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Shell is a solo performing singer/songwriter/guitarist. Her songs are moody and intense taking you on a lyrical roller coaster. Her voice is strong yet soothing and her performances dynamic and mesmerizing.

The daughter of a classical singer and vocal music teacher, Shell's vocal talent is inherent. Singing as an alto in her church choir fostered her love of music. She began taking violin lessons at age eight and continued through age fifteen. During that time she also studied the clarinet and bass clarinet, which she played in her junior high school band. By age sixteen she had taught herself to play guitar and by nineteen began writing music and lyrics. Performances at venues such as Alvins and the Detroit Public Library lead to Shell's eventual association with several performance groups. Music became her passion and any place from street corners to dance floors became her stage. This singer/songwriter/guitarist is a native Detroiter performing in the local coffee house and outdoor festival circuits for the last few years. Performances include The 1998 Ann Arbor Art Fairs and the 1998 Hamtramck Labor Day Festival, where she opened for Sixpence None the Richer. Her past performances include the Grand Opening of the Barnes and Noble in Royal Oak, MI in 2002.

More recently, Shell's songwriting has evolved with the help of technology. Although difficult to perform live, most of her songs are currently written on the computer instead of the guitar. Shell is a supporting artist of The Tapegerm Collective. Tapegerm is a group of musicians and sound artists dedicated to making loop based music. As a Gold Level Creative Artist, she is producing imaginative and progressive tracks ranging in style from Hip Hop to Dance.

Shell Top 10 This Week : -15- Kris59 (2) -76- Touch (1) -85- Fisherman's Dream (1) -91- Forever in a Groove (1) -93- Infectious Cowbell (1) -225- Evil is Condition (0) -233- Gift of Deception (0) -449- Undone (0) -451- Blasphemy (0) -657- If Peace (0)

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Shell
Fisherman's Dream 05:37/192k
I'm dreaming of fishing...thanks MA Credits: 10 Years Infection Project: Mental Anguish vocals. Genre: Juicy Tune. Created: 20 May 2010 04:04 PM. Plays: 172 -->please comment (4).

Shell
Infectious Cowbell 03:05/192k
Cowbell is indeed infectious. I only managed to use about 30 loops from the following creative minds. Thanks! Blind Mime, Coruscate2, Heuristics Inc, Solaris, Mentally Anguished, Dave Fuglewicz, Buzzsaw & the Shavings, Loopy Spiderz Credits: 10 years Infection Project: Blind Mime, Coruscate2, Heuristics Inc, Solaris, Mentally Anguished, Dave Fuglewicz, Buzzsaw & the Shavings, Loopy Spiderz. Genre: Abstract. Created: 18 May 2010 08:15 PM. Plays: 137 -->please comment (4).

Shell
Forever in a Groove 05:58/192k
I don't know why I didn't post this when I wrote it in 2006. I think I intended to write lyrics and add some vocals but never got around to it. Or maybe it was because there are only 2 Tapegerm loops in it. Whatever the reason...it's posted now...i really should take some guitar lessons. Credits: Free Loop Project 012. Genre: Rock & a Hard Place. Created: 17 May 2010 09:26 PM. Plays: 108 -->please comment (3).

Shell
Blasphemy 04:18/192k
Buzzsaw & The Shavings, Blind Mine and Sony comprise what my fingers will never be able to master. I've always wanted to RAWK!!!! Credits: Buzzsaw & The Shavings Open Loops, Blind Mime Open Loops. Genre: Rock & a Hard Place. Created: 17 May 2010 08:15 PM. Plays: 121 -->please comment (4).

Shell
Undone 04:25/192k
Mercury is finally direct but my head is still spinning. Ready or not...still undone. Featuring: Cystem Open Loops, Omnitechnomatrix Open Loops, Mental Anguish Open Loops Credits: Cystem Open Loops, Omnitechnomatrix Open Loops, Mental Anguish Open Loops. Genre: Abstract. Created: 15 Jan 2010 09:33 PM. Plays: 213 -->please comment (3).

Shell
Evil is Condition 06:58/192k
Created in Acid Pro with loops and sounds by Sony, Peace Love Productions and featuring David Fuglewicz Loops. Thanks Dave! Credits: David Fuglewicz Open Loops. Genre: Abstract. Created: 19 Aug 2008 09:28 PM. Plays: 854 -->please comment (3).

