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Newsweek Interview: "Artists: Making Their Own Breaks"
When Singer gilli moon moved from Sydney to Los Angeles 10 years ago, she flung herself into meeting record-industry execs, arranging gigs and scraping together a living....For artists like Gilli Moon, penning pensive ballads in her living room using nothing more than high-tech tools and good business sense, they also represent a viable path to success." Newsweek International Interview. |
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“Complex is first word that comes to mind when considering Hollywood based Australian artist and producer gilli moon: songs of being a child by an all-woman chanteuse, a singular warrior over the industry who remains quietly sensitive, and a dynamic performance artist who paints as brilliantly as she sings.” – JEFFBUCKLEY.COM
“The whole audience, and I mean, everyone... was screaming, clapping, stomping, yelling for more... people were crying... believe it. The band was right on with her. They started the first song creating a landscape of sounds and then just "floated" away with Gilli working her voice and body. Beautiful.” – FEMMUSE.COM There's something distinctly Bowie-driven about gilli moon... Like listening to a female Scary Monsters, with a dose more vulnerability and greater sound. MUSICDISH.COM Powerful, sensuous, arty ... it reminded me a little of when I saw Tori Amos solo several years ago. Gilli's music also made me think of her as a female David Bowie for the new millennium. Cool stuff. THE BUZZ FACTOR Bob Baker |
“Among the emerging post-bubblegum backlash of down-to-earth, in-your-face female singer / songwriters is attitudinal Aussie Gilli Moon…a singer / songwriter of the old school. Her lyrics are intensely personal, her melodies either guitar-driven or vocally driven…her voice is closer to Gwen Stefani or even Janis Joplin than Tori Amos or Kate Bush. Gilli Moon is in music for the love of it, and she’s in it for the long haul.”
L. Katz AMG for www.allmusic.com
“GREAT visual orientated art pop ... Kate Bush/David Bowie spiced with some American rock ..”
Lord Litter Radio Show, Germany
“Gilli Moon sings like a soul-diva and looks like a fem / butch baby-faced-tae-bo warrior with her honest sexuality producing moves reminiscent of a pornstar in one glimpse, and an r&b hiphop dancer the next. She is a welcome relief from the plaintiff, somewhat passive, folk / rock artists and the hard-core rocker…she is the make-upless “real” non-skinny sex symbol for the young anti-establishment – she will be a star.”
Diva Bands promoter, Amy Camus
“I heard a voice that came from the heavens to offer salvation to the masses. A talented voice that had music with soul, with emotion and that voice belonged to Gilli Moon. A woman who can actually write her own songs instead of depending on other people. I haven’t been this excited about an artist since I discovered the music of Tori Amos…Gilli Moon should start working on her Grammy acceptance speech!”
BallBusterHardMusic.com/Left Field Review – by Paul Autry
“...the SensuArtist begins to paint on an acrylic canvas while the band motivates the mood. Gilli splatters paint on the clear canvas - subtle, gentle strokes in the beginning that follow with wide sweeps as she creates a portrait for the audience to view. Every aspect of this performance is about being at one with the audience. Being at one with her band, at one with herself. A truly amazing feat - and to witness such humility of raw talent is so refreshing!"
Indian Voices, San Diego
“gilli moon delivers her progressive pop/rock style with a unique diversity in style and expression. By her creation, gilli has allowed the listeners of her music to paint worlds of imagery with their minds. Amazing songwriting and vocals that purr like a kitten and growl like a lion. … This is music that you won't soon forget.”
The GlobalMuse
“moon broadens the boundaries of musical structure and sonic soundscapes with an approach that Patti Smith and Sonic Youth would appreciate. Combining poetry with techno rock, she explores a plethora of emotions and styles. From a spoken-word intro to her use of exotic instrumentation, the songs are eye opening. This is an album that encourages repeated play, as the listener discovers new surprises on every track.”
