled Earthbound
Earthbound (Sophie Barker album)
Earthbound is the debut solo album of British singer Sophie Barker. It was originally released in the UK on May 2, 2005, and on May 30, 2006 in the United States. Barker is best known for her work with Zero 7...
, released 2005. Barker has also worked with The Egg
The Egg (funk band)
The Egg is a British electronic dance music band, consisting of Ned Scott , Maff Scott , Ben Cullum and Matt White .-History:...
, electronica artists Grooverider
Grooverider
Grooverider is a British drum and bass DJ.-Biography:Grooverider began his DJing at illegal raves and warehouse parties in the UK in the late 1980s, and rose to prominence with partner Fabio through his sets at nightclub nights such as 'Rage'. Grooverider was also on the London pirate radio...
and Groove Armada
Groove Armada
Groove Armada is an English electronic music duo from London, England comprising Andy Cato and Tom Findlay. They are perhaps best known for their singles "I See You Baby" and "Superstylin'"...
and the acid-jazz duo Muki
Muki
Muki was an English acid jazz duo, consisting of Luke Mullen and Jules Evans. Their first single, "Jahbar", was released in 1996. This was followed by two albums on the Mantra Recordings label, both of which combines funk drumming , jazz keyboards , electronic programming and guest vocals...
. Barker was featured in a 2006 British Airways
British Airways
British Airways is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom, based in Waterside, near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport. British Airways is the largest airline in the UK based on fleet size, international flights and international destinations...
UK television campaign, singing a cover version
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
of John Denver
John Denver
Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. , known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer/songwriter, activist, and humanitarian. After growing up in numerous locations with his military family, Denver began his music career in folk music groups in the late 1960s. His greatest commercial success...
's "Leaving on a Jet Plane
Leaving on a Jet Plane
"Leaving on a Jet Plane" is a song written by John Denver in 1966 and most famously recorded by Peter, Paul and Mary. The original title of the song was "Oh Babe I Hate to Go" but Denver's then producer, Milt Okun, convinced him to change the title....
". Barker also featured as a guest singer in Quiet Letters by Bliss
Bliss (Danish band)
- Biography :With musicians from Denmark, Sweden, and Guinea-Bissau, Bliss is an international world music, chill out pop band based in Denmark. Since 2001, they have released music and appeared in international compilations and on TV shows such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.In 2002, Zero 7's...
.
In 2009 she has also collaborated and provided vocals on the album entitled No One Built This Moment by Bliss. In 2010, Barker signed with the independent record label
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
, Ho Hum Records
Ho Hum Records
Ho Hum Records is an independent record label specialising in acoustic folk / electronica music. Founded in 2007 in Crystal Palace, South London by Alex Pilkington and Mark Tucker, who between them have worked as songwriters, producers and engineers in a wide variety of genres; and influenced by...
. According to the label's website, Barker has recorded a new album, Seagull, which was released on May 6, 2011 to positive reviews. Seagull has spawned two singles, "Say Goodbye" which was released on March 11, 2011, and "Bluebell", released on July 15, 2011. According to a September 5, 2011 posting to her blog, Ms. Barker stated that a third single is planned to be released. In September, 2011, a music video for "Say Goodbye" was produced, and is set to be released this Halloween.
Discography
- LullabyLullaby (Sophie Barker album)Lullaby is an album released by singer Sophie Barker and musician KK on June 14, 2005. Barker is best known for her work with Zero 7.-Tracks:#"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" – 3:21#"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" – 2:53...
(2004) - EarthboundEarthbound (Sophie Barker album)Earthbound is the debut solo album of British singer Sophie Barker. It was originally released in the UK on May 2, 2005, and on May 30, 2006 in the United States. Barker is best known for her work with Zero 7...
(2005) - Seagull (2011)