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Artist | Song Title/Credits | Song Style | Video | Comment | Audio |
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Dominique Gomez |
My Dream Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by: Mychelle Baello and Thomas Appell/Piano: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Pop | Phenomenal vocal performance by this 14 year old teenage girl from Orange County. You are listening to this song when you open this page.
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Catherine Tallichet |
Turning Tables Cover of Adele's hit You Lost Me Cover of Christina Aguilera's hit
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Pop | 14 year old Catherine nails these tunes... Be sure to watch the videos in full screen HD. | |||
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Ashwyn Bhai | My Dream Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by: Mychelle Baello and Thomas Appell/Piano: Thomas Appell
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Pop | At age 14 it doesn't get any better than this... Be sure to watch the video in full screen HD. | |||
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Sam Santiago | Cover Songs |
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Don't Stop Believin' At Age 8 Live On TV |
Sam is the definition of good vocal technique and style all wrapped up into one amazing 8 year old kid. |
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Jessica Swaney | Bring Me To Life - Cover of the the song originally recorded by Evanescence Cinders On Ella Lyrics written by:Genevieve Hanson Music written by:Thomas Appell. All guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by David Owens.
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Rock | Jessica will bring you to life with this killer performance. As good as the original? Your call. Be sure to watch the videos in HD 1080 x 1920. | |||
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Julia Turrini | Waiting for the Light Music written by Thomas Appell. Lyrics by Kristen Orr. All guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens.
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Pop Rock | Waiting for the Light made Julia's mom cry the first time she heard it. Great vocal. |
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Drew McConahie | Darlin' Universal Music Mercury Records/Nashville contacted me and wanted to know if I was working with any male country rockers that might be a good fit for a record deal and album produced by a multplatinum producer. They wanted the singer to sing three songs using their tracks. Drew was one of 2 singers I submitted for this gig.
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Country | Drew did a great job with these songs for Universal Music/Mercury Records. |
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Layla Bina | Cinders On Ella Lyrics written by:Genevieve Hanson Music written by:Thomas Appell. All guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by David Owens.
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Pop Rock | Layla rocks on this fast paced take on Cinderella and her sisters. |
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Lexi Conrad | In My Heart Lyrics written by:Kristen Orr Music written by:Thomas Appell All guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by David Owens.
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Pop Rock | Lexi is the definition of super fun pop rock. Great voice and looks to match she wins you over in the first line! |
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Kristen Orr | Breath of Life Lyrics written by:Kristen Orr Music written by:Thomas AppellPiano & Guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Josh Freese. Be My World Lyrics written by:Kristen Orr Music written by:Thomas AppellPiano: Thomas Appell In My Heart Music written by Thomas Appell. Lyrics by Kristen Orr. All guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. So Close To You Lyrics written by:Chris Jensen Music written by:Thomas AppellPiano & Guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Josh Freese. Devoted To You Lyrics written by:Chris Jensen Music written by:Thomas AppellPiano & Guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. Burned Out At 16 Lyrics written by:Linda Conti Music written by:Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. Edge of My Life Lyrics written by:Linda Conti Music written by:Thomas AppellPiano: Thomas Appell Fade to Grey Lyrics written by:Linda Conti Music written by:Thomas AppellAll Guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Josh Freese. |
Pop Rock | Kristen has that perfect pop voice. Some of these vocal performances will give you chills. | |||
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Neelam Michelow |
Across the Line Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Taye Cox/ Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Rock | Neelam offers her take on Taye's killer song. | |||
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Ryan Grant |
Where Are You Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Eric heller/ Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Country | Country love song/ballad. | |||
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Taye Cox |
Across the Line Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by: Taye Cox at age 13/ Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: Josh Freese |
Rock | I wrote the main hook of the music to this song the instant I read Taye's lyrics. There was no brain crunching, or fooling around with different chords or melodies - her lyrics brought this music out of my soul in one magic moment. She sang it with a passion I rarely see in a 13 year old teen. | Across the Line | ||
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Taye Cox |
Only One Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Taye Cox/ Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens Fade to Gray Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Linda Conti/ Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: Josh Freese Some Kind of Lovin' Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Rosanna Cenci/Piano & Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens Edge of My Life Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Linda Conti/Piano & Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens Windows of My Mind Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Rosanna Cenci/Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Alternative Rock |