Music Connection
Gilli Moon…a vibrant artist who puts everything she has into her music. With a wonderful breathy quality Gilli shares her life…I fell in love and so will you.”
Rock City News
L. Katz AMG for www.allmusic.com
“GREAT visual orientated art pop ... Kate Bush/David Bowie spiced with some American rock ..”
Lord Litter Radio Show, Germany
“Gilli Moon sings like a soul-diva and looks like a fem / butch baby-faced-tae-bo warrior with her honest sexuality producing moves reminiscent of a pornstar in one glimpse, and an r&b hiphop dancer the next. She is a welcome relief from the plaintiff, somewhat passive, folk / rock artists and the hard-core rocker…she is the make-upless “real” non-skinny sex symbol for the young anti-establishment – she will be a star.”
Diva Bands promoter, Amy Camus
“I heard a voice that came from the heavens to offer salvation to the masses. A talented voice that had music with soul, with emotion and that voice belonged to Gilli Moon. A woman who can actually write her own songs instead of depending on other people. I haven’t been this excited about an artist since I discovered the music of Tori Amos…Gilli Moon should start working on her Grammy acceptance speech!”
BallBusterHardMusic.com/Left Field Review – by Paul Autry
“...the SensuArtist begins to paint on an acrylic canvas while the band motivates the mood. Gilli splatters paint on the clear canvas - subtle, gentle strokes in the beginning that follow with wide sweeps as she creates a portrait for the audience to view. Every aspect of this performance is about being at one with the audience. Being at one with her band, at one with herself. A truly amazing feat - and to witness such humility of raw talent is so refreshing!"
Indian Voices, San Diego
“gilli moon delivers her progressive pop/rock style with a unique diversity in style and expression. By her creation, gilli has allowed the listeners of her music to paint worlds of imagery with their minds. Amazing songwriting and vocals that purr like a kitten and growl like a lion. … This is music that you won't soon forget.”
The GlobalMuse
“moon broadens the boundaries of musical structure and sonic soundscapes with an approach that Patti Smith and Sonic Youth would appreciate. Combining poetry with techno rock, she explores a plethora of emotions and styles. From a spoken-word intro to her use of exotic instrumentation, the songs are eye opening. This is an album that encourages repeated play, as the listener discovers new surprises on every track.”
Music Connection
Gilli Moon…a vibrant artist who puts everything she has into her music. With a wonderful breathy quality Gilli shares her life…I fell in love and so will you.”
Rock City News
gilli's finely crafted songwriting style weaves through moods of sensuality - physical desires - lust - joy - sorrow - innocent wonder and carnal knowledge - endless possibilities of emotion and passion. Lyrical content, mixed with beautifully textured layers of instrumentation and intensely driven vocals, kept the audience's focus on the stage - not the usual business of a crowded club. gilli splatters paint on the clear canvas - subtle, gentle strokes in the beginning that follow with wide sweeps as she creates a portrait for the audience to view. Every aspect of this performance is about being at one with the audience. Being at one with her band, at one with herself. A truly amazing feat in a city where over inflated egos rule and to witness such humility of raw talent is so refreshing! Perhaps that's why gilli doesn't like to take too much credit for herself and truly appreciates the professional musicians who accompany her.
INDIAN VOICES San Diego
INDIAN VOICES San Diego
.gilli moon put on a show that blew my mind. If you ever want to see an artist give 110% on stage then see gilli moon the next time she plays and see what a truly successful independent artist is like. This little Aussie chick bounced from piano to stage pumping out tunes that just made sense to me. (Moses Avalon)
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“the thunder from down under,” ... Australian musician, Moon’s passion for not only her own music, but music in general, was obvious as she performed with a sense of joy and confidence. Snaps and claps filled the venue, coming from both the audience and Moon herself. Moon’s songs were relatable to every woman in the crowd, as she sang from the heart about the pain of heartbreak and the struggle to find yourself during chaotic times....tracks were filled with honest messages of struggle and self-doubt. She took the stage, headed over to her piano and belted out “Release Me,” from her release, Extraordinary Life. Like a self-therapy session, she seemed to calm herself and embrace the struggle as she delivered music from The Stillness. The central message of the album is the need for inner peace within oneself and to learn from past mistakes. It was as though the crowd was watching Moon morph from a girl into a woman right before their eyes. The tracks seem to solve all the immature, but normal problems that a girl faces during the journey of self-discovery. Her music makes us realize that the answers to our struggles can’t be found in others, but within ourselves.
