The Magic of Zeeza-by Zeeza love “Love is my Energy Machine” At MP3.com, the central and largest website for independent artists, *Zeeza*was named one of the Top Alternative Artists page, with art pictures and free mp3s in 1999, and have had 11 number one songs that year. Only 2 Canadians were singled out for special honors by MP3.com that year, and the coverage of Zeeza in the Canadian press. Zeeza has recorded music with the legendary guitarist and producer Harvey “the Snake” Mandel,from the popular 70s Band “Canned Heat”, who also recorded with the Rolling Stones in the 70s. What music fans say about Zeeza Love: ” I’ve been contemplating the artist known simply as “Zeeza.” As I recall, I selected one of her tracks for Song of the Day a few months ago. Good call, that… a very gifted Canadian performer… She reminds us a bit of a female Donovon Lietch, and yet is unique unto herself… If you haven’t discovered Zeeza’s music, I suspect that you will find yourself completely enchanted…” -Rod Underhill, mp3.com Administrator Zeeza is a multi-faceted Canadian singer/songwriter with an intimate, intense voice and a collection o f intelligent, eclectic work…Zeeza’s voice is a rare and wonderful thing. Not just the actual sound of it, but the skill behind her singing…Zeeza keeps you in the palm of her hand throughout every song- whether it’s jazz, folk,blues or experimental. …Zeeza tosses off aperformance… Not only is she doing phenomenal performance work, but you have to remember that she’s writing these songs as well. An excessive amount of talent and skill here as well as a staggering level of diversity. “- mp3reveiws.com ... a voice so undescribable, if you are open enough to let yourself absorb it and get lost in it, well, it doesn’t even seem to belong to her. But there she is, in her complexity, for you to witness - the multi-angles and reflections of someone who has just made a direct link from her psyche to all of us who are alert enough to observe. And, in her simplicity, a voice, a guitar, a song. *Father Time* Rob P. “Ha ha I love the lyrics. the total explosion of artistic let it happen is very interesting. Wow just the explaination is crazy as hell,” Drone and sad but determined narrative vocals askate on an ocean of guitar and synth” nice:) “An intimate, intense voice and a collection of intelligent, eclectic work. With a wide range of musical styles represented in her catalogue, it’s easy to get lost in the myriad options available for download. Stick with it- her work is worth it. Zeeza’s voice is a rare and wonderful thing. Not just the actual sound of it, but the skill behind her singing. With an emphasis on pitch bending and dynamic control, Zeeza keeps you in the palm of her hand throughout every song- whether it’s jazz, folk or experimental. This is tough stuff to sing folks- Zeeza tosses off a performance in "anorexia" that is nothing short of brilliant.Charming, witty, downright down home, suddenly Zeeza is the girl next door with wheat stalks in her hair. You may need to expand your ear to encompass and appreciate the pitch bending she does.the raw emotion and elegant melody line are well worth the effort. Not only is she doing phenomenal performance work, but you have to remember that she’s writing these songs as well. An excessive amount of talent and skill here as well as a staggering level of diversity. mp3reviews.com ,Online music reviews Dec 1999 MP3.COM-Best Acts Of 1999 Zeeza Best alternative artist page MP3.com Review Rod Underhill, mp3.com Music Director, l999 I’ve been contemplating the artist known simply as “Zeeza.” As I recall, I selected one of her tracks for Song of the Day a few months ago. Good call, that. Zeeza has produced a rich collection of songs crossing various genres. All in all, I’d say that she has a natural flair for jazz and modern folk influenced Pop. As I have a penchant for the blues myself, I am also very fond of her work in that area. Zeeza obviously is very hard working and has her eye on success. A lot of thought has gone into her MP3.com artist page which amounts to an admirable example of her ability to exploit resources that come her way. The quality of her voice is quite pleasing. Her music is the sort of thing that you could play during a relaxing evening and simply let if flow over you while you sat back and enjoyed a glass of wine and a warm fire. Zeeza is also very generous—giving oodles of free MP3s away to her fans. Four CDs are available, though, and I recommend them all. Jazzy, breezy, and enjoyable. Take a listen and see what you think. If you haven’t discovered Zeeza’s music, I suspect that you will find yourself completely enchanted Rod Underhill, MP3.com Administrator “The MP3.COM WORLDWIDE CD- The song “Needs” (Zeeza and Harvey “Snake”Mandel) was chosen from the 300,000 songs available at MP3.com, to be included in “The MP3.COM WORLDWIDE CD-distributed worldwide to over 3 million music lovers. Mp3reviews.com Zeeza is a multi-faceted Canadian singer/songwriter with an intimate, intense voice and a collection of intelligent, eclectic work. With a wide range of musical styles represented in her catalogue, it’s easy to get lost in the myriad options available for download. Stick with it- her work is worth it. Zeeza’s voice is a rare and wonderful thing. Not just the actual sound of it, but the skill behind her singing. With an emphasis on pitch bending and dynamic control, Zeeza keeps you in the palm of her hand throughout every song- whether it’s jazz, folk or experimental.. the raw emotion and elegant melody line are well worth the effort. “I have been delving deeply into her lyrics, and I have come to realize that she is one phenomenal poet. I’ve seen lines of lyrics she’s just thrown away that will make me think for days. I only …wish I had the innate grasp of the English language that she does, and so effortlessly. And this, her second tongue even. The way her words just lay it all on the line, ... In the last year, the online music scene has really exploded, and one of the biggest up-and-coming acts on the internet is the soulful self-produced singer-songwriter known as Zeeza Love. At the hub of indie music, MP3.com, she has achieved near-legendary status with 11 Number One songs, and she is clearly the most talked about female artist in that whole giant community. Because of the uncompromising emotional honesty of her lyrics, and the complete Zeeza Love experience which includes Art, pictures and writings. . Her real power though comes from that sweet sensual bluesy voice, which has the 3D effect of leaving the listeners feeling like she’s singing her songs directly to them. Zeeza’s songs are tuneful and timeless, yet quite diverse, sung with that voice of an angel that will melt you slowly, the words teaching you, teasing you about the complexities of love. . Zeeza’s songs are tuneful and timeless, yet quite diverse, sung with that voice of an angel that will melt you slowly, the words teaching you about the complexities of love. Zeeza has quite a list of accolades, starting with being named one of MP3.com’s Top Alternative Acts of 1999 along with Anet (nominated at the Juno awards in 1999) Zeeza was also recently chosen for the MP3.COM Worldwide Compilation CD. Her last video, for her mega-hit song You’re Always Trying to Numb Me, reached Number One Most Downloaded Video at Xoom.com and is now showing on Nerve T.V. (basement videos).She has 4 Top-selling CDs. The Times, Review “Intelligent, resourceful, talented, playful, witty, beautiful, and a joy to know. She is filled with passion and love for music. She exists in her music as a bright ray of light, shining upon all that listen to her angelic vocals. peter “preacher” bordow