Emmy Rossum, the actress best known for her acting roles in `Phantom Of The Opera,' `Mystic River,' and `The Day After Tomorrow,' has her diversity validated with her release of debut album, Inside Out, Despite her being known primary as an actress, music has always played a major role in Emmy Rossum's life.

When she was seven years old, she was singing with the Metropolitan Opera, and by the time she was a teenager, she had auditioned, and won, the part of Christine in the film version of `Phantom of the Opera,' for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. Rossum recorded her new music with producer Stuart Brawley, with whom she co-wrote all of the songs, and it represents a showcase for her remarkable vocal range. "I feel a real emotional connection to these songs," she says. "It's a real expression of my innermost thoughts and feelings, hence the title Inside Out." "It's about finding a respite from all the craziness," says the performer about the song. "I wanted to create a kind of music that would allow me to use my voice as an instrument. I tried to discover the boundary of the human voice.

Audio samples and a complete tracklisting are available at Amazon, where the CD is currently on pre-order sale for $9.98 ...

Physical Disc (CD):
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000W7Y1LK/?tag=imwan-20

Digital Download (MP3 @ 256 kbps):
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X7ZWEO/?tag=imwan-20

She also had a major role in Songcatcher, a movie I highly recommend to anyone who has an interest in the Appalachian folk traditions. She sings beautifully in that film.

I have yet to see the film, though it's been on my list for a while.
Emmy sings a duet of "When Love is New" with Dolly Parton, and also does a very brief "Barbara Allen", on the soundtrack. The album also features Roseanne Cash,Iris Dement, Emmylou,Allison Moorer, and several others. Great Album.