Kari Tieger is a singer/songwriter who writes and sings in both English and French, primarily about spiritual growth and relationships, sharing her unique perspective on life.
Compositions range anywhere from classical mood pieces to dramatic vampire love songs to songs of hope for the future. She explores life and love, as seen though the eyes of an American francophone.
Primarily a solo performer, Kari is a keyboard/vocalist, and her music is an eclectic blend of contemporary pop with classical, jazz, and New Age influences. She released her debut solo album in 1998, "Touch of Magic," followed in 2001 by "En francais, s'il te plait," a collection of songs, poetry and instrumentals inspired by her love of French language and culture. For both projects she drew together many talented musicians, to create a diverse and engaging sound.
Next in 2004 Kari created the minimalist five-song CD "Pas de Deux," recorded in Paris that summer, as a preview of "Nos Mots" (Our Words), released in 2008. On Valentine's Day of 2007, Kari's most unusual album was born. Produced in collaboration with a French Buddhist monk, "zazen" is an bilingual introduction to zen meditation, with narration, backing music and translation by Kari. In 2009, to accompany the Premiere of the Nightsong musical, Kari re-released her original "Trilogy of Nightsongs: A Romantic View of Vampires," on CD, adding a bonus track in French.
Working with guitarist/bassist Jon Brennan and drummer Jeff Cruz of Shryne and also percussionist Ron Schmitt of the Gnomes (formerly of Pendragon), along with many other guest artists, Kari continues to develop original material for future release. Another album in English is planned, as well as a collection of songs and pieces featuring strings.
--> "NOS MOTS" was released in MAY 2008 and subsequently voted Americana (Non Rock) ALBUM OF THE YEAR in Motif Magazine's 2009 Music Poll, and Kari was also nominated in Motif again for Best Female Vocalist in 2010.
Kari has a longtime assocation with fellow ASCAP composer and producer Kevin Campbell. She transcribes and co-arranges all of his music, recording on many of his songs, and has served as his co-producer in the studio since 1995. She also teaches piano both privately and at the French American School of RI and encourages her many students to compose.
In November 2009 we held the Premiere of NIGHTSONG: A New Vampire Musical, performed by members of the East Providence Community Theatre November 5th-8th, 2009 at the beautiful and magnificent St. Ann's Arts & Cultural Center in Woonsocket, RI. Inspired by and based on Kari's 1996 release, "Trilogy of Nightsongs: A Romantic View of Vampires," our show featured lyrics and music by both Kari and fellow composer Kevin Campbell, and was written and directed by Jon Brennan. This Broadway-style musical explores certain vampiric themes such as love and immortality and was a smashing success. MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO ATTENDED!!
An award-winning member of ASCAP since 1989, the Rhode Island Songwriters Association (RISA) since 1993, and Just Plain Folks since its inception in the late 90s, Kari was inducted into the Cambridge Who's Who in 2007 as a Recording Artist. She has made a number of appearances on RI cable television (Just Plain Folk, Artists/RI, The Don Lincoln Show, Center Stage, Merry Meet) and performs at many New England festivals, Alliance Française events, and area coffeehouses. She also receives national and international airplay, and many of her compositions are used for cable and network television shows.
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