Monday, January 25, 2010

Big Noise's Al Gomes and A. Michelle Congratulate Their Artist Jim Brickman on his Grammy Nomination

Independent A&R firm Big Noise celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a Grammy announcement.

(Billboard Publicity Wire/PRWEB ) January 25, 2010 -- Big Noise would like to congratulate our client, Jim Brickman on his Grammy Award Nomination for Best New Age Album at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.

Grammy nominee Jim Brickman
Grammy nominee Jim Brickman
Jim Brickman has revolutionized the sound of solo piano music with his pop-style instrumentals and star-studded vocal collaborations. This year's release 'Faith' is no exception.

Since the release of his debut album 'No Words' in 1994, Jim Brickman's romantic piano sound has defined him as a leader among contemporary instrumental hit makers. His signature style of playing and songwriting has brought him gold and platinum-selling albums, four Number One songs, 26 charted adult radio hits - with a total of 8 million records sold, two SESAC 'Songwriter of the Year' awards, a Canadian Country Music Award, a Dove Award presented by the Gospel Music Association, and Grammy Nominations in 2003 (Best Pop Instrumental for 'Peace') and 2010 (Best New Age Album for 'Faith').

Jim's best-known compositions include the chart-toppers 'Valentine,' 'The Gift,' 'Love of My Life,' 'Destiny,' 'Simple Things' and 'Peace.' In November 2005, he held the top three spots on Billboard's New Age chart for his albums 'The Disney Songbook,' 'Grace,' and 'Greatest Hits.'

ABOUT BIG NOISE

Al Gomes and A. Michelle have been in the music business for over 30 years.

Al and A. Michelle are the founders of Big Noise, an award-winning international music production, artist development and independent A&R firm. Big Noise (celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2010) has overseen the release of 300+ recordings by both superstar and independent recording artists of diverse musical genres. They have managed each and every project from concept to completion including assistance with establishing the budget for each project, choice of the artist's material and producer, hands-on A&R direction in the studio, art direction and design of recording package, manufacturing of finished CD, and the publicity, marketing and distribution of the release.

Big Noise has been exposing recording artists to the world for over two decades. Their work and marketing campaigns have landed their artists contracts with record companies and management firms. Their artists have also received high profile media exposure through radio, television, and print.

Al and A. Michelle were part of the team that helped launch Christina Aguilera's career. After Christina was discovered by their colleague Steve Kurtz, Al and A. Michelle served as Directors of Online Entertainment and Marketing for Christina and her company, Three Wishes Productions, Inc., working as her publicists and webmasters ('Best Sites of the 21st Century' - Entertainment Weekly), as well as being her biographers and archivists. In addition, Al and A. Michelle have produced two singles for Aguilera ( 'Holiday With Christina' and 'What A Valentine Wants') and executive produced a #1 dance remix of her single 'What A Girl Wants' for RCA/BMG Records.

They also conceived and produced American Idol's Katharine McPhee's smash hit Christmas single, 'A Gift to You' / 'O Come All Ye Faithful,' as well as serving as regional judges for the TV show.

Al and A. Michelle have also worked with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chigago, Jim Brickman, Béla Fleck, recent Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Little Anthony and the Imperials, Jay Geils, Paul Doucette (Matchbox 20), Nils Lofgren, Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze), multi-platinum producer Shelly Yakus, actor/directors Andrew McCarthy, Tiffani Thiessen, and William Shatner, and many other great artists.

Big Noise's work has earned the firm gold and platinum awards from the Recording Industry Association of America, in addition to other major awards.

They have produced 26 award-winning CD compilations including CDs for First Night Boston and the National Association of College Broadcasters (which featured R.E.M., Anthrax, Primus, Cowboy Junkies, Henry Rollins, Cracker, Eve's Plum, Luscious Jackson, and Mazzy Star). The NACB CD received Print Magazine's annual 'CD Design Award.'

Al and A. Michelle also produced the original motion picture soundtrack CDs for the directorial debuts of actors Andrew McCarthy ('News for the Church') and Tiffani Thiessen ('Just Pray' – which featured Paul Doucette from Matchbox Twenty and Lori McKenna).

OTHER CREDITS

Al Gomes has composed songs with many award-winning and renowned songwriters including two-time Emmy Award Winner Sean Callery ('24,' 'Medium,' 'La Femme Nikita'), John Cafferty ('Eddie and the Cruisers'), Jimmy Crane (Elvis Presley, Doris Day), Mike Viola ('That Thing You Do,' 'Walk Hard'), David Minehan (Paul Westerberg, The Neighborhoods), and Chris Dominici (National Geographic Network, Fox Sports), among others.

A. Michelle is also a performing and recording artist in her own right. She is a sound healer who channels Sacred Sound in harmony with a variety of indigenous instruments - including Native American flutes, crystal bowls, Tibetan bells, and drums. She conducts private healing sessions, ceremonial and sacred soundings, vocal workshops, drum circles, and guided meditations. In 2008, she was commissioned by Sacred Britain, Inc. to record a theme song for their annual Earth Spirit Conference to be used in their signature presentation on Sacred Stone Circles and Monuments. She is currently at work on her second CD of sacred sounds for therapeutic healing.

For more information about Big Noise, please visit their official website.

Contact:
Al Gomes and A. Michelle
Big Noise
Phone: 401-274-4770 USA

11 South Angell Street, Suite 336
Providence, RI 02906 USA

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