Our very own Patrice Peris was chosen to be one of 12 to watch in 2012 on Pulse Magazine!

Patrice Peris

Voice and Artist Development Coach
at Bristol Recording Studios
is one of the
“12 to Watch in 2012
The Faces of Worcester County’s Future”

It’s that time of year again ~ resolutions, fresh starts, and Pulse’s “People to Watch” issue. This year, we’re featuring 12 exemplary local individuals who are making a name for themselves and for Worcester County itself ~ they are artists, volunteers, entrepreneurs, visionaries and more, all working towards making our community a stronger, more united, more vibrant one. *

Our very own Patrice Peris was chosen to be one of the 12 to watch in 2012!

Patrice Peris

Vocal and Artist Development Coach at
Bristol Recording and Voice Studios

Patrice Peris is a ball of fire and talent that refuses to be stopped. At 30, she’s a fabulous singer and performer who has hit the stage at venues including Gillette Stadium, TD Banknorth, and the Hard Rock Café. Her songs have been blasted across Europe and here in the states. But not only does she continuously hone her own skills, she is also a phenomenal vocal and artist development coach at Bristol Recording and Voice Studios.

She started off as a student at Bristol Studios in Boston and then trained as a coach. Most recently, she opened up a branch of Bristol Studios in Worcester and has a bevy of talented students who are already out performing at events.

“We’ve been getting a great response,” Peris says. “In the past year, we’ve done the Peace Festival, we performed at Strides Against Breast Cancer in Worcester and the Festival of (Giving) Trees.”

In addition to both being a star and a coach to the stars, Peris does a lot of work with DrugFreeWorld.org. “I’m drug-free and I feel it’s important to express that artists don’t need to be on anything to be creative. I love giving back.”

Peris has a lot to be excited about in 2012, but one of the coolest things is the release of her new single and with that, a single release party that is certain to be extraordinary.

Peris’s New Year’s Resolution: To continue to grow and develop herself as an artist and continue to expand Bristol Studios

©2012 Pulse Magazine

If you’d like to schedule a free introductory voice lesson or artist development consultation with Patrice in Bristol’s Boston or Worcester studios, contact Melissa at 617-247-8689

To read the full article in Pulse Magazine visit: http://www.thepulsemag.com/wordpress/2012/01/01-12-12-to-watch-in-2012

For more info on Patrice visit her Facebook page at:
http://www.facebook.com/patriceperismusic 

Mashup of the top 25 songs of 2011

DJ Earworm has done it again! Here is a video of a mashup of the top 25 songs of 2011!

Adele – Rolling In The Deep
Adele – Someone Like You
Black Eyed Peas – Just Can’t Get Enough
Bruno Mars – Grenade
Bruno Mars – The Lazy Song
Britney Spears – Till The World Ends
Cee Lo Green – F* You
Enrique Iglesias – Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You)
Foster the People – Pumped Up Kicks
Jennifer Lopez – On The Floor
Jeremih feat. 50 cent – Down On Me
Katy Perry – Firework
Katy Perry – E.T.
Katy Perry – Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
Lady Gaga – Born This Way
LMFAO – Party Rock Anthem
LMFAO – Sexy and I Know It
Lupe Fiasco – The Show Goes On
Maroon 5 – Moves Like Jagger
Nicki Minaj – Super Bass
OneRepublic – Good Life
Pink – Raise Your Glass
Pitbull – Give Me Everything
Rihanna – S&M
Rihanna – We Found Love

It doesn’t match Billboard’s U.S. year-end list, since DJ Earworm based it off of the weekly lists this year in order to more reflect what was actually popular during 2011. Because of the Billboard’s early cut off date and their emphasis on chart longevity, songs that are released after August are either split between the two years or moved to the next year.

Patrice Peris will sing the National Anthem for the Worcester Sharks – Jan 8th

Bristol Artist, Patrice Peris, will be singing her soulful rendition of the National Anthem this Sunday Jan. 8th at 3pm at the DCU Center for the Worcester Sharks game.

