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| name = Sophie Barker |
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| background = solo_singer |
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| birth_date = 1971 |
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|birth_place =[[London]], England, [[United Kingdom]] |
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| instrument = [[Singing|Vocals]], [[guitar]] |
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| genre = [[Alternative rock|Alternative]]<br/>[[Downtempo]] |
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| occupation = [[Singer-songwriter]] |
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| years_active = 1996–present |
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| label = [[Sony Records|Sony]], [[Ho Hum Records|Ho Hum]] |
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| associated_acts = [[Zero 7]]<br />[[KK (Kevin Kerrigan)|KK]]<br />[[Sia Furler]]<br />[[The Egg (funk band)|The Egg]]<br />[[Grooverider]]<br />[[Groove Armada]]<br />[[Muki]]<br />[[Bliss (Danish band)|Bliss]] |
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| website = [http://www.sophiebarker.com/ SophieBarker.com] |
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'''Sophie Barker''' (Born 1971) is a British singer from [[London]], best known for her work with the British [[downtempo]] group [[Zero 7]].<ref name="Wesolowski">{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p476853/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Zero 7|last=Wesolowski|first=David Peter|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=1 August 2010}}</ref> Sophie left [[University College London]] after two years to become a full-time singer, signing with [[Sony Records]] in 1996 under the name "''Sirènes''.<ref>http://www.myspace.com/sophiebarker/blog/539819739</ref>" She is the co-writer of Zero 7's biggest hit, "[[Destiny (Zero 7 song)|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 (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." |
'''Sophie Barker''' (Born 1971) is a British singer from [[London]], best known for her work with the British [[downtempo]] group [[Zero 7]].<ref name="Wesolowski">{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p476853/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Zero 7|last=Wesolowski|first=David Peter|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=1 August 2010}}</ref> Sophie left [[University College London]] after two years to become a full-time singer, signing with [[Sony Records]] in 1996 under the name "''Sirènes''.<ref>http://www.myspace.com/sophiebarker/blog/539819739</ref>" She is the co-writer of Zero 7's biggest hit, "[[Destiny (Zero 7 song)|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 (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." |
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Sophie Barker | |
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| Born | 1971 London, England, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Alternative Downtempo |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Sony, Ho Hum |
| Website | SophieBarker.com |
Sophie Barker (Born 1971) is a British singer from London, best known for her work with the British downtempo group Zero 7.[1] Sophie left University College London after two years to become a full-time singer, signing with Sony Records in 1996 under the name "Sirènes.[2]" She is the co-writer of Zero 7'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. That same year, she appeared as a backing vocalist on fellow Zero 7 bandmate's Sia Furler's album Colour the Small One, appearing on the track "Natale's Song." "She followed this with a solo album entitled Earthbound, released in 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.[3] Seagull has spawned two singles, "Say Goodbye" which was released on March 11, 2011,[4] and "Bluebell", released on July 15, 2011.[5][needs update][6]
According to a September 5, 2011 posting to her blog, Ms. Barker stated that a third single is planned to be released.[7] In September, 2011, a music video for "Say Goodbye" was produced, and was released on October 31st (Halloween), 2011[8] as the double A-side single "A Forest / Say Goodbye," which contained the standard and radio edits of "Say Goodbye" and a cover of The Cure's "A Forest," which received positive reviews. [9]
A November 18, 2011 posting to her blog, Ms Barker stated that a music video was produced for "A Forest" and that a new single is planned for the next year. [10]
Discography
- Lullaby (2004)
- Earthbound (2005)
- Seagull (2011)
- A Forest / Say Goodbye (2011)
References
- ^ Wesolowski, David Peter. "Biography: Zero 7". Allmusic. Retrieved 1 August 2010.
- ^ http://www.myspace.com/sophiebarker/blog/539819739
- ^ http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/seagull/id428706224
- ^ http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/say-goodbye-single/id423207783
- ^ http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bluebell-single/id448502296
- ^ Hohumrecords.com
- ^ http://www.sophiebarker.com/category/blog/
- ^ http://www.locomotion.co.uk/?p=1605
- ^ http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/a-forest-say-goodbye-ep/id473547716
- ^ http://www.sophiebarker.com/winter-warmth/
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