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Amanda Somerville
Pop / Rock / Indie

"You're past the point of safe return, anyway."


Germany

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Last Login:  7/19/2008
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   Amanda Somerville: General Info
Member Since2/4/2006
Band Websiteamandasomerville.com
Band Members Amanda Somerville - Vox & Keys;
Sascha Paeth - Vox & Guitar;
Miro - Vox & Keys;
Olaf Reitmeier - Vox & Bass;
Robert Hunecke-Rizzo - Vox, Drums & Percussion
Influences Paul Simon
Sarah McLachlan
The Kingston Trio
Carole King
Sheryl Crow
Paula Cole
Tracy Chapman
Ani DiFranco
Blondie
John Denver
Cultured Pearls
Veruca Salt
Prince
Diana Krall
Rob Zombie
Aretha Franklin
Tori Amos
Coldplay
Dave Matthews Band
Mamas & Papas
Harry Chapin
Sade
U2
Loreena McKennitt
Madonna
Natalie Merchant
my Mom & Dad (aw!)
Sascha Paeth
Miro the Hero
Robert
Ole
Ashley Peacock (The Times)
ALL THE ROCK/METAL BANDS & ARTISTS I’VE WORKED WITH:
(-After Forever
-The Story of Aina [Andre Matos, Tobias Sammet, Glenn Hughes, Michael Kiske, Sass Jordan, T.M. Stevens, Marko Hietala, Simone Simons, Jens Johansson, Emppu Vuorinen, Derek Sherinian, Candice Night, Erik Norlander, Olaf Hayer, Oliver Hartmann, Herbie Langhans, Rannveig Sif Sigurdardottir, Cinzia Rizzo, Damien Wilson]
-Asrai
-Ebony Ark
-Edguy
-Epica
-Kamelot
-Luca Turilli
-Shaaman
-Virgo, etc...)
Mieskuoro Huutajat
Jem and the Holograms
She-Ra ;-)
Sheesh, this could go on forever...
Sounds Like Singer / Songwriter slashed at with a razor blade, painting over the scars with makeup and slowly taking revenge out on the microphone.

If names are what you're after, then perhaps a bit like Fiona Apple, Rachael Yamagata, Jewel, Chantal Kreviazuk, Dido, Jem, Cat Power, Sheryl Crow, Sarah McLachlan, Evanescence, Moloko, Annie Lennox, Kelly Clarkson & Sade thrown into the blender and whipped into a strange, frothy and eclectic concoction.
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 24 2008 8:00P
Festivalul Peninsula Tîrgu Mures, Transylvania
Jul 26 2008 8:00P
Rockin’ Field Festival Adro (Brescia)
Jul 31 2008 8:00P
Wacken Open Air Festival 2008 Wacken
Aug 13 2008 8:00P
Sziget Festival Budapest

Amanda Somerville's Latest Blog Entry  [Subscribe to this Blog]

Avantasia Tour KICK OFF!!  (view more)

Post-Tour Dips, Pre-Tour Jitters & A Broken Nose  (view more)

Video Tour Blog - Experience it with me!  (view more)

On Tour With Epica  (view more)

MUSIC ONLINE & Happy New Year!  (view more)

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   About Amanda Somerville



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Hello, Lovies, and welcome!

I'm a nutty musician from Michigan who somehow got herself known in the European metal scene, even though I'm not really a super-mega-metal-diva girl. But that's not a secret. Not one I'm keeping, anyway!

You might know me from the various work I've done with other bands, but you may be surprised at what else I have to offer and I invite you to look around, have a listen and let me know what you think!

OK, now on to the more serious, official stuff. Enjoy!

xx
Amanda


Singer-songwriter with a razorblade edge.

In a business where image often overshadows substance, Amanda Somerville gives the industry CPR with a breath of sincerity through music that is so real, it's goosebump-inducing. The windows to this songwriter's soul are her songs, which are ambient and groovy, yet extremely radio-friendly. Combining heart and soul with hit songwriting, you're bound to be moved.

Since 2000, Amanda has resided and worked mainly in Germany and the Netherlands . In that time, she has independently sold over 7,000 CDs of her solo work and gained thousands of fans all over the world. She is currently engaged in both studio and live work in Europe and is exploring options for her latest solo album, "Windows."