With soaring vocals and boundless energy, Patrice Peris is a cut above the rest. A self-described “mess of glamour with some funk and edge,” this R&B songstress is poised to crash the charts. She’s got the power of Christina Aguilera, the grittiness of Fergie and Rihanna, and the lyrical command of Alicia Keys. But make no mistake—Patrice Peris is her own soul. Little girl with a big voice—that was the childhood reputation of this Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, native, who poured her heart into vocal and acting lessons. She later earned a theater degree from UMass, and then amped up her formal training to pursue her dream. Now she’s owning the stage in gig after gig across New England.“I work hard for my audience. It’s a high-energy show filled with some dancing and lots of action,” says the down-to-earth siren. Some of her performances highlights include Gillette Stadium; T.D. Banknorth; DCU Center; Boston hotspot Hard Rock Cafe; the Summer and Winter Special Olympics; the 3-Day Walk for Cancer in Boston; Topsfield Fair; and R.I. College where she was the opening act for Universal/Motown artist Jada. Her music can be heard on the airwaves of Boston’s Kiss 108-FM and other regional stations with press mentions in Pulse Magazine and on the International Artist Debut Radio. Now Europe is catching on, with a top German DJ spinning her tracks. She even earned a private audition for the CW reality show “Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll.” Patrice is currently recording her debut album with producer/writer Ric Poulin of Bristol Entertainment in Boston. As co-writer, she’s making each song her perfectionist own, with tracks including the seductive ballad “The Way You Love Me” and the grooving dance jam “Forbidden Love” She’s hungry for a record deal, but even more than that: “I want to continue to evolve as an artist. Once I’ve achieved one goal, it’s onto the next. This time always needs to be better than the last.”

April Renzella- excerpts from her Christmas Show at Downtown Crossing in Boston

Watch Bristol artist, April Renzella, take the stage at Downtown Crossing for her Christmas show!

 

Patrice Peris – Oh Holy Night

Listen to Patrice‘s soulful interpretation of Oh Holy Night!

Artist Spotlight – BUNTY!

BUNTY

Pop/R&B/Hip-Hop Artist

         “I am amazed at the progress I have made in just 6 months. I walked into Bristol as a classical singer and quickly transformed into the Pop/R&B singer I have always wanted to be.

          I truly appreciate and adore my instructors. Elle has taught me how to control my vibrato and hold notes longer giving me a smooth tone, perfect for R&B. April challenged, taught and molded me into a front line dancer like the people I admire – such as Usher, Gene Kelly, Justin Timberlake, and Elvis – amplifying my credibility as an artist.

          I use the techniques Elle Wine taught me on an everyday basis and stand by the Bristol Pop/Gospel method. Elle catered to my out-of-the-box style of thinking and adapted her teachings to fit me as an individual – so I never felt like “just another student”.  She truly is a great artist, teacher, and mentor; someone who I now look up to and aspire to be like.

          Coming into Artist Development, I didn’t know what to expect.  I had already been a professional dancer from a young age and then spent years on the musical theatre circuit all over the country.  However, I recognized that I was a newbie to the music industry. Bristol did a wonderful job in placing me with an instructor who had a similar past to mine. April Forrest was the perfect teacher to mold me into a triple threat. With my background as a dancer combined with her  expertise as a performer, we were able to create a creative and multi-dementional show that keeps the crowd mesmerized and begging for more.

          The Bristol programs do everything that they claim they do, and the harder you work the harder the programs works for you.  Bristol helped me get signed to a professional  entertainment company in as little as six months. Because of Bristol Studios and their instructors, I am well on my way to the career I want, and I know, no matter how far I get, Bristol was the big step that began the climb up the ladder.

          Bristol is easily the best program  available in the Boston area if not  all of New England. I would definitely recommend it to anyone chasing their dreams because Bristol gives you the skills and methods to actually turn your dreams into reality.  They prepare you to have a lasting career in the music industry. They help you understand that a career in this industry isn’t just some fantasy, but a process that you can prepare for and succeed in. If your an artist searching for that next step, check out Bristol Studios and allow them to jump start your professional music career just as they did for me.” -Bunty

For more information on BUNTY, check out: www.facebook.com/buntyfans

Rebecca Black’s ‘Friday’ is YouTube’s Top 2011 Video – With Over 180 Million Views

14 year old Rebecca Black became an overnight youtube sensation after her parents paid $4,000 to have a music video created and released through ARK Music Factory. After the video went viral, it was dubbed “the worst song ever” by many music critics.

The music video, originally uploaded on February 10th, reached 167 million views when it was removed from youtube on June 16th. Three months later, Rebecca re-uploaded the song and has gained another 13 million views.

 

The second most watched video on Youtube was “Ultimate Dog Tease”

 

The SNL clip “Jack Sparrow (Feat. Michael Bolton)” is the third most watched video on youtube for 2011.

