CABARET
VILLE MAGAZINE. P203.
NEW YORK'S
MUSIC MEGA ENTREPRENEURS
PORTRAIT OF A VERY SUCCESSFUL MUSIC SONGWRITER AND PRODUCER
 Marjorie
Maye: She Made It Big Time In
the Recording Industry!
By Maximillien de
Lafayette
Maye
wrote and composed some of the world’s best lyrics and music for artists
ranging from Celine Dion to SClub7. Her Nikki Webster’s single “Strawberry
Kisses” slammed into the Australian charts at Number 2, was declared gold
in a week, then declared platinum not long after.
Her Nikki Webster’s single “Strawberry Kisses” slammed into
the Australian charts at Number 2, was declared gold in a week,
then declared
platinum not long after. This
superb lady and a music phenomenon wrote her first song while studying in
college. Marjorie stated: "As long as I can remember I was always writing
something or other, mostly prose or poetry... incessantly scribbling ideas
on napkins, place mats... whatever…This guy I knew, awesome keyboard
player, thought this poem of mine would make a good lyric, took it home,
and came back with a song a week later... after that I was hooked."
Short
after, Marjorie began writing lyrics and composing music to the delight of
the world. Marjorie adds:
"For a while it
was just a hobby, but once it's in your blood, it's all you want to do. I
knew I needed to do this full time, but wasn't too keen on doing the whole
starving artist thing…Always figured, if I have two professions lined up,
one for the right brain and one for left, I'd be covered no matter what."
Thus,
this superb songwriter managed to get after college a gig as a Macintosh
Systems Consultant by day, and persevered in writing songs and composing
music by night. Marjorie who is a night person and dislikes early mornings
explains: "I knew the whole 9-5 thing wasn't for me right a way. My theory
was... I needed a temporary career that would give me the time to follow
my dream, get me seriously paid, and allow me to waltz into Fortune 500
companies, at around noon, after a late night in the studio."
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MARJORIE
MAYE
 Marjorie
Maye is a very expensive enigma. A puzzling and complex delightful “Femme
Fatale”. She looks stunning, she flirts with “La Forza del Destino”, she
mocks the absurdity of intellectualism, she spreads beauty and passion
around her, and her “scent” dissolves you in a mirage of sensuality and
daring thoughts…and she loves dessert and mint chocolate chip ice cream.
Everything about this Diva is challenging and magical, including her
humility. Really? Is she really humble?
I am not sure, for the strength of her vocabulary sometimes
betrays complexity and minimalism. This woman is the perfect reflection of
the glitzy 18th century French Marquise who brought to dinner
Lord Byron, George Bernard Shaw, Ernest Hemingway, de Givenchy and an
“amoroso” running wild in the dusty forgotten streets of Capri… Her favorite
cities are: New York, Palm Beach, Aspen, Stockholm, London and Paris. She
tries to work out at least 3 times a week but, her travel schedule makes it
tough sometimes. She is romantic and the sensual lyricism of her universe
sails into perfect sunsets, tropical beaches, a fairytale wedding, complete
with castle. “I¹ve loved a few times in my life. But only been "in love"
once. Just married my best friend of 21 years, met him when I was 12. We
never realized how much we meant until after Sept 11, 2001. The World Trade
Center Disaster put it all in perspective. We realized what was important.
Within 6 months we were engaged and recently had a fairytale wedding,
complete with castle.” Marjorie told us. Did
she write about it? “Yes, I co-wrote our wedding song, with Andy Marvel, a
hot New York based writer/producer. It¹s called "Bringing down the Moon."
An overseas group called "Sweetbox" went into the studio and recorded it,
not sure if it¹s going to be used on their next record or not.” Marjorie
said.
Marjorie follows fashion and wears European and American expensive
designers labels. She loves Charnel and Prada. Manolo Blahnik shoes are her
favorite. Michael Kors and Vera Wang live in her wardrobe walking closets.
Black is her favorite color. Marjorie told me: “Black is versatile,
mysterious and sexy. I'm from New York, where we're legally required to
wear black at least 75% of the time.” But, the wall colors of her apartment
are of an earthy tone, lots of neutrals. I expected something different,
en vue of her visions of the world, style and mesmerizing persona. I
expected Napoleonic Style Empire burgundy wall colors covered with
contradictory Toulouse de Lautrec drawings. Marjorie came to the rescue.
Asking her “What usually, do you have on your desk?”, Marjorie replied: “A
Macintosh G4 Titanium PowerBook, a Sony digital recorder, a Motorola cell
phone, a Monte Blanc pen, and a white orchid plant.” Marjorie loves the
finest things in life yet, she does not collect artifacts unless it is
Manolo Blahnik! Why should she? She is a piece of art herself! A masterpiece
in motion. A modern Bizet’s Carmen driving a Mercedes ML SUV and a BMW
convertible inviting the wind to flirt with her hair and driving crazy those
who were left behind. Marjorie is not a Democrat, nor a Republican. She is
an Independent. She votes for the candidate, not for the party. What people
first notice about her? “First my eyes, then, my mouth. I¹ve been told I
have a big one!” explained Marjorie Maye.
CONTINUES NEXT
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