Only One | Quirky rock with a reggae twist. Very interesting beats. | ||
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V | So Far Away Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by: Michelle James/Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens So Close to You Unplugged Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by: Chris Jensen/Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens Cinders On Ella Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by: Genevieve Hanson/Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens Weakness Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Lydia Carmona/Guitars, piano, and string arrangement: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens Wake Up Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Rosanna Cenci/Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens Chasing Dragons Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by: Margaret McClure/Guitars & Piano: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens Windows of My Mind Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Rosanna Cenci/Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Rock | V rock!. | |||
| Dennis Woodard | My Perfect 10 Lyrics & Music written by Dennis Woodard Co-produced by Dennis Woodard and Thomas Appell. All guitars & vocals by Dennis Woodard. Drums by Dave Owens. Recorded by Thomas Appell. |
Modern Rock | Dennis sings about his idea of the perfect girl. | My Perfect 10 | |||
| Dennis Woodard | You Don't Own Me Lyrics & Music written by Dennis Woodard Co-produced by Dennis Woodard and Thomas Appell. All guitars & vocals by Dennis Woodard. Drums by Dave Owens. Recorded by Thomas Appell. |
Modern Rock | Dealing with the temptation of good looking guys and girls to twist members of the opposite sex around their fingers. Lots of little cameo vocals and sound effects to make for an interesting listening experience. | You Don't Own Me | |||
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Delaney Bell | In My Heart Music written by Thomas Appell. Lyrics by Kristen Orr. All guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Rock | Fun pop rock. | In My Heart | ||
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Maddie Ezell | Weakness Music written by Thomas Appell. Lyrics byLidia Carmona. All guitars and keys by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Rock | Mysterious edgy rock. | |||
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Delaney Bell | Waiting for the Light Music written by:Thomas Appell.Lyrics by Linda Conti. All keys and guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Rock | Heartfelt song of hope from this talented 12 year old songer. | Waiting for the Light | ||
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Andrea Lynem | Elation, Look But Don't Touch and Burned Out At 16 Lyrics written by:Linda Conti Music written by:Thomas Appell. All keys and guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. Why Did It Take So Long Lyrics written by: Chris Jensen Music written by:Thomas Appell. All keys and guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. My Dream Lyrics written by:Mychelle Baiello and Thomas Appell Music written by:Thomas Appell. All keys and guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. Always Hope Lyrics written by: Thomas Appell Music written by: Thomas Appell. All keys and guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. Devoted to You Lyrics written by:Chris Jensen Music written by:Thomas Appell. All keys and guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens.
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Pop/R&B/Hip Hop | Andrea has developed an incredible range and great style. Enjoy listening to her cool collection of songs. | |||
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Pawni Pande
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My Dream Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by: Mychelle Baello and Thomas Appell/Piano: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Pop |
EE Gaayam Manedepude from the Movie, Jai Bolo Telangana
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16 year old Pawni and her mother Aparna flew from India so Pawni could train with Thomas Appell. One of the main reasons why was to get a vocal technique that would allow her to sing and record this song. Here she is delivering a heartfelt version of this beautiful tune. |
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Sara Haze |
All music written by Sara Haze. |
Pop | Sara has so much emotion in her singing. She's also a singer that sounds every bit as good live as she does on her albums. | Sara Haze Songs | ||
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Dominique Gomez |
Why Did It Take So Long Live at the OC Fair Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by: Chris Jensen/Piano: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
Pop | Another great vocal performance by this 14 year old teenage girl from Orange County. | Why Did It Take So Long | ||
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Ashlee McCowin |
So Close to You Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by: Chris Jensen/Piano & Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
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Beautiful ballad. |
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Ashlee McCowin |
Breath of Life Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by: Kristen Orr/Piano & Guitars: Thomas Appell/Drums: David Owens |
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Beautiful love song that ends as a blazing teen anthem. | ||
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V | Edge of My Life Music written by: Thomas Appell/Lyrics written by:Linda Conti/Piano: Thomas Appell |
Piano/Vocal | Heartfelt piano ballad telling the story about a a young girl named Josie with an alcoholic mom. Makes you want to get teary-eyed at times. | Edge of My Life | ||
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Paul Abram | Always Hope Music and Lyrics written by: Thomas Appell Piano: Thomas Appell Drums: David Owens |
Inspirational | Moving tribute to 0911. Gives hope to anyone going through a tough time. Spectacular lead vocal performance. | Always Hope | ||
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Tony Valentine |
