Crystal Cartier
I am a singer-songwriter that pays no heed to genres when I express the music in my soul. Hence, like me, my music does not know where it belongs. I thought that I was an R&B artist but since I've been here I have my doubts. I don't know where I belong or if there is even a place for me. I've been betrayed & hurt so many times. But I have to keep on trying to keep from dying, having faith that one day God's mercy will open the right door for even me.
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CRYSTAL CARTIER is a social activist known in Denver as the Queen of Cable Access TV. Her controversial talk shows once aired up to 18 times per week in several States. Her theme is..
"If you are bold enough to say it... We're bold enough to play it." Cartier gives voice to the poor & underserved masses. She dared openly discuss important but unpopular social issues long before the mainstream dared hop onto the Reality Check Band Wagon. She is seeking national syndication. Her video production company is available to travel to provide community press coverage & document social & political events, etc.
In addition to poetry, songs & social commentary editorials, Crystal also writes horror & romance novels from Black perspectives. Her books are available at Amazon.com or upon request wherever books are sold. Just ask for “Immortal Obsession” or “Curse of the Vendetta”.
GENRE: BLACK GOTHIC Screenplay options are welcome & negotiable.
Always a champion for the underdog Crystal is an advocate for controversial causes like free speech access to mass communication airways, education reform, humane welfare reform, affordable housing, criminal justice system reform, decriminalization of drugs, & legalization of marijuana. Crystal is an Honorably discharged disabled veteran of the U.S. Army and Air Force Nat’l Guard. She is also a graduate of Chaminade University of Honolulu. Her global perspectives were developed from years of world travel & working as a Race Relations Counselor & Social Worker.
Crystal is also a singer/songwriter & recording artist. Her music CD is currently available for iTunes downloads or www.cdbaby.com/ccartier
For more info on Crystal write cartierx@aol.com or go to her website at http://www.crystalcartier.com
Sorry it needs updating. But I’m working on it. (smile) I’ve made most of my album available free to my Black Planet family. The + 2 on Love Story Act One are gospel tunes “Stand By Me” & “Teach Me How to Love” are my prayers. I’ve been thru the storm and with the help of God I survived. Now I am working on a new Gospel CD because I've learned the hard way that only what we do for God will last. I would love to work with any of the gifted artists here. I have written enuf songs to be able to record several different albums for the rest of my life. I'd love to share &/or gig with YOU! Plz do not hesitate to contact me.
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CRYSTAL CARTIER is a social activist known in Denver as the Queen of Cable Access TV. Her controversial talk shows once aired up to 18 times per week in several States. Her theme is..
"If you are bold enough to say it... We're bold enough to play it." Cartier gives voice to the poor & underserved masses. She dared openly discuss important but unpopular social issues long before the mainstream dared hop onto the Reality Check Band Wagon. She is seeking national syndication. Her video production company is available to travel to provide community press coverage & document social & political events, etc.
In addition to poetry, songs & social commentary editorials, Crystal also writes horror & romance novels from Black perspectives. Her books are available at Amazon.com or upon request wherever books are sold. Just ask for “Immortal Obsession” or “Curse of the Vendetta”.
GENRE: BLACK GOTHIC Screenplay options are welcome & negotiable.
Always a champion for the underdog Crystal is an advocate for controversial causes like free speech access to mass communication airways, education reform, humane welfare reform, affordable housing, criminal justice system reform, decriminalization of drugs, & legalization of marijuana. Crystal is an Honorably discharged disabled veteran of the U.S. Army and Air Force Nat’l Guard. She is also a graduate of Chaminade University of Honolulu. Her global perspectives were developed from years of world travel & working as a Race Relations Counselor & Social Worker.
Crystal is also a singer/songwriter & recording artist. Her music CD is currently available for iTunes downloads or www.cdbaby.com/ccartier
For more info on Crystal write cartierx@aol.com or go to her website at http://www.crystalcartier.com
Sorry it needs updating. But I’m working on it. (smile) I’ve made most of my album available free to my Black Planet family. The + 2 on Love Story Act One are gospel tunes “Stand By Me” & “Teach Me How to Love” are my prayers. I’ve been thru the storm and with the help of God I survived. Now I am working on a new Gospel CD because I've learned the hard way that only what we do for God will last. I would love to work with any of the gifted artists here. I have written enuf songs to be able to record several different albums for the rest of my life. I'd love to share &/or gig with YOU! Plz do not hesitate to contact me.
