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Jo

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About Me

In 2001 I moved to Brighton with the intention of studying music, and forming a band, or getting involved in some form of dance music. However, having scraped through college on my loveliness, and my ability to perfectly imitate my professionally trained opera singing teacher alone, I didn't last very long studying with students who were classically trained and naturally gifted on all levels...it wasn't good enough that I could sing.I have kept on writing songs if and when they come to me, but working a 40 hour week for a soul sucking industry, for just enough to live in an okay house, and maybe go out a couple of times a month, isn't that inspiring to me. I think over time, not performing, and not having the chance to get together with other musicians, killed the passion for meI tried writing songs about how much I hated my boss and my job and my crappy pay cheque, but they were not very catchy. And my emotions were a bit numb, from being so unstimulated for so much of the week.I've been lucky enough to have met someone, a lovely boy, in 2004, who is very passionate about music, and has made me get off my ass and do something with my songs.The tracks on this site are produced by Ian, with my vocals and lyrics but I want to do more, I want to sing more, I want to experiment a bit....any offers? I would love to get together with other muscians or producers who are open minded and easy going to see what magic we could make!You can visit Ian's Myspace www.myspace.com/ianupfoldLove from Jo

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Member Since: 3/12/2006
Band Members: Jo Vear Vocals/LyricsIan Upfold Music/Production
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Influences: There are a lot of people who I feel have influenced the way I either sing, or at least feel about singing... here are some... Beth Gibbons, Roisin Murphy, Aretha Franklin, Lou Rhodes, Janis Joplin, Eva Cassiday, Debbie Harry, Bjork, Alanis Morrisette, Dolores O'riordan, Allanah Myles, Sia Furler, Kim Deal, Carly Simon, PJ Harvey, Sian Evans, Leslie Feist, Allison Goldfrapp, Ella Fitzgerald, Kate Bush, Tina Turner, Ann Peebles, Patsy Cline, Muma Cass ... there are loads of male vocalists as well, but I'll add them another day... x Myspace Contact Tables
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Anger management

Does anyone have any suggestions for how to manage rage? Not full on screaming, boy battering, banshee rage, just slow, blood bubbling, anger that can manifest into snarling at stranger...
Posted by Jo on Wed, 25 Oct 2006 05:38:00 PST

1026!

At the time of writing this, Momentum, the very first track I ever made with Ian has had 1026 plays of Myspace!!! I'm very happy about this! xxx...
Posted by Jo on Sat, 07 Oct 2006 08:43:00 PST

Someone rescue me PLEASE

I have acutally gone mad! If I have to work doing the job I'm doing for much longer I'm going to spontaneously combust and really cause a scene! This is my plea for a rescue!!!! Someone, som...
Posted by Jo on Tue, 15 Aug 2006 06:53:00 PST