Artist description Unique Asian-American Pianist, Performer, and Composer

Music Style Piano: Classical, Intrumental, and Pop/Rock/Accoustic, Ethereal

Musical Influences The Cure, Jane's Addiction, Rod McKuen, Carole King, Liz Story, Mathew Sweet, Lorenna McKinnet, Paige McConnel (of Phish), Jim Morrison, Ani DiFranco, Cat Stevens

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Artist History Frances Mai-Ling is a unique Asian-American pianist, performer and composer; always treading forward in new territory...always learning...studying.. expanding her music horizons. She started her stage career at 10 days old with her parents established magic show, in which they traveled many parts of the world … but eventually she would choose music over magic. Fast forward 14 years ... In 1991 she put together a self-produced, self-recorded tape recording of four Mozart Sonatas in time for the celebration of Mozart Bicentennial death. In 2000, she released her first recording, ‘oneandahalf’ in ten years. Since then, Mai-Ling has released: universoulwomanvolumeone, universoulwomanvolumetwo, awakening, ragtime girl, Tempest2001: original music score, Taming of the Shrew: original music score and No Passing Zone on her own label doesitreallymatter?. Mai-ling has just complete her 10th self-released cd entitled, Best Kept Secret, featuring music she has scored for four theatre productions: Evil Little Thoughts [1996]; Tempest2001:A Visionary Comedy [2001]; Taming of the Shrew [2002], and The Miser [2002]. She recently provided original music for a small original production of skits and vignettes entitled ‘My Funny Valentine‘ [2003]. Her music was also featured in the independent film 'Burning Dogs' [2002]. Mai-Ling skills are from a classically trained background and has the ability to create music with just enough inspiration for any setting. She is a published composer, poet and artists and belongs to ASCAP. Mai-Ling's cd's are available online thru her website, Awarestore.com, selected Barnes and Nobles and Borders, as well at her shows. For a more extensive biography, music, information of upcoming shows, projects, releases, visit her at http://mai-ling.net

Group Members Frances Mai-Ling:Piano, Keyboards/Synths and Vocals

Instruments Piano, Vocals, Synths

Albums 4 Mozart Sonatas (1991), oneandahalf (2000), UniversoulWomanVolumeONE (2001); The Tempest2001: Music Score [2001]; ragtime girl [2001]; awakening [2001]; universoulwomanvolumetwo [2002]; taming of the shrew: music score [2002], No Passing Zone [2002], Best Kept Secret [2003]

Press Reviews "This exciting young talent has a vibrant sound . . . a delightful mix of new age and classical, at once strong and poetic surrounded by her poignant sounds." . . . Candy S. of Barnes and Noble ||||||||| "Coming from a metallic world of music, it's good to have an artist who's music completely takes over my senses. I really enjoyed the CD, Awakening. You've got some talent in you Mai-Ling. And you've got a very beautiful voice to match it all! " . . . Chris W. record label promoter |||||| "Frances Mai-Ling has the ability to create hauntingly beautiful and vibrantly wonderful music. Each piece has a true life of it's own and envelops the listener completely. It is a fabulous amalgamation of flavors owing to Mai-Ling's great versatility. "Awakening" and "Did, Diana" are two of my favourites. It's an album I really love to listen to no matter what my mood. It's the album I grab when I feel the need to get inspired! Mai-Ling, your talent is amazing." - Lorissa S., All Things Girl

Additional Info scored music for various theatre productions including: Evil Little Thoughts (1996), and currently, The Tempest (2001); Taming of the Shrew [2002]; music featured in the indie film 'Burning Dogs' [2002]; currently scoring music for the play 'The Miser'.

Location Spring Grove, Illinois - USA

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