I have been in several bands, including Electric Reign and Catch 23. In all of those bands, I have been the lead singer and rhythm guitarist. The bands played mainly in the local area. We normally played stuff from classic rock to alternative rock.
I began writing my own songs when I was 13. At first, they weren't much to speak of; but eventually, my talent grew. Today, I have over one hundred complete songs with both lyrics and music. As far as my style, I've heard many varying opinions, such as Ani DiFranco, Jewel, Radiohead,
and the Cranberries.
In May 2001, I recorded a solo album of my original music. It includes my favorite ten songs, such as After One and Open Up Your Eyes. The CD only costs $5.00, just enough to cover my expenses for it. I highly suggest checking this out. I will be recording my second CD sometime soon. After that, I would really enjoy being involved with a band again.
The Present
I've recorded three CDs, "Looking for Something More" "A Part of You, " and "Early Micky." As you have probably already guessed, "Early Micky" included many of my songs that I wrote very early in my songwriting career. On it, you will also find two songs, "Melancholy Today" and "Kennedy's!?!," with lyrics and titles by my dear friend James McKee Jr. and music and vibe by myself. My other CD includes hits, such as "Just a Little Bit" and "Do It." These CDs are no longer for purchase, but contact me if you are interested in hearing them.
The Future
Music is a great hobby. I wonderful way to blow off some steam. I don't want to do it for a career. The starving artist or constantly touring musician don't sound very appealing to em. Though, I enjoy practicing a playing for a local gig from time to time. Let me know if you'd like to jam.
Check out these CD titles to explore some of my lyrics!
"Micky Barry is an exciting new sensation to folk rock music. She combines the ideas of protest, joy, and love in a wonderfully balanced emotional environment. Audience favorites, "After One" and "Nothing," will remind you of your own curious questions about life."
Micky Barry's first album shines with the brilliance of a talented songwriter and the personality of a truly deep thinker. Her album, recorded with all the money she could put together, gives an insight into the light and dark milieu that is her mind. The production is rough at parts, but overall the emotion and the inspiration which created these works fills the listener's ears, and leaves them waiting for her next album. This is truly one of the best independent albums I have ever heard, and definitely worth buying."
"Micky Barry" eine talentierte Sängerin und Akustikgitarristin, die in der Country-Hochburg Nashville lebt und studiert lernte ich als Fotokollegin beim Voodoomusicfestival 2001 in New Orleans kennen.
Ihre erste CD-Eigenproduktion "A Part of You" klingt sehr vielversprechend und ist exzellent vom Sound abgemischt. Der erste Song "After One" ist eine sehr melodiöse Ballade, bei der Mrs. Barry's powervolle Stimme an Linda Perry der Sängerin der 4 Non Blondes erinnert. "Nothing" ist ein gelungener Country-Rock-Song mit groovender Gitarre, hier wäre ein Einspielung mit Baß und Schlagzeug noch wirkungsvoller. Sweet Micky lässt Ihre Stimme bei "Left Alone" richtig rocken, der Song animiert zum Mitsingen und sorgt für immens gute Laune. "Unto you" ist ein melancholisch-gitarren-verträumter Song, der im Stil einer Amanda Marshall liegt. "The Lead in My Pencil" ist eine astreine Ballade, bei der Micky Ihren Ideen und Ihrer Kreativität freien Lauf lässt. Zum Abschluß von "A Part of You" beweist Micky Barry mit dem Song "Time Goes By" erneut Ihre songwriterischen Fähigkeiten und überzeugt mit Ihrer ausdrucksstarken Stimme.
Liebhaber von wunderschönen Balladen mit Country-Rock-Einflüssen werden hier Ihre Freude haben. Micky Barry hat sicherlich das Potential zu einer musikalischen Karriere, wenn der richtige Produzent auf Sie aufmerksam wird und Sie Ihre nächste CD bei den rockigeren Songs mit einer Band mit E-Gitarre einspielt. Kontaktadresse, auch für die CD-Bestellung von "A Part of You":
