- Hannah Ild
Infobox Musical artist
Name = Hannah
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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Hanna Pruuli
Alias = Hanna Ild, Hannah Ild
Born = birth date and age|1981|5|12Tallinn ,Estonia
Occupation =Singer-songwriter
Instrument =Piano
Years_active = 1997–present
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URL = [http://www.hannahsite.com/ www.hannahsite.com/]Hannah, also known as Hannah Ild, is an Estonian singer. She was born on
May 12 ,1981 , inTallinn, Estonia . Hannah is an extraordinarily gifted songwriter, singer and pianist, whose unique blend of ballads and classic pop has dominated the charts in her home country for more than a decade.Her passion for music began at an early age. She began singing even before she could speak. When she was three years old, she joined the Children Music Studio. From there she went on to join theEstonian Radio Singing Studio . When she was seven, Hannah joined the eliteEstonian Television Music Choir . At the same time she also began to attend theTallinn Music School . Here she realized her true musical talent, at the piano. By the time Hannah was thirteen she had produced her first song called Childhood land – composing lyrics and music together – which won first place in the Estonian Children’s Song Competition in 1995. This naturally gave Hannah great encouragement and self confidence leading her to produce further song entirely of her own creation.In 1997, Hannah left the TV Choir and began her solo career. Almost immediately she swept to fame by coming second place both in the Estonian Eurovision Song Contest and the Estonian National Singing Competition. Importantly Hannah performed her own song in the Eurovision Contest – “Lonely Soul”. She has won three Golden Records "Best Female Artist In Estonia" (2003-2004) and "Best Album of the Year" (2004) She has been nominated for several other awards as well, including "Best Song of the Year"
She has been nominated for six years in different categories winning many awards including “Best Song of the Year” (2003 with “Secretly”).
Hannah has been consistently in the Estonian top ten since 1997 and has an enormous fan club.
Education
She studied media and advertising at Tallinn University (Media and Advertising) and enjoys events organization.
She is Lady of the Castle of Neeruti, which she is restoring with her family.Hannah is aware of her own talent and of its potential. She is not interested in “fame for fames sake” which she realizes usually leads to short lived celebrity soon to fade into oblivion.
Hannah's talent and her music
Hannah’s talents (combined) are the very essence of her life and she wishes to develop them sensitively and professionally and to share them with the whole world.
Her style is unique and this she wishes to evolve and preserve allowing the public to appreciate her combination of lyric writing, music composing and performance.
Her aim is to develop and promote her music in a spirit of excellence whilst, although being a well known public figure, retaining the essential privacy of her person. Fame and private life combined!
This aim requires a very professional and disciplined approach witch she expects both of herself and of her team.
Charity
Hannah's success has given her a privileged position with enormous influence in Estonia which has enabled her to contribute significantly to charity.
* January 2004 – Charity Concert for a children’s orphanage in Valga, South-Estonia.
* March 2004 – Concert for a boy, who required an urgent operation to restore hearing after meningitis attack (the operation was successful).
* May 2004 - Art Auction organised by Hannah to assist in the education of and recreational facilities for poor children of large families.
* December 2004 – three televised major concerts accompanied by the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra to make possible a series of operations on Zanna, an orphan born with a seriously distorted face. A television appeal accompanied the concerts.
* December 2004 – Concert with symphony orchestra in aid of Estonia orphans (700 orphans attended).
* February 2005 – major charity concert with “Zonta” foundation to help orphans throughout Estonia to access advanced education.
* February 2005 – Charity Concert for a children's orphanage in South-Estonia.Hannah live
Hannah performed in Euro 2008 qualification match between England and Estonia in Wembley stadium in 13.10.07. She sang the national anthems of both countries before the match (England won this game 3:0, goals by Wright-Phillips, Rooney and Rähn own goal).
Hannah was touring in Scotland and England last week. She made a radio tour. Read about this tour in hannahsite.com (if you go to this page, choose Blogs and then read about Hannah's radio tour in UK).
Albums
"Salaja"
In 2001 came Hannah’s debut album "Salaja". This was a huge success – especially the lead song "Salaja" ("Secretly") – becoming the greatest hit in Estonian Pop history. The Album won the Estonian Musical Awards 2001 and Best Dance Hit of the Year. Most of the songs – "Secretly", "Still Waiting For You", "Undiscovered You", "Blinded", "Without You" and "Endless Nights" became top of the charts making Hannah the most loved singer in Estonia with a growing number of loyal fans. "Salaja" was nominated in five categories from a jury 2001 - Best Female Artist of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Dance Hit of the Year, Radio Hit of the Year and Best Dance Artist of the Year.
"Ballads"
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28 November 2002 saw Hannah releasing her new album Hannah "Ballads" – unplugged, acoustic version – comprising fifteen hits, all with Hannah singing her own compositions accompanied, in some, by the cello. All songs were composed, produced, performed and piano accompanied by Hannah. This Album became and still is the best selling Album in Estonia."Ballads 2"
In the beginning of 2004 Hannah began recording her fourth CD. Many months were spent in the recording studio with a symphonic orchestra resulting in the CD "Ballads 2". All songs written, performed and produced by Hannah.
"Fly Away"
In July 2003 came out Hannah’s third Album "Fly Away" – dance style songs, all composed, produced and performed by Hannah. In addition "Fly Away", "Once More" and "Hoping" are currently released as singles most successfully. “Hoping” went to first place in the Top 40 and the Album continued to be very successful. In the beginning of 2004 Hannah began recording her fourth CD. Many months were spent in the recording studio with a symphonic orchestra resulting in the CD "Ballads 2". All songs written, performed and produced by Hannah.
"Hannah Live"
In November 2005 Hannah released her fifth CD – "Hannah Live" – a double concert CD of Hannah's most popular songs.
Everything is Changing
Hannah released her newest album "Everything in Changing" in 8th October.
Tracklisting:
1. Please Please (3.56)
2. Everything Is Changing (3.48)
3. I See (3.01)
4. Hold Me (3.35)
5. Oh Baby (4.18)
6. They Said (3.36)
7. The Way (3.38)
8. You Are (3.13)
9. These Days (3.24)
10. Let Me Show You (3.20)
11. Lonely (3.28)
12. Call Me (4.29)
13. They Said Unplugged (4.28)
14. You Are (Radio Edit) (3.00)
(all songs composed by Hannah,Produced & Arranged by James McMillan)
Awards and achievements
*Estonian Musical Awards 2001 Best Dance Hit of the Year.
*Best Female Artist of the Year award at the Estonian Golden Records Awards 2003.
*Best Female Artist of the Year 2004.
*Best Album of the Year 2004.External links
* [http://www.hannahsite.com Hannah] Official site
* [http://credos.us/hannahild Hannah Fan Site]
* [http://aspyre.net/hannahild Hannah Ild Fan Site]
* [http://www.stv.tv/out/music/album_reviews/Hannahx_Everything_Is_Changing_album_re_080602170113590 stv.tv/music] Everything Is Changing album review
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