- A five song EP with Pete Solomon; A project of Solomon-West featuring their "Philosophical Folk Fusion" (estimated release date: September 23rd, 2010)

- Amanda West's sophomore solo album (scheduled for Winter 2010)

- A songwriter compilation of environmental songs for social change, produced by Amanda West Music



the Debut Solo Album:

"The Way to the Water"

Amanda's first solo studio album, recorded in the Winter/Spring of 2007 at Bear Creek Studios in Bonny Doon, California, was released in February of 2008. The album features 11 original songs drawn from a decade of writing and performing. The recording was primarily a solo work, featuring two guest artists: Santa Cruz County Celtic musician, David Brewer, and SF Bay Area violin extraordinaire, Anton Patzner. Amanda did her own backing vocals, and sound engineer Pete Coates guided the recording, mixing, and mastering sessions. The result is a simple yet powerful full-length album drawing rave reviews from fans and press around the globe. CD's are available at all live shows, or may be ordered via mail order or online at CD Baby.

To buy a CD in person (Amanda's preference) please see SHOWS page.

To order CD's directly from Amanda West Music, please see CONTACT page.

To order CD's online please visit: www.cdbaby.com/amandawest

[click on a song title to see lyrics]

THE WAY TO THE WATER

1.  Illuminate My Soul	{LISTEN}
2.  It Will Be	{LISTEN}
3.  In the Morning
4.  Fantasy
5.  Flying in the Rain
6.  The Right to Say "I miss you"
7.  Never Been a Liar
8.  Age of Disillusionment	{LISTEN}
9.  Ready to Travel
10. Para Salir

You can listen to more music samples from this album at: www.cdbaby.com


MORE: Hear Amanda's live on the air interview at KUSP (88.9 Santa Cruz) in June 2008, from KUSP's "Live at Lunch Music Sessions Podcast" :www.kusp.org/shows/live_music.html (near the bottom of the page)

Other Recording Projects and Collaborations:

“Rose” (2003 ~ 2005)

An original motion picture soundtrack. "Rose" is the story of a little boy who falls in love with a ghost... Produced and directed by Hoku Uchiyama, "Rose" has been touring the film festival circuit since its release, winning numerous awards and attention from critics. Amanda wrote the the original Rose Theme, upon which the score was based. The fully orchestrated score was composed and recorded by Anton Patzner, drawing on the talents of many other studio musicians to create the beautiful, melancholy, backwoods tone. Go to www.rosethemovie.com to learn more.

The Ghost of Progress (2004 ~ 2005)

“Letters of Lost Hope” A recording project of songs telling stories of an American family's struggles and history. Amanda's vocals are on several of the tracks. Written and Produced by Roland Sonneville.

My People Pray By Starlight (2003)

Ambient, emotional, experimental music. Produced and distributed by Burning Daises records. Members: Amanda, Alex, Angel, Craig, Justin & Roland.

Walpurgis Night (1997 ~ 2003)

Amanda’s first band which played only her original compositions. Walpurgis Night performed in schools, coffee houses, and at various small festivals around the SF Bay Area, including street fairs, and events at UC Santa Cruz. In Spring 2003 they took a week and a half long self-organized tour with the band, The Technicolor Sound, into Northern California, Oregon, and Washington, performing at coffee shops, schools and radio stations. Their recordings include:

"Walpurgis Night EP" (c) 2003.
All songs written by Amanda Mehl. Amanda Mehl (lead vocals and rhythm guitar) Anton Patzner (violin) Alana King (stand-up bass and back-up vocals) Alex Feldman (drums).

"Live From Amanda’s Living Room” (c) 2000.
All songs written by Amanda Mehl, except "Resurrecting the War Chant", "Waiting", "Last First Kiss" and "Tears for the Storm", words by Tamara Failor, music by Amanda Mehl. Amanda Mehl (lead vocals and rhythm guitar) Tamara Failor (bass) Casey Jackson (drums) Anton Patzner (violin) Leah Steadman (back-up vocals)

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