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Alyse Black

Power, Passion and Love

About Me


Alyse Black and "societe eclaire" performing
"Wouldn't It Be Nice?" and "Stood for Stand for" in the
Mansion America Theater
"Too Much & Too Lovely" is out!
The album is available on iTunes , Amazon , Zune.net , CDBaby , MySpace (through Snowcap), and multiple other websites. Also, "Too Much & Too Lovely" is available for sale through a few Seattle retail music stores – Sonic Boom, Silver Platters, among others. Please, check the album out! If you like it, please buy it! If you really like it, buy another copy for a friend!
The album will be available for $10 for the first 1,000 (physical) CDs! Buy the album at this initial rate! After the first 1,000 are gone, digital downloads will remain at $.99 per download or $9.99 for the full CD. The hard copies will go up to $14 dollars, though! So buy it now!
Free Song Downloads!
Two songs from "Too Much & Too Lovely" are available for free download at iLike! Check it out!
Who is Alyse Black?
A crimson silk voice set to deceptively lovely pop tunes. In the same vein as Michael Bublé and Norah Jones, Alyse combines jazz sensibilities with a pop sound to create sensual music that is winning the hearts of fans across many genres.
"Black boldly channels Bjork, Billie, and Bush (Kate, not GW). Best yet, this jazzy, arty, oddball epic also sounds like Alyse Black more than any of her influences."
- Roctober Magazine -
About "Too Much & Too Lovely"
While Alyse’s songwriting could be likened to the playful jazziness of Regina Spektor, Alyse’s voice has been described as a cross between the voices of Tori Amos and Norah Jones. Because Alyse’s major influences run the gamut from Billie Holiday to Tom Waits, the tracks of “Too Much & Too Lovely” are at once quirky and sultry.
Seattle-based professional musicians Hans Brehmer (piano), Mark Oi (guitar), Patrick McDanel (bass), Cody Rahn (drums), and Jeff Miller (trumpet) added their respected talents to the project.
The album was recorded and mixed by Reed Ruddy at Seattle’s Studio X and mastered by Will Quinnell at New York’s Sterling Sound.
Alyse's Sordid Tale
Alyse left a short corporate career to sing on the streets of Pike Place Market in Seattle. One day, the pianist for a local jazz group wandered by, listened for a moment, and then explained that he liked her style. He needed another singer for a show that night at a local club. There was no looking back.
Alyse was born into a house of Ragtime piano and musical theater. She learned her first notes on the piano from her father before she can remember. She first ventured onto a stage alone to sing at age six. She began violin at 10 and quit violin at 11 in favor of voice. She began to toy with a guitar around 15. She first recorded in a studio at 17. At 18, Alyse felt the call of the singer-songwriter but couldn't follow. She then freaked out and didn't turn in a completed application to Juilliard at 19. Oddly enough, she went to business school and entered the corporate world. It didn't take long to realize that was a mistake. So she left to follow her passion on the streets of Pike Place Market in Seattle.
From trekking in Nepal to roadtripping the USA. From working for the US House of Representatives in high school to starring in musicals. Completing business school, running marathons, building schools in developing nations, attending modeling school, and living in many other countries. Alyse Black has had an eclectic life, so it’s no wonder her influences are quite varied for her debut album, "Too Much & Too Lovely."
Discography
"Too Much & Too Lovely" released in 2007. The album is available for purchase at most major online retailers as well as Sonic Boom and Silver Platter stores in the Seattle area.
Last spring, Alyse released the EP, "Musical Chocolate for the Discerning Ear," with her samba-love song-jazz group, Thursty Love. Listen to "Musical Chocolate for the Discerning Ear"
Current News
Alyse just won Honorable Mention in the International Free Ride Music Contest 2008! Check out more information on The Human Factor's Website !
On April 2, 2008, this page officially broke 600 song plays in one day!
"Wouldn't It Be Nice?" has been selected for feature on MyCoke.com!
The Singer's Studio is putting together their first compilation of "the best singers" and will include "Sally All My Days" on their album!
