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A Canvas of Colors

"Break forth into Joy! So sang Julia Wade, soloist for the Mother Church in Boston, to an audience… gathered Sunday afternoon, June 10th, at Orange County High School of the Arts Symphony Hall, for “A Canvas of Colors” a concert of extraordinary, inspirational music. The audience from San Diego, the Central Coast, and throughout Orange County was treated to a feast of music, a celebration in song that opened doors to new expressions of music and, indeed, healing.”
-- from The Society Pages of San Juan Capistrano CS Society

Story For The Ages

Review from Electronic Link Journey by Laurie Lawson:

JULIA WADE: Story For The Ages
Produced, Arranged and Orchestrated by PETER LINK

“ Story For The Ages” is a musical rendition of the teachings of Christ from “The Coming” through the Resurrection. Soprano JULIA WADE takes you on that inspirational journey with a voice so clear and pure there’s no room for doubt about her belief in the message and its source. You will go from the traditional “Were You There” and the quiet African-American spiritual “There’s A Balm In Gilead” which builds to a resounding celebration to the Irish lilt of “Be Thou My Vision” and the Spanish drama of “Tenemos Esperanza/We Have Hope” made even more dramatic with lyrics by musical genius Peter Link. There are songs for all seasons and beliefs, and Wade’s amazing voice deftly handles the diverse styles. The Appalachian carol “Jesus, Jesus Rest Your Head” is haunting in its simplicity while “The Palms” (words and lyrics by Link) is simultaneously heart-wrenching and hopeful. But by far the masterpieces of the album are Link’s “Lazarus” and “Song Of Easter,” two powerful songs that will elevate your spirit and confirm the wonders of the universe. So if you like your traditional religious music set to creative arrangements and enhanced with international cultural flair, JULIA WADE’s “Story For The Ages” is just what you’ve been looking for. You can purchase and download the CD at www.watchfiremusic.com."
-Laurie Lawson –
electroniclink.com

Reviews from Listeners:

• "This is a CD I'm going to treasure for years to come. There is so much beauty, soul and love expressed in each lyric and note. I love the mixture of songs with choirs, guitar music (especially the guitar music!), and harp. Thank you for sharing your gift again with listeners everywhere!"
  -Bonnie Wilson, St. Louis, Missouri

• "This is a wonderful CD with all your heart just shining through every note! Congratulations, for showing the world what this life is all about. We love you with all our hearts here in Westcliffe, Love, Arlie, Cindi, and Tom"
  -Cindi Flower & Arilie Riggs, Westcliffe, CO

• "No home should be without these two things. A Bible and Julia Wade's new CD "Story for the Ages." If I were a doctor I would prescribe this record for anyone with stress, high blood pressure or in plain language, the misery. Ms. Wade has a way of transporting us to a higher plane, but there is nothing plain about her singing. She has the voice of an angel. This record will get played over and over"
  -Carol Jay, New York, NY

• "Julia’s lovely voice resonates with such power and grace. Her gentle heart and joyous spirit shines through and proves to be infectious".
  -Robert Tate Miller, Northridge, CA

• "This is a totally amazing CD!!! Julia Wade and Peter Link have outdone themselves this time. So much love and care has obviously gone into this project and you can hear it in every note. I can't wait for their next CD!!!"
  -John Ruggiero, Hicksville, New York

Julia 's Television Appearance on
Hallmark Channel's New Morning Show with Timblerly Westfield

Reviews from TV Viewers:

• "Being Present" Show helped me be more so! Reply
  Carl Symons 10/25/2006 06:13 PM
  by: carl@readingaloudinstitute.com Msg ID:1431

  Tuesday's New Morning Show was the best yet. Very timely topic, Being Present, for me -- the ideas shared gave me some new pathways and practices for being more fully present both with others snd with God. SPECIAL THANKS for the segment with Watchfire Music Artist Julia Wade. Her ideas on staying present enough to be a clear window for what the Divine is doing raises the bar for all of us. And how intelligent is her practice of "Stillness Moments" throughout the day as a way to reignite that high goal! My only disappointment was that her music clip ("A Hole in My Life") was waaay too short. I hope she will be invited back in the near future so this error can be corrected! Thank you for the uplifting programming New Morning with Timberly Whitfield supplies me/us. Your content gives me ready wedges to drive into the complexities of my days. Keep the Watchfire burning too -- nothing communicates better than this music.

  Sincerely,
  Carl Symons

• Re: Reply
  Art 10/26/2006 09:41 AM
  by: artylacoo@aol.com Msg ID:1432
  

  I'm a longtime fan of Julia Wade and am glad you guys had her on TV - her voice floors me every time - but I'd never really gotten to hear her speak so much since I only have her CD. It made me like her even more! Thanks for the opportunity.

