Rehtaeh profile picture

Rehtaeh

About Me

Performing under the name “Rehtaeh” (pronounced reh-tay-yuh), Heather Downing is a Southern California native who uprooted to the midwest to focus more on writing and exploring her own unique musical style. Since the move a few years ago she has become a featured solo act at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival and chose that venue to release her demo CD, “The Contemplation”, the first full album "Awakened" and most recently her sophmore project "ElementAria".Previously Rehtaeh has been featured in a couple of student film soundtracks for her distinctive Enya-like style and ability to sing world cultural, fantasy and classical music. Currently she is focusing on writing emotional songs that follow the pathway of Loreena McKennitt, Celitc Woman and Lisa Gerrard, but still with her own unique flavor. Her musical style ranges from epic to intimate, emphasizing on her lyrical skills. She has collaborated with a wide range of musicians and songwriters to obtain the best possible sound experience.Over time Rehtaeh has become known for her haunting melodic vocals and great love for accoustic instruments and synth orchestration alike. With an enormous desire to communicate her passion for music in any language, she is planning on traveling around the globe to touch as many people as possible. It all started with one song in Tolkien's Quenya elvish and has grown to include many different cultures - real and imagined. Rehtaeh is the true voice of the human spirit.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 17/11/2006
Band Website: www.rehtaehmusic.com
Band Members: Heather Downing
Influences: "I Can Feel Free" - debut music video from the new album, "Awakened" ~_~_~ Musical influences: Nightwish, Lisa Gerrard, Helen Trevillion, Evanescence, Enya, Jason Mraz, J.R.R. Tolkien, Vanessa Carlton, Celtic Woman, Brian McFadden
Sounds Like: Enya, Lisa Gerrard, Celtic Woman, Evanescence, Vanessa Carlton "Confession" featuring my vocals on the soundtrack for a film contest.
Record Label: Siren Eye Media

My Blog

Sneak Peek track from the new album now up on MySpace!

For your listening pleasure, we have uploaded the newly mastered song "Riding Thunder" to the music player. Enjoy, and keep your eyes peeled for the digital release of ElementAria due out in November ...
Posted by on Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:55:00 GMT

I Can Feel Free music video leak :)

Thank you to Rhapsodist Productions for creating a beautiful music video for this song. I had such a great time filming with the Friesian gelding Tombo! In honor of my 24th birthday (yesterday), I'm ...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 05:13:00 GMT

The new album name revealed!

Rehtaeh: Awakened Release date: September 1st, 2007 Featuring "I Can Feel Free" world premier music video!
Posted by on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:45:00 GMT

My video shoot

Whew! What a weekend. I spent Saturday through Monday wrapping up the filming for my very first music video - I Can Feel Free. I don't want to let out too much about it, but it was very exciting ...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 05:20:00 GMT

Recording sessions

Hey everyone! If you are wondering why I've been incognito as of late, I've been in the studio recording 3 new songs with the fabulously talented harpist Mark Williams! We mixed 2 of them yesterday an...
Posted by on Sun, 29 Jul 2007 04:46:00 GMT

Laguna Photo Shoot sneek peek pictures up

After a successful session re-recording Ever Eve with my vocal coach in California, I was given the opportunity to do some siren-esque photos on the beach with the talented photographer, Kyle Crocker ...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:13:00 GMT

Riding Thunder recorded!

You can hear a rough preview uploaded here. I'm excited to include it on my new CD! Thank you to Dane for working on this with me and composing a fabulous song.Riding Thunder Lyrics by Rehtaeh Music b...
Posted by on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 23:28:00 GMT

At The Masquerade

Music seems to come forth from me fluently at the moment, so I will not turn it away. This one is for Stryder...http://www.geocities.com/rehtaehmusic/atthemasquer ade.html~Rehtaeh
Posted by on Sat, 16 Jun 2007 03:41:00 GMT

Nightshade

http://www.geocities.com/rehtaehmusic/nightshade.htmlNew lyrics for a new song nearly completed~Namarie~
Posted by on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 03:22:00 GMT

My Gift To You...

Merry Christmas, melamin. This was written for all to enjoy, no matter what holiday of the winter you celebrate. I wrote this more specifically with my Ren Faire friends in mind... but it can be ...
Posted by on Sun, 24 Dec 2006 07:26:00 GMT