Damsel
The Story:
The music of "Damsel" is timeless and universal. Based on the instruments and fantasy of the Renaissance, it is an enchanting musical style that draws from both past and present and deeply moves listeners from all walks of life.
Once upon a time there was an instrumental duo named Celestial Winds. It was Celtic
Harp played by Lisa Lynne Franco, and Baroque recorders played by Laura Bryant. They
traveled the land playing festivals and selling
recordings of there magical instrumental music. One day they encountered the most
wonderful vocalist they had ever heard. Molly Pasutti was the perfect poet and the
link to complete this enchanting ensemble, and with great passion she wrote and sang the
lyrics for the newly born "Damsel".
Molly Pasutti has been recognized as an extraordinarily gifted vocalist and songwriter by industry professionals and notable rock bands for her lifelong professional career. She won first prize in this years John Lennon songwriting contest, and remains at the forefront of the Los Angeles session scene. She is in top demand for her vocal by the industry's top producers, film producers, and advertising executives, and is a captivating performer who has a stunning presentation of her lyrical and vocal abilities.
Lisa Lynne Franco is a musti instrumentalist, specializing in modern presentation of ancient sounds. Her main instrument now is the Celtic Harp. She has had a successful career in Europe as a composer of instrumental music and has released five solo albums on the Innovative Communications label in Hamburg, Germany. She founded the group Celestial Winds in 1991 and led it to national and International recognition. She released four albums of Celestial Winds on her own independent record company with a #2 album on the independent charts in Canada. Her combined sales of solo and duo albums of her original music have exceed 200.000 copies. She has recently been signed to the BMG/Windham Hill record label.
Laura Bryant plays a multitude of flutes and recorders. She has won numerous competitions including the Chicago Symphony youth auditions and solos with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She went on to earn her Masters Degree in Flute performance at San Jose State University.
Damsel has been mesmerizing audiences at "Luna Park" in Los Angeles, and at private in home fireplace showcases at Lisa's place. They are joined onstage by Gil Morales on cello, George Tortorelli on percussion and flutes, and Mary Barton on violin. They are currently in Lisa's own recording studio making their first recording and will be performing around the L.A area in early 1998.
Stay tuned for sound samples of Damsels music here on the website. ...
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