Erene – new releases!!!

Bristol artist, Erene, pays homage to her idol, Beyonce, with her soulful rendition of the Christmas classic, Silent Night.

Erene also just released her second single, Take a Chance On Me, available for purchase on iTunes!

Show support! Make sure to rate/comment on Itunes!

POP/R&B ARTIST MELISSA JANE RELEASES CHRISTMAS SONG

Boston artist Melissa Jane is set to release a remixed R&B/Pop version of the Christmas classic, “Joy To The World”. The highly anticipated song is expected  to be released on iTunes and Amazon.com December 16, 2011.

 Melissa Jane’s rendition of “Joy To The World” and was both produced and arranged by Brent Barlow of Bristol Entertainment. The song was recorded and mixed at Boston recording studio Bristol Recording and Voice Studios.Melissa Jane, also known as “MJ” to her fans, has left her mark on New England and is ready to step up her game. Her collaborations with DJ’s have resulted in her single “Remember” being played in clubs and radio all over the world, from Boston’s DJ Caucajion, over to Buenos Aires with DJ Mariano Santos and across the globe with DJ Shu-Ma in Japan.  The “Remember” remix by Japanese production team “Tokyo Angel” was recently released through Barzet Records of Tokyo, Japan.

It’s been an exciting year for this burgeoning artist. Melissa Jane was nominated for the 2011 Best Independent Artist at the Boston Nightlife Awards. “I couldn’t imagine living without music.” said Melissa Jane, who has been wowing audiences with her vocal power and presence since the early age of four. She has gone from performing in her family’s living room to legendary venues such as Boston’s Fenway Park, Paradise Rock Club, Hard Rock Cafe and Gillette Stadium.Producer/Arranger Brent Barlow is a critically acclaimed Singer/Songwriter/Arranger who has been active in the music industry for over twenty years. Brent is the former lead singer of the popular underground rock band “Slow Motion Driver” and his songs and arrangements have encompassed a number of musical styles stemming from Rock, Pop, R&B, Gospel, and even Classical.Melissa Jane is currently working on a new album with Bristol Entertainment Producer Rio (who has worked with Dropkick Murphys, Akon, Jada, Wyclef Jean, Swizz Beatz ) and is generating buzz with producers for Pitbull, Justin Beiber, Keri Hilson, Britney Spears.

Melissa recently performed at the Christmas Charity event for the Homeless Veterans Shelter in Government Center on Monday, Dec. 12. She has participated in this event for several years because she loves bringing joy, through music, to the men and women who have fought for our country.

For more info on Melissa Jane, visit her website at MelissaJane.com

Pandora – The Leading Internet Based Radio Station

Pandora internet radio is currently the leading internet based radio station, and is continuing to grow with every passing minute. Pandora started with Tim Westergren‘s Music Genome Project back in 2000. The goal of this project was to deliver the listeners hundreds, if not more, of different artists and songs that would match their preferences.

Based into 5 different styles (Pop/Rock, Hip-Hop/Electronica, Jazz, World Music, and Classical) and multiple characteristics of songs, called vectors, (such as: gender of lead vocal, distortion on guitar, type of background vocal, etc.), the project was extensive and would lead to the first personalized internet radio station.

It took 5 work filled years to finish the project till Pandora was up on the web in 2005, and 3 short years later Pandora became the most downloaded app in the apple app store in 2008. Pandora now holds the title of most downloaded free app on the ipad and second most downloaded free app for the iphone. Pandora is also traded on the New York Stock Exchange and is on more than 400 internet connected consumer devices, such as blue ray and video game consoles.

Although their growth has been more than substantial since the Music Genome Project, they show no signs of slowing down and only continue to grow. Pandora recently released their listenership results for November and noticed a tremendous amount of growth since the previous month. Pandora was able to make impressive improvements in the top ten radio markets in the country, the biggest being a 25 percent average quarter hour (AQH) gain in the New York metro survey area. Average quarter hour is the industry standard for buying radio advertising and this type of improvement makes Pandora a hot spot for advertising and campaigning, making it easy to reach desired demographics. The smallest margin of improvement was 13 percent. For adults 18-49 the weekly cumulative audience had reached more than one million unique listeners in both New York and Los Angeles metro survey areas. With the holiday season here, expect more improvements with the giving an getting of the latest technology. Stay tuned!