As a creative person I wear so many hats. There are just so many things I’m interested in! It used to be that I loved nothing more than composing songs, performing concerts, and writing stories. Now, don’t get me wrong, I still LOVE those things, but motherhood has changed me. In addition to music and writing, I also love doing …
New Facebook Group for More Interaction & Better Updates!
You’ve probably noticed that Facebook no longer notifies you, even when your favorite Pages post new statuses. While Facebook does allow Page owners to pay money to “Boost” their posts, I quite frankly can’t afford $40+ per post! So, I’ve decided to start a Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/JenniferGrassman/ A Group is more interactive than a Page, and you can (if you choose) …
Happy Birthday Judy Garland (June 10, 1922 – June 22, 1969)
She would have been 92 years old today. The theatrical songbird’s fairytale princess voice and classic beauty made her an icon for many an aspiring singer and actress. Yet Garland’s legacy – like that of so many child film stars – is bittersweet. Her biographers have written, “Despite her professional triumphs, Garland struggled immensely in her personal life, starting when …
The Highwayman: When Incredible Poetry & Exquisite Music Combine (Alfred Noyes & Loreena McKennitt)
As I mentioned in a recent review of Loreena McKennitt‘s new The Journey So Far ‘best of’ album, I missed seeing The Highwayman included in the track listing. Well, now you can hear why! Below I’ve including The Highwayman as well as Alfred Noyes’ original poem of tragic romance. Happy #MusicMonday! Download The Highwayman MP3 via Amazon The Highwayman Alfred Noyes …
I Don’t Have Fans, I Have a Listenership: The Complexities of an Artistic Demographic
I’ve never liked calling the people who love my music “fans.” That three-letter-word makes me think of those screaming hordes of ditsy girls who swooned over The Beatles. Fans buy stuff even if it’s crummy. Fans have crushes on celebrities they’ll probably never meet. Fans quote artists even if the quote is completely asinine. Fans get their butts autographed. Niki …
Vienna Teng, Gravity Music Video & Lyrics
This is one of my very favorite songs from beautiful pianist, vocalist, and singer / songwriter, Vienna Teng. Below the video you’ll find the lyrics. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! Gravity, Lyrics & Music by Vienna Teng Hey love, Is that the name you’re meant to have… for me to call. Look love, they’ve given …
Press Release: Classical Guitarist Jason Lee Greenberg Releases Progressive Metal Album, Orisonata
Composer and classical guitarist Jason Lee Greenberg features recording artist Jennifer Grassman, classical saxophonist Todd Oxford, and jazz pianist Pamela York, on new Orisonata metal album. Classical guitarist and composer, Jason Lee Greenberg, announces the release of his debut album, Orisonata, which he recorded with his wife, award winning songwriter, pianist, and vocalist, Jennifer Grassman. The couple have been writing …
New Album Review: The Headbanging Moose Reviews Orisonata
“Beautiful vocals, superb saxophone solos, classical guitar, jazz, piano and many other elements make this Progressive Symphonic Metal album a very fresh and attractive alternative in the world of heavy music. If anyone asks you about Symphonic Metal, you automatically think of bands from countries like Finland, Netherlands, Italy, Germany or any other European country, but never of American bands, …
New Album Review: Orisonata Reviewed by Hollywood Metal
“To enjoy this record one might have to close their eyes and imagine a world where jazz, eastern influences, gothic undertones, and progressive metal can come together in harmony. Orisonata is the work of Jason Greenberg and his wife, vocalist Jennifer Grassman. Together the two stroll hand in hand down an avenue paved by albums of Nightwish, Kamelot, and Evanescence. …
Jason & Jennifer Interviewed by Vents Magazine on Orisonata Progressive Metal Album Release
Can you please introduce yourself and tell us more about Orisonata? Jason: We’re a progressive metal project based in Houston. The band consists of just Jennifer and I, but we have been fortunate enough to have some very talented musicians contribute to the album. One of the things that really sets us apart is the implementation of classical saxophone, jazz …
