Evanescense: this is what the remembered vocalist of the rock group looks like – Music and Books – Culture

Music is one of the most important discoveries of mankind. Artistic expression is sustained thanks to the abundant bands, singers, guitarists, drummers, bassists, production companies, symbols, lyrics, compositions and messages that flow thanks to it.

The different existing musical styles represent many visions of the world and of life, which is why people tend to identify a lot with the songs we listen to. We are what we consume.

Therefore, it is no coincidence that there were interpreters who marked an era during our existence, even though today music is embracing money, it is reality.

The nostalgia factor makes us think that all past times were better. A proof of that is when someone listens to a song after a long time. Automatically the moments lived with that background theme come while singing out loud or in the mind, but without hiding any nuance of emotion.

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An American group accompanied the growth of many people during the beginning of the millennium. It was one of the most distinguished bands during that time, since its musical offer, composed of dark and strong tones, accompanied by lyrics that cited disenchantment, sadness and detachment; and performed by a soft, melodic voice, they refreshed the metal music.

Is about Evanescence, a band formed in 1995, and whose most visible face is that of the singer-songwriter, pianist and composer Amy Lee. In 2006, she was listed by the music magazine ‘Hit Parade’ in the 69th position of the 100 best metal voices of all time.

His best-known songs are ‘Bring me to life’ and ‘My immortal’; both from the album ‘Fallen’ released in 2003. This album remains the band’s most listened to in the music industry to this day.

The new Amy Lee

Today, Evanescence is still led by Lee, who has been the only original member of the band since its inception 27 years ago. However, the singer also has a parallel career as a solo artist.

Under this role, in 2016, the artist released a studio album called ‘Dream Too Much’, a rather curious album, since its theme was almost the opposite of the songs she did with Evanescense, as well as the target audience.

The album in question was composed of children’s songs, in the style of ‘Sesame Street’. Lee found in children’s music a new opportunity to express her voice and to reach a new market. She is no longer the young woman who only sang to the rhythm of riffs and guitar solos with a somber and melancholy tone.

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The idea of ​​getting involved in music for children came from her father John Lee, a DJ and famous personality in the 80s, who constantly suggested that she take advantage of her prodigious voice to sing for children like Amy’s son Jack.

“My father has always talked to me about making some nursery rhymes for Jack to have later in his life.”Lee said in an interview for ‘Rolling Stone’ magazine.

That was how the legendary singer got together with her father, who was in charge of the ukulele, the dobro and the banjo; her sisters Carrie and Lorie on vocals; and her uncle Tom, who played guitar, bass and harmonica. Session after session, they finally managed to complete the album.

Lee claimed that It has been a great experience for her and her family, and that they did not care if the album was only listened to by them: “We’ve been saying, even if we’re the only ones hearing it…it was worth it because it means a lot to us as a family and we love it.”

Amy Lee went from being the definitive personification of a gothic girl, interpreter of well-known songs during the beginning of the century, to being a mother of a family, who enjoys her current quasi-onymity in music and having a good time singing along with her loved ones. .

Although he no longer has the media attention he had years ago, Amy has not left Evanescence aside, since it is currently still a valid band. Lee’s group released their seventh and last album, called ‘The Bitter Truth’ in 2021, and today they continue to perform on various stages around the world.

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