Upon The Mountain

Reviews from Listeners:

• "Upon the Mountain is wonderful!"
  Lee Bedient
  Laguna Hills, CA

• "I received my CD andit and it is great. I cannot wait to play it for our church solo."
  Kathy Sparks
  Benton, KY

• "Well what a trip, folks! Stirring, exciting, evolved, crisp, elegant, Big-Thinking!"
  Gordon Imrie
  Hinsdale, IL

• "The CD is absolutely fabulous. I have listened to it numerous times and it just gets better and better. …I know it was a tremendous amount of work from start to finish but I'm sure you feel every minute was worth it because it is just outstanding!"
  Annie Layman
  Westcliffe, CO

• "My favorite song is "Who Rolled The Stone."
  Alex Guidos, age 9
  New York, NY

• "It all 'works': the wonderful lyrics, the rich, inspired singing, the supportive singers and certainly the spiritual, healing "spine" that unites all the elements so well. Congratulations. It took me a few times listening before I realized I'd never heard the lyrics... all original efforts. Wow. Excellent. I really enjoyed "Who Rolled the Stone" and was delighted that you included a Chinese violin in "Upon the Mountain." I first heard the violin years ago when I visited the Bejing Symphony during a rehearsal and love the mysterious quality of it… Thanks for giving the world such love and and joy!"
  John Holmstrom
  Hollywood, CA

• "The songs are so inspiring and each word clearly defined. We love it all!"
  Deendie and Ken Hack
  Orinda, CA

• "Thank you so much for a gorgeous album. Upon the Mountain is transcendental, enchanting, exquisite! Julia your artistry, your voice, your diction, all wonderful. Peter, your compositions are beautiful, thought-provoking, inspiring.
  Karena Mendoza
  Chicago, IL

• "The three CDs arrived today and I sat down immediately to listen and follow with the words to the most exquisite recording I have ever heard!… Words really fail me to tell you how moved I was. With Julia's beautiful voice and your background music it simply could not be improved upon"…
  Kathy Allison
  Houston, TX

• "You have brought much comfort to many thru this CD."
  Carley Stone
  Westcliffe, CO

• "Aside from the fact that her voice is lovely and the music is so good, Julia enunciates so that you can understand the words. That is something I can't seem to do when I listen to much of the current music. It seems as though most singers do not know how to sing so that you can understand them. On the other hand, perhaps they don't have much to say, so it really doesn't matter. I particularly liked 'A Hole in My Life' and 'Who Rolled the Stone.'"
  Arlene Stauder
  St. Louis, MO

Mind Fire

• Julia Wade’s IN SILENCE is spectacular”
  HEALING MUSIC365.COM

The Greatest Thing In The World

• "Completely expressive... pure inspiration"
  ALBUM NOTES

• “ Julia Wade gives a rich, subtle and joyful performance on this world-premiere recording.”
  pbamusic.com

Bel Canto Symphony Orchestra

• "The vocal estates of all involved including Julia Wade were never less than solid; indeed, there were fresh young voices here."
  LOS ANGELES TIMES

As I Made My Journey

• "Julia has a precious gift – the ability to convey spiritual ideas through music and song, voice and expression."
  Wendy Lanning
  Director of New Views Program
  Tenacre, Princeton

Lady In The Dark

• "Julia Wade as Miss Foster/Miss Sutton looked and sounded distinctly classy."
  Stephen Hastings
  KURT WEILL NEWSLETTER

Hotel Eden

• "Soprano Julia Wade as Eve and mezzo D’Anna Fortunato proved"
  OPERA NEWS

• "Julia Wade impressed me with her projection as Eve, and she returned as part of the best of the three trios."
  SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS

• "Julia Wade makes an attractive Eve (and she shows some welcome spunk as a hotel employee in Act II)."
  SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

Cosi Fan Tutte

• "Star of this cast was buffa soubrette Julia Wade, kicking up her heels as the manipulative maid, going through brainstorms and disguises galore."”
  SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS

Madama Butterfly

• "The rest of the cast turn in admirable singing and acting performances, especially Wade as being especially sensitive in the pivotal role of Kate."
  IRVINE WORLD NEWS

• "Kate Pinkerton, the captain’s real American wife, was Julia Wade, who had an excellent voice."
  TUSTIN NEWS

The Medium

• "Julia Wade is a sensitive Monica on the threshold between childhood and womanhood, and her lyric soprano shone like a beacon."
  SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS

• "Wade is at her best in the second-act waltz, where she brings out the contradictions of Monica’s growing coquettishness and her underlying feelings of love and compassion for Toby."
  SAN FRANCISCO TIMES TRIBUNE

• "Julia Wade as the child-like Monica and Steve Isom, an acrobatic Toby, the deaf mute foster-child, both played off Madame Flora’s growing hysteria to create a fascinating triangle."
  THE COUNTRY ALMANAC, CA

Hansel and Gretel

• "Julia Wade was delightful as Gretel with the appropriate rosy cheeks and blond pigtails. You could imagine this Gretel selling cuckoo clocks in the Black Forest. But most importantly, Wade sings beautifully. She has a lovely voice, a commanding stage presence and her lyrics were easy to understand. I hope we see more of this young singer in the future."
  SAN JOSE BUSINESS JOURNAL

West Of Washington Square

• "Soprano Julia Wade (Anna) and Michael Taylor (Paul) were well matched."
  SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER

Suor Angelica

• "Perhaps the biggest surprise was Julia Wade as Sister Genevieve. Wade has a lovely stage presence, a sweet, pure voice and may be the next star."
  SAN JOSE BUSINESS JOURNAL