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Album: Amanda Leigh
Released: May 26, 2009
Label: Storefront Recordings

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  • Location Los Angeles, California, US

    Profile Views: 6801985

    Last Login: 4/13/2010

    Member Since 1/9/2006

    Website mandymoore.com

    Record Label Storefront Recordings

    Type of Label Major

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    .. .... .. .. .. .. ..Keep up with Mandy by signing up for her email newsletter list!.... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..First Name:.. .. .. .. .. .. ..Email:.. .. .. .. .. .. ..ZIP Code:.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. “I'm fully aware that when some people hear my name in a musical context, it's not often equated to anything earth-shattering. Yet, in many ways, this new record finds itself in a similar vein to the previous one, "Wild Hope." While “Amanda Leigh” was recorded in a much more concise period of time, both albums just feel like a real body of work, more connected to each other – both personally and musically. When starting to really brainstorm about where the next musical venture should live, I decided to reach out to a few favorite artists of mine to see if they'd be interested in collaborating. I met Mike Viola through a mutual friend, Inara George, and within minutes of our first encounter, the mere mention of my love for Paul McCartney’s “Ram” set our working relationship in motion. Before I knew it, we were sitting around a microphone in his home studio writing a song. I quickly realized that Mike and I shared a love of so much of the same music and he innately understood the direction my music was taking me and where I wanted to take the music. Although it was immediately clear in my mind, I'm not sure I even asked Mike to produce the album; I just assumed he would…thankfully our collective assumptions and hopes prevailed. Suffice it to say, our common admiration (or perhaps, obsession) for the likes of Todd Rundgren, Joni Mitchell, CSNY and Nilsson, among many others, ran amok throughout the writing and eventual recording experience together. From my perspective, the process of co-writing is rather vulnerable and can often be fairly hit or miss. It really takes the right partnership to allow honesty and comfort to reign. What worked so well with Mike and I was that we obviously brought different things to the table but worked from the same place.... we had one common interest in mind. We pushed one another and never thought twice about fearlessly stepping up to the plate with any and all ideas. We toyed with a number of ways to record the record….turn my house into a recording studio, go the conventional route of finding a great space in L.A. and even the idea of combining these two avenues. Mike had often talked about including his friend, Ducky Carlisle, who was not only an encyclopedia of music but also a kick-ass drummer with a super cozy studio in the basement of his home outside of Boston. Sure, it was a deviation from the way I've recorded music in the past, but it felt like the only way to go about working on this record. ..!!! Start Code To Apply Top Banner !!!!.. ...... ...... .. .... .. .. ........ ...... ..!!! End Code To Apply Top Banner !!!..
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  • Jim H

    Your continued friendship is awesome..thank you. Did you know Christina Aguilera http://www.entertainersrd.com/biography/ChristinaAguilera.asp is featured on ERD, check it out. 

    8 days ago
  • Waffle

     Thank you for your friendship.  I wish that your music turns the world around and that music always turns around your world.

    25 days ago
  • Aaron King

    I'd love to meet you after all don't think I'm a bug on one track  like you said  coming around again.

    1 month ago
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  • James Jordan

    happy b'day!

    1 month ago
  • Foxman

      Are you in the mood for something different, fun and a bit freaky ? I just released my 4th Cd "Folklore & Superstitions" and it is a classic. I have a Cd sampler video uploaded to my page which is a must see ! Please stop by and check it out when you get a chance. My home website is located at www.foxmanmusic.com Thanks !! ~ Foxman

    1 month ago
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  • Aaron King

    Sounding like my Ipod- Great

    1 month ago
  • Daniel Daly

    I really like your acting in 'How to Deal'.  Your exceptional in acting, as in your musical career.

    1 month ago
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