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Artist | Song Title/Credits | Song Style | Video | Comment | Audio |
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Dominique Gomez |
My Dream Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by: Mychelle Baello and Thomas Appell/Piano: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Pop | Phenomenal vocal performance by this 14 year old teenage girl from Orange County. You are listening to this song when you open this page.
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Ashwyn Bhai | My Dream Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by: Mychelle Baello and Thomas Appell/Piano: Thomas Appell
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Pop | At age 14 it doesn't get any better than this... Be sure to watch the video in full screen HD. | |||
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Sam Santiago | Cover Songs |
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Don't Stop Believin' At Age 8 Live On TV |
Sam is the definition of good vocal technique and style all wrapped up into one amazing 8 year old kid. |
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Jessica Swaney | Originally recorded by Evanescence
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Rock | Jessica will bring you to life with this killer performance. As good as the original? Your call. | |||
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Julia Turrini | Use Somebody Cover of the original by Kings of Leon. Julia played the guitar for this track.
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Pop | Will give you chills.... |
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Julia Turrini | Bound to You Cover of the original by Christina Aguilera.
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Pop | Heartfelt take of a beautiful song. |
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Julia Turrini | Waiting for the Light Music written by Thomas Appell. Lyrics by Kristen Orr. All guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens.
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Pop Rock | This song made Julia's mom cry the first time she heard it. Great vocal. |
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Drew McConahie | Darlin' Universal Music Mercury Records/Nashville contacted me and wanted to know if I was working with any male country rockers that might be a good fit for a record deal and album produced by a multplatinum producer. They wanted the singer to sing three songs using their tracks. Drew was one of 2 singers I submitted for this gig.
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Country | Drew did a great job with these songs for Universal Music/Mercury Records. |
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Layla Bina | Cinders On Ella Lyrics written by:Genevieve Hanson Music written by:Thomas Appell All guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by David Owens.
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Pop Rock | Layla rocks on this fast paced take on Cinderella and her sisters. |
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Lexi Conrad | In My Heart Lyrics written by:Kristen Orr Music written by:Thomas Appell All guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by David Owens.
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Pop Rock | Lexi is the definition of super fun pop rock. Great voice and looks to match she wins you over in the first line! |
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Kristen Orr | Breath of Life Lyrics written by:Kristen Orr Music written by:Thomas Appell Piano & Guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Josh Freese. |
Pop Rock | This vocal performance will give you chills. It's soooooo good! About how Kristen's perfect lover is like a "breath of life" to her. | Breath of Life | ||
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Neelam Michelow |
Across the Line Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Taye Cox/ Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Rock | Neelam offers her take on Taye's killer song. | |||
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Ryan Grant |
Where Are You Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Eric heller/ Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Country | Country love song/ballad. | |||
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Taye Cox |
Across the Line Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by: Taye Cox at age 13/ Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: Josh Freese |
Rock | I wrote the main hook of the music to this song the instant I read Taye's lyrics. There was no brain crunching, or fooling around with different chords or melodies - her lyrics brought this music out of my soul in one magic moment. She sang it with a passion I rarely see in a 13 year old teen. | Across the Line | ||
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Taye Cox |
Only One Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Taye Cox/ Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Alternative Rock |
Only One | Quirky rock with a reggae twist. Very interesting beats. | Only One | |
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Taye Cox |
Fade to Gray Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Linda Conti/ Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: Josh Freese |
Rock | Cool ballad with Taye's expressive voice. | Fade to Gray | ||
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Taye Cox |
Some Kind of Lovin' Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Rosanna Cenci/Piano & Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Rock | Cool ballad with Taye's expressive voice. | Some Kind of Lovin' | ||
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Taye Cox |
Edge of My Life Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Linda Conti/Piano & Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Rock | Cool ballad with Taye's expressive voice. | Edge of My Life | ||
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V | So Far Away Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by: Michelle James/Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Rock | Classic rock tune about a lover who is so far away emotionally yet so close physically. | So Far Away | ||
