krystal meyers

Krystal Meyers

克丽斯朵·梅尔斯，生于1988年7月31日，是美国现代福音摇滚歌手。她的音乐结合了hard-edged rock与smooth acoustic melodies。专辑《Make cSome Noise》又融入了电子乐的元素。

基本资料生日1988.7.31

出生地美国加州

现居住地美国田纳西州

职业歌手、歌曲创作人

语种英语

风格Christian rock、Dance-pop、Electro

活跃年份2005年至今

唱片公司Essential Records

个人简介Krystal是一个从小爱玩摇滚的美国女歌手，主要以Christian Rock为主。10岁就开始写歌，13岁开始玩吉他。她的父亲是在美国很著名的“基督教电脑学习软件”的创始人Rick Meyers。高中时她已签下唱片合约，开始了进军国际舞台的道路。2005年带着同名专辑《Krystal Meyers》出道，狂野不失可爱的曲风使她在全美年轻人中拥有大批的FANS，在美国创下近四十万张销量，并在日本勇夺金唱片佳绩。有人说她是摇滚小天后Avril Lavigne的接班人，因为Krystal的声音和风格与Avril相似。2006年她发行了第二张专辑《Dying for a Heart》，从新歌中可以看出她的作曲和唱功都有很大的进步，这也让她拥有了更多的FANS，更使她获得Dove音乐奖“最佳女歌手”提名。第三张专辑《Make Some Noise》于2008年9月发行，同名主打歌入选2008年北京奥运官方专辑。她藉音乐创作大声唱出自我主张及信念坚持，并完美融合硬朗和柔美的音乐风格，以狂野而不失可爱的曲风在全美年轻人中俘获了大批歌迷。

《Krystal Meyers同名专辑》

语种：英语

发行时间：2005-6-7（美国）、2006-5-30（全球）

全长：36：27

发行单曲：Way to Begin、My Savior、Fire、Anitconformity

专辑介绍：初出道的第一张专辑。

个人自笔:"I am a 16-year-old girl who loves God and who stands up for "anticonformity" says rock artist Krystal Meyers. "I've chosen to find my identity in God instead of society. There are too many people doing what they shouldn't, and I don't want to be like that. I don't want to bow down to those pressures so I'm not going to."

With the bitter peer pressure to fit in, today's teenage girls must laugh at the phrase "sweet sixteen," but Krystal is one 16-year-old who isn't afraid to stand her ground. She's a rock vocalist, musician and songwriter who stands up for her morals and refuses to walk the lines she doesn't believe in just to follow the crowd. This conviction, which is so prevalent in her personal life, echoes through her edgy rock n' roll style and lyrics. Full of energy and punk attitude, Krystal gives her peers an anthem to live by with her self-titled Essential Records debut.

"I'm a teenager myself, so I will be able to talk to kids on levels that a twenty-four-year old can't," says Krystal, discussing the impact of her message. "All teenagers including myself can be rebellious at times and say, 'You don't know anything!' Well, I am a teenager so I'm talking a language that other teens will be able to understand."

On the song "Anticonformity," which helps set the album's overall tone, Krystal hammers out a confident vocal performance that's heightened by searing lyrics that swipe at the status quo. Likewise, the high-energy music uses clever programming and industrial touches for a thick, well-rounded sound. While "Anticonformity" has huge mainstream appeal, Krystal challenges the stereotype of teen female singers, which is why her pop power rocks hard both in music and message.

"The song is saying let God influence your decisions and set you apart because He's got a plan for your life that's different from anybody else's," says Krystal. "I'm not telling people just to rebel against what everyone else is doing. There really is Godly Rebellion and that's what I want to get across!"

Working with "The Wizardz of Oz" production team (Avril Lavigne, Liz Phair) and artist/producer Ian Eskelin, Krystal made an album that blends her teenage spunk and zeal with gritty rock guitars, explosive choruses and emotionally engaged vocals. Her lead radio single, "The Way To Begin," combines all these elements with irresistible melodies and knockout hooks that will surely take the song over the top. But that's just the start. Krystal intertwines soft and heavy guitars on "My Savior," a mid-tempo melodic rocker that thanks God for listening to any problem big or small. The mellower "Sing For Me," written entirely by Krystal, epitomizes her poetic side with beautiful words and open-ended interpretations. For most of the album, though, Krystal just keeps the energy pumping with tracks like the anthem-powered "Fire," the deejay-flavored "Can't Stay" and the chorus-crushing "Fall To Pieces."

"The album's "anticonformity" themes tackle appearance and overall social status," explains Krystal, "but it also touches on everything from your relationship with God to your relationships with a guy or your parents. I tend to write in a way that has a double meaning, so you can take it in a different direction if that's how the song speaks to you."

