Mandyleigh

as a little extra, I made a pdf with all the lyrics: http://www.mandyleigh.com/lyrics/MStorm_FireSnow_lyrics.pdf

Hi sweeties, I'm one of the artists on the Coldplaying 'How We See The World' cd. Some of you may remember me trying to get somewhere on a site where fans fund the music? You may also remember that I did it in June 2007, and got signed to a new music label in Europe started by ex Sony and EMI execs. Then I was whisked off to Amsterdam to perform at the Paradiso, where I met Mick Glossop (producer of Van Morrison, Frank Zappa, PIL, Sinead O'Connor etc etc). Then I went to have a meeting with him in London. Then in November I returned to London to record my debut album with him (and Johnny Scott (Van the man's guitarist), Liam Genockey (Steeleye Span), Tim Harries (Steeleye Span, Katie Melua etc), and James Lascelles (Frank Zappa). The album was mastered by Kevin Metcalfe (Queen, The Who, U2, Paul McCartney etc)). Well, tonight at 20:00 - 21:00 CET (19:00 - 20:00 GMT) is the listening session/release of the album ("Fire & Snow")... online. And if any of you would like to pop by that would be cool. I'll be there via Skype and chat (even at 4am in Perth). Afterwards there will be free mp3's to download. Hope to see you there. The album was all recorded live as a band, together, just like in the 60's, and in 1 - 3 takes. No cheating/editing/trickery. A few overdubs of guitar and backing vox in another studio, and that's it. The album is influenced by the late 60's/early 70's. Hope you like it. http://www.sellaband.com/sellabandallaccess/mandyleigh I still promote HWSTW as much as possible btw, as it's a great album for a great cause. Also, our very own Tracie Morgan is also on Sellaband trying to raise the support for her own album... http://www.sellaband.com/tmorgan/

HI Thinker, yeah I`m on MySpace but I`m not a huge fan of it to be honest (too clunky). Better to listen to me at www.sellaband.com/mandyleigh/ and www.mandyleigh.com . I'm on Facebook too but haven't figured out how to put my own mp3's on there yet (if it's even possible). Search for Mandyleigh Storm. Hey, good luck with your album! You doing much pre-production? Chosen a producer yet? Just listened to your music on MySpace, and I love it. It's very haunting (Under the Sky). I'll buy the album when it's out, that's for sure. Very impressed. You should get on sellaband and get some investment going. They would love your music. Build Up Your Castle is really cool (though I couldn't hear the vocals much, I love the melody). Do you have your own website? Couldn't download any of the songs for some reason (??).

Thanks :) I`m really loving the recording side of things (recording at Dean St is a buzz.... where Bowie etc have recorded). I'll need as much luck as possible to get the album known when it's released though :) Mate! mate! mate! (sorry, my little girls LOVE Finding Nemo, and those scenes always crack us up) :) I'll definitely keep everyone informed and tell you when it's released and where to get the 3 free mp3's from (sellaband.com ... there are some free mp3's from other artists there you can grab already btw).

I thought you were talking about Ron Jeremy to begin with :) Now, HE would make a great president.... :)

Some great art there. I like alot of Roger Dean's covers (he did most of the 'YES' albums). Cheap Thrills by Big Brother & The Holding Company (with Janis Joplin) is a classic too. I'm recording my debut album now, and would like your opinion on this, which is very similar to what my album cover will be, but with my face, different hair shape (I don't have an Afro :) ), and some different elements in the hair (like some butterflies). The artist who did this is designing my album cover, and I think he's brilliant. The album sound is very late 60's early 70's, so the hippy style fits in very well. So, is this a killer image (basis for my album cover) or what? http://www.jeffhopp.net

Thanks ariadnasquire :) I need it. Even if it turns out to be the greatest album in the world (maybe nearly as cool as Coldplay :) ), it doens't mean anything unless people hear about it. That's the challenge. The 2nd challenge is getting people to pay for it when most of teenagers today (and alot of adults) expect music to be free. I need to eat too though..... nice pic of 'House' btw (and good quotes from Mika.... my girls and I LOVE his album). You should watch 'LIFE' btw, that's an excellent new tv show. I'm still in shock that the girl from Eastenders is the Bionic Woman :)

