Why Amanda Ray doesn't fit in Atlanta
It's hard out here for an electro sci-fi chick. Just ask Amanda Ray. After pushing her down-tempo sounds in Atlanta for a decade, the N.Y. native is considering a return to the Big A. Apparently, the local scene just isn't feeling this black girl's blues. Maybe her performance at Django after Björk's concert Monday, Sept. 17, will be her last. Until then, she'll be contemplating the reasons why she feels so out of place in Atlanta.
1) Too melancholy: "Even with all the sunlight and trees here, I still find my way back to the comfort of beautiful dissonant chords and eerie electronic sounds."
2) Too invisible: "Atlanta's music scene doesn't reflect the diverse musical tastes of its people."
3) Too spacey: "I can't even find any sappy words for my love songs."
4) Too alternative: "I'm not one of these artists who just jumped on the alternative bandwagon because it's 'hot.'"
5) Too tall: "Where else are you gonna find a 5-foot-9 sista dressed in sci-fi outfits she designed herself, singing ambient music?"
COMMENTS
RE: Why Amanda Ray doesn't fit in Atlanta
Posted by Amanda Ray on 09.26.07 @ 12:58 AM
Thanks for your suggestion, I know Chris, he's very talented and really cool.
RE: Why Amanda Ray doesn't fit in Atlanta
Posted by young on 09.24.07 @ 12:52 PM
Please look up Chris Brann AKA P'TAAH AKA Ananda Project before you leave. Might be the meeting that makes the difference.
RE: Why Amanda Ray doesn't fit in Atlanta
Posted by Amanda Ray on 09.21.07 @ 03:25 PM
Hey thanks ya'll for your comments. It gives me a lot to think about. To: RC - I didn't mean for the article to be so dark. Most people know how much I love this city and I've lived here for almost 15 years. I just think I've out grown ATL. I also really miss my family alot in NY. But I wasn't planning on moving till Spring 08. But who knows what will happen between now and then. To HOD above, I ALWAYS answer emails and messages. You can send me a message on myspace.com/amandaraymusic or by email-probablereality@gmail.com. Please keep in mind, this email addy is shown on my website (amandaray.net) and gets hit with a lot of spam. So put the words "AR Fan" in the subject line so it won't get deleted or end up in the spam folder. Thanks again for your support! ar