Randi Joy
Described as powerful by her listeners, Randi Joy's original music blends her influences of 70s art rock, 80s glam punk and 90s angst. Her songs are each a sinc
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Fine Tuning Fine Tuning
Power ballad with a classic rock feel that was an anthem of recovering from a deep depression during the Key of Magic 80s
Shadows Shadows
A long, psychedelic progressive piece written by Sparkey with lots of effects and a feel of old Pink Floyd
I'm Prey I'm Prey
A dark soft folkish art piece with keyboards and light percussion, using imagery of predation to describe a troubled past
Time Out Time Out
A punkish power track comparing strategies of finding love to football
Percentage of Pain Percentage of Pain
Short, soft guitar ballad with harmonies that examines the decision whether or not a bad relationship should finally end
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Solo female artist, alternative hard-edge art rock. Songs lyrical, powerful, emotional and true. Vocal layers, harmonies, big guitars, and melodic. Singer, writer, producer, manager, and guitarist since early 80s. Former bands: Key of Magic, Joy & Judea, Soul Poets, Ascot Jacket.Band/artist history
Randi Joy's music has been described as "powerful" by her listeners. It's an emotional, original blend of classic art rock with the edge of modern day hard-rock angst. The songs all tell a story, each a piece of her own personal life. Writing music has been part of Randi's psychological and emotional therapy, and writing with honesty and integrity about real people and real experiences is at the forefront of her style.
She picked up her mother's nylon acoustic guitar at age six and has been playing and writing ever since. She had some classes, lessons, and enrollment in a Northern California guitar school, lead by GIT instructor Vic Trigger, but most of her education came from playing on stage and in the studio. Starting with folk and country, she then spent about eight years as guitarist, singer, and writer for the 80s cult art band Key of Magic. They performed a variety of covers and originals and recorded a series of demos. Randi co-produced their full-length album project, "In the Key of Magic". Following this, she worked with Guitar Player Editor, producer, and studio owner Mike Molenda, in two of his bands, Soul Poets and Ascot Jacket. While Soul Poets produced mostly power pop ballads, the latter gave Randi experience playing hard and fast glam-punk, as well as recording on several CD projects.
Now, as a solo artist, writer, producer, and owner of her own label, Randi debuts her first CD "Beyond the Shadows". She believes her years of experience combined with a fresh enthusiasm has helped her to create her best work yet, and looks forward to a future of continued recording projects. To book appearances, order a CD, or for other information, contact rjoy@randijoy.com.Have you performed in front of an audience?Not currently. But check http://www.randijoy.com/appearances.html for future shows. I love playing live. Most special moments were when people came up with tears in their eyes because they related deeply to the song. I performed "Real Crime" at the Cannibis Buyers Club in San Francisco right before it was shut down. It was extremely moving.
Your musical influences
Influences are art rock from the 60s and 70s (Pink Floyd, Alan Parsons, King Crimson, Clapton, Santana, Blackmore, Jefferson Airplane, Neil Young), glam and punk 80s (Benatar, Patti Smith, Blondie) and hard-edge 90s (Pearl Jam, Alanis Morisette).What equipment do you use?
I have an ibanez that i put through a mesa boogie tube head and a marshall cabinet. I also use a Roland Jazz Chorus. For effects I have a GSP Legend that's too many years old. I have a few acoustic guitars and stratocasters, a bass + bass amp, and an old TR-707 rhythm machine for putting together quick preproduction demos on my Macintosh.Anything else?
Beyond the Shadows for sale online: CDBaby.com, Bathtub Music, CDStreet.com, or directly by sending me an email. If you buy in August, please buy from http://www.cdbaby.com/randijoy.
Rocklin, CA
USA
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588215
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I now have a profile at the Rockworks Showcase (http://www.rockworksshowcase.us/randijoy), which is a charity site. Here's how it works. My songs are live for streaming and rating by listeners. If I am nominated by 100 people, I am eligible to enter a contest to play the CMJ 2006 showcase in New York City. To nominate me, go to http://www.rockworks.us/showcase, click "Sign up" and elect to donate $1 to rebuild the gulf coast. Then hopefully there will be a simple interface to nominate me, probably from my profile page. The money this site makes from its listeners is used to rebuild areas destroyed by natural disasters, sometimes in third world countries, and in this case the areas hit by Katrina. It is a cause I feel is worthwhile to participate in.
I also have a new profile at MyRealTalent.com (http://www.myrealtalent.com/members/28). To listen and rate, click on the Audio button.
PS If you find my profile on Rockworks via a search, choose the second profile with the location "M
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