The awe inspiring Diane Warren, The Eagles, Beatles, Madonna, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Bonnie Raitt, Shania Twain, and many more. What has influenced me most are songs with a great story and memorable hook.
Sounds Like
Some say Jewel, Carly Simon, Alanis Morissette, Laura Nero.
I have been singing all my life. I wrote my first song at the age of 8. It was a Christmas song called "Who Loves Christmas"...I still remember all the words. Through high school, I participated in the orchestra (violin) and chorus. To the annoyance of my closest friends, I could often be heard singing or humming in class or in the hallway....I usually imitated Madonna...but I also enjoyed Janet Jackson, and Whitney Houston. I always wanted to be in drama or in a talent show, but was always too shy to audition.
At the age of 19...my heart was broken by a foreign exchange student, and my writing talent resurfaced. I wrote a song called "I Still Miss You"...I didn't know it then, but it turned out to be a freestyle song. It was later cut by an artist named Else and was also recut by a group called The Cover Girls for their album ..Here We Are......After this, I wrote many more songs in this genre and had other cuts with Luis Damon and Judy Torrez.
I met a very talented young arranger named Frankie Cutlass....I had a song entitled Love Me Tonight and along with his hot track this song was cut and released by another freestyle artist named Cynthia..this became a rather big hit in NY and Florida.
At this time, although I was happy that I had met some success placing my material....I felt incomplete. I knew in my heart that I wanted to sing....I had been told that although I had a good enough voice....I didn't have "the look"....so I put that part of my dream on hold and decided that if I couldn't be an artist....I was going to be a great writer. To be successful, however, I knew I would have to move in a different direction creatively.....I needed to write songs that were more commercial/pop oriented.....so I began to write ballads, country songs, upbeat pop, and dance pop....unfortunately no one in my circle of association had any connections.......
At that time I was about 25 and knew I needed something to fall back on and pay the bills...I began college and became an occupational therapist....I also married and had two beautiful children...but music was always in my heart....throughout these years, I was part of a few projects, but none took off.....nonetheless, I continued to write and with each song a new maturity both lyrically and melodically was born.If there was one thing I knew, it was that I could write a killer hook.
A few years ago, while working with a producer/friend, I was given a guitar as a gift from him....I usually wrote song melodies in my head without an initial chord progression, so this was a new means of inspiration....I began writing immediately and this became the start of my folk catalog....(I have amassed quite a catalog of songs of many different styles....I have probably written over 100 songs)...Now it is time for me to get out there...I don't care what anyone has to say...I am doing this for me....I am not going to hold back anymore.....I am not going to feel intimidated.....I know I am good enough.....I am going to follow my heart and sing my originals....I am also going to actively seek to place my other material.......If It Is To Be...It Is Up To Me...Ten words to live by....Well That's All Folks...tell me what ya think!!
Hello Marlena how are ya? it's been awhile, hope everything's well. When you get a little time, stop by & check out some changes/additions to my page. New tunes, Story I wrote "Elo-Kin" Sign my guest book or Just say HELLO:-) Wishing you the best! Peace
wow!!! great song no regrets ... Maria!!! Hey if we do another Conklin...are you in??? Say Yes! Hey I juat did an open mic in Huntsville, Al. :-) Peace and love, Mic
Hey how are ya? When you have a little time, could you please stop by & sign my guestbook. I'd really appreciate it. Thanks & have a great day:-) Elo-Kin
Hey how are ya? I have another one:-) Please check out the new Rocked-Out remix of "Change of Season" by Studio L.A.G. I would love your feedback. Thanks & enjoy a great day:-) Elo-Kin
Hey how are you? I hope well. I just uploaded a Remix to my song "Hey Boy" Done by Soul Basic. Please have a listen & tell me what you think. Enjoy a sweet day:-) Elo-Kin
Hey how are you? I hope well. When you have some time please stop by & check out the remix of (I Don't Mind) done by Groove Syntax. I'd like to know what you think. Thank you for the friendship & support I really appreciate it. Elo-kin
Yes no songs reached 1000, now I can move it back down. I'm doing good, it is good to hear from you. I'll tell the group you said hi. I can't wait to hear you live again.
Hey Maria, Thanks for the add, and for your awesome vocals on "When You Believe." I hope we'll get to work together again soon. In the meanwhile, good luck with your upcoming addition! Keep on singing. :)Amy
Hi Maria!! Long time huh!?! Just droping in to say hi, and let you and all your fans know we are performing as a full band at BAMBOO BERNIES in SMITHTOWN on 01/05/08 I hope you are feeling well. My wife is also expecting! Hope to see you soon and happy holidays from...BLAMEDANIEL
The new song sounds really great with the male voice, as you intended it. I think it is fine country with a good hook. I wish you much success with getting it out there.
Hey, great show the other night! I was going to say we should do it again sometime, but it looks like we're both already booked for Rob Coffin's show in november, so there we go. :) The new tracks sound great- it's cool hearing the recorded version after hearing the live guitar version. Very different but works both ways. Talk to you soon.. M
