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Melissa Axel ( wdwrccl  )
A member of Berkleemusic since November 26, 2002
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Melissa Axel
http://www.melissaaxel.com
Denver, CO
US
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Sample images of me and my work.
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Transition EP cover art
(Download)
by Stacy Allen Hummel | friendsof42.com
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Download files.
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Lovewell Denver Summer Arts Workshop Application
Application form for Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts summer program in Denver June 29 – July 18, 2009 at Denver School of the Arts open to all students grade 6 through 12
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Click here for an occasional update and to hear about shows in your area ...
At just eight years of age, Melissa Axel was writing songs about the bittersweet journey of life, love, struggle, and inspiration—and not much has changed since. This proverbial "girl and a piano" follows in the heady footsteps of fellow redhead Tori Amos's early work, fusing a myriad of contemporary influences with her own strengths as a singer/songwriter to transform life experience and emotion into songs that express the fear, joy, pain, and love that connect us all.
Axel studied at Boston's renowned Berklee College of Music and went on to earn her master's degree in Interdisciplinary Arts. She was awarded a 2008 scholarship to WOMAD Summer School (World of Music and Dance founded in 1980 by Peter Gabriel) in the UK, where she studied songwriting with Belfast troubadour Andy White and African music with N’Faly Kouyaté of Afro Celt Sound System. Axel is currently recording her first full-length album, on the heels of 2009's EP Transition.
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Q: Sounds like?
A: My music has been compared to "early Tori Amos meets Norah Jones vocal depth meets Ani DiFranco style songwriting" ... though I like all of them, I agree with those who say the music has its own sound and vibe.
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The latest news about me. You can also read the
archive of past news.
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May 1, 2009
The new EP Transition is here!
Limited edition CD $10
 
MP3 download $5
Or send $10 cash, money order, or check payable to Melissa Axel
PO Box 6201, Denver, CO 80206
Recorded at Coupe Studios, Transition features five of my vocal/piano originals, with violinist Kailin Yong joining me on three of them. My husband and I collaborated with Kailin on several song arrangements, and one song also features Ryan Drickey on cello. The cover art was created by Stacy Allen Hummel.
Many thanks for your interest and support. I'm thrilled to share this music with you and hope it brings you enjoyment!
July 11, 2008
CAN | Music is community.
July 20, 2007
"Disappointment" is still #3 in the  "Girl Power!" Playlist
This UNESCO-endorsed "New Songs for Peace" project is intended to encourage people to think about peace, talk about peace, and write a new song that we will collect and self-publish in a book. These new songs will promote peace, cultural acceptance and understanding for those who work towards peace throughout the world.
February 21, 2007
Melissa & BT in Boston!
Four years ago on this date, Melissa helped to bring fellow Berklee alum BT (aka DJ/producer/film composer Brian Transeau) back to his Boston alma mater for a classroom visit and a standing-room-only clinic at Berklee College of Music's David Friend Recital Hall, where he demonstrated his amazing use of technology in creating some of the best electronic music in recent years. After the clinic, Melissa, BT, & friends were invited by Berklee's Music Technology Dean and esteemed producer Stephen Croes to join several prestigious Berklee faculty members for dinner & some great conversation about music, life, and (if you know either Melissa or Brian, this won't be a shock to you) philosophy! On the following evening, Melissa performed at Virgin Megastore Boston, inviting several fellow Berklee alumni guests such as Clara Lofaro and Svoy to showcase their original music as well. BT now supports a music scholarship program for Berklee students.
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