Jessica Weiser
What has happened
© 1998 Independent
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An introspective collection of songs ranging from dark and expository to light and melodic
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- 1 Waiting
- 2 Left
- 3 What Can I Say?
- 4 All I Could Do
- 5 Cage of Wire
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It's a classic story that is all too familiar: Girl from a small town in the Midwest moves to the big city to pursue her dream. Jessica Weiser, who grew up in Fishers, Indiana took the first opportunity she could to move to New York City to pursue a career in music. And at 24, her journey is impressive. After impulsively buying and teaching herself how to play guitar at age 20, she began songwriting and playing piano soon after. Just 4 years later, she has played venues across the U.S. and Canada, built up an incredible Internet fan base, released two albums independently, and has a double live/studio album due out in late 2001.
In 1998 Weiser headed to Vancouver, BC where she recorded her first songs with friend Adam Drake, and released WHAT HAS HAPPENED, a 5-song EP, in September. The quiet, intense songs on WHAT HAS HAPPENED explore loss, confusion, and emptiness. The album sold more than 500 copies, and received praise from music industry professionals, musicians, and fans across the country.
Almost a year later, Weiser's growth vocally and lyrically is showcased on TRANSITION. A move from Indiana to New York City inspired the 6-track EP with song themes ranging from broken relationships to newfound independence. Incorporating the help of Jeff White, graduate of the University of North Carolina (Asheville) in music production and recording, TRANSITION was recorded entirely in Weiser's studio apartment. An album featuring raw, stripped-down versions of some of Weiser's new songs, TRANSITION offers moving piano ballads as well as acoustic pop songs on guitar.
Weiser's smooth urban folk tunes combine elements of pop, rock, and jazz. Her rich and melodic piano and guitar rhythms are moving and sincere, and she bares her soul with smart, honest songwriting addressing political and social issues, and her own life. With a fiercely independent spirit and do-it-yourself motto, she follows in her hero Ani Difranco's footsteps--selling records without compromising her principles.
Jessica has shared the stage with Capitol/Nettwerk recording artist Tara MacLean, Dead Daisy recording artist Emm Gryner, and Shifty Disco (UK) artist Nigel Powell (of the band Unbelievable Truth). Jessica has also shared the stage/opened for: Kyler (Gypsy Rock Records), Rebecca Timmons, Jenny Bruce, and others. In August 1999 the Lilith Fair Documentary Crew taped Jessica's performance at a sold-out C'est What (Toronto) show for possible inclusion in the documentary film about Lilith Fair (premiered at SXSW in March 2001). Weiser is currently playing live shows and recording with her band, and has recently attracted attention from several major labels.
Weiser's new album AFTER SILENCE, a full-length album recorded in 2002, is also available from CD Baby! The album has received critical and fan praise!
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Beautiful Voice!!! Great Lyrics!!!
author: ChristinJessica has a talent that we need more of! With a beautiful, crystal-clear voice and strong song-writing ability, this girl deserves recognition. I will recommend this cd to everyone I know and am anxiously awaiting her new release in April, 2002. Listen and I promise you will want to hear more!
- author: Kay Cleaves, "one Mind" Online Music Reviews
Weiser has a bright, Lilith-type sound to her guitar-based album. . .What a voice. . . Well-written lyrics with a feel-good quality to them, matched with excellent hooks. With some appropriate production to lush out the quality of the sound, along with some maturity and complexity to her songwriting, she will give Sarah et al a run for their money.
- author: Ralph Alfonso, Nettwerk Records
Surprisingly confident debut. Sparse, warm folk instrumentation showcases a strong, subtle voice I think we'll hear more of.