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CARTIERX's Achievements
January 2008 Emo
December 2007 Noise Pop 2008
December 2007 World
November 2007 Noise Pop 2008
Number of fans: 88
New this week: 4
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You still her definitely!!1!!1!1
Keep singing Crystal you are Amazing you are number 1 .
I'm very touch to have you in my fan club!
You always welcome,any time my Darling.
Ciao Bella,
Sincerely
Giancarlo
It's nice to meet you and I'll see you around.
YOU ARE REALLY AWESOME! I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST!
I'M HOOKED!
LOLxoxoxoxoxo
David Kelly
to you.Dont ever give up.your chance will come,if you believe.
Best Wishes!
Malik/
Best Wishes!! and i will continue to keep checking your songs.
Peace and Love!
Malik
You are truly a beautiful and inspirational highly spirited addition to the Universal Language "Music"
I am thankful for your positive energy and you have touched my soul. I truly hope you enjoy my New Piano roller coaster ride "Drama" and it may relax, and excite you pleasurably. and when I think of your inner beauty, I think of track #3 of the album "Fairy Tale" because allot of times an angel like yourself is usually found in a fairy tale.
ALL THE BEST,
and thank you again for your support!
David Kelly
Love your Soulful Voice,Class and Pure Love you can feel in every note .....
Two Thumbs Way up.....
Your Pal....
Fasteddie Blues....
Curse of the Vendetta Triology
Three Tales of Horror
ISBN 0-75960-177-1
Gods, Demons, Vampires, Witches, & Sorcery
Romance, Religion, Adventure, Politics, & History
From ancient Africa & the Caribbean to modern day USA
Dare to journey into the mind & soul of Crystal Cartier!
The Vendetta
In Louisianna 1863, Chinyere, an African slave with mysterious powers, cannot resist taking vengeance into her own hands when tormented & murdered by her cruel Master. With her dying breath, she curses him. “You will destroy everything & everyone that you hold dear. Your soul shall never know peace & your progeny for generations to come shall be the spawn of Hell.”
But, the evil man also savagely rapes her daughter on the floor near Chinyere’s crumpled body. Chinyere’s curse backfires as the progeny of that union, her future grandchildren for generations are subsequently cursed. Finally, in Denver, CO, two illegitimate children of that lineage with supernatural powers wreck havoc upon the father that denied them. They will stop at nothing until he & all that he loves is dead. An action packed adventure that spans the globe & centuries of tragedy to weave an intricate tale of the supernatural.
Silent Feather
Big Mama watched helplessly as her family was slaughtered & their farm burned by the KKK. From that day forward she becomes so bitterly obsessed with hate & revenge that she ultimately destroys herself. But, not before she brings much misery & death to those around her. From the grave comes gruesome justice.
Dream Lover
A twisted tale of incestuous passion and demonic possession. An elderly Black woman enlists the aid of fellow Prayer Warriors to help save her grandchildren and exorcize their evil foes.
WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
jl
Best wishes.
Tommy Carter
Your entries are very professional and original. So much music today all sounds the same. I hope to hear your music on the radio one day soon. Don't give up. Don't be afraid to be different.
You are a woman of your word...
Just got the email from CD baby that you bought the record...
Thank you so much for your support and your kind words...
I hope you enjoy the record thoroughly!!
Hope all is well on your end...
Talk soon
Nick Howard
I put a link on my page for you to get my album..
As soon as I stop being a starving artist, I will get yours too... ;)
Keep in touch
Nick Howard
Written by Crystal Cartier
In your heart.... Captivating your mind
Love burns true... never comprehending time
When you can’t seem to get it on the One
But, you keep trying... You are living with Obsession
Living on the Edge... Trying not to go insane
Rest my head.... Someone help me fight the pain
Can’t seem to move on... Don’t know how to let it go
Always busy... Never done
That’s Obsession... Don’t you know?
