The singer, formally trained by vocal coach Roger Love (The Beach Boys, Earth Wind & Fire, Matchbox 20), began playing piano at an early age, writing her first song at the age of six. Her early musical tastes varied greatly and include: Annie Lennox, Stevie Nicks, Prince, Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, Public Enemy and DePeche Mode.
At 20 years old, Dominguez moved to Los Angeles. After two years and some encouragement from a neighbor, an artist with whom she had shared some poetry, she decided to pursue music. Shortly after, she met musician/engineer Bruce Somers. With Somers she wrote songs for Grammy Award winning film composer/musician Mark Isham (Blade, A River Runs Through It, Crash). The pair formed the rock group Kidneythieves. Kidneythieves gained loyal fans due greatly to the hypnotic, sultry, and emotional vocals which exude from the petite Dominguez on tracks such as “Black Bullet,” “Arsenal” and “Serene Dream” from the album Zerospace (2002). The group worked with producer/mixer/engineer Sean Beavan (NIN, Marylin Manson, No Doubt). Two full lengths and an EP later (Trickster - 1998, Phi in the Sky - 2001, and Zerospace - 2002) the Kidneythieves began their own projects in 2003 with Somers, Schleyer, and Sellers forming the group Shocknina allowing Dominguez time to work on her first independent effort entitled, Freedoming.
Freedoming, released in 2004, features 11 emotion-stirring tracks, including “Wicked Times” (written in the wake of 9/11), “Questions & Lies” and “Recurring Dream”. The album showcases Dominguez’s coming to terms with life and her first love, the piano. The album was completed over the course of six months and accomplished mainly in the singer’s bedroom. This first solo album made people take notice gaining rave reviews and expanded Dominguez’s already vast fan base.
In 2004, Dominguez became involved in the European Insider project featuring 80’s-inspired, catchy tunes such as “Geisha Superfly”, “War of Love” and “Invisible” a haunting track reminiscent of Madonna. In this album she collaborated with European DJ/Electronic Music Producer DJ Insider, Matt (Dr.Fink) Fink, and Leeds (from Prince’s The Revolution). The project had Dominguez splitting time between an apartment in Brussels, and her home and recording studios in Los Angeles where she had begun working on her second solo album, entitled Core: A Zone.
For this sophomore release Dominguez had the opportunity to work with Robert “Free” Bradford (of Erykah Badu’s Grammy award winning “Baduizm”) and Peter Malick (Norah Jones). With Core: A Zone she accepted the help of many talented people, and has re-visited her roots and incorporated early influences ranging from rock, country and soul. This album will allow others to see how the singer has evolved as an artist.
Dominguez who early on made a lot of sacrifices for her career, who states life experiences and being part of a band have taught her how to compromise, and to be a conductor and leader, is busy enjoying life now and not waiting for things to happen. She plans to continue collaborating with others and feels “that the only way we get through life is by sharing.” The advice she offers to others, especially those just starting out, is “to always be willing to get better” and to just “be inspired.” Yoga is also credited with helping to make her a better person, singer, and writer. Dominguez states that it has “saved her psyche and spirit.” Aside from music and yoga, the southern vocalist has a love for cooking and fantasizes to one day open her own restaurant which will feature a menu filled with a collection of top secret recipes.
Music from Free Dominguez can currently be found on her website www.FreeDominguez.com and on Myspace.com at www.myspace.com/FreeDominguez
Calling
Free Dominguez Lyrics
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Your song, is a dream I know
Your song is a light I knew to follow
You were calling, unknown
A light I knew I had to follow
Home.
Your song, keeps the madness away
Your song it appears to be a magic spell
You were calling, unknown
You were calling me and when I'm lost
The wind it feels like home.
Calling, unknown
You were calling me and when I'm lost
The wind it feels like home.
Now I know you called me home
No longer in this abandoned world,
Now I know you called me home
I heard you calling me and now I know I'm
Home.
The song "Calling" by Free Dominguez is a deeply emotional and reflective piece. Throughout the song, the singer is reflecting on the impact that someone and their music had on them in the past. The first stanza is particularly powerful, with the singer acknowledging that they heard the person's song in "another life ago". This suggests that it has been a long time since the singer first heard the song, but it has stayed with them and has had a profound impact on their life. They refer to the song as a "dream" and "light" that they knew to follow, indicating that it has given them direction and hope in difficult times.
In the second stanza, the singer continues to reflect on the power of the song. They describe it as a "breath in the grey", suggesting that it brings life and color to a world that can often seem dull and monotonous. They also say that it "keeps the madness away", implying that the song has been a comfort to them when they are feeling overwhelmed or distressed. Finally, the singer refers to the song as a "magic spell", suggesting that it has a transformative quality that has helped them to become a better version of themselves.
Overall, "Calling" is a beautiful and moving tribute to the power of music to inspire, comfort, and heal. The singer's reflections on the impact that this song has had on their life are both touching and relatable, and the slow, melancholic melody of the song perfectly captures the sense of longing and nostalgia that permeates the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Your song I heard another life ago
This song is very nostalgic and reminds me of a time long gone.
Your song, is a dream I know
This song is like a dream; it has a surreal quality to it.
Your song is a light I knew to follow
This song has a guiding quality to it, leading me in the right direction.
You were calling, unknown
You were calling out to me, but I didn't know who or what was calling.
A light I knew I had to follow
Despite not knowing who or what was calling, I felt like I had to follow it anyways; it was too important to ignore.
Your song, is a breath in the grey
This song is like a breath of fresh air in an otherwise dull and bleak world.
Your song, keeps the madness away
This song is like a calming presence, that keeps me from going insane amidst all the chaos.
Your song it appears to be a magic spell
This song seems to have a sort of enchanting effect on me; it's almost like a spell.
You were calling me and when I'm lost
When I'm feeling confused and directionless, you were the one calling me and showing me the way.
The wind it feels like home
Following you brings a sense of comfort, like I'm returning home after a long time away.
Now I know you called me home
I finally understand that it was you who was calling me all along, leading me back to where I truly belong.
No longer in this abandoned world
I've finally escaped from the bleak and desolate world I was once in, thanks to your call.
I heard you calling me and now I know I'm home.
I finally heard your call and followed you, and now I feel like I've found my true home.
Contributed by Andrew N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.