Mel Holder
9th Annual Gospel Album Nominee
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Genre: Gospel
PMG/Megawave
www.melholder.com
HOMEBASE/COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Brooklyn, New York, USA
ALBUM NOMINATED SONG IS ON: Music Book: Volume 1
ARTISTS ON THE TRACK “ALWAYS BE THERE”: Mel Holder (saxophone), Starlet Brown (vocals) and Eric Cody (all other instruments).
WHERE WAS THE ALBUM RECORDED? The CD was recorded in NYC.
WHERE IS YOUR MUSIC AVAILABLE? In these markets: retail stores, online mail order, and digital streaming and downloads – iTunes, Amazon.com, etc.
WHICH GENES BEST DESCRIBE YOUR MUSIC? Gospel Jazz
WHAT’S THE SONG “ALWAYS BE THERE” ABOUT? This song chronicles the experience of knowing that you are not alone and there is one there for you in every step you take.
WHY DID YOU SELECT THIS TRACK TO SUBMIT TO THE IMAs? “Always Been There” is a positive, uplifting song that has wide appeal, and the music video has been very popular on national television networks including BET, WORD and TBN.
WHAT UNUSUAL INSTRUMENTS OR TECHNIQUES DID YOU USE ON THIS SONG? A few songs of this project, particularly “When Your Spirit Fills The Room,” were done with each musician recording their tracks at their own personal recording facilities.
DID FANS HELP FUND THIS PROJECT? No
WHO IS SITTING IN YOUR AUDIENCE: My audience is primarily the faith-based community with a growing support from the Jazz and R&B markets.
WHAT MAKES YOUR FANS UNIQUE? My fans are unique because, not only do they enjoy my music, they have experienced life-changing situations as a result of their encounters with my musical renditions.
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE PLACES TO PLAY? Convention Centers, auditoriums, colleges and churches.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE ACHIEVEMENT TO DATE? Appearing on the Grammy ballot, and getting nominated for a Stellar Award and The Independent Artist Music Awards all in the same year. Also, having the opportunity to perform live on major network television.
WHAT’S IN THE WORKS FOR 2010? We are in the process of planning a national tour which will take us to many of the major cities across the United States.
FINISH THIS SENTENCE: THE MUSIC INDUSTRY IS: A necessary conduit for musical creativity to expand globally.
WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF SUCCESS? True success is based on how you are able to positively impact the lives of the people you are able to touch.
WHAT’S ON YOUR IPOD THAT WOULD SURPRISE YOUR FANS? Colbie Calliat
NAME SOME ARTISTS YOU ARE CHAMPIONING: Michael Jackson, Grover Washington, George Howard