Artist description If you like this track, buy the CD! Independent artists rely on cd sales to continue recording and touring - we need your help. Go to www.bangonrecords.com -- You can also show your support for independent artists by joining SIMA - the Society of Independent Musical Artists http://thenightguide.com/sima ...................... The artist who's turning the Internet on its ear has delivered a debut album that embodies the very essence of its title. Deep Down is a moving and candid collection that gives voice to the thoughts and feelings we all experience but usually only share with close friends. Deeply honest, frank and thoughtful lyrics are accompanied by a passionate and compelling vocal that ranges from a sultry Toni Braxton style intimacy on the introspective Blending of Extremes, to a fiery and soulful Tina Turner style energy on the satirical Bare Necessities. Dominique's instantly recognizable vocal pours out with a warm texture that draws you in and will make you want to stay. Her wide vocal range and uncommon lyrical phrasing has been likened to Annie Lennox and her songwriting equated with the prolific Paul Simon.Vibrant melodies, pop song structures and potent hooks are served over organic and percussive instrumentation that is both familiar and complex. Dominique's signature twelve string guitar rhythms provide continuity throughout the collection and form the foundation for each song. Adding to this original mix is her use of unconventional chord voicings - an adaptation that allows her to compensate for severed tendons in her left hand.Inspired by a clear and indelible vision, Dominique delivers a self produced album that holds nothing back. This album features the electric guitar, bass and vocal work of guest artist Paul Biondi of the band Hurricane Jar. Hurricane Jar's debut album is scheduled for release Summer '99.

Music Style Modern Rock, Adult Alternative

Musical Influences Toni Braxton, Paul Simon

Similar Artists Annie Lennox

Artist History A native New Yorker, born in Manhattan and raised throughout the various boroughs and surrounding areas of NYC, Dominique's distinctive songwriting style has definitely been influenced by a 'pull-no-punches' New York mentality. Born Dominique Gizelle Noguera, the youngest of four musical sisters, Dominique's earliest memories are of a household filled with the sound of piano lessons and practicing. "Almost everyone in my family played the piano, including aunts, uncles and grandparents. My sisters had to schedule shifts for practicing." At the age of eight, Dominique began to study guitar, because as she puts it "at least it wasn't the piano." At sixteen, Dominique started writing original music. While songwriting served to see her through many emotionally complex and difficult times, she was also honing a strong and distinctive writing style that has become her unmistakable sound.Her desire to hear her songs performed as she had intended, was her motivation through years of formal voice study with instructors of both classical and pop styles. This extensive training has developed an incredible vocal range, style and ability to convey the most subtle of emotions. "I never really want to be a vocalist, I just wanted to be able to perform my songs without scaring anyone." The decision to produce her own debut album, presented some of the most rewarding and challenging experiences of her musical life. Over the past year, Dominique and Hurricane Jar artist and partner Paul Biondi launched the independent label Bang On Records. Together they have created, produced and recorded the material for Deep Down and have begun production on the upcoming Hurricane Jar release.

Instruments 12 string guitar, this album features the electric guitar, bass and vocal work of guest artist Paul Biondi of the band Hurricane Jar

Albums Deep Down is Dominique's debut album.

Location Bellmore, NY - USA

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