Sarah Spencer
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Sarah Spencer is an American singer, songwriter and pianist.
("Baker’s Street"), David Ricard ("Zoom Zoom") and regular collaborator, Paul Weston
("We Are the Future", "My Desire", "Shine").
At 14, Sarah caught the attention of vocal coach Louise Ryan (Charlotte Church
) who began classical training and collaborating with her on vocal arrangements. Later that year, she recorded "Father’s Song" for Cinderella, The Movie with songwriter/producer Al Steele. Sarah also began appearing in local magazines, television shows and amongst the winners of state competitions. The media focus led to her being cast in a VH1
reality show following the lives of musical teen prodigies.
Sarah's next professional leap came at age 16. Guitarist/composer Steve Morse
(Deep Purple
, Dixie Dregs
) was well known as an instrumentalist, but not as a collaborator with vocalists. All this changed when the two artists met. Morse was impressed with Spencer's musicality, and they began working together on a collaboration entitled Angelfire
. The album, of the same name, is due to be released on June 22, 2010 on Radiant Records
. The album features Dave LaRue
and Van Romaine of the Steve Morse Band on bass and drums, respectively. Angelfire has a textural, acoustic sound.
Sarah and Steve took Angelfire to the stage in January 2010, and then again in February, opening for the Steve Morse Band. Angelfire has a textural, acoustic sound. A preview edition of the album was available for concert-goers.
Sarah is currently working on her solo material.
Biography
Sarah began writing and recording at age 11. She became excited by the possibilities of simultaneous musical parts, and experimented with different genres, including orchestral music. This new direction was encouraged by lessons with classical vocal trainer, Shannon Riley. Over the next two years, Sarah was on stage and in the studio with increasing frequency. She collaborated with other musicians from around the world, singing and co-writing with established artists such as Nigel JenkinsNigel Jenkins
Nigel Jenkins is one of Wales's foremost poets. Jenkins is also an editor, journalist, broadcaster and writer of creative non-fiction...
("Baker’s Street"), David Ricard ("Zoom Zoom") and regular collaborator, Paul Weston
Paul Weston
Paul Weston was an American pianist, arranger, composer and conductor. Weston was born Paul Wetstein in Springfield, Massachusetts...
("We Are the Future", "My Desire", "Shine").
At 14, Sarah caught the attention of vocal coach Louise Ryan (Charlotte Church
Charlotte Church
Charlotte Maria Church is a Welsh singer-songwriter, actress and television presenter. She rose to fame in childhood as a classical singer before branching into pop music in 2005. By 2007, she had sold more than 10 million records worldwide including over 5 million in the United States...
) who began classical training and collaborating with her on vocal arrangements. Later that year, she recorded "Father’s Song" for Cinderella, The Movie with songwriter/producer Al Steele. Sarah also began appearing in local magazines, television shows and amongst the winners of state competitions. The media focus led to her being cast in a VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
reality show following the lives of musical teen prodigies.
Sarah's next professional leap came at age 16. Guitarist/composer Steve Morse
Steve Morse
Steven J. "Steve" Morse is an American guitarist and composer, best known for his work in the hard rock band Deep Purple since 1994. He began his career to form the unique styled instrumental rock band Dixie Dregs in the 1970. Morse's musical inspiration comes from country, funk, jazz fusion, and...
(Deep Purple
Deep Purple
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members believe that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre...
, Dixie Dregs
Dixie Dregs
The Dixie Dregs are an American band formed in the 1970s. Their mostly instrumental music fuses jazz, southern rock, bluegrass and classical forms in an often unique style.-Formation and early years:...
) was well known as an instrumentalist, but not as a collaborator with vocalists. All this changed when the two artists met. Morse was impressed with Spencer's musicality, and they began working together on a collaboration entitled Angelfire
Angelfire (band)
Angelfire is an American musical duo composed of Steve Morse and Sarah Spencer. Their music combines folk rock, country and jazz fusion within a pop context...
. The album, of the same name, is due to be released on June 22, 2010 on Radiant Records
Radiant Records
Radiant Records is an independent record label founded by Neal Morse in 1998. The label serves in a variety of capacities for content, licensing and distribution...
. The album features Dave LaRue
Dave LaRue
Dave LaRue is a bassist who has performed with the Dixie Dregs since 1988 and with the Steve Morse Band since 1989. He also has worked with Dream Theater's John Petrucci, Mike Portnoy and Jordan Rudess...
and Van Romaine of the Steve Morse Band on bass and drums, respectively. Angelfire has a textural, acoustic sound.
Sarah and Steve took Angelfire to the stage in January 2010, and then again in February, opening for the Steve Morse Band. Angelfire has a textural, acoustic sound. A preview edition of the album was available for concert-goers.
Sarah is currently working on her solo material.