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Melissa

About Me

Something happened. Something happened that allowed me to appreciate the beauty and grace of jazz and of swing. These two styles have changed me more than I probably realised.
Ever since I can remember, I've been interested in a world that is not of a physical nature. Music and words take me away and I can spend a life-time in a matter of minutes somewhere else, living someone elses life.
Music allows movement of the body where words allow movement of the mind and the two combined; synchronistic harmony.
I'm eclectic, personality wise and musical tastes wise. Start life listening to John Farnham and The Eagles, progress to the Beach Boys, dance with Gene Pitney, rock with The Angels, Queen and Whitesnake, enjoy Moby, Underworld and Lumberjack [I mean, DJ Meiosis], sit back and relax with Madeleine Peyroux and move with Michael Buble' and David Campbell along with Frankie.
I would love to collaborate with others interested in creating music of the jazz/swing nature.
The music on this page gives a SMALL indication of my sound. My voice has changed/developed over the past couple of years. I have raspy undertones, yet carry a powerful, cool, smooth tune.
If you're interested in collaborating with me, or vice versa, please get in touch with me as I would enjoy nothing more [well, I possibly would, but I don't know quite yet].

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/08/2005
Band Website: http://www.sidekickmusic.com.au
Band Members: Melissa - guitar and vocals.
Influences: Thumb, Sarah McLeod, .hinge, Lamb...
Sounds Like: No one but herself.
Record Label: Sidekick Music (WA)

My Blog

Jazz / Swing Musicians and Writers

I'm interested in collaborating with people who want to create some jazz / swing styled music and possibly even play live and record. What's the point in creation if you can't show it off? If you're i...
Posted by on Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:56:00 GMT

Words

Whilst sitting here, I read some words, many words which meant more to me than most people. In fact, I cried. It made me think about why we're here and what we do with the time that we are here...I ha...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Apr 2006 01:22:00 GMT

Newness?

Wow, so I've been trying to write some new tunes. So far, I've only got one complete song...that's not too bad considering I've had a mental block for at least a year. What else? I'm slowly starting...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:32:00 GMT

Sidekick Music (WA) presents...Kris Got Kringled!!! December 23 @ Swan Hotel

Sidekick Music (WA) Presents... Kris Got Kringled!!! Swan Hotel & Basement - December 23rd 2005 - 8.30pm - $10 Upstairs - Acoustic 8.50 - 9.20 Joe Bludge 9.50 - 10.20 Paulina Caine 10.50 - 11.2...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Dec 2005 04:17:00 GMT

Progress...

Whilst moving things around in the office and my room, I stumbled upon many a scribble. I decided to put these scribbles together and with these I formed songs. I now have a bucket load of lyrics and ...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Nov 2005 00:10:00 GMT

Acoustic Summer Sessions and more

If you're in WA and are interested in playing some acoustic shows throughout summer as well as some of the good ol' rock shows, let me know. Plans are being prepared for shows throughout various venue...
Posted by on Sat, 08 Oct 2005 02:15:00 GMT

If you like my music, will you play with me?

In recent weeks, I've been inundated with work but the strange thing is, I get it all done and still have time to laze about in my slacks, play my guitar and write some new songs. New songs - new song...
Posted by on Fri, 23 Sep 2005 01:05:00 GMT

Hold the post will you?

Sometimes the words flow through my veins like blood. Sometimes the words come out like my breath. Sometimes they never come out at all. It's been a long journey over this past year and it's only now ...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Sep 2005 22:57:00 GMT

Writing music for a documentary

Yes people, I have been asked to write music for a documentary. Why? Good question, but I've been asked, so I'm going to attempt to do it. I have asked some other guys to help me out with of course, b...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Aug 2005 22:24:00 GMT

My music is finally here!

Hey there, I thought it was about time I put my music up somewhere other than mp3.com.au and have a bit more of an advertising thing going on. Obviously, these recordings aren't that good. But you kno...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Aug 2005 02:08:00 GMT