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“What a voice! When you close your eyes you can hear the accessible melodies beckoning as the arrangements engulf and captivate you. She grabs you with strong, smooth, determined lyrics.”
- Beat Magazine, Sydney |
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“Passionate, insightful, sensual... She can take a song any place she wants, and she does just that, singing sweet whispers one minute, and screaming rock the next. Her themes strike many different chords that touch everyone deeply...Moon's songwriting gives anyone else in her genre a run for their money..”
- Bernard Baur, Music Connection
- Bernard Baur, Music Connection
Speaking of full sound! Gilli’s band is full indeed with no less than a six piece opening her set. Most impressive of all was a three piece percussion group assembled with Voyce McGinley, Amy Lou and flown direct from Cleveland, Ohio for the night – Frank Musarra who appears as the primary drummer on The Stillness. As Gilli progressed through her set she related how she had been playing piano since the age of four... Be is one of my fave cuts on the new album and was great to see performed live with a standing bass, hand percussion sound and warbled psychedelic lead guitar licks. When introducing her song I Am, Gilli mentioned this was a co-write with songwriter Richard Harris originally written for Miley Cyrus. After playing through the song Gilli exclaimed, “That’s a three and a half minute pop song!,” to which her fans laughed and applauded. At this point Paulina rejoined the stage for a duet performance of Moon, a co-write with Gilli who was quick to point out the obvious attraction to her namesake as reason for wanting to record the piece for The Stillness. The live finger picked acoustic guitar performance was much different than on the album where it becomes more of a synthesis of trip hop and progressive rock. Also distinguishing the live sound was Shawn Cunnane on an electrified mandolin and Andy Catt who used a bow on his standing bass. The end result was a very symphonic, yet Martian sound.
Gilli’s live show was much like her new album – ebbing between frenzy and stillness; from bringing the house to riveted silence during her raw acoustic performance of the track Cling On with only Cunnane on guitar to the frenzied percussion of Silent Prophet. I felt the lyrics were particularly strong on Silent Prophet and a good example of what to expect from The Stillness as a whole: “We are here to live our lives/with nothing to prove but to carry the water well/and heal the holes/bury the old/and when you can’t see what the future will bring/Just call the silent prophet within/I’m calling…”
Gilli did summon her prophet within, running through The Mint as if it were suddenly a Southern Baptist revival and her fans were the church choir in what became an interactive sing-along. For her follow up finale Gilli performed her hit Temperamental Angel.
All Access Magazine, by Brooke Mason
She had the audience clapping along and there were hoots and hollers after every song. This woman is TOTALLY mesmerizing - a true artist. She goes from whispered passages to screaming rock 'n roll - sometimes in the same song. It's hard to describe her music because it's so unique, but I kept thinking of a female Elton John with a few theatrical twists thrown in. She is a totally up tone entertainer; a HUGE being... You will leave with a big smile on your face!
ARTISTS FOR A BETTER WORLD Larry Williams
Passionate, insightful, sensual... She can take a song any place she wants, and she does just that, singing sweet whispers one minute, and screaming rock the next. Her themes strike many different chords that touch everyone deeply and moving them to actions that can only be described as ballistic. Her writing is smart, sensitive and perceptive in a style all her own... This is a performer who's comfortable with both herself and her talent, and the chemistry between her and the other band members is as good as you're likely to see... Moon's songwriting gives anyone else in her genre a run for their money.. There's a new light in the sky and it's gilli moon. With her talent Australia can't keep her down there forever. She's already on her way.
