Tulele Faletolu
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Tulele Faletolu, born 21 December in Wellington
, New Zealand
, is a Christian
singer/songwriter and a former worship leader at Hillsong Church
in Sydney
, Australia
.
Tulele is of Samoan
descent and started singing at a young age. He moved from Wellington
to Auckland
with his younger brother Tolu to attend the Excel School of Performing Arts in the early 1990s.
In 1997, Tulele and Tolu joined Revelation, a RNB/Funk/Gospel Live Band formed by bass player Carl Gavet. Tulele shared vocal leads with Marcus Temu, Tolu on rhythm keyboards (later becoming the 3rd Lead Vocalist alongside Tulele and Marcus) alongside fellow keyboardist Louis Collins, and James Clay on the drums.
Revelation then relocated to Sydney, Australia in 1999 where the band began to gig at places like the Marble Bar formerly at the Hilton Hotel, The Cave at Star City Casino, and their more regular gigs at the Basement near Circular Quay. It was not long after that Tulele began attending Hillsong Church at Baulkham Hills, and within the following months, he then volunteered to be in the Hillsong Church choir while still singing lead vocals for Revelation.
At the beginning of 2001, Tulele was elevated from a member of the choir to backing vocals and sang and recorded some adlib
worship for the songs "Emmanuel" and "Worthy is the Lamb" for You are My World
even though he was in choir for that album. He was then put forward as a worship leader when his first solo recording was "Away in a Manger
" on the Hillsong album Christmas
followed by a remake of "My Heart Will Trust" on the studio album, Amazing Love
. The first major Hillsong album he sang on was Blessed
singing "Magnificent" and "King of Majesty". Tulele then left Revelation to concentrate solely on serving in the worship team for Hillsong and Hillsong United
. In 2005 during the Hillsong Live album recording, God He Reigns
, he re-united with Marcus Temu & Tolu Faletolu to sing the Mia Fieldes written "All for Love". This would be the last Hillsong album recording that Tulele would appear on as the later released song "Emmanuel" on the Celebrating Christmas
album was recorded prior to the God He Reigns
album.
In early October 2010, Tulele performed at his first major public appearance in over 5 years with his brother Tolu at the very first Samoan Music Awards and also at a live concert at Lalomanu Village where the Tsunami struck over 12 months prior to this event as part of the FOB Music Festival in Samoa
.
On Sunday, 1 May 2011, Tulele alongside Barry Southgate and Dee Uluirewa did backing vocals with Darlene Zschech
leading worship at The inaugural Hope Unlimited Church album recording. This marked the 1st time in 5 1/2 years since Tulele actively sung on a church stage of any sort as the last time was at Hillsong Conference 2005.
include:
Wellington
Wellington is the capital city and third most populous urban area of New Zealand, although it is likely to have surpassed Christchurch due to the exodus following the Canterbury Earthquake. It is at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
, is a Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
singer/songwriter and a former worship leader at Hillsong Church
Hillsong Church
Hillsong Church is a Pentecostal megachurch affiliated with Australian Christian Churches and located in Sydney, Australia. The church's senior pastors, Brian and Bobbie Houston, began the church in 1983 as the Hills Christian Life Centre in Baulkham Hills...
in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
.
Tulele is of Samoan
Samoans
The Samoan people are a Polynesian ethnic group of the Samoan Islands, sharing genetics, language, history and culture. Due to colonialism, the home islands are politically and geographically divided between the country of Samoa, official name Independent State of Samoa ; and American Samoa, an...
descent and started singing at a young age. He moved from Wellington
Wellington
Wellington is the capital city and third most populous urban area of New Zealand, although it is likely to have surpassed Christchurch due to the exodus following the Canterbury Earthquake. It is at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range...
to Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
with his younger brother Tolu to attend the Excel School of Performing Arts in the early 1990s.
In 1997, Tulele and Tolu joined Revelation, a RNB/Funk/Gospel Live Band formed by bass player Carl Gavet. Tulele shared vocal leads with Marcus Temu, Tolu on rhythm keyboards (later becoming the 3rd Lead Vocalist alongside Tulele and Marcus) alongside fellow keyboardist Louis Collins, and James Clay on the drums.
Revelation then relocated to Sydney, Australia in 1999 where the band began to gig at places like the Marble Bar formerly at the Hilton Hotel, The Cave at Star City Casino, and their more regular gigs at the Basement near Circular Quay. It was not long after that Tulele began attending Hillsong Church at Baulkham Hills, and within the following months, he then volunteered to be in the Hillsong Church choir while still singing lead vocals for Revelation.
