2008 Woodie Awards
'Grey's Anatomy' music artist to play in Chattanooga
Amber J. Adams
Issue date: 10/19/06 Section: Culture
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By Amber J. Adams
Assistant Features Editor
Not many 24-year-olds can say they have released their debut CD and had a song chosen from it to go on the soundtrack of a hit TV show.
But this is exactly what new recording artist Gran Bel Fisher can say.
Fisher, who will be hitting the stage in Chattanooga for the first time at Midtown Music Hall on Oct. 24, said he was elated to have his song "Bound by Love" chosen for the second volume of the "Grey's Anatomy" soundtrack.
"It was really exciting," Fisher said. "It is a good way to help people hear the music."
Fisher admitted that he had not watched much of the show before his song was chosen, but he had heard about the reputation of the music used for the show.
"I'm pumped to be on a soundtrack with great artists," he said. " We mention the soundtrack at shows and people flip out."
The episode playing "Bound by Love" is set to air this season, but Fisher said the show's crew is tight-lipped about which episode it will air in.
The singer said he has been watching every week to see when the song will come on.
"They won't tell us when the song will come on," he said. "They don't want to give away story lines."
While Fisher is not familiar with the exact story lines on the show, he does know about all of the drama surrounding the show's infamous love triangles.
"It would be cool if my song was played during a scene that was resolving something," he said.
Fisher, who grew up around the funeral home business, said he can see the irony in having his song chosen for a show that is centered around the activity in a hospital.
"It is kind of ironic," he said with a laugh. "But it is pretty cool, it's a great show."
Fisher, whose real name is Jesse Andrew Littleton, is currently touring the United States playing venues like Midtown, that are close and accessible to college students.
"We have been on the road since May, so before we didn't get to see many college students," Fisher said. "But now that it is the fall we can pick venues that are closer to colleges."
Fisher described his music as mix of Indy and rock 'n' roll and something college students could relate to and enjoy.
"The music is honest, it comes from me, from my life," he said.
Songs from his first full-length album, "Full Moon Cigarette," will be performed at the show on the 24th with musical and vocal backing from a member of his back-up band.
When asked if he thought college students are important in the music scene today, Fisher responded with a resounding yes.
"[College students] set the pace for what is considered good and what is not," Fisher said.
Although Fisher did not attend college, he advised students not to waste the experience.
"Do good, get it done, treat it like a job, get out of school and go do what you love," he said.
Tickets for the show can be purchased on the Midtown Musical Hall Web site at www.midtownmusichall.com .
Assistant Features Editor
Not many 24-year-olds can say they have released their debut CD and had a song chosen from it to go on the soundtrack of a hit TV show.
But this is exactly what new recording artist Gran Bel Fisher can say.
Fisher, who will be hitting the stage in Chattanooga for the first time at Midtown Music Hall on Oct. 24, said he was elated to have his song "Bound by Love" chosen for the second volume of the "Grey's Anatomy" soundtrack.
"It was really exciting," Fisher said. "It is a good way to help people hear the music."
Fisher admitted that he had not watched much of the show before his song was chosen, but he had heard about the reputation of the music used for the show.
"I'm pumped to be on a soundtrack with great artists," he said. " We mention the soundtrack at shows and people flip out."
The episode playing "Bound by Love" is set to air this season, but Fisher said the show's crew is tight-lipped about which episode it will air in.
The singer said he has been watching every week to see when the song will come on.
"They won't tell us when the song will come on," he said. "They don't want to give away story lines."
While Fisher is not familiar with the exact story lines on the show, he does know about all of the drama surrounding the show's infamous love triangles.
"It would be cool if my song was played during a scene that was resolving something," he said.
Fisher, who grew up around the funeral home business, said he can see the irony in having his song chosen for a show that is centered around the activity in a hospital.
"It is kind of ironic," he said with a laugh. "But it is pretty cool, it's a great show."
Fisher, whose real name is Jesse Andrew Littleton, is currently touring the United States playing venues like Midtown, that are close and accessible to college students.
"We have been on the road since May, so before we didn't get to see many college students," Fisher said. "But now that it is the fall we can pick venues that are closer to colleges."
Fisher described his music as mix of Indy and rock 'n' roll and something college students could relate to and enjoy.
"The music is honest, it comes from me, from my life," he said.
Songs from his first full-length album, "Full Moon Cigarette," will be performed at the show on the 24th with musical and vocal backing from a member of his back-up band.
When asked if he thought college students are important in the music scene today, Fisher responded with a resounding yes.
"[College students] set the pace for what is considered good and what is not," Fisher said.
Although Fisher did not attend college, he advised students not to waste the experience.
"Do good, get it done, treat it like a job, get out of school and go do what you love," he said.
Tickets for the show can be purchased on the Midtown Musical Hall Web site at www.midtownmusichall.com .