Krystal Meyers, who's lived in Franklin, Tenn. for the past ten years, developed her "anticonformity" message as she watched school friends give in to peer pressure, especially when it came to drugs. As a public high school student, Krystal encountered the very same social pressures, but her faith inspired her to hold her ground.

"They were the cool kids - the musicians, the skateboarders - and they were really into drugs," recalls Krystal. "They'd ask me if I wanted to light up after school, and I'd let them know I don't do that stuff. I respected my relationship with God, my parents and myself too much to do that. They knew I was a Christian, and they accepted me for that. Even though our lifestyles were different, they respected that I stood up for my values, and I know it made them rethink theirs."

Looking back, the California-born singer moved to Tennessee by age six, started writing songs by age 10 and was playing the acoustic guitar by 13. Throughout these years, Krystal regularly attended songwriting-focused summer camps and even formed a band in junior high. By the time she started high school, Krystal's songs started to mirror the social pressures she saw around her on campus. In fact, the aspiring rock singer co-wrote "Anticonformity" at a Barefoot Republic youth camp when she was still in ninth grade. Soon after, Krystal was asked to record the song for the camp's benefit CD, joining artists like Audio Adrenaline and Pillar. Says Krystal, "It all kind of launched from there."

Flashing forward to today, Krystal is ready to make the same impression on the world that she first did two years ago when her music made such an impact at the camp. Her self-titled bow is a teen anthem rocker that will inspire her peers with a high-energy groove and a heartfelt call for individuality.

歌曲列表

1 Way to Begin

2 My Savior

3 Fire

4 Fall to Pieces

5 Reflections of You

6 Lovely Traces

7 Anitconformity

8 Rescue

9 Sing for Me

10 Can't Stay

Dying for a Heart

语种：英语

发行时间：2006-9-19（美国、加拿大）、2006-10-24（全球）

全长：32：29

发行单曲：Collide、The Beauty Of Grace、Together、Hallelujah

制作人名单：Krystal Meyers– 主音、歌曲创作

Ian Eskelin – 制作人、歌曲创作

Andrew Bojanic and Elizabeth Hooper – 制作人、歌曲创作

Jordyn Conner – 制作人

Mike Krompass – 编曲、Guitar

Barry Weeks – 和声编写、歌曲创作

Randy Cooke – 鼓

Dan Shike – 母带后制

Reid Shippen – 混音

专辑介绍

专辑《Dying For A Heart》中的歌曲《Together》，将会被NBC用来作为2007年宣传用曲目。2006年10月早些时候，NBC就曾采用Krystal的歌曲作为《英雄》宣传的背景音乐。NBC已经计划着要把数首歌曲和一些黄金时段的电视剧制作成DVD。

On her sophomore release, Krystal grapples with issues faced daily by her peers. The ambitious project continues Meyers' message of “Anticonformity,” encouraging young people to stand up for God’s plan for their life. Tracks like “The Situation” delve into the struggle for purity in relationships, while “The Beauty of Grace” reminds that there is forgiveness for all. Krystal explains the message further, “There are a few songs that are controversial, dealing with real issues facing young people today. I wanted to write those songs to challenge the youth of my generation.”

歌曲列表

01 Collide

02 Live

03 The Beauty Of Grace

04 The Situation

05 Love Is On The Run

06 Only You Make Me Happy

07 Together

08 Shake It Off

09 Stand And Scream

10 Hallelujah

Make Some Noise

语种：英语、汉语（Bonus）

发行时间：2008-7-12（美国、加拿大）、2006-10-24（全球）

全长：36：25

发行单曲：Shine、Make Some Noise、My Freedom、Beautiful Tonight、Love It Away

专辑介绍

◎继《Krystal Meyers同名专辑》、《Dying For A Heart渴望的心》两张世人惊艳摇滚专辑后，20岁创作美少女告别青涩脱胎换骨最新青春主张！

◎美国Dove音乐奖“最佳新人”、“最佳女歌手”公开告白，日本首张专辑金唱片、公信榜单曲冠军帮腔助势！

◎收录轻熟世代新口号“Make Some Noise”等10首无比热能缤纷节奏，让烦恼每日抛、青春零负担！

拥有一副天生好嗓及创作才能，这位漂亮美眉却是美国流行界的异数，在这个年轻艺人不断成为八卦头条的世界里，克莉丝朵谨守脚踏实地的原则，注意自己公众人物身分而对社会可能造成的影响。严以自律的克莉丝朵，音乐，一直是她的发声器，藉由创作出来的旋律及歌词，贴切表达她的自我主张及信念坚持---对上帝的祈祷、对家人的关心、对爱情的渴望、对时事的关怀。

