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Michelle Cross is obsessed with her music. "I [play and write music] all the time. When I don't have a job I'm playing 14 hours a day. When I do have a job I play 4 or 5 hours a day. I have to do it everyday… as much as I can squeeze in." She describes her songs as therapeutic and very personal. "It's like my journal" although she admits she likes to "steal shoes" a lot.
Sprinkled with classical influences and firmly supported by strong vocals, Cross's songs tend to have a darker moodier feel to them. At times, there is a lot of aggression and rhythm in her piano playing, yet even at its most gentle moments her powerfully emotional and melodic piano-based songs have caused listeners to sit-up and pay attention." ( read more... )
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November 6, 2005
Sleeping Beauty
Let's imagine the kingdom is in slumber right now. That's the state of things for the time being - but sleep encourages growth and strength. I've been dreaming hard, and working hard to wrap up some of these new songs for the new record. I thought I had it straight, but after spending some time with the initial recordings, I realized I had to kick off some tunes and include some tunes I hadn't finished yet. I'm trying to do things a bit differently this time. I want to wear less makeup, so to speak. Since the completion of Smoke Like Perfume, I've definitely learned some new tricks to life. New surprises. New happinesses and sadnesses. Being in your 20's is sometimes like being in junior high all over again - it's like, "Is this my life? I feel so awkward.". Maybe it's the same in your 30's and 40's - forever. I don't know. I've been carrying all this around like an old bag lady. But soon enough, I will have a collection of new music for you guys - and thank you, as always, for your interest in my modest progress.
You can expect a tune or two to download around Christmas time, as tradition has it. Please do check in once in a while. I'm afraid I won't have any new news for a little while longer - no shows, no nothin' - but I assure you, I am working every day on my little rocket.
HUGS for all!!
Michelle
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