Amy Lee: Biography

Amy Lee: Biography

Milagros Uresk11/2/11Music 10101EvanescenceMilagros Uresk, Music 10102Evanescence: To dissipate like vaporEvanescence is the name of a rock band founded by Amy Lee (the bands lead singer and songwriter)Chosen because it created the image of a ghost or specter that wasnt really thereChosen by Amy Lee and Ben MoodyAmy Lee gained full control over the band in 2003 when co-founder Ben Moody left2Inspired by:Tori AmosBjorkDanny ElfmanClassical musicians like MozartMilagros Uresk, Music 10103

About:

Born: December 13, 1981 in CaliforniaParents: Disc jockey, John Lee and Television Personality Sara CargillSiblings: Carrie, Laurie and another who died at the age of 3 because of an illnessMoved around until finally settling in Little Rock, Arkansas Spouse: Josh HartzlerMilagros Uresk, Music 10104education9 years studying classical piano Graduated from Pulaski Academy a private elementary/ junior/ high school as part of the class of 2000Middle Tennessee State University

Milagros Uresk, Music 10105Style

Unique and fits her personalityBold make up and colors really draws in attentionProudly wears modest clothing and it really defines her personality

Milagros Uresk, Music 10106The bandCurrent:Amy Lee: Lead vocalist as well as keyboards and harpTerry Balsamo: Lead guitaristTroy McLawhorn: Rhythm guitaristTim McCord: Bass playerWill Hunt: Drums musicianThe only original member of Evanescence is Amy Lee. Amy's the driving creative force behind Evanescence.

Milagros Uresk, Music 10107Albums: Newest to oldest

Evanescence-Released 10/11/2011The Open Door-Released 10/03/2006Anywhere But Home-Released 11/23/2004Fallen-Released 03/04/2003Milagros Uresk, Music 10108achievementsIn EvanescenceWon 2 Grammy AwardsSold about 25 million albums since 2003 Bring me to life and My Immortal: featured in the movie Dare Devil Outside of EvanescencePerformed a duet single titled Broken with lead of Seether for a film titled The Punisher, 2004Presented with the Songwriter Icon Award for 2008 by the National Music Publishers AssociationLee sang, The Nightmare Before Christmass Sallys Song for Walt Disney Records release of Nightmare Revisited for 2008

Milagros Uresk, Music 10109Song HistoryAll Evanescence Albums were released by Wind-Up RecordsMilagros Uresk, Music 101010Wind-up REcordsWind-up Records is a privately-owned, full-service music entertainment firm founded in 1997. Multi-platinum artists: EvanescenceCreedSeetherFinger ElevenFive for Fighting and O.A.RMilagros Uresk, Music 101011

Bring Me to LifeReleased: April 22, 2003 Album 1: FallenShe was in an abusive relationship at the time and a friend of a friend asked her if she was happy. The conversation inspired the song because it woke her up to the reality of her relationship. Paul McCoy of the band 12 Stones sung the male vocals. Featured in the 2003 Daredevil movie.Placed as the second single on the album.Won a Grammy Award for the Best Hard Rock Performance.

Milagros Uresk, Music 101012Everybodys FoolReleased: June 7, 2004 Album 1: FallenRecorded: 2003The song talks about celebrities who strip and sell their bodies.Written five years before the single was released.The song was written because Amys young sister was idolizing female celebrities like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera and she didnt believe they were good role models. Written by: Amy Lee and Ben MoodyProduced by: Dave FortmanMilagros Uresk, Music 101013Call Me When Youre SoberWritten by: Amy Lee and Terry Balsamo, lead guitaristProduced by: Dave Fortman Released: September 25, 2006Album 3: The Open Door It was written about Lees ex-boyfriend Shaun Morgan, lead singer for Seether. Amys sisters Carrie and Lori sung backup vocals.Milagros Uresk, Music 101014Good EnoughReleased: December 14, 2007 Album 3: The Open DoorRecorded: 2006It was ordered on the album as the last to symbolize the bands new beginning.Written by: Amy Lee Produced by: Dave FortmanIt was written for her husband, Josh Hartzler.According to Lee part of the song was written for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe movie but the movies producers denied ever having asked the band for music.

Milagros Uresk, Music 101015Going UnderWritten by: Amy Lee, David Hodges and Ben MoodyReleased: September 9, 2003 Ordered as the first single Album 1: Fallen, 2003The lyrics are about coming out of a bad relationship and when you're at the end of your rope, when you're at the point where you realize something has to change, that you can't go on living in the situation that you're in.Featured: In the 2006, Tristan & Isolde movie and trailer.Milagros Uresk, Music 101016Timed Listening GuideMilagros Uresk, Music 101017Bring Me to LifeE Minor, 96 beats per min.(Andante)http://www.rhapsody.com/#artist/evanescence/album/fallen-wind-up Introduction (0:00)- Piano plays melody, 4/4 quadruple simple meter, Strings play backgroundVerse 1 (0:10)- Singer Amy Lee starts with breath intake, guitar plays melody in place of pianoChorus (0:52)- Drums play melody which give it an edge, it allows singer to sing loud/strongVerse 2 (1:15)- Drums continue melody, guitar gives an edge to the music, singer returns to softer vocalsChorus (1:37)- A note of silence frames the chorusStrophic Verse 1(1:59)- Breathy male singer contrasts melodyVerse 3 (2:18)- Singer Amy Lee returns to a mezzo forte-volumeBridge (2:38)- Male and Female parts give impression that the lyrics are like dialogueChorus (2:58)- Return to normal chorus, sets up for endStrophic Verse 2 (3:20)- Stronger volume of singers to conclude lyrics, Drums end suddenly, guitar strums last cordInterlude (3:43)- Piano and strings play till endEnd (3:55)Form: Introduction, verse, chorus, verse, chorus, strophic verse, verse, bridge, chorus, strophic verse, interlude