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V | So Close to You Unplugged Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by: Chris Jensen/Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Pop | Heartfelt song with beautiful raw tone from V. | So Close to You Unplugged | ||
| Dennis Woodard | My Perfect 10 Lyrics & Music written by Dennis Woodard Co-produced by Dennis Woodard and Thomas Appell. All guitars & vocals by Dennis Woodard. Drums by Dave Owens. Recorded by Thomas Appell. |
Modern Rock | Dennis sings about his idea of the perfect girl. | My Perfect 10 | |||
| Dennis Woodard | You Don't Own Me Lyrics & Music written by Dennis Woodard Co-produced by Dennis Woodard and Thomas Appell. All guitars & vocals by Dennis Woodard. Drums by Dave Owens. Recorded by Thomas Appell. |
Modern Rock | Dealing with the temptation of good looking guys and girls to twist members of the opposite sex around their fingers. Lots of little cameo vocals and sound effects to make for an interesting listening experience. | You Don't Own Me | |||
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Delaney Bell | In My Heart Music written by Thomas Appell. Lyrics by Kristen Orr. All guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Rock | Fun pop rock. | In My Heart | ||
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Maddie Ezell | Weakness Music written by Thomas Appell. Lyrics byLidia Carmona. All guitars and keys by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Rock | Mysterious edgy rock. | |||
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Kristen Orr | Be My World Lyrics written by:Kristen Orr Music written by:Thomas Appell Piano: Thomas Appell |
Kristen's gorgeous tone comes through in this tender unplugged ballad. | Be My World | |||
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Delaney Bell | Waiting for the Light Music written by:Thomas Appell.Lyrics by Linda Conti. All keys and guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Rock | Heartfelt song of hope from this talented 12 year old songer. | Waiting for the Light | ||
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Andrea Lynem | Devoted to You Lyrics written by:Chris Jensen Music written by:Thomas Appell. All keys and guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
R&B | Love song with slammin' vocals by Andrea bout being devoted to the one you love. | Devoted to You | ||
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Andrea Lynem | Elation Lyrics written by:Linda Conti Music written by:Thomas Appell. All keys and guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Pop | Fun R&B flavored pop tune with lots of amazing vocals by Andrea. She sings all of the lead vocals and background harmonies. | Elation | ||
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V | Cinders On Ella Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by: Genevieve Hanson/Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Rock | People say this is one of my best songs. Acoustic intro then rocks! | Cinders On Ella | ||
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V | Weakness Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Lydia Carmona/Guitars, piano, and string arrangement: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Rock | Mystical rock. | Weakness | ||
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V | Wake Up Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Rosanna Cenci/Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Rock | Slow building rocker. Gorgeous soaring vocals in chorus. | Wake Up | ||
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Pawni Pande
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My Dream Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by: Mychelle Baello and Thomas Appell/Piano: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Pop |
EE Gaayam Manedepude from the Movie, Jai Bolo Telangana
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16 year old Pawni and her mother Aparna flew from India so Pawni could train with Thomas Appell. One of the main reasons why was to get a vocal technique that would allow her to sing and record this song. Here she is delivering a heartfelt version of this beautiful tune. |
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Sara Haze |
All music written by Sara Haze. |
Pop | Sara has so much emotion in her singing. She's also a singer that sounds every bit as good live as she does on her albums. | Sara Haze Songs | ||
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Dominique Gomez |
Why Did It Take So Long Live at the OC Fair Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by: Chris Jensen/Piano: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Pop | Another great vocal performance by this 14 year old teenage girl from Orange County. | Why Did It Take So Long | ||
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Taye Cox |
Windows of My Mind Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Rosanna Cenci/Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Rock | Taye has a sensitive side and then there's this side... | Windows of My Mind | ||
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Ashlee McCowin |
So Close to You Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by: Chris Jensen/Piano & Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
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Beautiful ballad. |
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Ashlee McCowin |
Breath of Life Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by: Kristen Orr/Piano & Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
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Beautiful love song that ends as a blazing teen anthem. | ||
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V | Chasing Dragons Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by: Margaret McClure/Guitars & Piano: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Rock | Haunting melody and briliant lyrics about two girls contemplating their future after staying up all night on the beach and watching the sun rise. This song tells a story. It really takes you somewhere. | Chasing Dragons | ||