At the beginning of 2001, Tulele was elevated from a member of the choir to backing vocals and sang and recorded some adlib
AdLib
Ad Lib, Inc. was a manufacturer of sound cards and other computer equipment founded by Martin Prevel, a former professor of music and vice-dean of the music department at the Université Laval...
worship for the songs "Emmanuel" and "Worthy is the Lamb" for You are My World
You Are My World
You Are My World is the tenth album in the live praise and worship series of Christian Contemporary music by Hillsong Church.-Making of the album:...
even though he was in choir for that album. He was then put forward as a worship leader when his first solo recording was "Away in a Manger
Away in a Manger
"Away in a Manger" is a Christmas carol first published in 1885 in Philadelphia and used widely throughout the English-speaking world. In Britain it is one of the most popular carols, a 1996 Gallup Poll ranking it joint second.-History of the lyrics:...
" on the Hillsong album Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
followed by a remake of "My Heart Will Trust" on the studio album, Amazing Love
Amazing Love
Amazing Love is the fifth album in the Worship series of Christian Contemporary music by Hillsong Church.-Track listing:-Credits:Lead Vocals:* Darlene Zschech...
. The first major Hillsong album he sang on was Blessed
Blessed (Hillsong album)
Blessed is the eleventh album in the live praise and worship series of Christian Contemporary music by Hillsong Church.-Making of the album:...
singing "Magnificent" and "King of Majesty". Tulele then left Revelation to concentrate solely on serving in the worship team for Hillsong and Hillsong United
Hillsong United (band)
The Hillsong United band is an Australian praise and worship band that originated as a part of Hillsong Church. The band tours the world, performing at the various Hillsong church locations as well as general concert venues. They compose the songs for their own performances and for the other...
. In 2005 during the Hillsong Live album recording, God He Reigns
God He Reigns
God He Reigns is the fourteenth album in the live praise and worship series of Christian Contemporary music by Hillsong Church. A single-disc version of this album was released in the USA by Integrity Media.-Making of the album:...
, he re-united with Marcus Temu & Tolu Faletolu to sing the Mia Fieldes written "All for Love". This would be the last Hillsong album recording that Tulele would appear on as the later released song "Emmanuel" on the Celebrating Christmas
Celebrating Christmas
Celebrating Christmas is the second Christmas worship album of Christian Contemporary music composed of Christmas songs led by Darlene Zschech and the Hillsong Team.-Track listing:...
album was recorded prior to the God He Reigns
God He Reigns
God He Reigns is the fourteenth album in the live praise and worship series of Christian Contemporary music by Hillsong Church. A single-disc version of this album was released in the USA by Integrity Media.-Making of the album:...
album.
In early October 2010, Tulele performed at his first major public appearance in over 5 years with his brother Tolu at the very first Samoan Music Awards and also at a live concert at Lalomanu Village where the Tsunami struck over 12 months prior to this event as part of the FOB Music Festival in Samoa
Samoa
Samoa , officially the Independent State of Samoa, formerly known as Western Samoa is a country encompassing the western part of the Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. It became independent from New Zealand in 1962. The two main islands of Samoa are Upolu and one of the biggest islands in...
.
On Sunday, 1 May 2011, Tulele alongside Barry Southgate and Dee Uluirewa did backing vocals with Darlene Zschech
Darlene Zschech
Darlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
leading worship at The inaugural Hope Unlimited Church album recording. This marked the 1st time in 5 1/2 years since Tulele actively sung on a church stage of any sort as the last time was at Hillsong Conference 2005.
Discography
List of songs by Tulele as Lead/Backing Vocals or written by him for Hillsong & Hillsong UnitedHillsong United (band)
The Hillsong United band is an Australian praise and worship band that originated as a part of Hillsong Church. The band tours the world, performing at the various Hillsong church locations as well as general concert venues. They compose the songs for their own performances and for the other...
include:
- You Are My WorldYou Are My WorldYou Are My World is the tenth album in the live praise and worship series of Christian Contemporary music by Hillsong Church.-Making of the album:...
(2001)- "Emmanuel" (Backing Vocals/Ad lib Worship in Bridge)
- "Worthy is The Lamb" (Backing Vocals)
- ChristmasChristmasChristmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
" (2001)- "Away in a Manger" (Lead Vocals)
- Amazing LoveAmazing LoveAmazing Love is the fifth album in the Worship series of Christian Contemporary music by Hillsong Church.-Track listing:-Credits:Lead Vocals:* Darlene Zschech...
(2002)- "My Heart Will Trust" (Lead Vocals)
- BlessedBlessed (Hillsong album)Blessed is the eleventh album in the live praise and worship series of Christian Contemporary music by Hillsong Church.-Making of the album:...
