Finding inner peace through darkness is a journey that every individual has sought out throughout time. But very few have experienced a musical journey that Mourning Magdalene has ventured upon.
Mourning Magdalene is the musical vision of Dee Jay Nelson, a Chicago based musician who began creating songs that documents his life over the past decade.
Most recently, he played in Spyder Baby (Blind Illusion Records), as a recording and touring guitarist, as well as earning song writing credits on the track, ‘Let Us Prey.’ Despite gaining invaluable experience within his brief time in the band, Nelson quit Spyder Baby to focus his energy entirely onto Mourning Magdalene.
His debut EP, Six Songs of Self Loathing, takes listeners through a wild ride through his inner darkness. Musically, Mourning Magdalene steers like a wild ride through a funeral, wrestling with his insanity along the way. The CD opener ‘Bite’ bursts with walls of explosive guitar riffing and shouting metallic vocals slithering along for the ride. The slower tunes, like ‘Sunday’s Best,’ explore the darker sides of the band, fusing melodies with his cryptic overtones.
“The darkness that guides my writing comes from an overwhelming lack of self worth accompanied by an eternal broken heart. I find it very difficult to get over even the slightest betrayal,” said Nelson, about his songwriting inspiration.
Nelson began studying music under George Bellas (Shrapnel Records), learning guitar and music theory under him at age (?). He graduated in 1998 from DePaul University’s School of Music in Chicago. Some of his post-graduate ensemble and solo pieces was performed at universities around the Midwest, including Northwestern University, Harper College and Skokie Liberal Arts Center.
His other credits include writing and performing music for such people as actress/icon Pamela Anderson’s Barb Wire pinball game and the television version of the movie (Gryphon Designs, Ltd); and the Oakland Raiders’ theme song ‘The Autumn Wind’ for HR Clicks, Inc. His music was also heard at a Chicago appearance by Howard Stern Show producer Gary Dell’Abate (aka Baba-Booey).
Mourning Magdalene is currently assembling a touring lineup to begin playing shows across the Midwest. Six Songs of Self Loathing is currently available through ITunes.
Mourning Magdalene is the musical vision of Dee Jay Nelson, a Chicago based musician who began creating songs that documents his life over the past decade.
Most recently, he played in Spyder Baby (Blind Illusion Records), as a recording and touring guitarist, as well as earning song writing credits on the track, ‘Let Us Prey.’ Despite gaining invaluable experience within his brief time in the band, Nelson quit Spyder Baby to focus his energy entirely onto Mourning Magdalene.
His debut EP, Six Songs of Self Loathing, takes listeners through a wild ride through his inner darkness. Musically, Mourning Magdalene steers like a wild ride through a funeral, wrestling with his insanity along the way. The CD opener ‘Bite’ bursts with walls of explosive guitar riffing and shouting metallic vocals slithering along for the ride. The slower tunes, like ‘Sunday’s Best,’ explore the darker sides of the band, fusing melodies with his cryptic overtones.
“The darkness that guides my writing comes from an overwhelming lack of self worth accompanied by an eternal broken heart. I find it very difficult to get over even the slightest betrayal,” said Nelson, about his songwriting inspiration.
Nelson began studying music under George Bellas (Shrapnel Records), learning guitar and music theory under him at age (?). He graduated in 1998 from DePaul University’s School of Music in Chicago. Some of his post-graduate ensemble and solo pieces was performed at universities around the Midwest, including Northwestern University, Harper College and Skokie Liberal Arts Center.
His other credits include writing and performing music for such people as actress/icon Pamela Anderson’s Barb Wire pinball game and the television version of the movie (Gryphon Designs, Ltd); and the Oakland Raiders’ theme song ‘The Autumn Wind’ for HR Clicks, Inc. His music was also heard at a Chicago appearance by Howard Stern Show producer Gary Dell’Abate (aka Baba-Booey).
Mourning Magdalene is currently assembling a touring lineup to begin playing shows across the Midwest. Six Songs of Self Loathing is currently available through ITunes.
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