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Ashley Wool

Oh, I went there. I totally went there.

About Me

I am a... College senior, Musical Theatre major, Communication minor, proud choir geek, vocal schizophrenic, double Gemini, nature nerd, lactose-intolerant vegetarian, and starving artist in training. Sometimes I think I'm living a life that doesn't fit me...or perhaps it's just that my personality is comprised of too many contradictions and oxymorons for me to be truly fulfilled. But I am finally starting to believe that I'm getting there, and that my music will help me get there faster--or at least appreciate the journey more thoroughly. My sophomore album (in the works) will be called Right Now, But Not Yet. Release date TBA...in the meantime, you can pick up a copy of my first album, Not Otherwise Specified, on CD Baby or iTunes.
Bright Crayon Uprising!! I'm currently working out promotion plans for my upcoming single, which, if you hadn't already guessed, will be "Disposable (The Crayon Song)." If you haven't heard "The Crayon Song" yet, I suggest you take a look at the video below. It's bold, it's blunt, and in my not-so-humble opinion, it flippin rocks.
Part of the process will involve making the live video as viral as possible, so as to generate buzz (and potentially funding) for the recording and, I'm hoping, a music video. That's where you come in.
I'm not asking you to post up a bulletin that says "Check out this video," because, let's be honest, that will arouse nobody's interest. Embedding the video on your page might get two or three, but I'm gonna aim even higher than that.
Instead, I'd like you guys to change your MySpace and/or Facebook status to: "[So and So] is impossible to tolerate, except for when you masturbate." *Cue uncontrollable giggling*
And then when your friends comment on it (because they will), just direct them to the video URL (http://youtube.com/watch?v=foaW0sHWKYs). Then, if they like it, encourage them to do the same status change. Bonus points if they leave a comment (and a good rating) on the video page.
If I can crack 1,000 views on that video by May 31, everybody who participated will get a free mp3 of the single when it's released (make sure you send me a message or comment to let me know). And it'll be the best 21st birthday present I could ever want.
"Disposable (The Crayon Song)" LIVE!!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/5/2004
Band Website: ashleywool.com
Band Members:
ASHLEY WOOL: Not Otherwise Specified

A collection of unique, genre-bending songs delivered by a powerhouse voice--pop music for people who hate pop music.

Influences: Jason Mraz, Christina Aguilera, Alanis Morissette, Jewel, Fiona Apple, G Love and Special Sauce, Kelly Clarkson, Justin Timberlake, Ashlee Simpson, Kate Voegele, Tristan Prettyman, Shelby Starner, James Taylor, Kristin Chenoweth, The Mamas and the Papas, Ariel S. Lee (seriously check her out, she's a musical AND personal inspiration), Stephen Sondheim, Dr. Seuss, Robert Louis Stevenson, Ralph Vaughan Williams (he's badass)
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Sounds Like:
You Are a Green Crayon
Your world is colored in harmonious, peaceful, natural colors. While some may associate green with money, you are one of the least materialistic people around. Comfort is important to you. You like to feel as relaxed as possible - and you try to make others feel at ease. You're very happy with who you are, and it certainly shows! Your color wheel opposite is red. Every time you feel grounded, a red person does their best to shake you. What Color Crayon Are You?
"The musical theater major combines her classical training with plenty of pop sensibilties, creating a sound like no other in music and drawing fans from almost any genre...Another potential gem from the depths of Myspace Music."
-Alan Ho, Musiqtone.com
Read my interview on Musiqtone
"Ashley Wool has a voice like a diva, the soul of a punk rocker... But no, you can't just put her in a box like that. There are elements of funk and heavy rock and roll in her music, too, coy hints of Ani DiFranco and Alanis Morrisette... plus maybe even an ironic echo going back to Captain Beefheart or Frank Zappa. And through it all, there is that voice, theater trained and yet hell-bent to rock out and have fun, like a more rocking Kelly Clarkson. Not that Ashley is interested in winning American Idol."
-BLAMF!
"Not Otherwise Specified is a refreshing departure from the run of the mill music of mainstream singers; yes, even the Idol cast-offs."
-Indie Music Stop
"19-year-old American singer-songwriter Ashley Wool comes across as being very assertive and forthright, which is a great thing when releasing independent music. She is one of the many good discoveries for 2007...I suggest you have a listen to her vocal capabilities and witty, mature storytelling. As this was recorded in 2006 I am keen to hear her next set of songs."
-Carmine Pascuzzi, Mediasearch.com
"One problem I noticed was that you tend to always sing .....most pop acts today seem like they don't do that so much."
-My choral director
"My favorite singer used to be Aaron Carter, but then I heard Ashley, and she's like, way better than Aaron Carter."
-Guy in my eighth grade math class

Record Label: Let the bidding wars begin!
Type of Label: None

My Blog

My dad doesn’t NEED any more ties!

Hello, world.  It's Father's Day.  And to tell you the truth, it's difficult for me to think about all the people in the world who can't celebrate their parents the way I can.  People h...
Posted by Ashley Wool on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:17:00 PST

Get Ashleys LOOK!

When I was a senior in high school making my college visits, I promised myself that I would never do that "collegiate" look. I'm not talking about the stereotypical collegiate look with the preppy col...
Posted by Ashley Wool on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:37:00 PST

BRIGHT CRAYON UPRISING: Grab your box of 64!

So sorry for the lack of updates recently. Summer classes + an opera + a musical + a job...maybe? = NOT a heckofalotta time. HOWEVER, I'm currently working out promotion plans for my upcoming single, ...
Posted by Ashley Wool on Fri, 23 May 2008 10:38:00 PST

Madly, madly, MADLY in love, love, love!

Last night, I purchased Tristan Prettyman's new album, Hello, from iTunes. I've been listening to it nonstop since 8:15 this morning. Well, I stopped for my Intro to Mass Media class, but only out o...
Posted by Ashley Wool on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:45:00 PST

I speak in brutally honest T-shirt slogans.

Hey, let's discuss JUXTAPOSITION...   As such... Oh, you think this is out of character for me?  Well... That's my passive aggression for you.  But if you really think I...
Posted by Ashley Wool on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:48:00 PST

And when two worlds finally collide...

First of all, I must offer my most sincere congratulations to Kayla, my street team leader and number one Wisconsin fan, on the birth of her daughter Jaelyn. She is the cutest thing ever and I wish K...
Posted by Ashley Wool on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:29:00 PST

I think what I really want is an Australian.

Googling myself is a fun little ego boost sometimes. I’ve got a Not Otherwise Specified album review from AUSTRALIA!  Sorry if I’ve offended any Flight of the Conchords fans...
Posted by Ashley Wool on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:52:00 PST

Happy Easter, Esther

The formatting on this blog is way, way off.  It never has been all that consistent, especially where copy-pasting stuff is concerned, but seriously...what part of NORMAL, LEFT-ALIGN VERDANA...
Posted by Ashley Wool on Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:05:00 PST

Several toss-ups make for inconclusive answers...but here we go!

FAVORITES Musical: Yeah right, like I could ever really choose.  It’s a toss-up between West Side Story and Avenue Q, but you really can’t compare the two; they’re so different....
Posted by Ashley Wool on Sat, 22 Mar 2008 06:33:00 PST

Warm up and stay satisfied

I haven't been terribly up-front about my religious standings in this blog.  Partly because I haven't wanted to offend anyone, but mostly because they are not clear-cut enough for me to voice any...
Posted by Ashley Wool on Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:05:00 PST