Biography
Paula performed folk & pop music as a soloist, top-40 & oldies dance music in a duet, later returning to nostalgia & show tunes as a soloist again in more recent years.
Her writing has similarly spanned styles from folk to adult contemporary pop, jazz & blues, country-rock, additionally including some child-friendly material.
Always a strong vocalist, her instrumentation stayed in the background, allowing the audience to hear the lyrics, and connect with the emotions of any given song presented.
Paula has worn many hats through the years from vagabond to wife, musician to agent, creative soloist to board-member, teacher to parent. Her life experience touches every song and her every song touches someone's life.
Her first original CD, appropriately named “Renewed”, was released in October 2007. It contains both old & new original numbers from sweet to sultry presentations. The essence of “Renewed” includes selections with common threads of blues & jazz. The musical arrangements enhance the vocals to highlight lyric expression, each song with it's own unique character. With new - yet old/wise ideas, both contemporary and nostalgic issues to express, find some gritty blues, mellow jazz, a folksy lullaby, thoughtful musical poetry, a sultry Latin piece, and a few jagged edges of rock & roll. Top that off with some contemporary ballads and there is a little something for everyone!
Since releasing "Renewed", Paula has been working on a variety of new original pop pieces that range from "feel-good" old-fashioned love songs to musical portrayal of some contemporary political issues.
Future creative plans include publishing illustrated story-songs, creating music gift products, and writing original songs/poetry/copy for others.
FACTS OF INTEREST (& IN FUN):
Home-Town: Detroit, MI
Current Home-base: Raleigh, NC
Beginning Realization: Paula accompanied her boyfriend to his rock band high-school dance gig at a hotel. In the hotel lounge sat a girl singing with her guitar. "I can do that!" Paula exclaimed. And she proceeded to do that!
Original Moments: Paula's first original song was written while hitch-hiking alone across country. No plan. No money. Guitar in hand, lots of time to think waiting for a ride on a desert (& deserted) freeway, with pieces of life to express.
First Paid Gig: Wedding of a college school-mate in a huge old church (yes, there were bats in the belfry).
First instrument: Finger Symbols! (Modern dance class). Traditionally: Piano for a few months of lessons until later relaxing to play by ear.
She's got Rhythm: Paula has also enjoyed ballroom dancing when a decent dance partner is available.
Favorite Singing Styles: Torch Ballads & Bluesy Jazz
Prior home-bases: Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor, MI; San Diego, CA; Boise, ID
Vocal Influences: Musical Family Harmonizing, Broadway Artists, Folksingers, Laura Nyro, Barbra Streisand, Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, Bette Midler, Bonnie Raitt, Karen Carpenter, multiple others
Musical Influences: You name it. Anything melodic. Lyrics to feel by.
Favorite Listening Music: Depends on the mood - from American Indian Chanting to Celtic, from early Country-Folk roots to New Indie Folk Rock, Classical, elevator music she can sing to, Classic Rock, Current Rock, and Torch songs
Contact: (919) 787-7615 for booking info or creative commissions.
Visit official websites:
www.pcsnydermusic.com, www.myspace.com/pcsnydermusic, www.reverbnation.com/paulacsnyder, www.cdbaby.com/cd/paulacsnyder
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Instrumentation
Paula Chafetz Snyder - Vocals, keys, guitar
December Seasonal Special: Limited performances in duet with daughter, Amber Smith - Vocals
Contact: (919) 787-7615 for booking info or creative commissions.
Visit official websites:
www.pcsnydermusic.com, www.myspace.com/pcsnydermusic, www.reverbnation.com/paulacsnyder, www.cdbaby.com/cd/paulacsnyder
www.facebook.com Paula C Snyder
www.linkedin.com Paula C Snyder
Discography
15 original song LP: "Renewed" - released 10/2007(available at www.cdbaby.com/cd/paulacsnyder)
Limited Edition 3 song EP: 2006 Preview "From Then To Now"
All "Renewed" Titles are registered with ASCAP.
Dr. Lou's Radio Show just selected "Why Do You Keep Me Hangin' On?" from the CD "Renewed" for airplay through 1360 AM in Philedelphia, PA simultaneously broadcast to the Internet at www.wnjc1360.com from 7-8pm on Saturday nights.
"I Think I'll Be Alright" from "Renewed" has also been getting some airplay on Dr Lou's Show.
WSHA 88.9FM (Raleigh) invited me to perform live (blues) on the show 2/24/08. Among some cover tunes, I featured "Old 30's Blues", "Why Do You Keep Me Hangin' On?", and "Broken" off "Renewed".
Links
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