Piotr Lisiecki
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Piotr Lisiecki is a Polish singer and guitarist
who rose to fame after placing third on the third series
of Poland's Got Talent
. In late 2010, he was signed to EMI Music Poland. His debut album, Rules Changed Up
was released on 27 April 2011. One week later, it placed eighth in Polish official sales chart.
. He started singing at the and of college. Then he studied at music school where he met Joanna Klejnow. They started singing together, making a duet. They performed in pubs until they were noticed by Rafał 'Uhuru' Szyjer who took care of their career. Their duet was named Shyja after Szyjer's second name.
. However, they failed to get through to filmed auditions. They returned next year and auditioned in Gdańsk
. This time, they made it through to judges' auditions where they performed "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree
" by KT Tunstall
. They were buzzed out by two judges, Agnieszka Chylińska
and Małgorzata Foremniak. The former stated that Lisiecki was technically much better than Klejnow and asked him to perform alone. He sang another song by KT Tunstall
, "The Hidden Heart" and "Jolene
" by Dolly Parton
. After getting three yeses, he got through to the live semi-finals.
Lisiecki performed on the third semi-final on 6 November 2010. He sang "Ain't No Sunshine
". This performance gave him the first place in viewers' votes and a place in the finale.
In the show's finale, wchich took place on 27 November 2010, he sang "Lost" by Anouk. Eventually, he placed third in viewers' votes.
was released on 27 April 2011. It consists of seven his own songs and three cover versions of songs that he performed on Poland's Got Talent
. One week after being released, the album placed eighth in Polish official sales chart.
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
who rose to fame after placing third on the third series
Mam talent! (series 3)
The third series of Mam talent! premiered on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 20:00 on TVN. It consisted of seven auditions' episodes, five semi-finals and the final, which aired on November 27, 2010. The winner of the competition was Magda Welc, 11-year old singer and she gained 300 000 PLN. The...
of Poland's Got Talent
Mam talent!
Mam talent! is the Polish version of the Got Talent series. The aim of the program is to choose the most talented person from people showing their talents. The winner of the show in the first series got €100,000, in the second and third series - 300,000 zlotys...
. In late 2010, he was signed to EMI Music Poland. His debut album, Rules Changed Up
Rules Changed Up
Rules Changed Up is the debut studio album by Polish recording artist Piotr Lisiecki. It was released by EMI Music on 27 April 2011. One week later, it placed eighth in Polish official sales chart.-Tracklisting:...
was released on 27 April 2011. One week later, it placed eighth in Polish official sales chart.
Early years and Shyja
At the age of eleven, Piotr started to compose music, playing the pianoPiano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
. He started singing at the and of college. Then he studied at music school where he met Joanna Klejnow. They started singing together, making a duet. They performed in pubs until they were noticed by Rafał 'Uhuru' Szyjer who took care of their career. Their duet was named Shyja after Szyjer's second name.
2009-2010: Poland's Got Talent
In 2009 Lisiecki and Klejnow applied for an audition on popular television series, Poland's Got TalentMam talent!
Mam talent! is the Polish version of the Got Talent series. The aim of the program is to choose the most talented person from people showing their talents. The winner of the show in the first series got €100,000, in the second and third series - 300,000 zlotys...
. However, they failed to get through to filmed auditions. They returned next year and auditioned in Gdańsk
Gdansk
Gdańsk is a Polish city on the Baltic coast, at the centre of the country's fourth-largest metropolitan area.The city lies on the southern edge of Gdańsk Bay , in a conurbation with the city of Gdynia, spa town of Sopot, and suburban communities, which together form a metropolitan area called the...
. This time, they made it through to judges' auditions where they performed "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree
Black Horse and the Cherry Tree
"Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" is a song by Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall and is featured on her debut album, Eye to the Telescope. It was released on 21 February 2005 as the lead single from the album, charting at #28 in the UK Singles Chart...
" by KT Tunstall
KT Tunstall
Kate Victoria "KT" Tunstall is a Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist from St Andrews, Scotland. She broke into the public eye with a 2004 live solo performance of her song "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" on Later... with Jools Holland...
. They were buzzed out by two judges, Agnieszka Chylińska
Agnieszka Chylinska
Agnieszka Chylińska is a Polish rock singer and columnist.From 1994 until 2003 Chylińska was the vocalist with Polish rock band O.N.A.. She has also been one of the judges in the Polish edition of the Got Talent franchise Mam talent!. She founded a band called Chylińska , which released the album...
and Małgorzata Foremniak. The former stated that Lisiecki was technically much better than Klejnow and asked him to perform alone. He sang another song by KT Tunstall
KT Tunstall
Kate Victoria "KT" Tunstall is a Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist from St Andrews, Scotland. She broke into the public eye with a 2004 live solo performance of her song "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" on Later... with Jools Holland...
, "The Hidden Heart" and "Jolene
Jolene (song)
"Jolene" is a song written and performed by Dolly Parton from her album Jolene , produced by Bob Ferguson. It is ranked #217 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of "the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".-History:...
" by Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
. After getting three yeses, he got through to the live semi-finals.
Lisiecki performed on the third semi-final on 6 November 2010. He sang "Ain't No Sunshine
Ain't No Sunshine
"Ain't No Sunshine" is a song by Bill Withers from his 1971 album Just as I Am, produced by Booker T. Jones. The record featured musicians Donald "Duck" Dunn on bass guitar and Al Jackson, Jr. on drums, as well as Withers on lead vocals and guitar. The song was released as a single in September...
". This performance gave him the first place in viewers' votes and a place in the finale.
In the show's finale, wchich took place on 27 November 2010, he sang "Lost" by Anouk. Eventually, he placed third in viewers' votes.
2011-present: Rules Changed Up
In late 2010 he signed a record deal with EMI Music. His debut album, Rules Changed UpRules Changed Up
Rules Changed Up is the debut studio album by Polish recording artist Piotr Lisiecki. It was released by EMI Music on 27 April 2011. One week later, it placed eighth in Polish official sales chart.-Tracklisting:...
was released on 27 April 2011. It consists of seven his own songs and three cover versions of songs that he performed on Poland's Got Talent
Mam talent!
Mam talent! is the Polish version of the Got Talent series. The aim of the program is to choose the most talented person from people showing their talents. The winner of the show in the first series got €100,000, in the second and third series - 300,000 zlotys...
. One week after being released, the album placed eighth in Polish official sales chart.
Albums
| Year | Album | Peak | Certifications Music recording sales certification Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,... (sales thresholds) |
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| POL OLiS OLiS is the official list of the highest selling music albums in Poland. The list exists since October 23, 2000 and is provided by ZPAV.... |
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| 2011 | Rules Changed Up Rules Changed Up Rules Changed Up is the debut studio album by Polish recording artist Piotr Lisiecki. It was released by EMI Music on 27 April 2011. One week later, it placed eighth in Polish official sales chart.-Tracklisting:...
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| 2011 | "Gra O Wszystko" | TBA | Rules Changed Up Rules Changed Up Rules Changed Up is the debut studio album by Polish recording artist Piotr Lisiecki. It was released by EMI Music on 27 April 2011. One week later, it placed eighth in Polish official sales chart.-Tracklisting:... |