Maria & The Balance

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. My grandma sang for the Cleveland Opera. She'd walk around the house, sing arias and play the piano. Around age 4 or 5, I sat at it for the first time, and started plunking the keys...and I knew I was in love with music. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Peter Gabriel, Secret World Live Pink Floyd, The Dark Side of the Moon Remastered Talking Heads, Stop Making Sense (Live) [Special New Edition] I've always gravitated towards artists that tell a story and don't just perform a concert, they put on a show. Performances that change the fiber of who you are and with music that is timeless. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Rosie” This is a song about all the exciting parts of love. That first feeling when you see your other half, when you first start falling in love, and even later on when it becomes a place of comfort, when it feels like home. May we all have that. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? Every moment is a memorable one, even the dingy late-night club gigs because I'm fortunate to do this. To be an artist is to be able to express yourself in unique ways...and sometimes you can even make a little money doing it! :-) Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? There's always items left on the bucket list! Would love to play some festivals and get the music out there live. A dream has always been to have my lyrics sung back to me--I'd like to see that come true.