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How Aneiki Got Started
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| The voice of ANEIKI belongs to Jennifer Waite. Back in 1998, Brisbane-based Jennifer was approached by Savage Garden's Daniel Jones, with the idea of collaborating on some new songs. The pair had met a year earlier and Jennifer impressed Jones, so much so that when he started thinking about a side-project from his Savage Garden, Jennifer was the first person he called.
A third member soon joined their party. Producer/DJ/songwriter Grant Wallis had worked with Jennifer in the past, and it was obvious as soon as he came on board that all the players were in place. ANEIKI was born. |
In September of 2000, the trio, with Daniel as co-songwriter, they began working on their debut album 'Words In Place Of Objects'. When they were done three months later they'd come up with with 15 songs. The first single from that album, entitled 'Pleased to Meet You' instantly became the most added song to Australian radio playlists that week.
"From the first listen, you'll realise that 'Pleased to Meet You' is not your ordinary debut single from a new act. This is a world-class recording, destined to impact charts around the globe. Rich, sophisticated, seemingly joyous, but actually scorched by loss, 'Pleased To Meet You' was also the first release from Daniel's own label, Meridienmusik and spent 11 weeks in the Australian Top 40 chart from its debut and won Aneiki the coveted Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year Award at the 2002 APRA Awards. Their second single, 'Superhero' was released in October 2001 and was chosen by Network Ten to be the song behind the ad campaign for the new series of the top rating US show "Charmed". Two more singles "15 Minutes" and "Even Without You" hit the airwaves before the release of the album "Words In Place Of Objects" in Septmber 2002."
'Pleased To Meet You' Premier Pick Review
"Every now and then a song comes your way that stands out from the pack, and when it's local, you know there's reason to be excited. Introducing Aneiki, a new home grown pop act who arrive on the scene this week with the helping hand of Savage Garden's Daniel Jones, an instrumental force in the creation of the duo's forthcoming album 'Words In Place Of Objects'. 'Pleased To Meet You' oozes a breezy pop style that moulds sincere lyrics atop a simple but superbly produced formation of electro beats and organic instrumentation. A gently building pop beat kicks into a high energy chorus and before you know it, you're lost amidst Jennifer Waite's honeyed female vocal and blissfully catchy lyric. A killer first single that will make Aneiki an instant favourite at radio. A name to watch."
Music Network June 18th 2001
'SUPERHERO' Power Pick Review
"ANEIKI follow-up the huge success of their debut single 'Pleased To Meet You' this week and we're tipping 'Superhero' will climb quickly to the same levels of success as it's predecessor, and then some. An energetic beat combines with pacey guitar and electronic accompaniment to form the rhythmic heart of the track which is dominated by front woman Jen's strong, colourful vocals. A rich production maintains the distinctive sounds of this local duo and the powerful chorus, with it's ascending melodies and harmonies, will have listeners singing along in no time. With a flurry of promotional activity scheduled for the next few months (including an appearance at the RUMBA festival) programmers at radio will waste no time getting on board this slice of uplifting pop! "
MUSIC NETWORK MAGAZINE - Monday 8th October, 2001
'EVEN WITHOUT YOU' Power Pick Review
Since their debut single Pleased To Meet You entranced radio MDs and audiences alike back in June 2001, the Brisbane duo have continued to blaze a path in the lead up to the release of their debut album next month. Successive singles have hit the airwaves, they've toured the country, received awards and accolades and firmly established a familiar music sound which is reflected in this fourth release. Up beat, buoyant and enthusiastic Even Without You starts with Jen Waite's unmistakable voice synthetically treated and then heads straight for the thumping, pumping chorus which sticks in your head from the first listen. This one will grab night and day radio play with its positive lyric and joyous pace. Another hit from this classy pop / dance team. Check out the bonus remixes as well.
MUSIC NETWORK MAGAZINE - Monday 12th August 2002
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