Bernard Baur, MUSIC CONNECTION, LOS ANGELES
Moon exposes her soul and what a wondrous soul she is. Confident one minute and fragile the next, she swells with sensuality.
NEWCASTLE HERALD, Australia
By her creation, gilli has allowed the listeners of her music to paint worlds of imagery with their minds. …The lyrics are unlike any that I've heard from a pop artist, and tell me that gilli moon is more about art and presenting her passions than creating die cut pop songs.
TheGlobalMusic.com
Behind the piano, she was a volcano, erupting in emotions most of us would keep inside. Moon tinkled, pounded and got more music from the keys than is usually heard and her voice, ahhhh, it ranged from angelic to angry and everything in between. Her banter between songs was full of wit and vinegar, which the audience loved.
Naughty Mickie www.dabelly.com
Great music that could rock you, mock you and sock it to you with heartfelt romantic lyrics veiled as poetry set to throb-rock funky soul sister guitars oozing textures like a painter's canvas, kundalini rising basslines and powertripping keyboards ala elton john or billy joel in the early days and those intense vocals that reached out like thing's hand and grabbed you by the throat where you were usually choking back tears...
ANTONE REPORT
She’s very much a pure performance artist, I’ve never seen any one do what she does onstage. She really belts out the ballads…, I was impressed by the way she moves on stage – she’s got all the moves…
Mark Cope, U.S Retail buyer
The whole audience, and I mean, everyone... was screaming, clapping, stomping, yelling for more... people were crying... believe it. The band was right on with her. They started the first song creating a landscape of sounds and then just "floated" away with Gilli working her voice and body. Beautiful.
FEMMUSE.COM
Fitting a six-piece band into a 10x10 space was pretty tight, but then, so was the sound. With the musicians is such close proximity to each other, the band blended together as one voice, locking into an undeniable groove with gilli holding the keys (literally!). The half-hour set easily rivaled some of the best performances gilli & her band have played at any venue, & here we were, an intimate group of friends, sharing in the experience of a world class performance. With songs from every one of her CD's , gilli connected with everyone in the room with an electrifying blast of energy that took everyone far beyond the walls of the venue, & deep into the heart of the artist. Gilli RAWKS. How could anyone follow a performance like that?
SONGNET L.A
gilli moon put on a show that blew my mind. If you ever want to see an artist give 110% on stage then see Gilli Moon the next time she plays and see what a truly successful independent artist is like. This little Aussie chick bounced from piano to stage pumping out tunes that just made sense to me.
MOSES AVALON
gilli moon sings like a soul-diva and looks like a fem/butch baby-tae-bo warrior with her honest sexuality producing moves reminiscent of a porn star in one glimpse, and an r&b hiphop dancer the next. She is a welcome relief from the plaintiff somewhat passive, folk/rock artists and the hard-core rocker gyrations which in my opinion usually are predictable and contrived - her movements are so integrated and seamless and interesting - so incredibly non-repetitive -so very rock and roll - so NOT "performance art" (save the wings transition and the painting bit - which obviously is an unusual thing to see in a band and will cause her to be noticed especially - though it is fascinating - she alone is so interesting - I never wanted her to stop moving around) - her choreography makes her a very commercially viable video/stage vixen - a darkly sexy and brilliant antithesis to Brittany Spears with the truth on overdrive -she is the make-upless "real" non-skinny sex symbol for the young anti-establishment - she will be a star.
AMY CAMUS, DIVA BANDS
Seeing gilli moon perform is truly a multi-dimensional experience that pleasantly feeds your eyes, mind and ears all at once. Moon is constantly inspired to create. As her music builds and takes form, she creates her own unique paintings on an amazing glass canvas, all the while singing and performing with tremendous beauty and grace.
