There are many things that influence me. I think before when I answered this question, I automatically thought that it had to be just musicians. But it's not! I guess that I'll start out with that though. I remember listening to a lot of R&B, and rap when I was a little kid.
So....
SWA, En Vogue,Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blidge, Faith Evans, Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys, Whoever sang:"I found my thrill....on Blueberry Hill." I used to love listening to Phantom of the Opera. Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Eric Clapton, Michael Martin Murphey, Coolio, NWA, Snoop, man....don't hate, but I LOVED Disney tunes as a kid, I used to sing them all the time! As I got older I really got into stuff like: Stone Temple Pilots, Aerosmith, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Sound Garden, The Bloodhound Gang, Smashing Pumpkins, Alanis Morrisette, Sheryl Crow, Notorious B.I.G., Bonethugs and Harmony, Wu Tang Clan, Insane Clown Posse, No Doubt, and yes...a lot of other ska music. Radio Head, Madonna, A Perfect Circle, Tool, Alice Cooper, Motley Crue, Pat Benetar, Gwen Stefani, P!ink, Madita, Nine Inch Nails, Aalyiah, Justin Timberlake, April Wine, Iron and Wine, Alicia Keys, Lauryn Hill, Combichrist, and recently KMFDM. There are many more, but I'm sure you are bored.
The other things in life that influence music, are experience. From good times to bad times, from drugs and alcohol to sobriety, from love and despair, hatred and anger, fidelity to infidelity. All of these things shape who you are, and how you percieve yourself. It influences how you will portray yourself, not just as an individual, but as an artist, and as an emotion.
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The music sounds like a little bit of Alicia Keys, mixed with some Alanis, once overed by Janis, and then melted by Alexis. It's some good 'ol Rock in Roll Baby!!!!
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In a market saturated with songwriters and performers, there are few individuals who stand out amongst the crowd. Alexis Dallman is one of those artists who captures your attention the moment she walks on stage. Alexis' songs range from ethereal ballads to punchy pop/rock. Her music is embodied with a hellacious passion and undaunted perseverance; qualities which are indignant to her own personality.
Like many great musicians, Alexis' inspiration to play was established at a young age. As early as kindergarten, Alexis had a fan club. She would put on performances for her classmates in the sandbox. Her mother recalls, "It was amazing, the whole class of five year olds sitting quietly as Alexis did her show." As her desire to write and perform began to develop, Alexis took up playing piano, guitar, and trumpet.
Her first professional studio experience came at age twelve, when she got the call-back for the American Girl Dolls commercial. During junior high school she participated in talent shows as the only individual who sang original material. Her writing and performing continued through high school, as Alexis began to find her voice and develop her sound.
During her teenage years, Alexis acquired a taste for mischief. Her behavior landed her in a lock-down facility, where she was allowed few amenities aside from her guitar. The two years spent there were the defining moments in Alexis' growth as a songwriter. In an environment designed for self-reflection, her songs began to write themselves. Before graduating from the program, Alexis was offered an opportunity to record twelve songs at Brigham Young University.
Soon after, Alexis moved to Chicago where she continued to write and perform. She then moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota where she attended The Institute of Production and Recording, and acquired a degree in Audio Engineering and Production. During her time there she was offered an opportunity to record her song, "Sounds Too Late," with Prince's protege, Paul Peterson (aka St. Paul) and engineer Tom Tucker (Lucinda Williams, Prince, Johnny Lang). She was also featured on a commercial for the Ohio state lottery after being recommended by jingle writer Steve Horner (MTV, FX, Nokia). Alexis then began work on a five song EP with producer, Kevin Bowe (Johnny Lang, Etta James, Richie Sambora). "The Most Class" is an eclectic mix of rock, pop, and soul.
In the summer of 2007 Alexis arrived in Nashville, Tennessee in an effort to build upon her talents in the competitive market of music city. She is currently writing, recording, and showcasing her music around town. Among the great talent in the city of Nashville, Alexis has the gravitational personality that pulls the audience in and the inspiring songs to entice their emotions.
whats up!!! how have you been??? I just had a baby...will put up pictures soon....are you famous yet? haha just thought i would say hey....first time i been on here in almost a year. Anyway take care
Damn girl, I didn't even get to see you this weekend. Thatasuck. I had to work at work at the hospital this weekend. yuckydoo. Did you have a good weekend. I was on the roof and it rained. That sucks, too. Damn, give some good news about something before I just cry about it. Your profile pic is cool.
AL!!!! How the hell are ya?! still killin' em softly, I see! Ever gonna come back to nuevo mexico and see your dear ol' auntie april and myself or you to famous for the 505? or did they just ban you from the state entirely?
Everything fine there? Many thanks for the friendship! I really appreciated it. I want to let you know there is a new release "Bring It Back To Me [Extended Mix]".
I hope you come back often, because there is more to come...
Have a nice week!
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