出生加州，十三岁就以吉他弹奏演唱自创曲。刚要上高中，就签下一纸唱片合约，准备踏上国际舞台大展身手。 2005年问世首张专辑《Krystal Meyers》，在美国创下三十逾万的销售量，日本更是勇夺金唱片佳绩，炫风般成为日本高校新偶像，得到Dove音乐奖「最佳新人」提名。趁着热潮，紧接推出第二张《Dying For A Heart渴望的心》，晋升Dove音乐奖「最佳女歌手」提名，主打“The Beauty Of Grace”夺下美国Christian单曲榜Top4+成人抒情榜Top30+日本榜亚军，“Together”更获全美高收视率影集「Heroes」青睐选以电视广告搭衬曲。

正值20岁花样年华的克莉丝朵，发行第三张脱胎换骨新碟《Make Some Noise》，加入大量Pop气流，对于新世代被冠上「草莓族」称谓感到不以为然，唱出坚持信念自我主张“Make Some Noise”，闪亮搭建强烈电子音轨，不失摇滚喧闹的安排辅佐，大声唱道属于青春的宣言；引领Eletro-Pop热潮的“Shine”，表态出成熟性感的诱人音线；献出拿手的吉他摇滚曲式铺陈，抒缓小品“SOS”和“My Freedom”，强调藉由信仰而得到心灵释放的舒畅感，克莉丝朵的嗓音充满无比穿透力，层次堆叠虚幻飘邈的音效处理，“In Your Hands”刻划出美丽且气势辽阔的格局。克莉丝朵是在人才辈出的歌坛中，兼具外型与头脑的小美女，充分展现过人胆识与企图心，绝对要你刮目相看。

歌曲列表[后注作者]

01. Make Some Noise [Krystal Meyers, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Michael Kotch, Dave Derby]

02. Love It Away [Krystal Meyers, Lynn Nichols, Josiah Bell, Stephanie Lewis, Robert Marvin]

03. Shine [Krystal Meyers, Josiah Bell, Robert Marvin, Aaron Rice]

04. S.O.S. [Krystal Meyers, Ian Eskelin]

05. Feels So Right [Krystal Meyers, Josiah Bell, Robert Marvin, Adam Smith, David May]

06. My Freedom [Krystal Meyers, Phillip Larue, Paul Moak]

07. Beautiful Tonight [Krystal Meyers, Adam Smith]

08. Up To You [Krystal Meyers, Josiah Bell, Robert Marvin, Brian West]

09. You'll Never Know [Krystal Meyers, Ian Eskelin]

10. In Your Hands [Krystal Meyers, Josiah Bell, Robert Marvin, David May]

11. Make Some Noise 中文版 (Bonus Track)

单曲

The song "Make Some Noise" was never sent to radio for airplay, but was uploaded onto iTunes as a Digital Single. The song was made into a Music Video and is available on iTunes. So far, it is the only single to be made into a music video. The song was used in NBC's Fall 2008 Lineup Promotional Videos.

The lead single "Shine" was uploaded onto iTunes as a Digital Single and peaked at #12 on the R&R Christian CHR Charts. The song charted on the CHR Recurrents Chart at #9.

The song "My Freedom" was sent to AC Radio not long after the release of the album, but failed to chart on the R&R Christian AC Songs Chart.

The song "Beautiful Tonight" was sent to Rock Radio almost immediately after "My Freedom" and has received minimal airplay. It has so far peaked at #22 on R&R's Christian Rock Chart.

The newest single "Love It Away" was sent to CHR Radio in November and has peaked at #22.

专辑、单曲成绩及荣誉《Krystal Meyers》

Japan RIAJ : Gold.

Peak Position: #48 Heatseekers

Maxi

2004: "The Way To Begin"

Singles

2005: "The Way To Begin" — #1 Christian CHR Charts

2005: "My Savior" — Top 10 Christian CHR Charts

2005: "Anticonformity" — Top 10 Christian Rock Charts, #1 JPN

2006: "Fire" — Top 10 Christian CHR Charts

《Dying for a Heart》

Released: September 19, 2006 (US) /October 24, 2006

Peak Position: #19 Heatseekers

Maxi

2006: "The Beauty of Grace"

Singles

2006: "Collide" — Top 10 Christian Rock Charts

2006: "The Beauty of Grace" — Top 5 Christian CHR Charts, #2 JPN

2007: "Together" — #28 Christian CHR charts, #23 Christian Rock charts

2007: "Hallelujah" — (Video Single Only)

《Make Some Noise》

Release Date: September 9, 2008 (US) /July 9, 2008 [Japan]

Peak Position: not yet released

Singles:

2008: "Shine"

Music videos

2005 Anticonformity

2006 Fire、The Beauty of Grace

2007 Hallelujah

2008 Make Some Noise

Non-Album Tracks Songs

"King of Angels (Feat. Josh Brown)" - from Come Let Us Adore Him

网站1.英文官方网站

http://www.krystalmeyers.com

2.日本官方网

http://www.bmgjapan.com/krystalmeyers/bio.php

3.Krystal的空间

http://myspace.com/krystalmeyers