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Jennifer Spengler ~music~

It's a Swirled World...

About Me

Hi! I’m Jennifer. :) I’m kind of a novice at self promotion, so I’m not sure how great my myspace experience will be... but I’m attempting this, anyway. Just a few things I think you all should know:

    All the instruments you hear? I played them (unless specified otherwise in the song description!)... well, I played them through a keyboard... YES, including percussion. :)
    The production? I did some of that, too. But I can’t take credit for all of that, because my boyfriend, Sandy, has a great producer’s ear, as he used to own a studio. He cleans up my productions and tweaks them until they’re nice and smooooth...
    Where do I record? In the spare bedroom in my house! (My "studio" is building, but it started as just a computer, Cakewalk software, Acid FX, plugins, a semi-pro portable keyboard, microphone, and mic preamp.) Gigs? Well, I’d like to have them, but considering I don’t have a band, I’ll have to work up a one-woman thing... it could happen... hopefully in the not-so-far future!

Now that all that’s out of the way, I can simply smile and say, "Thanks for stopping by!!! Please add me!" (Shameful, ain’t I?!) :)

About the songs:

Bigger Plans
This is my American Idol Songwriter competition submission for 2008. I actually submitted it last year, but it was just me and piano. :) This year I wanted to do it right (no matter what they say, production does matter). So the last few days have been spent putting everything ELSE to the track. You’ll hear my Sandy on bass and guitar and his friend, the outstanding Paul Brunett, on drums (we drove a total of six hours to lay down the drums and mixed it all at home the next day -- how cool!). I really hope you like it. It was written from the (hypothesized, lol) perspective of the person taking home the American Idol "crown." :) Those of you who know about my American Idol audition know that I would not truly know how an AI winner would feel... ;) ...but this is what I imagine they’d feel. And it’s how I feel about those who support me and my music, in general -- so it’s a song for YOU, too. :)
~ BY THE WAY ~ Please REGISTER TO VOTE at americanidol.com :)
Even if my submission doesn’t make it up there in the top 20 -- and among a likely 25,000+ submissions, it’s a loooong shot, but -- let’s make sure we pick a great song for the AI winner, regardless! :)

This is Home [SAMPLE]
BRAND NEW AS OF 01/26/2008 -- and, yes, it WILL be on the new album, Sonic Revelation! :) I didn’t offer the entire song, as the mix-down isn’t yet complete, but I figured a sample could give you an idea of what else is coming! :)

Revelation [SAMPLE]
Song inspired by a good friend... and the upcoming album’s title will be "Sonic Revelation" - a decision inspired by the song! This is brand new and one of my faves. I didn’t offer the entire song, as the mix-down isn’t yet complete, but I figured a sample could give you an idea of what else is coming! :)

Maybe Not
This will be on the upcoming album, "Sonic Revelation." Be lookin’ for this album early 2008. TIM, I AM SORRY (!!) I removed this one before. That was inconsiderate. :( It’s back now. You don’t have to put it on your page again, but I felt it HAD to go back up here out of respect for YOU! I apologize for my oversight. :(

Fair Weather
This will also be on the upcoming album, "Sonic Revelation." Look for it early 2008!!! Too much to say about this song right now. Just listen and enjoy... hope you don’t identify too much... *sigh*

Silent Treatment
FREE DOWNLOAD @ JENNIFERSPENGLER.COM ! Lyrics & Song Information there as well. Yeah, that’s right; you can HAVE this one. No strings attached! :)


Purchase current album
Back to the Wall (Limited Edition)
-11 songs! Only $12.99- here !
http://www.jenniferspengler.com/to_store/_store.html

~OR~
Download the album for $9.99 or individual tracks for 99 cents each each through the SnoCap panel on this page!
All net profits from any sale of this album (no matter how you purchase) go to:

Will Ransom Transplant Fund


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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/19/2006
Band Website: jenniferspengler.com
Band Members:

Just me!

But I could count many folks as inspirational contributors...

...not to mention my good friend, Brann Adams, who co-wrote many of the songs on my current album.

I tend to be comfortable in the green-blue-purple area of the spectrum, occasionally crossing over into the red. Take that however you want to... ;)

----OFFICIAL BIO----

Jennifer was born with music in her blood. She knew from the moment she entered her Kindergarten music class that she and music had a relationship that was uncommon and unlike anything else she'd ever felt... or would ever feel.

She grew up with a musical mother and remembers going with her to her band practices and gigs: "It was always so exciting to see and hear my mother playing music. I would ache to be up on stage with her. I hoped one day that I'd be there singing my songs and delivering my own musical messages."