Shell
Gift of Deception 06:04/192k
Thanks Dave for the nudge.... Credits: Featuring....David Fuglewicz open loops, Omnitechnomatrix open loops, Mental Anguish open loops, Free Loop Project 015 - CYSTEM & David Fuglewicz loops). Genre: Abstract. Created: 19 Jun 2008 01:14 PM. Plays: 1025 -->please comment (6).

Shell
If Peace 04:17/192k
Credits: David Fuglewicz Open Loops, D. Howse Open Loops, Hal McGee Open Loops, Majestic 12 Guest Loops (Vocals). Genre: Big Badd & Ugly. Created: 01 Oct 2007 07:33 AM. Plays: 521 -->please comment (3).

Shell
Winter Chase 03:24/128k
Credits: 1-International Garbageman open loops, 2-Don Campau guest artist loops. Genre: Dance. Created: 24 Jan 2006 07:53 AM. Plays: 2919 -->please comment (5).

Shell
Touch 03:48/128k
Vocal House tune. Written in Fruity Loops and remixed in Acid Pro using loops by Buzzsaw and the Shavings Credits: Buzzsaw Open Loops. Genre: Vocal House. Created: 11 Aug 2005 06:09 AM. Plays: 1331 -->please comment (1).

Shell
Kris59 03:22/128k
Song written in Fruity Loops, vocals recorded in Acid Pro. Remixed in Acid Pro Credits: CYSTEM Open Loops, Vocals: Shell. Genre: Hip Hop. Created: 08 Aug 2005 06:15 AM. Plays: 1435 -->please comment (3).

Shell
Truth 04:46/128k
Vocal electronic tune featuring one loop each by David Fuglewicz & Omnitechnomatrix. Written in Fruity Loops, remixed in Acid Pro. Credits: Featuring elements from David Fuglewicz Open Loops & Omnitechnomatrix Open Loops, Vocals: Shell, David Fuglewicz open loops, Omnitechnomatrix Open loops. Genre: Vocal House. Created: 05 Aug 2005 06:03 AM. Plays: 1273 -->please comment (2).

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MEMBERS
Shell

LOCATION
AMERICA NORTH: USA: Michigan (MI)

INFLUENCES
King Crimson, Nine Inch Nails

SOUNDS LIKE
Alternative

offline since: 01/15/12 17:38

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Recent feedback...

Fisherman's Dream
"Already I am well used to knee pressed into the earth and head bent in subjection to this mix mastery, tuneful and engaging and worth every last genuflection. :) Brava, Madame Shell. " -- buzzsaw (on 05/21/10 16:36:36)

Forever in a Groove
"Holy Wow!! This mix really really kicks @ss! Nice crunchy guitar and wicked slammin drumz! Great leads too.... Awesome, OTM" -- omnitechnomatrix (on 05/21/10 01:37:27)

Fisherman's Dream
"That's a great mix, suddenly I feel the urge to go fishin' too. I've been raising crickets for my spiders to eat, but you know, they make great fish bait. You get the line and the pole, and I'll bring the bait, and we'll go down to Chris's crawdad hole! " -- evelynzzeeb (on 05/20/10 23:40:58)

Fisherman's Dream
"That unmistakable Memphis twang just fits so well with this smokin' mix. Yum, my ears could listen to this all day." -- davefuglewicz (on 05/20/10 19:30:59)

Fisherman's Dream
"Such a infectious groove going on here. Awesome piece of music & of course excellent production. Thanks for using those loops you really did a great job with them!" -- Mental Anguish (on 05/20/10 18:48:55)

SPOTLIGHT TRACK

Truth

Vocal electronic tune featuring one loop each by David Fuglewicz & Omnitechnomatrix. Written in Fruity Loops, remixed in Acid Pro. Credits: Featuring elements from David Fuglewicz Open Loops & Omnitechnomatrix Open Loops, Vocals: Shell, David Fuglewicz open loops, Omnitechnomatrix Open loops.

MESSAGES

things crash
posted: 19 Jun 2011 05:51 PM
So...my computer crashed. The one I write most of my music on and so did my headphones. I may have lost ALL of my music files. I have yet to replace the computer and when i replaced he headphones they were immediately stolen. I have taken this as a sign that I should not be working on music at the moment but I shall return to Tapegerm soon. Shell

Dark to Light
. photo by: Shell

Find the Light
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Smile
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eye
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Jet
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XS
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Still me
. photo by: Shell

updated: 15 Jan 2012 06:44 PM
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