Biography
Beliss is the Portland-based acoustic sister-duo specializing in original compositions.
With genetically-blended voices and bluesy rhythms, Beliss conjurs stories of love, peace, earthly predicament and human evolution. Comprised of Belinda (upright bass, voice) and Melissa (guitar & ukulele, voice), the sisters of Beliss draw on vast experience in multiple genres to create a sound that is uniquely compelling.
Influences include Bobbie Gentry, Bjork, Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton, Malvina Reynolds, Bach, The Beatles, and so many more.
NOTE: All music clips featured in this EPK are of songs written by Beliss and played entirely by Beliss and guest musicians.
Videos, a live performance schedule, recent music clips and info are available at their website belissmusic.com
Instrumentation
Melissa - voice, guitar, baritone ukulele
Belinda - voice, upright bass
Beliss also plays the following on recordings: lap steel guitar, Egyptian oud, melodica, keyboards, violin, bamboo flute, harp, percussion instruments and drums.
Occasional Guests:
Martin Zarzar from Pink Martini - percussion and drums on a few tracks
Nick Crosa from Pink Martini - violin on "Trees"
Greg Olin from the Graves - jaw harp on "Cancel the 4th of July"
Dan Gaynor - keyboard bells on "Elvira" and accordion on "Serena"
Discography
"The Bloomin' of the Human Tree" 2009 Cosmik Muse Records
"Beliss" 2007 Cosmik Muse Records
"Honey Bee" 2004 Cosmik Muse Records
Links
| http://www.belissmusic.com |
| Beliss on Myspace |
| Beliss on Facebook |
| Beliss on Twitter |