Writing and composing songs from age 8, Jennifer's style has grown with her through the tribulations and triumphs in her life. Though her style is hard to categorize (she calls it "Neo-Pop"), there are elements of Rock, Pop, R&B, and even at times Hip-Hop and Techno; these styles mesh to form an intricate set of sounds that is unique and somewhat addictive.

Whether it's a complex song production or just her and a piano/keyboard, Jennifer manages to convey emotion with soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. "I'm inspired by almost anything. Sadness, happiness, it doesn't matter. If there's something I feel, I'll write about it. It's my outlet; it's the way I find myself."

Jennifer Spengler currently resides in NC and is actively pursuing a musical career. That's no easy task, and she's aware of that. "Hey, the hardships of this business can only create more great material!"

One thing's for sure: This girl's got talent!


Influences:

I'm influenced by many, but I am not sure one would say I sound like any of the people/bands I mention... you be the judge, I guess.Tori Amos Lenny Kravitz Ace of Base Boomkat The Sundays Paula Cole Heart Taylor Dayne Bonnie Raitt Kelly Clarkson Mariah Carey Michael Jackson The list goes on...


Sounds Like:

uhmmmm... sounds like.... Jennifer Spengler... :)




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Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Not Suitable for an Idol

Well, my song, "Bigger Plans," did not make the Top 20 of the American Idol songwriting competition entries.  Oh, well.  No huge surprise there. ;)Thank you to those who have been supportive...
Posted by Jennifer Spengler ~music~ on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:18:00 PST

Corinna

Some of you have asked about Corinna Fugate.  The truth is, I don’t know what happened with her pages. :(  Corinna, while a unique talent and a kind, loving human being, was always on ...
Posted by Jennifer Spengler ~music~ on Sat, 05 Apr 2008 09:55:00 PST

IM NEVER POSTING ANOTHER FREE SONG!

I’M NEVER POSTING ANOTHER FREE SONG!...APRIL FOOL’S!!!  Hahahahaha!  Gotcha, didn’t I? ;)As a matter of fact, I’ve just uploaded another one tonight! :)FREE SONG 26!...
Posted by Jennifer Spengler ~music~ on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:11:00 PST

American Idol Songwriter Competition 2008

The American Idol Songwriter Competition 2008 deadline is tomorrow.  I got my song in today. :)  Among a projected 25,000+ submissions, it’s not likely to hit the Top 20, but I wanted ...
Posted by Jennifer Spengler ~music~ on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:03:00 PST

*022008* FREE SONG 25! -- Chained to Your Fear

FREE SONG 25!FREE SONG 25!!!!!  I wrote this when I was 17. It's called "Chained to Your Fear" and it's kind of a dark "gothic pop?" song. LOL... The music contains only the original (ultimately ...
Posted by Jennifer Spengler ~music~ on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:14:00 PST

*021108* FREE SONG 24! -- Beautiful Night

FREE SONG 24!Writing this one was so much fun.  I experimented with the arpeggiator function in Cakewalk's MIDI effects.  And I started with what I felt to be a somewhat "Latin" vibe.  ...
Posted by Jennifer Spengler ~music~ on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:07:00 PST

FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO DISPLAY A BANNER! (THANKS!) - Updated Feb. 2008

Want to spread the word about me? :)You can use any of the banners below on your page! If you like one, copy the text below it and paste it into your "About Me" section while in the profile editor! TH...
Posted by Jennifer Spengler ~music~ on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:08:00 PST

Productivity Report

*whew*I'm tired.  I have updated my website (jenniferspengler.com) and my myspace page.  Please check them out and let me know what you think!  Sorry so short -- but I gotta go to bed! ...
Posted by Jennifer Spengler ~music~ on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:09:00 PST

*012808* FREE SONG 23! -- In Search

FREE SONG 23! In hindsight, my lyrics are pretty cheesy on this one. ;)  I do like certain lines of the chorus, though ("Lost myself in your mess, found myself in my own..."). And the bridge ain'...
Posted by Jennifer Spengler ~music~ on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:44:00 PST

*011408* FREE SONG 22! -- Please Don’t Take Me Away!

FREE SONG 22!Holy Moly.  This is actually one of my faves of all time.  Why?  'Cause it's goofy as Hell but funky wit' da reggae beat, mon! ;)  Brann wrote the lyrics and knew he w...
Posted by Jennifer Spengler ~music~ on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:59:00 PST