In your heart.... Captivating your mind
Love burns true... never comprehending time
When you can’t seem to get it on the One
But, you keep trying... You are living with Obsession
As recorded by Crystal Cartier on CD ”Love Story: Act One”
Composed as theme song for soundtrack
in film adaptation of vampire novel “Immortal Obsession”
Love Story Productions & Publishing/BMI
© All Rights Reserved
-La Belle Grande
Thank you so much for your comment, and your unbridled honesty. I love that you can see that I am being exactly who I really am, which is one of my main goals in this life. Every time I open my mouth or put my fingers on the keys, I just let happen what is supposed to happen, and am blessed that it is being embraced by so many different people...
I have not listened to your stuff yet but I am going to right now!!! I just didn't want to wait to say Thank you!!... ;)
By the way, were you the one that wanted to buy the songs?
Let's definitely keep in touch, and thank you for being in, and contributing positive vibes to this world that we share. I'm so glad that this consciousness has allowed us to share a sliver of time... ;)
Talk soon
Peace and Love
Nick Howard
New Gospel Choral Arrangement & Lyrics By Crystal Cartier
(Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller)
When troubles break my heart... oohh & the whole world is at war
When there is chaos, death & destruction from sea to sea
I may cry... I may cry...Oh but, I won’t be afraid
Just as long as you stand... stand by me
Whenever, I’m in trouble... Won’t you (Please stand by me) stand by me
Despite my falters... Lord, (Please stand by me)
Ev’ry minute, ev’ry hour
I need your power... Stand by me (Please stand by me)
I’ve been rebuked.... I’ve been scorned
My soul is tired... My heart is worn
I’m just a sinner ...struggling to survive
You know my troubles....Be my guide
Please make me strong, kind & wise
When it’s over, Father... take me home...to the sky
Until you come for me, Lord....Won’t you stand (Please stand by me) by me...
You give me shelter & you feed me when I’m hungry
You know I’m trying, Lord... To be the best I can be
Just want to thank you, Lord... for stand... Standing by me
Ooohh .... Standing by me... Ooohh ...Standing by me...
Ooohh .... I know He’s standing by me
No money in my purse...but, He’s standing (standing by me)
For better or for worse... He’s standing by me
I want to tell the world that Christ is coming someday
It’s time to mend our ways...& learn to stop...think & pray
(42 bars of Vamp )
Stop... Think ... & Pray... Take the time today to
Stop... Think ... & Pray ... Before it get’s too late
Stop... Think ... & Pray ... Oohh Kum-ba-ya...
Stop... Think ... & Pray ... Oooh, come by here, my Lord
Stop... Think ... & Pray ... I just want to thank you, Jesus
Stop... Think ... & Pray ... I just want to thank you, Lord
Stop... Think ... & Pray ...Thank you for standing by me
Stop... Think ... & Pray ... Ev’ry minute, ev’ry hour
...I need you standing by me
Stand by me... Stand by me
Stand by me... Stand by me
Ooohh .... Standing by me... Ooohh ...Standing by me...
Ooohh .... Thank you for Standing by me...
(Closing Chorus)
No money in my purse, but, He’s standing by me ...
For better or for worse... He’s standing by me...
Deep in my soul, I know that
Christ is coming some day...
It’s time to mend our ways &
Stop, Think & Pray
All Rights Reserved
Love Story/BMI
It has come to my attention that there is no Gospel Channel here. Hence, Gospel artists must try to select between the better of two evils.
I brought this subject up to management who says that there is NOT enuf Gospel Artists here to warrant a Gospel Channel... and no one beside myself has bothered to request one. So here is a shout out to all of you Gospel Artists out there be it Gospel Rap, Contemporary Gospel, Rock Gospel or Traditional Gospel, etc... Plz speak up to be heard and request an appropriate channel for your music. Stop trying to fit in where it is obvious that you do not belong. That is sooo self defeating. After all this is "OUR Stage" is it not. So let the wonderful folks that put this altogether know what's on your mind and what it is we need to excel in the proper channels.
I have been flagging in appropriate songs competing in the wrong catagories to bring to the attention of management just how badly we need at least one Gospel Channel.
