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Jessica Eballar

About Me

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Born in Seattle; raised in Alaska; teens in Hawaii; full circle back to Seattle. Traces from these places are found in the music: from the electronic sound of Seattle, to the folky touch of Alaska, to the kama'aina tones of Hawaii. For over 10 years of trying out other things - sound engineering, working for Corporate America, starting her own business, etc - the music was still there: collaborating, jamming, songwriting.Incorporating the many things she learned along the way - polyphony, fingerpicking guitar, production/arrangement, rhythm and blues, blues/jazz phrasing, poetry - she writes songs that reflect life's lessons and experiences.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 13/07/2007
Band Members: Jessica: vocals, guitar, piano, lyrics, melodyArtists from Collaborations: * Star Melody - Tyler Griffith: guitar * Hologram - Eric Charles: beats, Tyler Griffith: guitar
Influences: Jewel * Bjork * Crosby, Stills & Nash * Sarah McLaughlin * Eryka Badu * Nat King Cole * Andrew Bird * Nickle Creek * Joni Mitchell * Ani DiFranco * How to Grow a Band * Sofia Talvik * Lamb * Numeriklab/m.0. * Lauryn Hill's Unplugged Songs * Ben Harper * The Cranberries * Michael Trew * Autumn Electric * Abraham * Allecia Clemens * Secret Plan * Radiohead * Yasu * Pandora.com * Sufjan Stevens
Sounds Like: Chiffon * Intricate silk screen layered prints * Watercolors * An idea so strong you forget where you are and what's around you * A memory you forgot but now fondly recall * What's your take on the songs? Comments are welcome. :D
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

The Reasoning Why Bad Things Happen to Us

Okokokok, it's almost 3 in the morning, but I came upon an epiphany, wrote it in my journal, and now I'd like to share it with you. If we all understood this piece of truth (in the following), things ...
Posted by on Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:58:00 GMT

A Discovery About Life & Love

If we're all connected To each other Their pain is your pain Their joy is your joy There is no envy no jealousy no self-pity All is one ----------------------------...
Posted by on Fri, 29 May 2009 13:06:00 GMT

Lyrics to Star Melody

"Star Melody"Celestial beings,How long have you all been beingIntriguing to man?Astrologers say youForetell the future.Is it really true?Did we get it right?Can you give a clueIf it's all been wasted ...
Posted by on Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:39:00 GMT

Lyrics to Five Wise and Five Foolish

"Five Wise and Five Foolish"Five foolish virgins, You're fuel's now decreasingRealize too late It's oil now you're needing.Wise virgins answer, "But we have none to furnish.There's not enoughGo out an...
Posted by on Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:26:00 GMT

Lyrics to Sunlight

"Sunlight" for your reading pleasure:Chorus:SunlightWait for meI'm comingI can see you a-far offYou don't seem too far awayIn my mind I'm already thereIf only I can go fasterEverything else is rushing...
Posted by on Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:06:00 GMT

Lyrics to Always for You

Due to request, here are the lyrics to "Always for You:"Come to me - Don't be afraid to make a moveIf you just - Look up in my eyes you'll see the proofThat I'm here for youAnd for you aloneI'll make ...
Posted by on Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:47:00 GMT

15 Albums

Someone sent me their 15 top albums that struck them and changed their life and made a great impact on them.  I just had to respond with my own list and wanted to share it with you too.  Send me yours...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:09:00 GMT

A Secret to Songwriting: Discovered

I just recently discovered this as I'm currently songwriting. Just like what Junkensmith said about prolonging the inevitable return to the root:It's all about variety and taking the listener to a dif...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:16:00 GMT

Lyrics to Upcoming Song: Sorrowful

After hearing a rough recording, I'm guessing some people won't know what I'm singing.  So, here you go, folks:SorrowfulOh, unhappy dayLocked inside a cageTrapped: cannot escapeSitting in my rageMy fa...
Posted by on Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:05:00 GMT

Lyrics to Dreamy Water

Why sit on our laurels, right? Glad you enjoyed Hologram, so here's the lyrics to a more recent song:Take me from behindLean against my hairWrap me in your scentHold me with your strengthLove me with...
Posted by on Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:14:00 GMT