Alysson Light
Female singersongwriter with intelligent introspective lyrics and melodies to match
Deep Inside smooth and pure,with Robb Ladd on the Drums and Alysson's pure vocals and piano taking the lead.
"Deep Inside" is a Jazz Vocals track by Alysson Light on SoundClick. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. This is a remarkable offering in this genre from this independent artist. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Jazz Vocals chart, peaking at #8. "Deep Inside" is part of the Alysson Light catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience.
Lead off song on Alysson's new CD "Looking Glass Conversations"This is a reinterpretation of a song written by Jimbo Chapman and recorded by his group, Craven Melon, originally released on their last CD, The Great Procrastinator.
SoundClick artist Alysson Light presents "Silk Sunflowers", a remarkable release in the Acoustic Folk genre. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. Alysson Light continues to build an Acoustic Folk catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.
CD: Looking Glass Conversations Label: Woldrous World MusicCredits: Written by Alysson Light; Production, piano and vocals by Alysson Light; Bass and Cello by Robbie Link; Violin by Jane Pepplar
SoundClick artist Alysson Light presents "Never Know", a remarkable release in the Acoustic Folk genre. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. Alysson Light continues to build an Acoustic Folk catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.
Musical Style: Acoustic Jazz-Rock-Folk Fusion
Born and Raised in Chapel Hill, NC
Now, in NYC!!!
Solo performer: Piano and Guitar, and all vocals
Self produced 2 CDs of original songs:
LOOKING GLASS CONVERSATIONS,
With 13 tracks, 10 by Alysson, released locally Sept. 2003
WATER, with 8 original songs written and performed entirely by Alysson, released October, 2001
#1 Artist Overall at Artist Launch.com, (July-Sept. 2002), Oct. 2003
#1 in Folk! #1 in Folk, Jazz, and Easy Listening April,02-03; at the same time,
at Mp3.com #1 in Pop Vocals, #1 in Jazz Vocals Oct. 03!#41 overall;
#1 Overall at ICmusicmedia.com Nov. 03
Finalist in 2002 NC Songwriting contest
Finalist in 2003 NC Battle of the Bands as a Solo Artist!
Finalist in 2003 Cats Cradle Songwriting Contest
2 time Berklee College of Music Scholarship winner
Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar at prestigious Chapel Hill High (James Taylor, Ben Folds, many others),
performed more than 100 shows, solo (including Lincoln Theatre, Berkeley Caf, Cats Cradle, Six String, Evening Muse, Middle East -Cambridge, Mass, Tin Angel, Philadelphia, PA)
TV and radio interviews, many press interviews locally and nationally
Now, in the NYC area, attending Sarah Lawrence College
Member Indie Grrl performing artist, GoGirlsMusic elite
She is about to nationally release "Looking Glass Conversations" !!They are available at local record stores and www.cdbaby.com and www.amazon.com.
Played 100 shows, mostly in the NC triangle area, but now in NYC. It's what I live for! Opening for Jonatha Brooke at Cat's Cradle, and this year's shows with Christine Havrilla were awesome!
Sarah McLachlan, Tori Amos, Heather Nova, Joni Mitchell
More stuff up at www.Artistlaunch.com/alyssonlight, IC0musicmedia.com/alyssonlight and besonic.com/alyssonlight!! Find my CDs at: !!