DAVID KONOW
Gilli Moon is an Australian artist who has been pursuing her career in the US. She has just published a book and has released a few CD’s. She spoke of her career and provided some interesting insights in life as an artist. continued..
INDIE INITIATIVE Melbourne
Diva-in-the-making gilli moon used her body, aura, sensuality and voice to tease and entice everyone.
LAMUSICSCENE.COM Los Angeles
Gilli and her warriors lit up the stage with a provocative mix of pop and jazz with a slightly political punk twist. Ever theatrical, outspoken and with an extremely dynamic, extensive and expressive vocal range, she’s all about girl power, sexuality and peace. Their set was upbeat and danceable, sprinkled with passionate keyboards, guitar solos, jams and guest vocals. Lots of energy, very steamy set!
ALL ACCESS Cyhndi Mora
Gilli shows a maturity of style and voice that's profound, she speaks to the bare emotions of love, hate, empowering sensuality and hand-tying vulnerability in all of us..... her whispery, lilting upper register brings to mind a young Kate Bush, mixed with the angst of Alanis Morissette.. a wide swatch of styles and confessions.
KULAKS Los Angeles
With a voice so strong, it was easy to be swept up in her vocal pleasantries. Every song in the set was great. Her style forced you to think she was singing just to you.... Everybody has weaknesses. I have no idea what hers are, and I likely will never find out. She knows what she does well, and she blindsides you with it.
AGOUTI MUSIC Joel Edelman
At the risk of sounding sexist! I have never placed sexuality or sensuality in front of music. I still haven't but I introduce all of you to gilli moon, a wonderfully talented musician, artist, and writer. She also uses sensuality to make a statement, and that statement is to grab our attention long enough so you can realize that a huge talent awaits.
EVOR.COM Charlie
- There's nothing sexist about it Charlie, the music is Hot! And I don't know bout you but sensuality in music is why the cavemen first started beating out melodies on hollow logs n such, lets face it, ya take away true sensuality from the music and what ya got left? Cold mathematical notes.....never did nothing for me, but this, now this is somethin' alot different than your average bear bo bo, It'll have Mr Ranger dancing all the way back to camp. gilli moon has a fresh exciting sound that is way beyond the plastic pop I'm use to getting fed. Way to go gilli!
SouthernLogic
A soft keyboard melody greeted the waiting fans as the curtain goes up to take us "SWIMMING" through a heartfelt ballad of loss. The stage is full of ambient stage props. Aboriginal influenced art is hung all around and in the corner behind the keys sits the Temperamental Angel herself playing a plaintiff opening solo to accompany her pure and soulful singing. As the song ends Gilli sinks out of site as the rest of her troupe emerges onstage and takes their place. Gilli can be seen slowly crawling through the maze of instruments and wires to the middle of the stage where a white canvas leans against the kick drum. Gilli makes beginning strokes on a work in progress as the troupe strikes up the band. Now the fun begins as Gilli Moon performs the title track "Temperamental Angel," an emotion filled, spine tingling, toe tapping composition with an eerie discordant bass line hook. Working her way to her feet, throwing down her wings to hopping up and down all around, I see a vibrant artist who puts everything she has into her music. During faster instrumentals Gilli begins a second painting on a clear Plexiglas surface set on an easel at the front stage left side. Gilli uses the slower more tender songs to lie on the floor to continue painting on the canvas. With a wonderful breathy quality Gilli shares her life of "PLENTY" followed by the admission that she likes getting "NAKED" with you. Continuing on, Gilli takes the up tempo tick tock of "TIME" to hickory doc before jumping into a powerful display by a woman scorned in the "DISGRACE" of a lover that's never satisfied. Gilli completely turns it around with the insecurities of a woman who doesn't understand "WHY DO YOU LOVE ME STILL?" I fell in love and so will you. She must have gotten over it because she proceeds to invite you to "TOUCH ME," I won't be offended. I hope not because Gilli is a real turn on. She is definitely "ALIVE" and kicking and you should see Gilli Moon solo on piano.