(2002)- "Magnificent" (Lead Vocals)
- "King of Majesty" (Lead Vocals)
- To the Ends of the Earth - Hillsong UnitedHillsong United (band)The Hillsong United band is an Australian praise and worship band that originated as a part of Hillsong Church. The band tours the world, performing at the various Hillsong church locations as well as general concert venues. They compose the songs for their own performances and for the other...
(2002)- "All About You" (Lead Vocals)
- "Free" (Lead Vocals)
- "Need You Here" (Duet with Holly WatsonHolly WatsonHolly Watson is a TV spokeswoman, Gospel singer, TV host and actress from Franklin, Tennessee, originally hailing from Ohio. Mrs Watson graduated from Belmont University with a BS in Broadcasting...
) - "Now That You're Near" (Backing Vocals)
- "All About You [radio remix]" (Lead Vocals)
- "My God [radio remix]" (Lead Vocals)
- HopeHope (Hillsong album)Hope is the twelfth album in the live praise and worship series of Christian Contemporary music by Hillsong Church.-Making of the album:Hope was recorded live at the new Hillsong Convention Centre over two nights in early 2003 by Darlene Zschech and the Hillsong team...
(2003)- "Still" (Lead Vocals)
- "Can't Stop Praising" (Lead Vocals - co-written with Marty SampsonMarty SampsonMarty Sampson is a Christian songwriter and a worship leader at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. Originally featuring in the Youth Alive albums of the late 1990s, he was one of original Hillsong United worship leaders. Guitar is his main instrument and he occasionally plays the piano. He...
) - "Free" (Lead Vocals on CD Version)
- FaithfulFaithfulFaithful may refer to:* Faithfulness* Faithful , a baptised Catholic* Faithful: Two Diehard Boston Red Sox Fans Chronicle the Historic 2004 Season, a book about the Boston Red Sox...
(2003)- "Chosen As Mine" (Lead Vocals)
- "Praises To The King" (Lead Vocals)
- More Than LifeMore Than LifeMore Than Life is the fifth live praise and worship album by Hillsong United. The CD comes with a free DVD which includes documentary footage, interviews and 'behind the scenes'.-Track listing:# "One Way" - 4:07...
- Hillsong UnitedHillsong United (band)The Hillsong United band is an Australian praise and worship band that originated as a part of Hillsong Church. The band tours the world, performing at the various Hillsong church locations as well as general concert venues. They compose the songs for their own performances and for the other...
(2004)- "Where the Love Lasts Forever" (Backing Vocals)
- "Open Up the Heavens" (Backing Vocals)
- "Always" (Duet with Michelle Fragar)
- "Soldier" (Lead Vocals/Rap - co-written with Marty SampsonMarty SampsonMarty Sampson is a Christian songwriter and a worship leader at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. Originally featuring in the Youth Alive albums of the late 1990s, he was one of original Hillsong United worship leaders. Guitar is his main instrument and he occasionally plays the piano. He...
)
- For All You've DoneFor All You've DoneFor All You've Done is the thirteenth album in the live praise and worship series of Christian Contemporary music by Hillsong Church. It debuted at Number 1 on the Australian album chart on 12 July 2004.-Recording:...
(2004)- "More than Life" (Lead Vocals)
- Unified Praise (2004)
- "Free" (Lead Vocals)
- Look to YouLook to YouLook to You is the sixth live praise and worship album by Hillsong United. The CD comes with a free DVD which includes documentary footage, interviews and 'behind the scenes'.-Track listing:# "Salvation Is Here" - 4:42...
- Hillsong UnitedHillsong United (band)The Hillsong United band is an Australian praise and worship band that originated as a part of Hillsong Church. The band tours the world, performing at the various Hillsong church locations as well as general concert venues. They compose the songs for their own performances and for the other...
(2005)- "There Is Nothing Like" (Lead Vocals)
- "Til I See You" (Backing Vocals)
- "Rest In You" (Backing Vocals)
- God He ReignsGod He ReignsGod He Reigns is the fourteenth album in the live praise and worship series of Christian Contemporary music by Hillsong Church. A single-disc version of this album was released in the USA by Integrity Media.-Making of the album:...
(2005)- "Praise in The Highest-Album Opening-DVD Only" (Lead Vocals).
- "What The World Will Never Take" (Co-Lead Vocals with Marty Sampson)
- "All for Love" (Co-Lead Vocals with Marcus Temu & Barry Southgate also featuring Tolu Faletolu on Backing Vocals)
- "God He Reigns/All I Need Is You" (Backing Vocals)
- "There Is Nothing Like" (Backing Vocals)
- "Know You More" (Backing Vocals)
- Celebrating ChristmasCelebrating ChristmasCelebrating Christmas is the second Christmas worship album of Christian Contemporary music composed of Christmas songs led by Darlene Zschech and the Hillsong Team.-Track listing:...
(2005)- "Emmanuel" (Lead Vocals)