in any order you like: Howlin Wolf, SeaSick Steve, Son House, The Boss, Tina Turner, Otis Redding, Tom Waits, Carina Round, Noah Engh, Keith Richards,SeaSick Steve, Etta James, John Lee Hooker, ZZ Top, Ray Charles,Mississippi Fred McDowell, Sam & Dave, Bob Dylan, Ryan Adams, Ray Lamontagne, Jeff Buckley, Johnny Cash, Jack White,Queen, Noah playing Robert Johnson songs, Elmore James,,, I'm also influenced by what I eat, what time of month, what happened that day, how much sleep I've got etc.
Amanda Zelina is a remarkable and memorable singer/songwriter. She is globally recognized as "The Artist To Watch" on-line and is generating a noteworthy buzz with her new album " Love Me Till I'm Me Again". El Durog Is declares " As far as this years debut albums go, this is definitely one of the best and one that is a must-have." Local Vertical called it " Simply Exquisite" Reformusic raved "...Let's be very honest, the woman is basically perfect: beautiful, talented, and above all very simple, very honest."
Alike top ranking Canadian singer/songwriter City and Colour, Zelina's debut album was produced by: Dan Achen at Catherine North Recording Studios. Zelina has the unique and rare ability to attract to her the opportunities she most desires. At the top of her list so far " was being personally requested by Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins to perform at his 40th birthday party." Another highlight of Amanda's musical endeavours was jamming with Blues Icon Billy Gibbons of the band ZZTOP at a local vintage guitar store in Hollywood California & was told by Gibbons that " ...You play that guitar mighty fine, you're going to make it...I'll see you again someday I'm sure of it." Most recently she shared the stage with one of her favourites SeaSick Steve as he serenaded her with his song "Walking Man" . Zelina says " It was one of the best moments of my musical life...next will be collaborating on a song with him!" Her Ability to think big, gravitate towards what she desires and accomplishing what she sets out to do is a sure sign of what is to come and leaves all that are in front of her inspired.
Well Rounded and deeply heartfelt Zelina creates Passionate, honest music for people of all walks of life. She grew up listening to Delta Blues heavyweights, Motown Stars & Soul music icons. Her innate and natural connection to these retro sounds is never far from her heart; and in turn always inside of her music.
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EXCLAIM MAGAZINE REVIEW
Amanda Zelina
Love Me ’Til I’m Me Again
By Jessica Carroll
"It's not uncouth to state that the music industry is overwrought with gratuitous female pop singers and establishing individuality as an artist is arduous, to say the least. Toronto, ON's Amanda Zelina is lucky in this respect: her record, Love Me 'Til I'm Me Again, not only exhibits her exemplary vocal chops but also her distinctive delivery, so clearly influenced by some of music's most well-respected female singers. She's raw but extraordinarily feminine, belting out tunes that speak of love and its conquests. Zelina definitely sang into a hairbrush in front of her mirror while growing up and cites Tina Turner and Etta James as major inspirations. Her blues-inspired pop songs are airy and passionate, and seem to be written to play up her fantastic vocal ability, with simple instrumental accompaniment. Love Me 'Til I'm Me Again sounds like it was created to be performed live, preferably in a seedy speakeasy. With a voice and songwriting ability as accessible and well-developed as Zelina's, this young redhead is well on her way to becoming a staple among Canadian female songstresses. (Independent)"
loving the super sweet sounds and amazingly beautiful portraits! truly a wonderful very special thing you have musically and you are just so damn cute :)
Hiya I hope you are ok and have had a good day. Weekend is here again. Comes around so fast doesn't it? Meant to be raining and windy here again this weekend. Luckily we haven't had the floods they have had up north. Had a manic day at work today. Rushed off my feet. Crazy day. Need the weekend to rest up. Got a lot to do actually. More cards to make and reviews to write and shopping to get. Never ending!!!! Take care Sara
love your music, very deep the greatest singer song writter in the world is from Canada Neil Young do you know him? keep up the good work a the songs from the Heart, just like Neil,, love is a rose, look up the song of his, and hope you fall in love with his music the way i have x
The Last Waltz I just want that thing When voices join in harmony And in that fleeting moment, Meaning coalesces on the ear, All dark, dissolving, clouds the alleyways no more And fresh bread scent of home pervades the air No sandal soles In dust of broken homes Nor callused toes peep bloody from the garment hem, And all the big parades And shock and awe And swagger on the carrier decks and medals Jangle helpless in the face of what is fair I just want that thing When friends draw in, some living some begone, Some brittle, none forgotten All beloved everyone. Then dash the glass into the fire Then well up unashamed my heart Beyond the reach of fear Of faith, blind, bigoted and drear And then across the great divide Rise men and women unafraid To dash in loss their bracelets at the wall, And hearing them Hope holds me in its thrall. I just want that thing When empathy prevails When man evolves beyond the crass And reason comes of age When dogma, cant, and witchcraft All are banished to the past When voices join in harmony at last.
Hiya, hope you are ok and have had a good weekend. Where does the time go I ask you? Soon be Monday again and back to work. Not been too nice here today. Raining a lot. I have spent nearly all weekend on my pc. Keeps me busy. Take care Sara XXX
Hello there, I hope this comment finds you well and having a good weekend. It is very chilly here today. Not done a lot just been on the PC and watched a bit of telly. It certainly feels like winter is on the way now with the nights closing in and the temperature going down rather than up. Keep in touch. Love, Sara XXX
Hi Amanda! I heard your song and your videos in your myspace, I love, I am a big fan of your music, I would like to ask if there was any possibility I could get all the songs from your album "Love Me Till I'm Me Again" I would love to hear the rest of the album, I keep hearing the songs in your myspace, really, I'm a big fan of yours, I love your music. I'm now a few months in the studio recording what will be my first album, I'm sure you liked my songs, I think we share influences and styles, I have not yet posted any demo on my myspace, because I decided to wait to finish my work, as some have already done it publishes first in my myspace and hopefully I can go on sale early next year. is my pleasure to write these notes, you know you're a big fan here in Spain, good luck and a big hug from Spain. Kisses!