ROCK CITY NEWS Igneous Rock
This tiny woman has more get up and go than a herd of angry elephants.. Her songs, honest and powerful, delivering a dexterity of tones… coaxed her audience almost to tears one minute and frenzied gyrations the next.
DRUM MEDIA, SYDNEY
Her star quality added immense success to our shows and our audience was overwhelmed.
ALTIN YUNUS 5 STAR RESORT, CESME, TURKEY
Gilli is an incredible and fabulous performer. She is a person who shares her success in life and music with all talented singer songwriters she meets. She has a big heart and it shows in her performances when the audience is always entertained with her beautiful voice and songs at every show!
AMANDA ABIZAID, SINGER SONGWRITER
Gilli is an Amazing songwriter, singer and performer. I have been blown away by her skills, her poetic songwriting and haunting performances...Gilli is the ultimate needle in the haystack!
LILLA VIETRI; A&R, KULT RECORDS
What a voice! When you close your eyes you can hear the accessible melodies beckoning as the arrangements engulf and captivate you. She grabs you with strong, smooth, determined lyrics. (Beat Magazine, Sydney)
Gilli’s live show was much like her new album – ebbing between frenzy and stillness; from bringing the house to riveted silence during her raw acoustic performance of the track Cling On with only Cunnane on guitar to the frenzied percussion of Silent Prophet. I felt the lyrics were particularly strong on Silent Prophet and a good example of what to expect from The Stillness as a whole: “We are here to live our lives/with nothing to prove but to carry the water well/and heal the holes/bury the old/and when you can’t see what the future will bring/Just call the silent prophet within/I’m calling…”
Gilli did summon her prophet within, running through The Mint as if it were suddenly a Southern Baptist revival and her fans were the church choir in what became an interactive sing-along. For her follow up finale Gilli performed her hit Temperamental Angel.
All Access Magazine, by Brooke Mason
She had the audience clapping along and there were hoots and hollers after every song. This woman is TOTALLY mesmerizing - a true artist. She goes from whispered passages to screaming rock 'n roll - sometimes in the same song. It's hard to describe her music because it's so unique, but I kept thinking of a female Elton John with a few theatrical twists thrown in. She is a totally up tone entertainer; a HUGE being... You will leave with a big smile on your face!
ARTISTS FOR A BETTER WORLD Larry Williams
Passionate, insightful, sensual... She can take a song any place she wants, and she does just that, singing sweet whispers one minute, and screaming rock the next. Her themes strike many different chords that touch everyone deeply and moving them to actions that can only be described as ballistic. Her writing is smart, sensitive and perceptive in a style all her own... This is a performer who's comfortable with both herself and her talent, and the chemistry between her and the other band members is as good as you're likely to see... Moon's songwriting gives anyone else in her genre a run for their money.. There's a new light in the sky and it's gilli moon. With her talent Australia can't keep her down there forever. She's already on her way.
Bernard Baur, MUSIC CONNECTION, LOS ANGELES
Moon exposes her soul and what a wondrous soul she is. Confident one minute and fragile the next, she swells with sensuality.
NEWCASTLE HERALD, Australia
By her creation, gilli has allowed the listeners of her music to paint worlds of imagery with their minds. …The lyrics are unlike any that I've heard from a pop artist, and tell me that gilli moon is more about art and presenting her passions than creating die cut pop songs.
TheGlobalMusic.com
Behind the piano, she was a volcano, erupting in emotions most of us would keep inside. Moon tinkled, pounded and got more music from the keys than is usually heard and her voice, ahhhh, it ranged from angelic to angry and everything in between. Her banter between songs was full of wit and vinegar, which the audience loved.
Naughty Mickie www.dabelly.com
Great music that could rock you, mock you and sock it to you with heartfelt romantic lyrics veiled as poetry set to throb-rock funky soul sister guitars oozing textures like a painter's canvas, kundalini rising basslines and powertripping keyboards ala elton john or billy joel in the early days and those intense vocals that reached out like thing's hand and grabbed you by the throat where you were usually choking back tears...