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V | Weakness Unplugged Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Lydia Carmona/Guitars, piano, and string arrangement: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Acoustic | Unplugged version showing off beautiful string arrangement and V's killer voice. | Weakness Unplugged | ||
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V | Edge of My Life Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Linda Conti/Piano: Thomas Appell |
Piano/Vocal | Heartfelt piano ballad telling the story about a a young girl named Josie with an alcoholic mom. Makes you want to get teary-eyed at times. | Edge of My Life | ||
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V | Windows of My Mind Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Rosanna Cenci/Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Rock | Windows of My Mind | Hard rocking message to guys out there... Listen and care about what the girl in your life thinks, likes and might be interested in. It's not always about you. | ||
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Paul Abram | Always Hope Music and Lyrics written by: Thomas Appell Piano: Thomas Appell Drums: David Owens |
Inspirational | Always Hope | Moving tribute to 0911. Gives hope to anyone going through a tough time. Spectacular lead vocal performance. | ||
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Tony Valentine |
Rock My Baby Music and Lyrics written by:Thomas Appell All guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Rock & Roll | Rock My Baby | You HAVE to tap your foot or move something when playing this song. Pure fun! | ||
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Catriona | Waiting for the Light Music Video Music written by:Thomas Appell.Lyrics by Linda Conti. All keys and guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Pop Rock | Waiting for the Light | Moving song that gives you hope when in times of need. | ||
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Catriona | Waiting for the Light Music Video Unplugged Music written by:Thomas Appell.Lyrics by Linda Conti. All keys and guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Pop Rock | Waiting for the Light Un-Plugged | Moving song that gives you hope when in times of need. | ||
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Kristen Orr | In My Heart Lyrics written by:Kristen Orr Music written by:Thomas Appell. All keys and guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Pop Rock | In My Heart | Awesome teen pop! Check out the rest of Kristen's songs below. | ||
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Andrea Lynem |
Look But Don't Touch Lyrics written by:Linda Conti Music written by:Thomas Appell. All keys and guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Hip-Hop | Look But Don't Touch | Dance song about a hot girl who has a boyfriend. You can look... | ||
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Andrea Lynem | Why Did It Take So Longa Lyrics written by:Chris Jensen Music written by:Thomas Appell. All keys and guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
R&B | Why Did It Take So Long | R&B Power ballad with amazing vocals by Andrea. She sings all of the lead vocals and background harmonies. | ||
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Andrea Lynem | Burned Out At 16 Lyrics written by:Linda Conti Music written by:Thomas Appell. All keys and guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Pop Ballad | Burned Out At 16 | Heartfelt ballad about the pressures facing young girls these days. Really shows off Andrea's voice. | ||
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Andrea Lynem | My Dream Lyrics written by:Linda Conti Music written by:Thomas Appell. All keys and guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Pop Ballad | My Dream | This is the first version of this song written with more of a romantic lyric line. | ||
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Andrea Lynem | Always Hope Lyrics and music written by:Thomas Appell. All keys and guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Patriotic Anthem | Always Hope | 3,000,000 people have heard this song on the radio across America. | ||
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Andrea Lynem | So Close To You Lyrics written by:Chris Jensen Music written by:Thomas Appell Piano & Guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Josh Freese. |
Pop Rock Ballad | So Close To You | Heartfelt ballad and love song. The drums on this track were played by Josh Freese, who played drums on 6 of the songs on Avril Lavignes CD "Let Go." Josh also played all of the drums on Evanescence' debut CD. | ||
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Kristen Orr | So Close To You Lyrics written by:Chris Jensen Music written by:Thomas Appell Piano & Guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Josh Freese. |
Pop Rock Ballad | So Close To You | Kristen's pop version of this song. The drums on this track were played by Josh Freese, who played drums on 6 of the songs on Avril Lavignes CD "Let Go." Josh also played all of the drums on Evanescence' debut CD. | ||
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Kristen Orr | Devoted To You Lyrics written by:Chris Jensen Music written by:Thomas Appell Piano & Guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Pop | Devoted to You | About being devoted to the one you love. | ||
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Kristen Orr | Burned Out At 16 Lyrics written by:Linda Conti Music written by:Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Ballad | Burned Out at 16 | Heartfelt ballad about the complicated issues young teenage girls face. Words of wisdom relevent to all. | ||
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Kristen Orr | Edge of My Life Lyrics written by:Linda Conti Music written by:Thomas Appell Piano: Thomas Appell |
Heartfelt story about a young girl living with an alcoholic mother. | Edge of My Life | |||
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Kristen Orr | Fade to Grey Lyrics written by:Linda Conti Music written by:Thomas Appell All Guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Josh Freese. |