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Everybodys FoolF Major, 92beats per min. (Andante)http://www.rhapsody.com/#artist/evanescence/album/fallen-wind-upIntroduction (0:00)- Melody starts as a quadruple compound meter 12/8, then turns in to a 4/4 quadruple simple at 0:14Verse 1 (0:25)- Guitar enters dark and heavy when singer startsChorus (0:45)- Background singers enterVerse 2 (1:05)- Singer aloneChorus (1:30)- Background singers re-enterBridge (1:46)- Singer Amy Lee softly leads into a powerful truth in the lyricsChorus (2:20)- Re-enter background singersVerse 3 (2:36)- Repeat of chorus with altered lyricsInterlude (2:57)- Singer stops but choir, drums and guitars continue, drums and guitar end End (3:15)- Choir fade into endForm:Introduction, verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, chorus, verse, interlude

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Call Me When Youre Sober E Minor, 96 beats per min. (Andante)http://www.rhapsody.com/#artist/evanescence/album/the-open-door Chorus (0:00)- Singer starts after 1st piano note, single notes between every line of lyricsInterlude (0:25)- Melody starts (drums), quadruple simple meter 4/4Verse 1 (0:35)- Singer with melody and guitar that creates contrastsChorus (1:02)- Drums lead into chorusInterlude (1:25)- Piano joins the drums and other instrumentsVerse 2 (1:29)- Singer starts with drums and then rest of band enters Chorus (1:55)- Singer preps for bridgeVerse 3 (2:21)- Sung softer, frames the bridgeBridge (2:46)- Reflects the storyChorus (3:07)- Softer, piano note till endEnd (3:34)Form:Chorus, interlude, verse, chorus, interlude, verse, chorus, verse, bridge, chorusMilagros Uresk, Music 101020

Good EnoughF Minor, 92 beats per min. (Andante)http://www.rhapsody.com/#artist/evanescence/album/the-open-door Introduction (0:00)- Slow, piano plays melody which is a 4/4 quadruple simple meter, and strings enter, tempo picks up a little to lead into verseVerse 1 (1:14)- Piano and singer onlyChorus (1:47)- Strings enterInterlude (2:27)- Stings pick up, stronger and louderVerse 2 (2:43)- Strings play to Amy Lees timbreChorus (3:16)- Variations in between pianoVerse 3 (3:58)- Strings rejoin singer in timbreInterlude (4:50)- Singer hits notes with no lyricsVerse 4 (5:05)- Final word No note is carried until song finishes with stringsEnd (5:31)Form:Introduction, verse, chorus, interlude, verse, chorus, verse, interlude, verse

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Going UnderD Major, 84 beats per min. (Andante)http://www.rhapsody.com/#artist/evanescence/album/fallen-wind-up Verse 1 (0:00)- Singer starts with guitar following playing melody 4/4 quadruple simpleVerse 2 (0:25)- Amy Lees volume increasesChorus (0:47)- Drums play melody softly, no guitarVerse 3 (1:22)- Drums play melody louder/ strongerChorus (1:45)- Guitar stops, drums play melodyBridge (2:16)- Drums keep melody, singer sings with confidence and strong, Interlude (2:37)- Guitar solo with drums playing melody Chorus (2:45)- At 3:16 part of the chorus is sung (Im going under)End (3:34)- Song ends with singer, drums and guitar ending at the same timeForm:Verse, verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, interlude, chorus

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BibliographyAmy Lee World. Amy Lee. 2007. .Angelo, Joe D'. MTV: Evanescence Singer Pairs Metal Chains, Fairies For Upcoming Video. 4 June 2003. .askmen.com. Amy Lee Video. 2011. .CBS Interactive Music Group. Last.fm. 31 December 2010. .Evanescence. The Open Door. cond. Wind-up Records. By Amy Lee. Los Angeles, 2006.G., Rory. Amy Lee: Biography. 2011. .Harris, Chris. MTV: Evanescence Set For Fall Tour; Amy Lee Reveals Inspiration Behind 'Sober'. 10 August 2006. .Lee, Amy. Spotlight on gURL.com. 2011.Recording Academy. GRAMMY Rewind: 46th Annual GRAMMY Awards. 2011. .

Milagros Uresk, Music 101023Song Facts. Bring Me to Life. 2003. .. Call Me When You're Sober. 2006. .. Everybody's Fool. 2003. .. Going Under. 2003. .. Good Enough. 2006. .Wikipedia. Bring Me to Life. 17 October 2011 . .. Call Me When You're Sober. 18 October 2011. .. Everybody's Fool. 9 October 2011 .