Morgan McPherson
Powerful and haunting doesn’t even begin to describe the soulful lyrical ballads of Morgan McPherson, a local artist from Greensboro, North Carolina. Morgan, twenty-five, began playing the piano at age three. At age five, Morgan began taking lessons and has been studying classical piano for approximately 20 years. Getting her start at the Music Academy of North Carolina, she then went on to graduate from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in December '07 with a major in music. While attending school, Morgan released her first EP on November 29, 2007 entitled “Fragile Little Me,” which she produced herself. After graduating from college, she established Silver Chord Records in January '08. Morgan collaborated with Saul Johnson of Underground Sound in Greensboro for the production of her 1st CD “Stranger in the Mirror.” For her first full length studio album, Morgan’s abilities as a singer-songwriter reflect nothing less than an experienced, seasoned composer exhibiting tempered maturity and great depth. This CD, which was 7 years in the making, is a themed album primarily based on personal experience. Every song is like another page in a storybook telling of love, loss, healing and renewal. Her lyrics are full of hidden metaphors, spiritual references, sexual imagery and a sharp angst. The keyboard is a medium for the expression of the vast emotions, conflicts, and revelations which she shares through her raw lyrics that has an alternative edge with a pop-rock undertone. Although there may be hints of similarities in her music with her major influences, Morgan has a style and voice totally her own that is communicated through her lyrics that challenge your mind and echo through your soul. Morgan is currently finalizing her upcoming EP that will be out in mid-April. It includes live tracking with bassist Ron May and drummer Strother Bullins and was recorded in Nashville, TN by Russ Long.
Artist Press
"Morgan McPherson, a singer-songwriter from Greensboro, has been playing piano since she was 3. Clearly, the instrument has become an extension of her personality, and she uses it quite effectively as a means of expression. Assisted by bassist Ron May and drummer Strother Bullins, McPherson has put together an EP titled Destiny, Save Me. This is a collection of songs dripping with emotion. Although elements of bitterness and anger can be discerned from casual listening, the work is ultimately forward-looking and optimistic." Craig Rhyne - Relish - Winston-Salem Journal
"Although there may be hints of similarities in her music with her major influences, Morgan has a style and voice totally her own that is communicated through her lyrics that challenge your mind and echo through your soul." Dana Arbuckle - Triad Hippo
"Every song is like another page in a storybook telling of love, loss, healing and renewal. Her lyrics are full of hidden metaphors, spiritual references, sexual imagery, and a sharp angst." Dana Arbuckle - Triad Hippo