Melody Silver
Vocalist
About Melody
Faerie Angelica Melody Silver, known professionally as Melody Silver, is a Jersey-born vocalist and artist influenced by rock, folk, jazz, and pop music, and the founder of Music-Is-Silver Arts. She wholeheartedly believes in the power of authentic artistic expression to inspire righteous action.
As the lead singer-songwriter of the hard rock band Cargo Bay, she has captivated audiences at such esteemed venues as The Stanhope House and Dingbatz, sharing the stage with notable artists such as Ignite The Fire and The FoxFires. She is also a former frontwoman of Ice Lemonade and The Apple Snaps, an indie punk-rock band known for its award-nominated music video The Invitation.
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Melody is currently a student pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, where she was awarded a Berklee World Tour merit-based scholarship as well as Dean’s List distinctions. She also holds an Associate of Arts degree in Humanities/Social Science from County College of Morris.
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Melody’s purpose is to ignite inspiration, foster freedom, and promote peace through authentic artistic expression and action. Her artistic journey is rooted in her commitment to community engagement through her music performances, visual artwork, and volunteer work. Through her creative pursuits, she aims to inspire listeners to take control of their destinies and unite in the pursuit of a more just and harmonious world. As such, she seeks out opportunities in the music, arts, and nonprofit sectors that align with and support these aspirations.
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In her free time, Melody enjoys language learning, discovering new cuisines, and engaging with various media, including literature, video games, and animation.
Melody's musical career was born from her adventures in musical street performing, also known as “busking”. Born into an exceptionally musical family, she has been steeped in sound all her life, and was already singing even before she learned to speak. As the niece of renowned folk and new-age musician Faerie Elaine Silver and cousin of celebrated opera vocalist Doris Doree, she continues to carry forward her family's legacy with her own unique voice and artistry.
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Driven by a desire to inspire righteousness through her artistry, Melody continually seeks opportunities to grow her musical talents through both solo endeavors and collaborative projects. She also manages a public Spotify playlist in which she explores and curates music from a diverse range of artist discographies in order to share her favorite musical discoveries with the world.
Musician
An exceptionally skilled independent visual artist, Melody has been creating unique and inspiring original artwork for her online art gallery since 2012. Through independent studies of contemporary art forms---such as digital drawing, video games, animation, comic books, and photography---she has cultivated her own signature creative style. She also creates and sells custom pinback buttons and printed clothing through her online studio, Music-Is-Silver Arts.
In her artwork, Melody utilizes a wide variety of media, including traditional art tools, photography, sculpture/assemblage, textiles, digital/graphic art tools, hobbyist crafts, and even literature. Melody maintains that “a little bit of everything” makes for a dynamic and expressive gallery that speaks to a wider audience, and her hope is to inspire others to discover their own personal styles through such broad exploration.
Artist
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Volunteer
In 2014, Melody co-founded Kitty Krew, an e-network of animal care volunteers, animal rights activists, and pet enthusiasts that continues to serve northern New Jersey communities. In 2019, she began working with BASS Animal Rescue in Bloomingdale, New Jersey, where she assisted the kennel staff in caring for the cats and kittens that called the kennel their temporary home, before they were adopted by their new owners. A proud “cat mom” herself, Melody is deeply humbled by her continued opportunities to aid in touching the lives of her community through animal care.
Human
Melody believes in the fundamental rights of individual liberty and freedom from tyranny, and she champions respect, kindness, and ethical behavior in her work and life as she supports causes and lifestyles that foster the highest good for all living things. Guided by her high standards of morality, authenticity, and style, she’s unafraid to challenge norms that don't align with her core values. Through her art, Melody aims to create a community space where righteousness can flourish, encouraging individuals to embrace their purpose and faithfully persevere through difficult times.
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Melody also has an eclectic range of hobbies. As a casual gamer and member of the Berklee ESports club, she enjoys playing games such as Toontown Rewritten, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and others---she is more than happy to share the full list! Academically, she enjoys reading, writing, and language learning. An avid foodie, Melody also holds a love for culinary arts---baking, cooking, trying new recipes, and exploring different cultures through cuisine. She's also a lover of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and other fandoms and media.