Unsigned The Magazine has announced a review of "Too Much & Too Lovely" and a possible feature!
Alyse has been selected as Singer of the Month on SingerUniverse based on "Sally All My Days!" Alyse and "Sally" will be featured on the SingerUniverse website for March 2008!
Roctober's wonderful review is back! Check out Alyse's blog to see what it says!
"Stood for Stand for" just received first place in Billboard's 15th Annual World Song Contest in the category of Jazz! This is a huge honor, and it comes with many benefits - prizes, press, and "all that jazz." Another huge honor is playing at the Branson Music Industry Conference, Workshop and Festival for the chance to win more prizes and "recognition." Stay tuned for more info!
Alyse's music was selected for feature on Hot Rocks music television show. Shooting will take place in late Spring!
A review of "Too Much & Too Lovely" is out in Urban Mainstream Magazine!
"Too Much & Too Lovely" is out! Please check it out at Amazon, CDBaby, iTunes, or here on Alyse's MySpace page through Snocap.
The album release party at The Triple Door in Seattle, WA, was played to a packed house! Video and photos from the event are now up!
Two songs from "Too Much & Too Lovely" - "Emeline" and the title track - are on the Indie Top Ten List for KRIM 96.3 FM in Payson, Arizona! Thank you Kit's Korner!
"Too Much & Too Lovely" is receiving significant reviewer interest! Articles about the album have been announced for future issues of Synthesis Magazine, SoundProof Magazine, and A&R Unlimited Magazine!
"Wouldn't It Be Nice?" has been selected to be on the fourth annual Sonicbids Listen Compilation CD ! One of the coolest things about it is that the proceeds go to benefit The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation! The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation (MHOF) supports music education and its many benefits through the donation of new and refurbished musical instruments to underserved school and community music programs and individual students.
"Too Much & Too Lovely" is now on Pandora.com !
The Levee Breaking presents a tri-monthly music showcase through largely independent Pacific Northwest coffee shops and bakeries. Alyse will be participating in this quarter's showcase!
Alyse's Levee Breaking Website
"Wouldn't It Be Nice?" has been selected to be on the upcoming compilation CD, Java with Javelyn Indie Music Volume 3.
Read More about News and Upcoming Events
Recent Reviews & Feature Stories
LooseyLucy Review
SingerUniverse - Singer of the Month Article
Urban Mainstream Magazine
Billy Sheppard
Indie eZine
All Indie Radio
Revolving Doors Radio
Radio Stations Playing "Too Much & Too Lovely"
iRadio in LA
KEXP 90.3 FM in Seattle, WA
KRIM LP FM 96.3 in Payson, AZ (Kit's Korner)
The Que 98.2 FM Online Radio
Hope FM 90.1
SonRise Radio
Now on Pandora.com - customizable internet radio!
Radio Gets Wild
The Fevered Brain Of RadioMike Podcast
The Band House Live
Indie Mart on Live365
Gator Radio
WGAD.NET
Awesome Radio/IndiShowcase (DJ - Skys)
Curtrog Radio (3 Stations)
Winter Marquee on live365
Madame Fly on live 365
And many more...
Podcasts Playing "Too Much & Too Lovely"
DigiVegas Indie Podcast - featuring entirely Alyse's Music
Unsigned Underground Podcast - featuring entirely Alyse's Music
Eclectic Mix Podcast - featuring entirely Alyse's Music
Radio8Ball with Andras Jones - Podcast featuring entirely Alyse's Music - Live!
Nette Radio
MostlyTunes.com Podcast
Mike's HotDish Podcast
JasonKnows Podcast
Other Miscellaneous Sites About Alyse
Alyse's Billboard Page
Alyse's Airplay Direct Page
Alyse's Amie Street Page
Alyse's IAC Music Page
Alyse's Artist Server Page
Alyse's Austin Chronicle Page
Alyse's YouTube Page
Alyse's theSixtyOne Page (vote songs to the top of their genre)
Alyse's OurStage Page (vote songs to the top of their genre)
Alyse's Idio Mag Site (Personalized music magazine to your own tastes!)
Alyse's Unsigned Artists Site (Unsigned Artists is a budding social music site - I can't wait to see this one as it takes off!)
Alyse's The Stranger Page (The Stranger is an AWESOME local Seattle newspaper/magazine with great music news, etc)
Alyse's Music Nation Page
Alyse's iLike.com Page
Alyse's Facebook.com Artist Page
Alyse's 4SpotLight Page
Alyse's iJamr.com Page
Alyse's EPK

