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Maria Yuriko

not lost, just unfound"

About Me


Maria Yuriko, solo singer/songwriter from Columbia,Washington, NO not the states! in the North East of England, (the origin of DC). Grew up in the streets of Philidelphia- a small miners town in sunderland UK. Entered the world of music 4years ago, after watching 'Fight Club', yes the film, the conversation in the bar ''we spend our whole lives in jobs we hate, to buy shit we dont need'' took it very literally, ditched any urge for 9-5 jobs and decided music was what i wanted to spend my time doing, and have been skint ever since! Always had a passion for anything creative, Art being a strong point, from fine to oils & sculpting. Dance is another love (more of the Street than the Ballet), and reached Black Belt(2nd dan) in martial arts at the age of 10. So basically i have a licence to KICK ASS!! Born half japanese i was blessed with panoramic vision, so i just wanna paint everything and when i drive i tend not to look round corners and stuff, Ive been hidding away recording last 2years, learning the keys, i can also faintly blow a few rasberries out of a japanese bamboo flute, so ready for some action now!
'Who'll walk this road' was the first song i ever wrote, 3years ago, untouched, unfluffed, unproduced. has only been gigged once, so please throw your thoughts my way. my recent music style spans over a wide variety of genres, (wow that sounded posh). My goal in life is to be happy and to experience everything to the max, good or bad. and when i reach the end of my days, i hope to have enough love to tie around my ankles, so i can bungie jump off the tallest point on this floaty island! oh yeah!
I have been blessed with beautifully talented friends, please visit them and send them my love-Maria.x

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/28/2006
Band Website: To come soon
Band Members: Just randomly me, although co-wrote/worked with many people, Martin Macaloon-Bass Guru of(prefab sprouts)- guitarist on 'Who'll walk this Road'. Dave Brewis(kane gang)-Multi-talented musician/producer, Dean Newsome, Leisureland-responsible for remix to 'Stuck on Repeat. Paul Handyside, Mark Harle- (awesome drummer)we started writing a song, till he p*st off to join a boy band, gained fame,gained a name, toured the world& came back 2years later to finish it off...thats the problem with yummy drummers!

Influences: Otis Redding, Zero 7, Sade, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Billy Holiday, Joni Mitchell, Gabriel Yared, Bjork, Jaco Pastorious, Ennio Morricone, Aaron Neville, Sarah MaClachlan, Paula Cole, M.J, Alanis Morisette, Hendrix, Sting, Radiohead, Inda.arie, Marvin Gaye, Louis Armstrong, Bob Marley, Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve vai, Rickie Lee Jones, Ben E King, Curtis Mayfield, Air, Alisson krauss& the union station.....too many to mention. Basically i like all things that are played well & are from the inside out not the outside in.

Sounds Like: i get asked all the time who i sound like, whats my style, who do i wanna be? only answer i can give u is i sound like "Maria", my style is Maria, and i really just wanna be the best me i can be! Put me down as a 'Single Entity'

Type of Label: None

My Blog

Not lost, just unfound

Hey to everyone who is still listeningIts been more than a while since I posted here, i'm not sure if theres anyone still out there? but heres to those who are....I have posted a preview to a new song...
Posted by Maria Yuriko on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:47:00 PST

where do you all go on an evening ....and can I come?

Ok I'm on the road quite a bit and a lot of the time I have a few hours inbetween or after getting to the studio or wherever I need to be, and I would really like to know where all you people go on a ...
Posted by Maria Yuriko on Sun, 22 Jul 2007 06:40:00 PST

Why Rock for Darfur

Why am i concering myself to what's happening in Darfur?.......because this planet is home to all of us, and when people in power abuse their positions, to the extent of 'ethnic cleansing'.... it affe...
Posted by Maria Yuriko on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:03:00 PST

Put yourself on my map

Hello to you all,Since placing a visitors map on my page i thought id go one step further, here u can place your name and face to your location.....Here's what im thinking, Considering how many of u a...
Posted by Maria Yuriko on Sat, 16 Dec 2006 03:35:00 PST

Labels, management, interest, press...

All labels, management, press, interest....or anyone relating to the above issues please contact - [email protected]
Posted by Maria Yuriko on Mon, 04 Dec 2006 04:48:00 PST

For those who wish to Spread the Maria Yuriko love

For those crazy cats who have asked for the blue head banner.....and Just incase anyone else for some random reason might want to spread some Maria Love.....please do so and shout 'yo', so i can give ...
Posted by Maria Yuriko on Thu, 23 Nov 2006 07:25:00 PST