My name is Wren. I am a classically trained singer who currently resides in Toronto- I am currently recording my own music, acting for film, and always soul-searching. ;)
I can play a tad bit of piano- I am a bit late to learning.
All my life I have focused on singing. :)
Pro Tools has never failed me. (Or my engineer.)
Ableton is cool for beats.
Good ol' garageband (or LogicPro now) is great for laying out ideas. :)
I don't have my own setup, since being in my room for too long scares me. So I sing in many different studios. (I'm not sure of the specifics of the equipment each one uses- but the recordings sure do turn out dandy.)
I listen to just about everything under the sun. Let's start a conversation- I'll share what I'm listening to currently, and you can share your own discoveries. (This is my favourite way to discover new music!)
Some favourite albums (In no particular order):
Love This Giant- David Byrne/ St.Vincent
Vespertine- Bjork
The Downward Spiral- NIN
Humanz- Gorillaz
Vows- Kimbra
Revolver- The Beatles
Confessions On The Dancefloor- Madonna
Anything composed by Joe Hisaishi
All of the Brian Eno
Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites- Skrillex
(These are just few off of the top of my head- I could go on a longer tangent, but I must complete my chores at this time.)
I am heavily influenced by GREAT PERFORMERS- rockstars, broadway performers, pop singers, jazz singers, avant-garde artists... you name it. I'm pretty easy to please as long as the musician sings/plays with their soul.
Some of my greatest influences are from the likes of Bjork, Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, Amy Lee, Micheal Jackson, Thom Yorke, Damon Albarn... but those are just the famous guys. I have also been heavily influenced by great performers I've witnessed in smaller settings and in more intimate musical theatre productions.
My music sounds like nothing but my very own. Have a listen why don't you? :)
When I'm not making music, I'm auditioning for films, television, and commercials. I also write a ton- my poetry usually turns into lyrics. I also enjoy attending dance groups, and I enjoy studying dialects. From time to time I participate in meditation, and I also enjoy HIIT workouts.