Mariko is a classically trained singer and violinist. She is a graduate of The Juilliard School and the Manhattan School of Music in Vocal Performance, and has studied the violin since she was 7.
Mariko has performed in various mediums including Musical Theatre, Opera, Gothic, New Music, Medieval Music, and even a brief stint in a Pop Punk band. She has also studied numerous instruments including mandolin, guitar, piano, bass, harp, hammered dulcimer, and percussion. She is also an accomplished songwriter and already has a growing collection of songs.
In addition to being a singer/songwriter/violinist, Mariko has also had acting experience and has been in numerous Musical Theatre productions that have required her to act and dance. To further her studies in acting, Mariko attended and graduated from the Acting for Film program at the New York Film Academy. She has studied German, Italian, French, and English diction and is currently learning the German Language. She is also a very competent sight reader and has almost perfect pitch.
Mariko loves working with other musicians and is always eager to hear someone else's take on a piece of music. If you or someone you know is interested in collaborating with her on either her music or your own music, please contact her through this Myspace.
Mariko's Current Projects Include:
New collaborative project with Natalia Lincoln called Odalisque
Guest musician (violin/backing vocals) with German group QNTAL
Collaborative project with German Early Music Ensemble Estampie
Various roles in the rock oratorio/project Justine's Red.
Past Projects Include:
Lead singer of the Gothic Band Unto Ashes (Projekt/Pandaimonium)
Collaboration with Singer/Songwriter Andrea Pisani.
Mariko has previously toured with Qntal on their Silver Swan Tour where she performed with Unto Ashes and joined Qntal (Drakkar) onstage as a guest vocalist and violinist.
Mariko is available for hire as a studio musician, event singer (weddings, funerals, national anthems), and other freelance work. She is very committed and learns music quickly and efficiently. She is also very flexible when it comes to style or interpretation. If you are interested, please contact her through this Myspace.
She's Alone (live acoustic) Acoustic Version: Copyright 2004
"Ein Fluch" Unto Ashes Live at Christuskirche in Bochum, DE (16.10.2006)
"Emptiness" Unto Ashes Live at Christuskirche in Bochum, DE (16.10.2006)
Song Details
"Lesson": From the Unto Ashes Album Grave Blessings Copyright 2005. Published by Dying Time (ASCAP)
"No Ordinary Faerie Tale": Live recording Copyright 2005.
"She's Alone": As recorded by Kickdrive. Copyright 2006
"Heavier Than Metal": From Justine's Red. Copyright 2005
All individual credit for songs can be found under the "Lyrics" section.
A funny picture, yes, but this is really happening! Mariko supports the preservation of the Polar Bear Community and their habitat. Don't let these beautiful creatures become extinct.
