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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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February 5, 2005
Last Ode to Rain part deux a la Brianna
Michelle posted about it and I'm here to tell you it's now available; Last Ode to Rain is in the download area under "Music."
This is a fast-favorite for me as I'm sure it will be for everyone else.
Now, I want to say this: Ivar, Yee and Julie spent quite a bit of time, combined it with some worldly sneakiness and sent Michelle and Mat a christmas card. Mat says that, after the card and some nice begging, this song is being posted now as a thank you to each of them.
Their hard work pays off for all of us, however, and now we all reap their reward. *rubs hands together evilly*
I hope you enjoy it... Last Ode to Rain.
Last Ode to Rain
Hey Folks,February 4, 2005
I have been SICK. I finally got my butt to the doctor and discovered I had strep throat the whole time. I now shiver as the meds do their thang. But I was especially warmed to recieve a Christmas card from Yee Ling, Ivar and Julie - what delightful people you are! Thank you so much! You guys totally put a smile on my face and my heart.
And Brianna, thanks for the updates below. This is my cue to introduce to you Last Ode To Rain (it might take a minute for Matty Poo to put the music up). This is another tune I wrote way back in time, when I first met My Dear Mister Mole, who is better known as Edward Hazelgrove. He is a poet, then an English professor and he is possibly the most kindred spirit I will ever know. Anyhow, I bring him up because the music was entirely inspired by his poem, Last Ode To Rain. I still have to ask him if I can post the actual poem - at which time I will post my lyrics. We wrote a Rock Opera together too, and it is my dream to properly produce this collection of songs and get it out to you. He is wonderful - I love him always.
As for the Tsunami benefit concert, I have called upon the Bad Dog Girls to set up an event at the Bad Dog Tavern here in Chicago. Looks like there is going to be a lot of music, a lot of film and a lot of art. We're between two dates right now, but I will make another posting when we have our ducks in order.
Sneeze!
Michelle
So Much!
There are so many updates right now:
(01) Check out the "Shows" page for new show information.
(02) Here are some unlisted tidbits about the upcoming shows: one of the Pops shows will include Mighty Cellist, Bebe; the very same show may be recorded (with a possible CD release of the recording)!; and on the 19th, at the Elbo Room, the full band will be playing. Why would you possibly want to miss any of this great fun?
(03) For anyone who hasn't, or couldn't, buy Smoke Like Perfume, I'm sure you've been hounding those of your friends who have. Please, I will barter this fruit for that mp3! Save your grapes and your watermelon! Pocket those apples! You now have 4 full-length mp3s to download. No more sample clips for you, my friends!
(04) ATTENTION MYSPACE USERS: Michelle now has a space at myspace.com: http://www.myspace.com/michellecross!! We're excited about this new tool to network. Add her to your myspace friends and share her music with everyone you know there.
(05) There is a surprise coming up! Only Mat and I know what it's about! Okay, Michelle knows too. You'll all find out in due time.
Okay, I've done my part.
Much love to each and everyone of you.