ANTONE REPORT
She’s very much a pure performance artist, I’ve never seen any one do what she does onstage. She really belts out the ballads…, I was impressed by the way she moves on stage – she’s got all the moves…
Mark Cope, U.S Retail buyer
The whole audience, and I mean, everyone... was screaming, clapping, stomping, yelling for more... people were crying... believe it. The band was right on with her. They started the first song creating a landscape of sounds and then just "floated" away with Gilli working her voice and body. Beautiful.
FEMMUSE.COM
Fitting a six-piece band into a 10x10 space was pretty tight, but then, so was the sound. With the musicians is such close proximity to each other, the band blended together as one voice, locking into an undeniable groove with gilli holding the keys (literally!). The half-hour set easily rivaled some of the best performances gilli & her band have played at any venue, & here we were, an intimate group of friends, sharing in the experience of a world class performance. With songs from every one of her CD's , gilli connected with everyone in the room with an electrifying blast of energy that took everyone far beyond the walls of the venue, & deep into the heart of the artist. Gilli RAWKS. How could anyone follow a performance like that?
SONGNET L.A
gilli moon put on a show that blew my mind. If you ever want to see an artist give 110% on stage then see Gilli Moon the next time she plays and see what a truly successful independent artist is like. This little Aussie chick bounced from piano to stage pumping out tunes that just made sense to me.
MOSES AVALON
gilli moon sings like a soul-diva and looks like a fem/butch baby-tae-bo warrior with her honest sexuality producing moves reminiscent of a porn star in one glimpse, and an r&b hiphop dancer the next. She is a welcome relief from the plaintiff somewhat passive, folk/rock artists and the hard-core rocker gyrations which in my opinion usually are predictable and contrived - her movements are so integrated and seamless and interesting - so incredibly non-repetitive -so very rock and roll - so NOT "performance art" (save the wings transition and the painting bit - which obviously is an unusual thing to see in a band and will cause her to be noticed especially - though it is fascinating - she alone is so interesting - I never wanted her to stop moving around) - her choreography makes her a very commercially viable video/stage vixen - a darkly sexy and brilliant antithesis to Brittany Spears with the truth on overdrive -she is the make-upless "real" non-skinny sex symbol for the young anti-establishment - she will be a star.
AMY CAMUS, DIVA BANDS
Seeing gilli moon perform is truly a multi-dimensional experience that pleasantly feeds your eyes, mind and ears all at once. Moon is constantly inspired to create. As her music builds and takes form, she creates her own unique paintings on an amazing glass canvas, all the while singing and performing with tremendous beauty and grace.
DAVID KONOW
Gilli Moon is an Australian artist who has been pursuing her career in the US. She has just published a book and has released a few CD’s. She spoke of her career and provided some interesting insights in life as an artist. continued..
INDIE INITIATIVE Melbourne
Diva-in-the-making gilli moon used her body, aura, sensuality and voice to tease and entice everyone.
LAMUSICSCENE.COM Los Angeles
Gilli and her warriors lit up the stage with a provocative mix of pop and jazz with a slightly political punk twist. Ever theatrical, outspoken and with an extremely dynamic, extensive and expressive vocal range, she’s all about girl power, sexuality and peace. Their set was upbeat and danceable, sprinkled with passionate keyboards, guitar solos, jams and guest vocals. Lots of energy, very steamy set!
ALL ACCESS Cyhndi Mora
Gilli shows a maturity of style and voice that's profound, she speaks to the bare emotions of love, hate, empowering sensuality and hand-tying vulnerability in all of us..... her whispery, lilting upper register brings to mind a young Kate Bush, mixed with the angst of Alanis Morissette.. a wide swatch of styles and confessions.
