It was in secondary school where Jill had her
first real taste of performing when she joined the
school’s military band and later formed her own
rock band.
At the age of 15, the young Jill began her journey
into song writing and has since written more than
50 originals to date. Her first break into song
writing was a charity album produced by her secondary
school for the Dover Hospice. For this charity album,
Jill wrote six of the eight songs. Driven her passion
and enthusiasm for music, Jill returned to her secondary
school after graduating to guide the students in
a song arranging competition for the 2001 National
Day.
Aside from song writing, the singer also finds
joy in rearranging cover songs and producing new
versions of oldies and current songs.
Jillian-Marie Thomas credits her mother as the
person behind her love for music. While growing
up, her mother always encouraged and indulged Jill’s
passion; letting her learn musical instruments which
included the guitar, piano, flute, piccolo, saxophone
and various percussion instruments.
| |
|
|
| What is your… |
|
|
| |
|
|
Full name?
Jillian-Marie
Thomas
|
|
Favourite film:
The whole SAW film range. Sliding Doors. V for
Vendetta. 300. |
| |
|
|
D.O.B.?
18th
March 1982 |
|
Favourite food:
I always scream for ICE CREAM! |
| |
| |
Horoscope?
Pisces |
|
Favourite quote:
I have my own quote that I
love. “Possimism” Made up this word to get me
through all the tough times in my life. It’s
a double dosage of positivism. It’s about always
looking at life with a positive attitude and
being optimistic regardless of what you’re facing.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| MUSIC PERFORMANCES |
|
| |
|
| 2008 |
• |
Westmall’s most talented Mum Contest |
| |
• |
HSBC’s Wild Wild West Event |
| |
|
|
| 2007 |
• |
Performed own original acoustic songs and was accompanied by renowned Australian guitarist/composer, Tim McMillan, The Artery Fitzroy, 2006 (Owing to its overwhelming positive response, was invited to return to do a second solo acoustic gig ) |
| |
• |
Performed 3 original songs and was accompanied by renowned Australian guitarist/composer, Tim McMillan, Triple R Radio Station, 2006 |
| |
• |
Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers and originals songs, Cranbourne Music, 2006 |
| |
|
|
| 2005 |
• |
Collaborative work with Singapore Idol Finalist, Olinda Cho, 《Shooting Stars》 2005 |
| |
• |
Played the guitar with the full band and did an original musical arrangement for Olinda Cho’s performance, Frances Yip World Tour 2005 Concert 2005 |
| |
• |
Played the guitar and did an original musical arrangement for Olinda Cho’s performance, 18th Annual Singapore 1000 & SME500 Awards 2005 |
| |
|
|
| 2004 and before |
• |
Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers and original songs, 2 Queens Party 2004 |
| |
• |
Performed solo acoustic performances, The Ninth vine’s Wine Tasting Events 2004 |
| |
• |
Performed original song composition used for film production, Law Faculty Short Film Production 2003 |
| |
• |
Won 2nd place for original song composition ‘Seeing Tears’ 2002 |
| |
• |
Performed for the ISIA Arts Hatters’ Festival, Temasek Hall (National University of Singapore) 2002-2004 |
| |
• |
Performed for the IRC International Students’ Month Helpers |
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| MUSIC PRODUCTIONS |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
| 2004 and before |
• |
Provided own sound system and catered to organisers’ preference in music genre, The Ninth vine’s Wine Tasting Events 2004 |
| |
• |
Recorded and edited music for the hall band album with learnt skills of audio system techniques, Temasek Hall (National University of Singapore) 2002-2004 |
| |
• |
Placed in charged of numerous performance and events as Sound Engineer, Temasek Hall (National University of Singapore) 2002-2004 |
| |
• |
As Band Head and Album Producer for Temasek Hall (National University of Singapore), produced two original band albums |
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
