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By: FED Management
BIOGRAPHY
Frantz Eddy Daniel jr. was born in Port-au-Prince Haiti. He began studying the Piano at the age of six. At the age of 16 he added another instrument the cello. He played in “The Mini Orchestra”, “The Little Chamber Orchestra” and "The Holy Trinity Philharmonic Orchestra", the most prestigious Orchestra in Haiti. In 1997 two of his violinist friend James Racine and Jean Hevert Figaro joined him in forming their first group New Age Trio. In 2000 he officially started his solo career when he performed for the first time as a soloist with the Holy Trinity Orchestra under the direction of David Cesar. The same year he recorded the soundtrack for The Legend of Quisqueya, a play based on the book of the same name by famous Haitian writer Margaret Papillion. Frantz’s music describes his passion for exploration and discovery. His musical inspiration comes from a blend of classical, contemporary, jazz, Haitian folk music and world influences. It is not surprising that some of his favorite composers are Beethoven, Vangelis, Secret Garden, Yanni and Haitian composers such as J. Elie, J.Lherisson, Raoul Denis Jr and Reginald Policard. He expresses those influences through pieces like “Awakening” instantly uplifting, the powerful “Ascension” which is written based on an African Rhythm Yanvalou, the sensual “Looking into you eyes” and “The Legend of Quisqueya” which paints Haiti during the time of the Indians. Since 2004 he has been performing with his new band F.E.D AND FRIENDS. For Frantz, Dreams can be the one of the biggest source of inspiration and motivation until they are materialized.
Some of his goals are to continue to compose music that defies borders and speaks to people of all nations, record albums and perform in front of audiences around the world.He also wishes to use his music to benefit different humanitarian causes in Haiti and around the world. Frantz Eddy’s performances include four concerts as a soloist with The Holy Trinity Orchestra in Haiti from 2000 to 2003, FED AND FRIENDS Live in Florida in 2004, Night of a Thousand Stars Louisville Kentucky in 2005, and The CUNY WIDE TALENT SHOW held in New York City in which he won First place in March 2005. Frantz Eddy and his band F.E.D AND FRIENDS won 2 gold medals and 2 industry awards representing Haiti at the 2006 World Championships of Performing Arts in Hollywood, California this past August. On December 20th 2006 Frantz Eddy was awarded THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL MUSIC AWARD in the BEST COMPOSITION category for his piece "Reflection," which will be featured on the Music Aid Awards CD. Frantz Eddy will also receive a presentation Gold Disc from The Music Aid Organization for his work.
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THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS
2006 BEST COMPOSITION AWARD WINNER is Frantz Eddy Daniel, a composer from Haiti.
"There were many excellent entries in the Best Composition category but Frantz Eddy was voted the overall winner. His composition "Reflection" will be featured on the Music Aid Awards CD and he will receive a presentation Gold Disc from The Music Aid Organization for his work (musicaid 06)."
Runner Up for Haiti Giscard Nazon violinist composer www.myspace.com/giscardnazon
Official Competition Website http://www.musicaid.org/awards.htm
You can Listen to Frantz Eddy Daniel's winning track "Reflection" on
www.myspace.com/frantzdaniel
The six international awards winners are: Best Band - ExNN - The Republic of Moldova Best Female - Shay Dillon - USA Best Male - Jamie Holden - Australia Best Songwriter - Alyssa Hendrix - USA Best Composition - Franz Eddy Daniel - Haiti Best Production - Liquid Blue - USA List of Countries who participated in this year's event: Australia Brazil Canada Denmark France Germany Greece Haiti Hong Kong Iceland Italy Malaysia Moldova Netherlands New Zealand Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland UK USA
FRANTZ EDDY DANIEL AND HIS BAND
F.E.D AND FRIENDS WIN GOLD MEDAL AT
2006 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OF PERFORMING ARTS
The group F.E.D and Friends composed of Frantz Eddy Daniel on piano-synthesizer from New York, James Racine on Violin from Kentucky, Jean Hevert Figaro on Violin from New Jersey, Olivier Philippe-Auguste on Viola from Canada, and Guy Adler Michel on Cello from Florida represented Haiti in the 2006 edition of the world famous competition “World Championships of Performing Arts” which was held in Hollywood California from august 5th to august 13th.
Considered the Olympic Games for artists the WCOPA is one of the best opportunities for aspiring performers around the world to perform in front of distinguished members of the industry, and its Olympic structure also gives one the chance to represent his or her country with pride. This competition was created by Griff O’Neil former producer of events such as Miss America and Miss Universe. The competition is now in its 10th year and every time competitors from the USA and more than 50 countries around the world compete in this prestigious event. The contest has numerous categories Modeling, Acting, Vocal, Dance, Instrumental. With over 50,000 applicants applying for an invitation to attend, contestants are screened, qualified and invited through selection processes to represent a country. It is a rare opportunity for a privileged few.
After auditioning for the event earlier in the year, each member of the team prepared personally in their respective cities. F.E.D and friends then spent 2 weeks in Florida for final group rehearsals and on august 5th the group left Florida to go to Los Angeles in order to participate in the big event. F.E.D and friends participated in two categories, instrumental original work and instrumental open and they performed music composed by Frantz Eddy Daniel leader of the group.
On the 6th was the parade of nations in which delegations from all the countries were introduced to each other, the judges, and the public through the Olympic style parade. Haiti’s Red and Blue was very much present. On the 7th the team entered the official competition by performing eliminatory 1st round and the 9th they played 2nd round eliminatory. In the instrumental category Haiti had in her company countries such has Kazakstan, Russia, Jamaica, Malaysia, Guatemala, and Trinidad and Tobago. Haiti and Trinidad reached the finals and Team Haiti beat Trinidad for the championship and won the gold medal in both categories instrumental original works and instrumental Open. F.E.D and friends also received two industry awards presented by the organization for excellence in performance.
Frantz Eddy, James, Guy, Olivier, and Jean Hevert have been playing together for at least 10 years. They played together in Haiti in the Holy Trinity School of music. They won numerous music awards individually but it is their first award as a group. James Racine teaches violin in Kentucky, where he received a degree in music education and music performance. Guy Adler Michel Teaches cello in Florida were he received a degree in music from Florida International University. Olivier Philippe-Auguste is studying music at the University of Montreal. Frantz Eddy Daniel’s performances include four concerts as a soloist with The Holy Trinity Orchestra in Haiti from 2000 to 2003, FED and friends live in Florida in 2004, Night of a Thousand Stars Louisville Kentucky in 2005, and The CUNY WIDE TALENT SHOW held in New York City in which he won First place in March 2005.
F.E.D and Friends hopes to defend their World Champions title and to conquer other titles in the 2007 edition of the World Championships of Performing Arts. For information on how you can sponsor F.E.D and Friends please contact Frantz Eddy Daniel by email at frantz_daniel@yahoo.com.
Thank you
Go TEAM HAITI 2007
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