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/20/2007
Band Website: AlyseBlack.com
Band Members:

Alyse Black & societe eclairee (Austin & Touring)

Alyse Black, singer-songwriter
AC Benden, acoustic guitar
Thomas McGregor, violin
Juke Wyatt, upright bass

Alyse Black (Solo Show)

Alyse Black, singer-songwriter & pianist

Alyse Black & Band (in Seattle)

Alyse Black, singer-songwriter

Hans Brehmer, pianistMark Oi, guitaristPatrick McDanel, bassCody Rahn, drums & percussionJeff Miller, trumpet

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Help Me Play the Newport Jazz Festival! Click on this box and start voting your heart out in the "JVC Jazz Festival Newport" category until you come to my song: "Stood for Stand for"!

Help Me Play Newport Folk Fest 2008! Click on this box and start voting your heart out in the "Newport Folk Fest 2008" category until you come to my song: "Sally All My Days"!

Influences:

Tori Amos, Norah Jones, Sarah McLachlan, Portishead, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Eva Cassidy, Ani Difranco, Bjork, Eliott Smith, Tom Waits, Fiona Apple, Edith Piaf, Jude, Mazzy Star, Sparklehorse, Cranberries, Poe, Sarah Vaughan, Led Zeppelin.

"We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are."
– Anais Nin –
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace."
– Jimi Hendricks –
"The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars..."
– Jack Kerouac –
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
– Winston Churchill –
"Words have the power to both destroy and heal. When words are both true and kind, they can change our world."
– The Buddha –

Life is just a ride. It’s just a choice right now between fear and love.

We are all afraid. We spend so much time in fear that we learn to keep our hopes and dreams as small and easy as possible so that we don't disappoint ourselves and others. But a seed planted with so little room to grow cannot become a gorgeous sunflower or a tender lily. It is only by seeing fear and acting anyway that we overcome any obstacles and become what we are born to be. I don't believe that we are trapped inside our bodies. We are more than these bodies. We create an energy everywhere we go. I live and make music to aid people in discovering that they are not trapped. That they have tons of power. They they can live passionate, amazing lives. So I make music.

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Sounds Like:

Frequent comparisons are made with Feist, Regina Spektor, Norah Jones, Inara George, and Fiona Apple. Because Alyse’s major influences run the gamut from Billie Holiday to Led Zeplin to Tom Waits, her songs are at once sultry and unique.

Alyse Black with societe eclairee - "Wouldn’t It Be Nice"
.. Alyse Black with societe eclairee - "Stood For Stand For"

Stood for Stand for - Alyse with her Seattle Band

Emeline - Alyse with her Seattle Band

Record Label:

Little Cherubine Records
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Studio Time Done!

We just got done with a few days in the studio recording nice demo versions of "Blood & Wine" and "Who I Am"!  They sound fantastic!  Since this full-US tour in May is the Alyse Black &a...
Posted by Alyse Black on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:07:00 PST

New Videos!

Wow!  A bunch of videos are back!  Check out the videos from Gezellig in Dallas on my home page (on the left - two videos) and the video from the Billboard event in Branson (on the right - o...
Posted by Alyse Black on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:40:00 PST

New Podcast Feature: DigiVegas Independent Music Podcast

A new podcast featuring entirely my music has just come out!  This interview occured just as I heard about my song, "Stood for Stand for," winning Billboard’s Annual World Song Contest...
Posted by Alyse Black on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:09:00 PST

Minor Devastation & A New Review!

Two pieces of news today. First the bad news. I may have lost my little recorder device that makes my songwriting and recording for demo use so easy. I left it at Cafe Caffeine from my show on Thur...
Posted by Alyse Black on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:44:00 PST

News and Songs

So, the new song this week is going to be "Up in the Air" - a song I wrote while trekking in Nepal. It will b out late tonight, because I need to go out right now and see Shannon Moore’s show a...
Posted by Alyse Black on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:01:00 PST

Okay, *really*... Im sorry! :)

So, I'm not going to get my "New Songs Wednesday" song out this week. I am bumping it to next week. Though I write a few (mostly complete) songs every week, I'm writing this blog from outer-space wi...
Posted by Alyse Black on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:15:00 PST

Pens

I don't understand why nice black fine-point black ink pens make me feel more poetic, but they do. Perhaps the high contrast against a cream page. Perhaps the power over the content. The finality. ...
Posted by Alyse Black on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 06:03:00 PST

"Who I Am" - Third "New Song Wednesdays" Song

Third installment in my "New Song Wednesdays (Extremely Rough)" series. Brand new song of mine with me on piano and vocals. The drum tracks is not me. Did I mention this is very rough?This i...
Posted by Alyse Black on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:53:00 PST

Eclectic Mix Podcast out!

Hi Lovely People!There is a new, very complimentary podcast featuring my music at Eclectic Mix. It features "Emeline," "Love Tonight?," "Stood for Stand for," "This Machine," and "Wouldn't It Be Nice...
Posted by Alyse Black on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:05:00 PST

Rocktober Magazine Review!

Hello wonderful people!Finally got the copy back from Rocktober Magazine's review of "Too Much & Too Lovely." Here goes:"Whenever we get a CD with a soft focused, tasteful picture of a pretty woman o...
Posted by Alyse Black on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:00:00 PST