Artist description Exotic instruments such as the ocarina, double-barrel ceramic flipple, hand made bamboo flutes and windchimes combine with traditional instruments to form the progressive original music of vocalist/songwriter/composer/instrumentalist Michelle Young and her debut album, "Song of the Siren". ________________________________________

Music Style Progressive

Musical Influences Kate Bush, Danny Elfman, Laurie Anderson, Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds

Similar Artists Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Danny Elfman, Laurie Anderson, Annie Haslam

Artist History Michelle has a stellar performance and recording history, dating back to 1991 when Mark Herndon of the band Alabama drummed on one of her first demos. Since then she's performed publicly with such recognizable artists as Bobby Kimball (Toto), David Hungate (Toto), Mike Pinera (Iron Butterfly, Blues Image), Peter Rivera (Rare Earth), Jerry Corbetta (Sugar Loaf), and Dennis Noda (Cannibal and the Headhunters). Even more impressive, Michelle appears on an album with Oliver Wakeman, Rick Wakeman (Yes), Pete Banks (ex-Yes), Clive Nolan (Arena, Pendragon) and has an all-star list of guest artists for her up-coming album, including Bobby Kimball (Toto), Pete Banks (ex-Yes), Doane Perry (Jethro Tull), Clive Nolan (Arena, Pendragon), and Stan Whitaker (Happy the Man). She has recently recorded in Canada (singing in French!), England (where her new album is being produced), and Germany where she recorded two duets with Michael Sadler (Saga) for Rudi Buttas' solo album (Rudi is the guitarist for the popular German band "PUR"). Michelle also recently recorded a duet with Steve Walsh (Kansas) for a rock opera based on the life of Leonardo Da Vinci (by Trent Gardner) that will be released by Magna Carta. Michelle owns her own label, Naosha Records, and currently plays bass and sings in "American Flyer", a rock and blues band.

Group Members Michelle Young-vocals, keyboard, guitar, bass, bamboo and silver flutes, chimes, ocarina, double-barrel ceramic flipple, with assistance from: Fred Schendel-keyboards, guitar, drum programming, Steve Babb-bass, additional keyboards, backing vocals (Solitude), Piper Cordrey-asks the big questions (Big Deal, Les Talk), Monte Coulter- percussion (Your Boots Are Heavy), Wayne Abston-guitar, Rich Saltzman-drums, Ken "Shadow" Winterbauer-guitar, Greg White Hunt-pan pipes.

Instruments keyboards, electric and accoustic guitars, bamboo and silver flutes, e-bow, chiimes, double-barrel ceramic flipple, bass, drum programming

Albums "Song of the Siren"/Naosha, "Marked For Madness"/Naosha (in progress)

Press Reviews "...quirky, surreal vocal prog...by the promising composer/vocalist/instrumentalist Young...of a very high standard....stunning...positively sumptuous." - The Billboard Guide to Progressive Music __________________________________________________________ "...(Young has) a terrific voice and write(s) interesting songs which deserve a much wider hearing.." - Ian Anderson/Jethro Tull __________________________________________________________ "If Odysseus had heard this siren's song, he might not have made it home to Ithaca." - Al Gunnison/Progression Magazine __________________________________________________________ "The beautiful siren lines up a formidable list of diverse instruments in her repertoire...Ah! That voice! This album strikes the summit of beauty...A sweet sensuality, charged with feminine emotion, an enormous surprise to love...a true little masterpiece, the rare pearl of the moment! - Harmonie Magazine, Rock Progressif (France)

Additional Info The song "Les Talk" was written about Michelle's visit with Les Paul in his home...it was quite an evening!

Location Chattanooga, TN - USA

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