Franka De Mille
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Franka De Mille is a London singer, songwriter and composer. Her debut album ‘Bridge The Roads’ has already received critical acclaim and extensive airplay all over the world.
Emotionally raw, truly original and with sophisticated arrangements Franka De Mille’s music has an elegant blend of Americana, Chamber music and Alternative folk.
Franka’s focus on strong melodies really underline the powerful emotional charge of her unique voice and deeply personal lyrics. Her deliberate use of violin, cello, accordion, mandolin and flute as ‘second voices’ add an awesome depth to her compositions.
From the harrowing experience documented in ‘So Long’, to the mourning of her father in ‘Birds’ and the poignant confession to her sister in ‘Gare du Nord’, she bravely reveals her deepest emotions, and yet, through the messages of hope in ‘You’ll Never Know’ and ‘Come on’ her strength in adversity transcends toward the ultimate redemption song, ‘Bridge the Roads’.
Although she has been compared to Patti Smith, Tori Amos, Kate Bush and PJ Harvey, the only real comparison with them is a shared creative clarity in the expression of their music. Franka remains uncompromisingly herself, both musically and vocally.
She is the first, and only, independent artist to be selected for the British Phonographic Industry’s ‘Why Music Matters’ campaign (alongside Nina Simone, The Beatles, Kate Bush, Louie Armstrong, John Martyn, Nick Cave…)
You can view the film about her here… http://www.whymusicmatters.org/videos/entry/franka-de-mille
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willow21 Hi Willow here , I am a friend from myspace I do not use myspace often I do like lastfm though I have found it a great place to be. I shall have to try your songs out now that I have seen your profile on here!! Keep well and keep happy!! XX
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dodoboo Franka, you're songs are great!
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mwimps61 Loving the album - destined to be a fixture on my mp3 player!
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jakedapeg Your album is magnificent!!! Varied, rich and moving! Thank you for such gorgeous music!
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chayan_ka lovely to see you here, Franka! best and kindest regards, Natalia (the one from distant Russia:)x
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dardar227 Such a talented artist and one of my best friends on MySpace.
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worren2 "Come On" on Egida Charts. You Can Vote here: http://www.egida.us.edu.pl/lista/ Greeting from Poland;)
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