Artist description Artist, Singer, Songwriter. Majestic powerful "Diva voice" layered with ethereal vocals enveloped in lush ambient cinematic powerful pop tracks. Music with a Spiritual message with some great pop songs and ballads. Music as a Spiritual awakening. One wom an's journey to discover herself and her spirituality: The woman, the child, the creative force, the sage and healer, as witnessed in everyone. This is the arrival of a powerful and unique voice and artist. \

Music Style Pop, Ambient, Gospel Inspirational

Musical Influences British music of all kinds, Annie Lennox, Elton John, Peter Gabriel, Seal. Great producers and great production: Trevor Horn, David Foster, Daniel Lanois.

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Artist History The powerful voice and music of Melissa "Seay" Hart has been heard across the continents. Blessed with a striking look and sound, her travels and life experience have given her a depth apparent in her voice, her performances, and her artistry. Her mus i c incor porates the secular and spiritual and is uniquely her own. "I'm having an incredible journey, I am a woman who's learned with determination, discipline, and faith, you can do it all". Singing and playing all of her life explains her many streng t hs and ve r satility. "I've been fortunate to have worked with some of the most diverse and finest artists around. I've also had great teachers: Seth Riggs, Helena Shenel, Ray Hyson, Harriet Schock, Don Campbell." As a Songwriter, she's the recipient o f 6 awards, i nc luding the Grand Prize in the Pop/Song category of the Music City Song Festival. As a Singer, her voice has landed credits in Europe and the U.S. Some of her work includes projects for Cher, U.K. Singer Elaine Paige, Mick Ronson (David Bowie), Boney Ja mes, Mattel, Kathy Chiavola, CBS Special "Tribute to the Ryman" with Marty Stuart, Vince Gill, Pam Tillis, Carl Perkins, Carlene Carter. She's also worked with many incredible new artists like Judith Owen, Aeone, Pat Thomi, as well as aw a rd-wi n ning Wri ter/Pr oducers, Robbie Bucannan, Adrian Gurvitz, Tony Visconti, Denise Rich, Jeff Silverman, Cheryl Rogers, Greg Barnhill and Lori Mechem. Recently teaming up in Nashville with veteran Producer/Writer Don Scott Hare, and L.A. based Com p os er Geo f f Stradlin g, Melissa Co-Produced a self-titled Cd which she calls "Pop Music for the world". Blending a mix of lush orchestral pop tracks with indigenous rhythms and chanting, this project introduces her artistic magic! "Most of the music I'm d oin g n ow h a s e vo l ve d from t ime studying the healing power of music. It's my hope to keep singing, keep making great music and perhaps, inspire the listener." Currently working on an inspirational project p "Living In The Light", on Covenant M usi c, with her m an ageme n t t ea m A ng eli ca Arts & Entertainment, the album is slated for release in 2003. S

Instruments piano and voice

Albums BUY THE DAM CD's

Press Reviews SOME REVIEWS AND LISTENER MAIL: Melissa ditches country for an Adult Contemporary style, and her voice is more soulful than Streisand." Nick Dedina, Music Editor, Listen.Com.*****"What a unique and powerful voice, Strong intimate vocals wit h bea ut iful tracks and touching heartfelt lyrics. This is a voice to be listened to. What a presence. Listen to Melissa and be moved."*****"She has style and substance, not a lightweight voice, but a voice with,presence. If you like artists that speak to y our h ear t, you'll like Seay ."***** "A surprising newcomer with looks, a sophisticated style, and a powerful magical voice that is undeniable."

Additional Info Geoff Stradling: L.A. based Composer has worked with Quincey Jones, and is currently in residence on

Location Nashville, TN - USA

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