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ElyseSimpson

Elyse Simpson

Expressing the Inexpressible
Nominated for Best Female at the Ontario Independent Music Awards, seventeen year old Elyse Simpson's mix of virile vocals and emotive lyrics create a roaring and juxtaposed style of folk fusion. With prominent influence from artists Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sufjan Stevens and a classical up bringing, Elyse sparks her music through an eclectic background. Crooning mantras about self reconnaissance and inner faith, Elyse's sound speaks with a maturity and a sense of nostalgia . Lyrics such as "But now you throw away your convictions like clandestine change." and " We're both defensive but can we defend" lend an ambiguity and create a definitive connection to her audience. Driven by spirituality, passion, a genuine love and a sultry inclination towards performing, Elyse breathes a sincerity from a melancholic and fiery core.

VIDEOS

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The Park (Feist Cover)-Elyse Simpson
Posted over 6 months ago
2 Comments | 86 Views
I'm on Fire (Bruce Springsteen Cover) - Elyse...
Posted over 7 months ago
0 Comments | 100 Views
Nothing Else Matters (cover)
Posted over two years ago
2 Comments | 870 Views

COMMENTS

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Hotdamnation
Hotdamnation over 5 months ago
play a show with us sometime?
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Hotdamnation
Hotdamnation over 6 months ago
=) haha
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Hotdamnation
Hotdamnation over 6 months ago
Elyse will you be our girlfriend? haha
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Terrorbirds
Terrorbirds over 9 months ago
John Mayer is the man- his Trio stuff that is unreal.

BTW I was under the impression that legally, we are not aloud to post cover songs without the bands consent. Legal problems or no?

Prince sued a bunch of indie artist who put a tribute album of covers together for him- just a heads up!
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ErikThomas
ErikThomas over 9 months ago
Kinda sad that you don't like John Mayer, he is a very talented musician. I like you music though, I bet we could make some cool music together.
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Big-Blue-X
Big-Blue-X over 9 months ago
Very nice _ Carl
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therevivalwinnipeg
therevivalwinnipeg over 10 months ago
You have a really great voice. And you covered one of my favourite songs (dont forget me). It was great
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jenna_poets_pilot
jenna_poets_pilot last year
your RHCP cover is beautiful :)
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Sundown
Sundown last year
heyy:) love the vocals and really dig your sound:) i think i remember seeing you at one of our shows, you weren't playing that night though. Hopefully we'll get to see you live sometime:) anyways nice stuff, keep it up:)
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Absolutely
Absolutely last year
When's your next show? I'd like to come out and see another one but I don't see a listing. Let me know, and count me as a ticket sold. =)
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Artist
Favorites 45
Plays 9633
Views 12558
Friends 238
Genre Folk, Alternative, Rock
City Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Website www.elysesimpson.com
Last Online Over a month ago
Member Since January 13/2008
Band members:
Solo artist
Who are your influences?
Too many to name but including Beck, Sia, Bat for Lashes, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones Radiohead The Police, The Pierces, Jeff Buckely, Nina Simone, Oz Noy Trio, John Bulter Trio, Damien Rice.....
What is the first song you learned to play?
Wish you were here-Pink Floyd
One musician you wish you could meet?
Either Ringo Starr, Bob Dylan or Tom Waits
As a band or artist, what has been your biggest challenge so far?
Managing my time so i can fit as much as possible into the day.
How do you prepare for a gig?
Yoga to Circle Song Three by Bobby Mcferrin
This rocks:
California
This sucks:
John Mayer
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Battle Of The Bands
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Band on the Run
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