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Alyssa Boldt's ardent and expressive voice brings 'We Are the People' to life. Her respect and integrity for music is unparalleled and I have been so blessed to have her at my side. I absolutely love singing with her, both live and in the studio. But even more so, her friendship and fervent loyalty is what makes a project like this so meaningful. Click here to take a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AqmgzTdO3E
We Are the People music video releases next month. Photo Benjamin Boldt Photo 2020 Andre Montgomery captured the soul of 'We Are the People' with his powerful and inspiring voice. He has been so uplifting and encouraging throughout the journey, bringing history and humanity to light. He walks the talk, both in his faith and love for others. I am so honored to work with him! Listen to his majestic voice here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AqmgzTdO3E
We Are the People music video releases next month. Photo Benjamin Boldt Photo 2020 With his emotive and passionate performance, Drey Davis was incredibly influential in building the spirit of 'We Are the People'. He's so inspiring with his love of life and music. Enjoy the thunderous beats of our community project. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AqmgzTdO3E
We Are the People music video releases next month. Photo Benjamin Boldt Photo 2020 Sean Lamont is a local cellist in Spokane. Born and raised in Portland, Sean beginnings with stringed instruments started in the first grade and moved up to his current position in The Spokane Symphony, where he has been a member for the past fifteen years. He studied music at Mount Hood Community College as well as Eastern Washington University. He is presently working at the Spokane Convention Center in the Hospitality and Catering Department. Sean’s creative and inspiring work with the cello have been featured on several albums recorded at Amplified Wax Recording Studio, including the Broken Thumbs and Stevie Lynne’s debut ‘Liars’ released back in March of 2015. Never failing in expressing both passion and emotive impression, he truly articulates the human experience in musical form.
Contact Sean Lamont of Spokane Symphony for if you would like to utilize his services for hire. (509) 638 -3523 Alyssa originated from the picturesque coastal town of Anacortes, Washington. She transitioned to Spokane to attain her BSN from Gonzaga University and is currently working as a registered nurse on a cardiac unit. Music has always been a part of her life. From musicals at the Anacortes Community Theater, to praise bands with groups such as Thirst at Gonzaga, Alyssa has demonstrated nothing less than excellence since her first voice lessons in 4th grade. A coloratura soprano, she has taken part in All-State Choirs and was a section leader in her Women’s Treble Ensemble and Jazz Choirs. She thrills at being a part of a creative musical project that allows her to play with tight harmonies and dynamics, while simultaneously having the chance to showcase her soloist ability. Music for her is a creative and emotional experience, and this opportunity offers to share that experience with others. As well as her local Spokane performances, Alyssa will be participating in the release of Stevie Lynne’s next featured album.
A thousand barriers, a thousand walls: religion, politics, race, gender, wealth, poverty. What is found is often a silent declaration of war against humanity in the form of misunderstanding and unmet expectations. Everyone states a desire for unity, but only in the expression of uniformity. If you are not with me, then you are against me has become the power phrase, the statement of villainization and victimization. A million lies we tell ourselves…that it is not us, but the others, that do not conform to our idealistic vision of unity. And yet music defies the notion that one must be the same to be equal. Music is not homogenous. Congruency of its definition is not based on parallel expressions. It is a language of many dialects. From opera to heavy metal, rap to classical, jazz to country or soul; they are noncomparative yet equally revered as works of art. Perhaps one is more favored by a culture, a gender, a race...but most often, is it climatic to individual’s sense of meaning and identity. So, it is with music that I choose to speak. To speak out loud my desire for unity without uniformity and to make connections across barriers. Pain, love, joy, anger, hatred and loss are all universal concepts that can be expressed in a multitude of ways. And music is articulation of people’s emotions, thoughts, and feelings unadulterated by a need for conformity, congruency, and monotony. ‘We Are the People’ is the first song that I wrote for my next album. It had been my passion project after my first album, Liars, debuted. When I realized what a significant impact it had on individuals suffering from abuse, depression, suicide and their struggle to recovery, I decided to delve deeper into societal pain, the suffering that separation and division brings. It started with writing the very first line “so, this is hell” and ended with a triumphant “we are the people and we are better than this”. And now I want to continue my mission to use music as the language of inspiration, a voice of hope in times of adversity and times of victory. Whether the battle be with oneself or with the world, music can find its way through a thousand walls. And my hope is that it finds its way to you. Defy the odds and take back the power. Introducing the much anticipated and newest single, The Huntress. The truth is in knowing who you are, what you are…nothing less than strong, nothing less than warriors. Don't tease the Huntress...or you will find out what she is made of. A huge thank you to Alyssa Boldt, the A-Team, Amplified Wax Recording Studio, Amplified Wax Design and Benjamin Boldt Photography for their work on this project. Take down the masks. Unveil your soul.
To the broken child. The battered spouse. The war-torn soldier. This is a song that represents the fragmented soul that has experienced trauma and the impact that it has on mental, physical and emotional health. I wrote Time as part of my efforts to support and encourage to those suffering from mental illness, whether depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder or suicidality. There is hope in the hopeless moments. There is love in the loneliness. There is no shame in acknowledging the pain and accepting the support on the road to recovery. Time make take its toll. But time is also a healer. Stay strong lovelies. We are not alone. We are survivors. We are warriors. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 1-800-273-8255 PTSD Alliance 888-436-6306 “PTSD is a whole-body tragedy, an integral human event of enormous proportions with massive repercussions.” Susan Pease Banitt A huge thank you to Amplified Wax Recording Studio and Amplified Wax Design. Photography by Mark Anthony. |
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