KULAKS Los Angeles
With a voice so strong, it was easy to be swept up in her vocal pleasantries. Every song in the set was great. Her style forced you to think she was singing just to you.... Everybody has weaknesses. I have no idea what hers are, and I likely will never find out. She knows what she does well, and she blindsides you with it.
AGOUTI MUSIC Joel Edelman
At the risk of sounding sexist! I have never placed sexuality or sensuality in front of music. I still haven't but I introduce all of you to gilli moon, a wonderfully talented musician, artist, and writer. She also uses sensuality to make a statement, and that statement is to grab our attention long enough so you can realize that a huge talent awaits.
EVOR.COM Charlie
- There's nothing sexist about it Charlie, the music is Hot! And I don't know bout you but sensuality in music is why the cavemen first started beating out melodies on hollow logs n such, lets face it, ya take away true sensuality from the music and what ya got left? Cold mathematical notes.....never did nothing for me, but this, now this is somethin' alot different than your average bear bo bo, It'll have Mr Ranger dancing all the way back to camp. gilli moon has a fresh exciting sound that is way beyond the plastic pop I'm use to getting fed. Way to go gilli!
SouthernLogic
A soft keyboard melody greeted the waiting fans as the curtain goes up to take us "SWIMMING" through a heartfelt ballad of loss. The stage is full of ambient stage props. Aboriginal influenced art is hung all around and in the corner behind the keys sits the Temperamental Angel herself playing a plaintiff opening solo to accompany her pure and soulful singing. As the song ends Gilli sinks out of site as the rest of her troupe emerges onstage and takes their place. Gilli can be seen slowly crawling through the maze of instruments and wires to the middle of the stage where a white canvas leans against the kick drum. Gilli makes beginning strokes on a work in progress as the troupe strikes up the band. Now the fun begins as Gilli Moon performs the title track "Temperamental Angel," an emotion filled, spine tingling, toe tapping composition with an eerie discordant bass line hook. Working her way to her feet, throwing down her wings to hopping up and down all around, I see a vibrant artist who puts everything she has into her music. During faster instrumentals Gilli begins a second painting on a clear Plexiglas surface set on an easel at the front stage left side. Gilli uses the slower more tender songs to lie on the floor to continue painting on the canvas. With a wonderful breathy quality Gilli shares her life of "PLENTY" followed by the admission that she likes getting "NAKED" with you. Continuing on, Gilli takes the up tempo tick tock of "TIME" to hickory doc before jumping into a powerful display by a woman scorned in the "DISGRACE" of a lover that's never satisfied. Gilli completely turns it around with the insecurities of a woman who doesn't understand "WHY DO YOU LOVE ME STILL?" I fell in love and so will you. She must have gotten over it because she proceeds to invite you to "TOUCH ME," I won't be offended. I hope not because Gilli is a real turn on. She is definitely "ALIVE" and kicking and you should see Gilli Moon solo on piano.
ROCK CITY NEWS Igneous Rock
This tiny woman has more get up and go than a herd of angry elephants.. Her songs, honest and powerful, delivering a dexterity of tones… coaxed her audience almost to tears one minute and frenzied gyrations the next.
DRUM MEDIA, SYDNEY
Her star quality added immense success to our shows and our audience was overwhelmed.
ALTIN YUNUS 5 STAR RESORT, CESME, TURKEY
Gilli is an incredible and fabulous performer. She is a person who shares her success in life and music with all talented singer songwriters she meets. She has a big heart and it shows in her performances when the audience is always entertained with her beautiful voice and songs at every show!
AMANDA ABIZAID, SINGER SONGWRITER
Gilli is an Amazing songwriter, singer and performer. I have been blown away by her skills, her poetic songwriting and haunting performances...Gilli is the ultimate needle in the haystack!
LILLA VIETRI; A&R, KULT RECORDS
What a voice! When you close your eyes you can hear the accessible melodies beckoning as the arrangements engulf and captivate you. She grabs you with strong, smooth, determined lyrics. (Beat Magazine, Sydney)
