Deborah Louie identifies herself by saying “Music is not what I do, it is who I am”.
From a young age Deborah immersed herself into the piano, loving not only the instrument itself but a wide variety of music genres with a strong base in classical. She quickly developed a love for what lay beyond the written music and at the age of 16 began to create the melodies she wished to share with those around her.
During high school she began to experiment by submerging herself in Jazz bands, Concert Choirs, local garage jam bands and church musicals. She recalls writing the score for an all original high school drama on her way to finding herself and her style.
Deborah’s musical resume consists of such accomplishments as vocalist for the Eugene Concert Choir, keyboardist for several bands including Country band “Bolt n’ Neal” and When Vanity Kills, contributing vocalist in Her Majesties and Synful Sirens. Most recently she has enjoyed being a guest keyboardist at Kevin Hahn’s Opal Studios for the all-female rock band Madame Torment’s new single “Everybody Hates You”.
“Deborah Louie is an amazing person to work with. Not only is she easy to get along with, but she followed direction and nailed our complicated vision with little to no time to prepare. She added sophisticated intrigue, and immense talent to our song. We consider her our unofficial 6th band member!” - Erin Elizadeth, Lead Guitarist of Madame Torment.
Deborah identifies herself more as a Songwriter than as a musician or performer. Her original compositions have always found a way to include classical elements, as well as melodic undertones and layered harmonies. She has been heard to joke that one day her music will find their way onto the Broadway stage due to the more ‘dramatic’ flair they usually contain.
Currently Deborah’s future plans have geared up. She is reaching into new territory as she plans a late summer release EP of her original music featuring herself as both songwriter and vocalist. Featured will be “Run Red Riding Hood” which has been receiving radio play on Stations including The Infosub, Boston Rock Radio, Anarchy Radio and Portland Metro Records. Getting her songs out to fans and hearing the positive feedback of those hearing them for the first time is one of the best feelings she has said she can have. “It’s quite a treat when you can see someone singing along with something you wrote. Or better yet, when they tell you they could relate to the words you wrote. It confirms to me that this is indeed the path for me. I couldn’t be any happier as when I am sharing my music with fans and family.”
When asked to quote one of her favorite lyrical lines from the coming EP was Deborah chose this lyric from the stirring ballad ‘It’s Raining Still’
“And until we meet, my soul will remain incomplete and until that time may come I remain undone waiting for the sun to shine again.”
Other Titles included will be “Angels Fall”, “Ripping My Heart Out”, “Shattered”, as well as a few other surprises she can’t wait to release.
While working hard in the recording studio with producer/engineer Matt Jefferson, Deborah has been promoting a campaign to help support the EP’s release. Music enthusiasts can help support and pre-order her EP at www.gofundme.com/DeborahLouieMusic
You can find more of Deborah Louie’s music on her website www.DeborahLouie.com or Facebook at www.facebook.com/DeborahLouieMusic
Deborah Louie