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Los Angeles, California, USA Indie singer, violinist, composer

Born November 20,1980 [1]

Emily began playing violin at the age of 4[2]. A former child prodigy, she was signed by Epic in 2000.[3]

Emily Wells recently released an album containing ten symphonies. The term "symphony" is used rather loosely; these are actually electronic-folk songs that fuse layers of strings, bass, and drums to create rolling sonic textures. Working in her own recording studio, Wells played up to 21 separate tracks of violin on each symphony, often using an octave pedal to create the tones of a cello or viola.[4]

Discography

Lovesphere (1996) Invisible Holes (1997) Midori Sour (1998) Politikal Havoc (2001) One Mic Solutions (2001) Shadow Box (2002) Music For Geek Love (2004) Making Static (2005) Beautiful Sleepyhead and the Laughing Yaks (2007) The Symphonies: Dreams Memories & Parties (2008)

References

1. ^ http://www.mahalo.com/Emily_Wells#guide_note-BIO-4 2. ^ Emily Wells Bio Bio 3. ^ http://www.lasnark.com/2008/09/17/emily-wells-interview-aim/ 4. ^ LA Weekly

External References

Emily Wells at Allmusic.com

Emily Wells and the folly of indy street creed Reviewer Magazine

Emily Wells Bio Biography

NPR Broadcast All Things Considered, November 29, 2008 - Violinist, singer and composer Emily Wells has broken from her classical roots to employ hip-hop rhythms and looped violin melodies. She speaks with Andrea Seabrook. NPR

AIM Interview with LA Snark September 17, 2008 LA Snark

Music: LA Underground [Emily Wells] Emily Wells: Makes Static her Own Way By Kym Parsons CampusCircle.com