Franceska Aeschlimann

Songwriter/ Lyricist/ Publisher FRANAMUSIC PUBLISHING (Suisa)

Franceska is of American and Swiss nationalities, with Greek origins. She grew up in the United States and then went to live in Switzerland. From the age of 8 she studied classical piano for 9 years and was accepted into the Conservatory of Music in Maryland. In the United States, she received honorary awards for her writing and poetry.

Paul Anka writes a personal letter to Franceska in 1992, after having read her lyrics given to him by a collegue, stating: (Los Angeles) “Your work is very good and you certainly have a great gift for lyrics. Your words are wonderful and meaningful. You have a talent and you should be with the right people to enhance what you have.”

Franceska receives the World Music Award in Monte Carlo in 1992 for her song “Was it All in a Dream” sung by folk/pop artist Maya Brunner . Maya was top selling artist for Switzerland and sold over 2 million records in Switzerland, Germany and Austria.

Franceska was then signed to Sony Music Publishing , London during the time when Paul Russell was President of Sony Europe.

Franceska was co/producer with Jermaine Jackson of the "Jackson Family Honor Show". Franceska wrote the scenario of this show and spent time at the Jackson's home in Encino while doing so. This scenario was used by Michael Jackson for his show in Korea.

Her tri-lingual abilities have given her opportunities to write adaptations of lyrics from French or Greek into English and from English into French for many international artists, publishers and record companies such as:a) Sony Greece artist Paulina (French)
b) Canadian no. 1 selling artist Richard Sequin (English)
c) Canadian no. 1 selling artist Marjo (English)
d) Sony France Publishing on demand, for artists such as:
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp1. Patricia Kaas for the theme song of the film “Les&nbspMiserables”
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&n bsp&nbsp(English)
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp2. Cocciante (English)
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp3. Laurent Voulzy (English)
e) UK rock group Rime (French) f ) Independent publisher and record label world/ “ Multiplay Music ”
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp(French) g) French speaking artist VALERIE with Manu DeBango (English) h) PILIGRIM/ Russian heavy/metal band

She has co-written with internationally multi/platinum and award winning writers and producers such as:
George De Angelis : UK producer/songwriter. Has worked with artists such as Seal, Rod Stewart, Kylie Minogue, Tina Turner, LeeAnn Rimes, Cher, Pet Shop Boys etc. ( www.soniczoo.co.uk )
David Richards : Mountain Studios/ Montreux/ producer of artists such as Queen (all albums), David Bowie, Duran Duran, Chris Rhea, etc.
Chris Eaton : Award winning singer/songwriter, of artists such as Cliff Richards,Amy Grant, Roch Voisine, Sheena Easton, Michal Ball, Donna Summer,Janet Jackson. BMI Award, Dove Award. ( www.chriseaton.co.uk )
Pam Sheyne : Ivor Novello award songwriter for hit single “Genie In A Bottle”, Christina Aiguillera, etc. BMI Awards ( www.pamsheyne.co.uk )
Erdal Kizilçay : writer/producer/musician for artists such as David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Tina Turner (Girls/co-written with David Bowie), Jacques Dutronc, etc
David Hadzis : Switzerland/writer/producer multi- Ascap award winner for best foreign composer in the US ( www. davidhadzis.com )
Yorgos Benardos : France/ Universal writer for artists such as no.1 French pop star Jennifer and musicals such as “Roi Soleil”. ( www.yprod.com )
Robert Hart : UK /Nashville writer who worked with artists such as Phil Collins/ Roy Orbison Publishing
Wlodek Gulgowski : Awards in Sweden for best film score and producer of all early ABBA tracks.
Jermaine Jackson (Jackson Five) : Co-wrote the single “I’m Feeling Good” that reached top 10 on the dance charts in France, Italy, Australia, Poland, Brazil.
Wrote lyrics on tracks of Rob Fusari/ multi/platinum writer/producer from New York who has had hits with artists such as Destiny's Child, Beyonce, Will Smith, Britney Spears, Whitney Houston, etc.
Releases with artists such as :

* Mario Frangoulis : “How About You” (Sony/Greece)
* Maya Brunner : “Was It All In A Dream” (Switzerland, Germany,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbspAustria)
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Hexa Plus : “Noone” (Portugal, Spain)
* Petula Clark : “La Chanson de Gainsburg “ (World) BMG
&nbsp&nbsp&nbspPetula Clark : “I Knew You’d Be My Lover”
* Jermaine Jackson :“I’m Feeling Good”, (France, Italy, Poland,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbspAustralia, Spain, Brazil, Germany)
&nbsp&nbsp&nbspJermaine Jackson : “Strange What Desire Can Do” (France)
&nbsp&nbsp&nbspAlain Tomasi : “John is Now Gone” (Belgium)
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp*Valeriya : * “The Party’s Over (NOX Music). 1st single from her
&nbsp&nbsp&nbspforthcoming album. Release date (Russian Fed)
&nbsp&nbsp&nbspMarch 2008. Top ten in Russia. Club Mix of Party's Over went to no. 3 on UK club charts. UK album release May 2009 (Valeriya is the no. 1 artist in Russia with over 100 million
&nbsp&nbsp&nbspalbums sold)
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Valeriya : “Somehow, Someway”
Valeriya/" Back to Love" written in 3 languages/English/French/Russian released in UK April 27th and "Out of Control" album released on May 4th.

* Album or song entered the top 10 in their categories and in respective
&nbsp&nbsp&nbspcountries

Franceska specializes in vocal productions with coaching for artists who are not of English mother tongue, for pronunciation, accent and tonations.

Franceska has worked with Stephanos Korkolis, internationally reknowed composer, pianist and producer/ Franceska now working with WMUSIC Group in New York with writer/producer Tiaa of Kelly Rowland hit fame and Earl Cohen./Check out USA and Russian Billboard Magazine for Oct. 2008/ Valeriya on the cover/ and our inside photos. /Co-writing with Steve Balsamo and Ben Robbins in London/co-writing with George De Angelis, London for new English album of famed Lebanese artist Abeer Nehme/

Following her contract with Sony Music Publishing , Franceska signed with International Music Group/Ellis Rich , London. In 2006 decided to create her own music publishing , Franamusic , (Suisa)

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Franamusic Publishing
8, Rue Rive
1204 Geneva
Switzerland