Band Bio: “As rare and unique as an identical snowflake and more haunting than a scream in space”, “evocative and extraordinary”, are but some of the descriptions that make up the remarkable sound of Seay (pronounced ‘say’). Originating evocative vocals, lush orchestration, and intricate compositions, the beauty of Seay's spectacular one of a kind sound will dazzle your senses. No only can Seay’s voice can be heard on recordings and radio worldwide, but her artwork has been seen on television and can be found in notable private collections and institutions such as Dreamworks Universal Music, The Songwriters Guild, and ABC Lifetime Channel.Raised in a Renaissance environment, her parents encouraged her artistic and musical pursuits. Her formative years were spent studying piano and voice while being exposed to her father's love of classical music and her mother's love of R&B and Jazz. ”It was inevitable that I would do something in Music" with both Opera, and Jazz singers in my family". Seay has studied voice with renowned voice coaches Helena Shenel, Seth Riggs and Ray Hyson and has a graduate degree from the prestigious Sotheby's Art Institute, in London. Though American born and raised, her early childhood years were spent in the army, which led her to the Far East, and later studies in Europe and the United Kingdom. It was while living in London that her voice and songwriting got noticed, and her music career began, singing on records and projects for Motown, Warner Music, Carlin and producers and recording artists like Annie Lennox,Julia Taylor Stanley, Mick Ronson and Elaine Paige in London's music scene. Considered incredibly unique by Nashville's standards her place of residence for the last several years, her engineer says, "Imagine a great songwriter, throw in a unique and interesting sound with the chops of any great singer out there and you have a very special artist". Respected music journalist, RJ Lannan and The New Age Reporter named Seay and her debut release, “1 Voice” one of the top ten releases of the year”. "We were blessed with the exalted voice of newcomer Seay. Her album “1 Voice” is a wondrous blend of organic and Celtic elements that produces some truly delightful music."“1 Voice”, Seay's debut release, under her label Tuscan Sun, hit the NAR chart and was followed by a Best New Age Song nomination for “Love Is The Ocean”. “1 Voice”, a captivating and world influenced project found a worldwide listening audience, reaching #7 on New Age Charts, spending several months there, and finishing at #19 Top 100 for the year. Since then, the unique and captivating sound of Seay continues to flourish. Selections of her music can be heard on the nationally syndicated program “Soundscapes” from Music Choice, Sirius XM SPA and many others. One of the highlights of her career has been being apart of the XM's launch of HD Surround in April of 2006. Her music was heard alongside Elvis Costello, Steely Dan, Enya, Sting, Norah Jones and Ray Charles. Seay's recent 2008 seasonal release, "A Winter Blessing Songs: For The Season," a Lifestyle Music Awards Nominee for Best Holiday album continues the evocative and universal sound that drawing listeners from across the globe. Seay currently lives in“Music City” Nashville, Tennessee. She is currently composing her next release, which will have some exciting guests, and is sure to be an unforgettable listening experience.
Read Less »
Page built by My Band