Rock My Baby Music and Lyrics written by:Thomas Appell All guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Rock & Roll | You HAVE to tap your foot or move something when playing this song. Pure fun! | Rock My Baby | ||
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Catriona | Waiting for the Light Music Video Music written by:Thomas Appell.Lyrics by Linda Conti. All keys and guitars by Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Pop Rock | Moving song that gives you hope when in times of need. |
Waiting for the Light Un-Plugged
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Rosanna Cenci | Windows of My Mind Lyrics written by:Rosanna Cenci Music written by:Thomas Appell Piano & Guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Blazing modern rock. | Windows of My Mind | |||
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Rosanna Cenci | Sign of Hope Lyrics written by:Rosanna Cenci Music written by:Thomas Appell Piano & Guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Persian flavored rock. Think Sting/Desert Rose by Sting with a female singer. Beautiful song about our need for a sign of hope in the middle of a confusing life. | Sign of Hope | |||
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Rosanna Cenci | Charming Man Lyrics written by:Rosanna Cenci Music written by:Thomas Appell Keys & Guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
R&B/Hip-Hopish tune about a player. Every girl knows one of these guys. | Charming Man | |||
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Rosanna Cenci | Get Me So Good Lyrics written by:Rosanna Cenci Music written by:Thomas Appell B3 Organ & Guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Blues groove with a Bonnie Rait feel about the man of Rosanna's dreams. | Get Me So Good | |||
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Mike Finnerty | I'm Waiting Lyrics & Music written by:Mike Finnerty Music arranged by:Thomas Appell All Guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Rock | Fast rock about a guy waiting with anticipation for the girl he's hoping will believe in him. | I'm Waiting | ||
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Mike Finnerty | Take Me Now Lyrics & Music written by:Mike Finnerty Music arranged by:Thomas Appell All keys & Guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Pop-Rock Ballad | Beautiful love song with soaring vocals in the last verse and chorus. | Take Me Now | ||
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Mike Finnerty | Time Lyrics & Music written by:Mike Finnerty Music arranged by:Thomas Appell All keys & Guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. Trumpet solo by Andrew Carney. |
Pop | Fun song along the lines of the Beatles "Yellow Submarine" about what it would be like if we could freeze our favorite moments. Mike sang all of the lead vocals and background harmonies on this tune. | Time | ||
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Mike Finnerty | Run Lyrics & Music written by:Mike Finnerty Music arranged by:Thomas Appell All keys & guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Classic Rock | Slow rock about how a girl is running away from a relationship to find what she needs. | Run | ||
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Katherine Kerry | Teddy Bear Lyrics written by:Lindsey Bloom and Thomas Appell Music written by:Thomas Appell Guitars and piano: Thomas Appell. |
Childrens | Adorable. | Teddy Bear | ||
| Lidia Carmona | Destiny Lyrics written by:Lindsey Bloom and Thomas Appell Music written by:Thomas Appell All guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Classic Rock | Think U2 being sung by a female. Driving rock with clean and edgy guitars. About how a guy and a girl are meant to be together. It's their "destiny." | Destiny | |||
| Lidia Carmona |
The Land of Who I Am Lyrics written by:Lidia Carmona Music written by:Thomas Appell All Guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Unplugged Ballad | Beautiful ballad with just vocals and classical guitar about a girls home and how all of the special things in it tell you who she is. | The Land of Who I Am | |||
| Clay Walker |
Surrender Lyrics & Music written by:Clay Walker All guitars & keys: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens.
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Classic Rock | Classic rock about a guy surrendering to a girl. Hoping she'll shine her light on him. | Surrender | |||
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Jimmy Rameriz | Devoted To You Lyrics written by:Linda Conti Music written by:Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens.
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Pop Rock with R&B hint | Jimmy sings some really high notes in this tune! | Devoted to You | ||
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Mychelle Baello | My Dream Lyrics written by: Mychelle Music written by:Thomas Appell Piano: Thomas Appell |
Pop | Mychelle sings about the guy of her dreams. This was the original version of the song I co-wrote with Mychelle. | |||
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Rosanna Cenci | Lyrics written by:Linda Conti
Not Your Business Lyrics written by: Mychelle Music written by:Thomas Appell Piano: Thomas Appell ic written by:Thomas Appell All Guitars: Thomas Appell. Drums by Dave Owens. |
Classic Rock | Hard driving song about spouse abuse and how people tend to "look the other way" when someone is getting hurt.. | Not Your Business | ||
| Craig Miller | Sweet Hour Of Prayer Arrangement by Thomas Appell Piano: Thomas Appell |
Sacred | Piano/Vocal arrangement of classic hymn dealing with the power and safety we can experience by praying. Absolutely beautiful. | Sweet Hour of Prayer | |||
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Saosin |
Saosin/Band All music and instruments by Saosin. Various producers.
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Rock | This band is HOT!! When you reach their site page, you can listen to their music by selecting the song you want to hear the hitting Play on the music player at the right hand side of the page. | Songs by Saosin | ||
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VIDEO AND AUDIO EXAMPLES
of Singers Trained by Thomas Appell If you learn to sing at Vocal Dynamics voice training studio with vocal coach Thomas Appell, you can expect to sound a lot like the singers on this page. Most of these songs were recorded and produced by Thomas at Vocal Dynamics. |