Further, it amazes me to see so many hip hop & Rap artists perpetratin' as R&B artists simply because there are too many to compete against in their proper channels.
Did anyone take a Music Appreciation Class to know the difference between genres??? Depending on how a song is arranged it can be classified as any genre. But you cannot pass off a rap song with a hip hop groove as R&B or CW, etc. You are blessed to have so many channels to choose from. If there is not enuf ask MANAGEMENT TO separate female rap from male rap. You've even got Alternative hip hop. Go there instead of cluttered R&B/Soul. Hip Hop Songs are totally different from Old School R&B. We old school R&B artists are tryinvg to make a comeback considering that we've been shut out by rap, hip hop & white pop or blues artists.
If there are 600+ of you all fighting for hip hop & rap crumbs... why not broaden your mind & try some new skills to take back Soul music/R&B. If your style is mellow like Jazz, go there or try to cross over to Pop. If you are singiong the Blues then go to Blues. But try to pass of Country as R& B or Blues. Just my dime. But I hope that I didn't waste my time.
Humble Earth Mother that I am, I want to see all my children happy. Petulant in the face of injustice, I usually advocate for the underdog with heart as opposed to wealth. Hence, I have always been rather eclectic about music, literature, dance & the arts, film, etc. “I strive to see the beauty in everything & everyone around me.” There is so much about Life to Love & Learn that the wise among us will remain eternal students. True Artists bare to share because we care. There are many Artists here that are ready to go forth with their ministry of music to the masses. I pray that we make it.
We’ve paid our dues & are ready to take to the sky. Sadly, too many will never be heard by those that need to hear them. I’ve lost too many such Bright Lights that simply burnt out in the dirty basement of drugs & disappointment. I’ve been cheated by Fate & betrayed by those I trusted. When Marcus Jackson, my beloved keyboard player died... a part me went with him. He’d been with Earth, Wind & Fire before Larry Dunn. He was an exceptionally gifted musician & vocalist. Then when my heart beat (drummer-vocalist) Rodney Kindred soon followed... I felt cursed. I lamented that I’d not been able to lead them to the glorious success that they so richly deserved. Then my best friend & supportive fan died despite my prayers. I such plans for us. And the brilliant studio musician & engineer that had been my Production partner in giving immortality to my 1st album moved up & away. They were all the best musicians than I’ve yet to work with in this lifetime. They understood me & loved & heard my music as I did. I thought, How can I replace them? How do I go on? And for a long time... I didn’t. Angry with God I climbed inside my shell to heal... packing away my hopes & dreams. But these End Times & Independent Thinkers like OurStage & my friends at Black Planet have inspired me to once again allow my true passions to go forth as far as God takes them & me. I am ready to work with a new band. I am ready to record new albums. I have never stopped writing & I reckon I never will.
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I am a romantic poet to the core. I adore weaving poetry into timeless beautiful melodies in minor chords & keys. I’ve been who & what I am for many lifetimes. And that’s just in this one. (smile) While I really am looking forward to the Next... there is yet so much this Consciousness wants to accomplish. I want my OurStage & CDBaby Families to know that after being here for a few weeks I am in awe & humbled by this diverse assembly of gifted singers, musicians & songwriters. Some songwriters are not strong singers nor musicians but the lyrics & melody of their efforts hold me to hear them out.
I don’t want to see my fellow artists as the enemy. I want to support & praise their work when moved to do so. I can do that here! How refreshing! If only there was a way to combine our resources & skills to create something beautiful & special... something bigger & better than just ourselves alone. I truly believe that finding ourselves here together is not by accident but cosmic design. Time will tell. We know not what angels may be listening. Working thru us, God has ways of opening doors that defy reason.
I enjoy the judging process. I don’t understand it but I am getting addicted to listening to all the beautiful music. So many gifted artists that deserve a break...& some modicum of financial success before we flicker out forever. Were it only in my power to empower them. But I am nobody. And so I vote. Knowing that at least here someone like even me ... struggling in the same boat beside them can reach out to say. “Well done.” And KNOW that I am not alone. Thank you OurStage for giving us all Hope & Opportunity. This process makes us all winners. It is all simply a Matter of Perspective.
Sincerely,
Crystal Cartier