Album Notes

'Deep Down' - the debut release by Dominique Gizelle. 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.)

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I love her music! - Dr. Dan (Daniel Chosy) www.unsignedradio.com

Great stuff, nice rhythm textures and I love that wah guitar on Luke. I'll be playing more. - Craig Bereboo Zero 1 Art Radio www.zero1art.com

Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how much I've enjoyed your CD. The response from the listeners has been very positive. Bare Necessities is becoming one of the most requested songs on my show. - Tim Wozny (WoZ)FAKE Radio www.fakeradio.com

I like her music! Very unique! - Skitch LaRue, KTKNG Seattle

She's really a unique singer. Best of luck to you guys. - Wanda Atkinson 3WK Underground Radio www.3wk.com

Dominique Gizelle's song Luke has been added to the playlist. Nice song! - Fred Wheeler, IJIR Internet Radio www.strangecloud.com

When a new artist offers a debut this good, it is a pleasure to wish her well. - Barney Quick - www.indie-music.com

About Dominique Gizelle: 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. In the summer of '98 Dominique was invited to join an original comedy theater group. Although she had never pursued acting, she quickly found herself at home on the stage. Visit her Photo Gallery for pictures from recent performances. Dominique is currently cast in a musical murder mystery dinner theater production as Marie LaRue, the voodoo priestess.