Starts off slow with blazing middle section and a powerful, dramatic ending. Great lyrics sung by a very angry girl telling us how she gave her all to a guy that treated her like dirt and caused their love to fade to grey. | Fade to Grey | |||
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Rosanna Cenci | Windows of My Mind Lyrics written by:Rosanna Cenci Music written by:Thomas Appell Piano & Guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Blazing modern rock. | Windows of My Mind | |||
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Rosanna Cenci | Sign of Hope Lyrics written by:Rosanna Cenci Music written by:Thomas Appell Piano & Guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Persian flavored rock. Think Sting/Desert Rose by Sting with a female singer. Beautiful song about our need for a sign of hope in the middle of a confusing life. | Sign of Hope | |||
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Rosanna Cenci | Charming Man Lyrics written by:Rosanna Cenci Music written by:Thomas Appell Keys & Guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
R&B/Hip-Hopish tune about a player. Every girl knows one of these guys. | Charming Man | |||
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Rosanna Cenci | Get Me So Good Lyrics written by:Rosanna Cenci Music written by:Thomas Appell B3 Organ & Guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Blues groove with a Bonnie Rait feel about the man of Rosanna's dreams. | Get Me So Good | |||
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Mike Finnerty | I'm Waiting Lyrics & Music written by:Mike Finnerty Music arranged by:Thomas Appell All Guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Rock | Fast rock about a guy waiting with anticipation for the girl he's hoping will believe in him. | I'm Waiting | ||
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Mike Finnerty | Take Me Now Lyrics & Music written by:Mike Finnerty Music arranged by:Thomas Appell All keys & Guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Pop-Rock Ballad | Beautiful love song with soaring vocals in the last verse and chorus. | Take Me Now | ||
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Mike Finnerty | Time Lyrics & Music written by:Mike Finnerty Music arranged by:Thomas Appell All keys & Guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. Trumpet solo by Andrew Carney. |
Pop | Fun song along the lines of the Beatles "Yellow Submarine" about what it would be like if we could freeze our favorite moments. Mike sang all of the lead vocals and background harmonies on this tune. | Time | ||
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Mike Finnerty | Run Lyrics & Music written by:Mike Finnerty Music arranged by:Thomas Appell All keys & guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Classic Rock | Slow rock about how a girl is running away from a relationship to find what she needs. | Run | ||
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Katherine Kerry | Teddy Bear Lyrics written by:Lindsey Bloom and Thomas Appell Music written by:Thomas Appell Guitars and piano: Thomas Appell. |
Childrens | Adorable. | Teddy Bear | ||
| Lidia Carmona | Destiny Lyrics written by:Lindsey Bloom and Thomas Appell Music written by:Thomas Appell All guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Classic Rock | Think U2 being sung by a female. Driving rock with clean and edgy guitars. About how a guy and a girl are meant to be together. It's their "destiny." | Destiny | |||
| Lidia Carmona |
The Land of Who I Am Lyrics written by:Lidia Carmona Music written by:Thomas Appell All Guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Unplugged Ballad | Beautiful ballad with just vocals and classical guitar about a girls home and how all of the special things in it tell you who she is. | The Land of Who I Am | |||
| Clay Walker |
Surrender Lyrics & Music written by:Clay Walker All guitars & keys: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens.
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Classic Rock | Classic rock about a guy surrendering to a girl. Hoping she'll shine her light on him. | Surrender | |||
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Jimmy Rameriz | Devoted To You Lyrics written by:Linda Conti Music written by:Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens.
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Pop Rock with R&B hint | Jimmy sings some really high notes in this tune! | Devoted to You | ||
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Mychelle Baello | My Dream Lyrics written by: Mychelle Music written by:Thomas Appell Piano: Thomas Appell |
Pop | Mychelle sings about the guy of her dreams. This was the original version of the song I co-wrote with Mychelle. | |||
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Rosanna Cenci | Lyrics written by:Linda Conti
Not Your Business Lyrics written by: Mychelle Music written by:Thomas Appell Piano: Thomas Appell ic written by:Thomas Appell All Guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Classic Rock | Hard driving song about spouse abuse and how people tend to "look the other way" when someone is getting hurt.. | Not Your Business | ||
| Craig Miller | Sweet Hour Of Prayer Arrangement by Thomas Appell Piano: Thomas Appell |
Sacred | Piano/Vocal arrangement of classic hymn dealing with the power and safety we can experience by praying. Absolutely beautiful. | Sweet Hour of Prayer | |||
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Saosin |
Saosin/Band All music and instruments by Saosin. Various producers.
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Rock | This band is HOT!! When you reach their site page, you can listen to their music by selecting the song you want to hear the hitting Play on the music player at the right hand side of the page. | Songs by Saosin | ||
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VIDEO AND AUDIO EXAMPLES
of Singers Trained by Thomas Appell If you learn to sing at Vocal Dynamics voice training studio with vocal coach Thomas Appell, you can expect to sound a lot like the singers on this page. Most of these songs were recorded and produced by Thomas at Vocal Dynamics. |