Brig Feltus

Channeling from realms of alternative soundspace, Brig Feltus possesses the kind of vocal, sonic and textural intimacy that will change the face of music as we know it. Her sound has compelled a broad demographic of fans from alternative rockers to hiphop heads and jazz connoisseurs into her sound space, where she's woven magnificent layers of electric guitar laden emotional verve, an otherworld whisper and sensual realism into the ethers of her performance, whether you have entered her dimension through the live show, or you are in the privacy of your own home embarking upon delicious trance with the aid of modern electronics.

What stands out AbOUT Brig Feltus, is the honesty in her music which remains alluringly clear in the affection of smoothed out approachable vocals that suggest soul and jazz inspiration and a touch of genius in contemporary instrumental arrangements that draw you into a stimulating place which remains accessible but altogether different in essence, than any realm you've entered previous. She has been accurately described in review as a world. Her music stays with you, and reminds you that music still lives. Music is very much alive, in fact, and coming back to reclaim its rightful position.

Brig Feltus is a beloved female rocker in the indie and subcultural circuit, enjoying an amazing amount of fan support and expressed awe. She stands amongst the founders of Rock, and the resurgence of black female rockers delivering her offerings with an iconic persona one cannot help but associate with the genre. She could easily be to rock in this era what Billie Holiday is to Jazz.

Brig Feltus like a dream weaver, morphs from human form into MusicAL note, paving a way into your heart and psyche with the passion of the guitar, the flirtation of the clever lyric that holds more than one layer, and a presence that one can only truthfully define as legendary. To feel her greatness, is to sigh with relief that we have another soul hero come to rescue us from tedium, and overly duplicated formulae.

Despite her influences, she remains very much original and even catalytic in her genre opening a door to newer branches of expression. Her writing style is influenced by many of the musical geniuses who in their own way changed the course of history.

This list of musical heroes or influences, if you will, includes; Bjork, Billy Holiday, Sinead O'Connor, Stevie Wonder, Jeff Buckley, Nina Simone, Alanis Morissette, Prince, Jimi Hendrix, Rickie Lee Jones, Maria Muldaur, and Janis Joplin.

Brig however, is an admitted strange bird, and it's difficult to pinpoint any one of these influences directly in her sound. The signature of her music is uniquely recognizable as Brig Feltus, easily bringing to mind the image of the Corsetted butterfly that is a part of her trademark or the Brighead logo donned by her fans on tank tops and tee shirts.

In terms of eras, she is drawn to the jazz music of the 30's, 40's, and early 50's, and the folk, soul and rock genres of the 60's and 70's which can be detected in her musical perspective.

Majestic but ever personable, often cracking a joke with her audience onstage, or sharing stories that relate to her songs, Brig Feltus is not short on delight, or strength of presence.

She relays, "I sing you the song as if I were telling you my story in your kitchen and you were my best friend. At other times I sing it as if you're not even there, as if no one's watching."

Even her meeting, which can easily be considered to have been fated, with current manager Qadree El Amin, who has successfully managed Janet Jackson, Boyz II Men, and Deborah Cox, is borne of her approachability and that certain something that makes you want to know more. Qadree El Amin met her through the LA Zoo. His wife couldn't help but approach her, and the rest they say is history.

Naturally, Brig Feltus, an embodiment of flirtatious feminine prowess and sage self exploration has named her album Love & Light.

Vol. 1 of this album is a peek into the sensually fantastical sphere that is Brig Feltus, which balances on the borders of personal innocence in regards to the naturally curious and playful nature of a woman's intrinsic drive to discover the roots of deeper motivations.

Consequently there are some details associated with the songs on this album that are so personal, she may never reveal their origin in entirety, but she does deliver them, with a degree of realism that is a strengthening challenge to achieve, as can be seen in all of her offerings to date.

http://www.top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=34803 (tp 40 article about Brig Feltus)

http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:_PCDQY_wU7sJ:www.daylife.com/topic/Nelly_Furtado+brig+feltus,+captive+libertine&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=10&gl=us&client=firefox-a (Nelly Furtdao's Profile list Brig Feltus link)

There are more if you google them. She makes great music. Qadree El Amin (Janet Jackson, Boyz II men, Deborah Cox) signed her to a management deal. She's supposed to be giving soundtrack music to the L word too. You can find news like that on her site or friend her to get Myspace bulletins. Cheers!