Hi everyone, sorry I haven't been around here for a while. I`ve been really busy with music (and still promote HWSTW as much as I can), and am happy to say that I have a record deal and am recording my debut album with Mick Glossop (Van Morrison, Frank Zappa, Sinead O'Connor, The Waterboys, PIL etc etc) in London. Anyway, if you're interested in all the goss, head over to a blog I started while in London.... www.mandyleigh.com/blog/ Tha album should be out early next year and there'll be 3 free tracks from it for download at www.sellaband.com (where you can download other artist tracks from right now btw). Love and thanks to you all :) Wish me luck! Mandyleigh XXX

Hi everyone, sorry I haven't been around here for a while. I`ve been really busy with music (and still promote HWSTW as much as I can), and am happy to say that I have a record deal and am recording my debut album with Mick Glossop in London. Anyway, if you're interested in all the goss, head over to a blog I started while in London.... www.mandyleigh.com/blog/ Has anyone set up a Facebook charity/cause account yet? It would be a great thing to have, and you could direct them to the MySpace etc pages. Love and thanks to you all :) Mandyleigh XXX

debut album Hi everyone, sorry I haven't been around here for a while. I`ve been really busy with music (and still promote HWSTW as much as I can), and am happy to say that I have a record deal and am recording my debut album with Mick Glossop in London. Anyway, if you're interested in all the goss, head over to a blog I started while in London.... www.mandyleigh.com/blog/ Love and thanks to you all :) Mandyleigh XXX

Have you tried cbaby.com as well? Also, if someone does sponsor the manufacturing, kunaki.com do cd's for $1.60 each, no matter what the quantity is. Just have to sort out posting of the cd'e then, which is alot more expensive.

Yikes! Well, just shows how much their music is loved. Did SEAL come anywhere on the list?

Hi everyone, I`m a long-time member of the forums, and also one of the artists on the "How we see the world" charity cd released by the forum. I need your help, if possible. If you join the team, you'll get to download ALL of my mp3's (over 40). I`m an artist on Sellaband.com, which is a site that was started up last August by ex Sony Music Europe and Sony BMG people. Artists upload music, listeners invest, and then the artist records and releases a worldwide album (in stores and online). The investors share 50% of the cd profits, and 1/3 of the sites ad revenue (which would be huge, as some tracks will be available for free download). Investors also get a limited edition cd for every part they buy. Money can be moved or refunded at any time, until the target of $50k is reached.... so there's really nothing to lose. 4 artists have already made the target and are recording right now. Probably have 2 cd's released in June :) I'm the #4 artist in the world, out of over 3000 artists/bands. Until May 1, Sellaband are having a competition where the 3 artists that attract the most amount of new 'believers' (investors), get to perform in London at a Showcase (details here: http://www.sellaband.com/tribune/edition29/ ). All it takes is $10 USD (about 5 pounds) to help me get to London. If you want your money back later, you can get it refunded. So please, please have a listen to my music at www.sellaband.com/mandyleigh/ and www.mandyleigh.com and if you can, help me perform in London in front of the music press and industry. I'm really desperate to perform there. Thanks for your time :) Love, Mandyleigh XXX

Hi everyone, I`m a long-time member of the forums, and also one of the artists on the "How we see the world" charity cd released by the forum. I need your help, if possible. If you join the team, you'll get to download ALL of my mp3's (over 40). I`m an artist on Sellaband.com, which is a site that was started up last August by ex Sony Music Europe and Sony BMG people. Artists upload music, listeners invest, and then the artist records and releases a worldwide album (in stores and online). The investors share 50% of the cd profits, and 1/3 of the sites ad revenue (which would be huge, as some tracks will be available for free download). Investors also get a limited edition cd for every part they buy. Money can be moved or refunded at any time, until the target of $50k is reached.... so there's really nothing to lose. 4 artists have already made the target and are recording right now. Probably have 2 cd's released in June :) I'm the #4 artist in the world, out of over 3000 artists/bands. Until May 1, Sellaband are having a competition where the 3 artists that attract the most amount of new 'believers' (investors), get to perform in London at a Showcase (details here: http://www.sellaband.com/tribune/edition29/ ). All it takes is $10 USD (about 5 pounds) to help me get to London. If you want your money back later, you can get it refunded. So please, please have a listen to my music at www.sellaband.com/mandyleigh/ and www.mandyleigh.com and if you can, help me perform in London in front of the music press and industry. I'm really desperate to perform there. Thanks for your time :) Love, Mandyleigh XXX

Thanks Tracie for your excellent organisation and putting the dream into reality. You have worked so hard, and put your OWN money into this. It is really humbling to be a part of it... thank-you for asking me. Gonna spread the word far and wide once the cd is available to buy. Brilliant cover. Well done Nadia for the EXCELLENT banners :)