Discography

Solo:
-In the Beginning there was... (Debut Album, 2000)
-Blue Nothing (EP, 2000)
-Never Alone (EP, 2003) sold approx. 5,000 copies in Germany .
-Aina: Days of Rising Doom (2003) - wrote concept and all lyrics, co-wrote music, worked as vocalist, vocal coach. Sold approx. 40,000 copies and garnered many new fans world-wide. Included several famous guest musicians such as Glenn Hughes, Sass Jordan, T.M. Stevens.
-Windows (release date unspecified) new solo album currently being finished

Other bands & projects:
-HDK - System Overload (due in 2008); co-writer, vocalist, co-producer, engineer
-Avantasia - Lost In Space I & II (2007), The Scarecrow (due in 2008); vocalist
-Andre Matos - Time To Be Free (due in 2007); worked as vocalist, engineer
-Epica - The Phantom Agony (2003), We Will Take You With Us (2004), Consign To Oblivion (2005), The Road to Paradiso (due in 2007), The Divine Conspiracy (2007); worked as vocal coach, vocalist, co-writer, engineer, producer
-After Forever - Invisible Circles (2004), Remagine (2005); worked as lyric editor, co-writer, vocal coach, vocalist, producer; After Forever (2007); worked as lyric editor and vocalist.
-Asrai - Touch in the Dark (2004): worked as lyrical editor; Pearls In Dirt (2007); worked as songwriter, vocalist
-Ebony Ark - Decoder (2006); worked as vocalist, producer
-Kamelot - Black Halo (2005), Ghost Opera (2007); worked as vocalist, lyrical editor
-Phaeno Science Center (2005); commissioned to write and perform song about and for the grand opening of science center by Zaha Hadid, Frank Oppenheimer and Joe Ansel
-Boehringer Ingelheim (2005); commissioned to write 2 jingles for new swine vaccine:)
-Edguy - Hellfire Club (2003), Rocket Ride (2005); worked as vocalist, lyrical editor
-Shaman - Ritual (2002), Reason (2005); worked as vocalist, lyrical editor
-Mob Rules - Hallowed Be Thy Name (2002), Ethnolution A.D. (2006); worked as vocalist
-Luca Turilli (Rhapsody) - Prophet of the Last Eclipse (2002); worked as vocalist
-Virgo - Virgo (2001); worked as vocalist, lyrical editor
-Various other bands (Felony, Reverend Right Time and the First Cousins of Funk, Lunatica, Brainstorm, Imari Tones, etc.)



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Jul 18 2008 10:06 PM

Hey Amanda,

thanks for adding.

Cool sounds, you really rock

:)
Navodar





Jul 18 2008 1:25 PM

Hi Amanda, many thanks for add.
I really like your music works.
Thank you for your music !
Sander Gommans/After Forever/HDK





Jul 17 2008 4:40 PM

mmm...I'm not sure what you mean...I drink and make my cocktails like a hero...never got drunk in my life!




.......................................................
but I did get sick once or twice;-)Photobucket
Sander Gommans/After Forever/HDK





Jul 17 2008 4:23 PM

YOU go to bed Somerville....well...you're probably drunk anyway;-)
Sander Gommans/After Forever/HDK





Jul 17 2008 4:16 PM

Well....I must have been confused then....was it the other woman on the picture then?:-)
Helô Marino





Jul 17 2008 10:12 AM

Hey Amanda how..s everything??

I checked your vlog from brazil!! I loved that gig it was amazing and I loved your video *.* I was at the first row at the concert yeah people pushed me a lot but that..s ok at least I saw everything really near =P
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Jul 17 2008 7:24 AM

Thanks for the add, Amanda.
Love you.
EDGUY Savage Union (The Official EDGUY Fan Club)





Jul 16 2008 6:52 AM

Hi Amanda, wish you a great rest week.


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Diego Bianchi





Jul 16 2008 8:19 AM

Thanks for add.
Your voice is so beautiful.
Come back to Brazil someday =]

=**
Karuuu Lee!





Jul 15 2008 12:13 PM

you are AMAZING!
^^! regards Amanada
we love you :)!
Renato





Jul 15 2008 2:52 PM

Hey...how u doing?
Nice vlog 9... I was waiting for it...

'How could I know, how could I' Yeahh, brazilian crowd realy rocks!!!
Best show ever...

Cheers..
from Brazil...
Felipe D. C. Hirata





Jul 15 2008 10:44 PM

Thx Amanda for adding me!!!
and thx again for a wonderful show here in Brazil and the Video blogs!!!
I love your magestic voice and you already know this but you are beautiful and awsome!!!!
I hope you come and visit us again!!!(Maybe a show of your solo carrer!!! I..d love that!!!)
hugs and kisses!!
from brazil,

Felipe D.C.
Hirata
Luigi Soranno - 2 songs on Brainwave profile





Jul 16 2008 2:15 AM

Hi Amanda!
Thanks for add me!
It's a great pleasure for me to be part of your friends!!

Good mourning, woman of the majestic voice!
;)

Cheers from Italy
Luigi
mat





Jul 15 2008 4:26 AM

thkz amanda 4 adding!
hope you doing fine!
ur the swetest and beautiful metal singer!!=)

greating from philippines!!
Mr_Ego





Jul 14 2008 10:33 PM

HEY AMY!!!
how are you??
i was toooo busy this time with work....

but im back!!!!

hope to here more of you!!!
AXE





Jul 14 2008 8:37 AM

Hi ...hope you be fine...

Adrian
Nina &