Polish band created a stir in the Celtic scene with their eclectic blend of Folk, Rock, Jazz and World styles.
The purpose of this site is to discover beautiful acts , to realize that we are all related and to stretch the limits of how music is perceived. It is always a delight to find such music all over the world. It is great, especially when that music calls to mind the beauty of nature, the myths and musical arrangement. These things make Celtic music so diverse. I am so excited over this band! Listen to Banshee Celtic Band via MySpace :http://www.myspace.com/bandbanshee
Great news to Cecile Corbelfans! A soundtrack to “Kari-gurashi” will be release on April 7. Cecile composed the soundtrack for this anime.Previously, she reported this in her site:
12/17/2009
A Breton Lady in Tokyo
After “Ponyo on the cliff by the sea” The Ghibli Studios just announced that they are working on a new movie, entitled “Karigurashi no Arrietty”, directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi.
Ghibli’s movies have always been a great source of inspiration for me, many of them are part of my favorite movies ever : “Spirited away”, “My neighbour Totoro” “Princess Mononoke”, “Kiki’s delivery service” and many more… There is a long list and I can definitely not choose which one is my favorite!
I’m very happy to share the news with you and to announce that I’m composing the soundtrack for this new movie.
This is a great honor and a very nice present for me to be part of this beautiful project, and I’m working on the music and songs composition since May 2009 with my partner and friend Simon Caby.
The movie will be released next summer 2010 in Japan.
The very first teaser will be broadcasted during the Christmas holidays in Japan including the main music theme “Arrietty’s song” (digital release in Japan on December 19 2009)
Official website available here :
For now, a lot of travelling between Paris and Tokyo, and a couple of jananese lessons 😉
I listened to the sample and it is beautiful that it will really spirit you away into the world of this movie. Cecile, Celticmusicfan is proud of you and is glad of this achievement. I also admire how the Japanese embrace Celtic music like no other. You can check the soundtrack here:http://www.yamahamusic.co.jp/music.php?pgm_id=5626&prd_id=545
Just received an update from Dom Duff’s twitter about a single (radio edit). I listened to it and I like it. You can also check out our previous interview with him above this page.
So many updates, so little time. I am writing this in breakneck speed while I m trying to uncover a new band from Russia as well as a gifted siren who sent me an email. I shall post them in this site soon . But first thing’s first. The wind has taken us to the Scottish skies . There are new releases waiting foe our ears to swallow-hahahaha I like this imagery.
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Celtic Metal from the Russian Federation:Fferyllt
I didn’t know what to say. This band blew the rooftops with their explosive brand of music-A union of Celtic and Metal music. There is nothing more refreshing than to have someone shake down the house once in a while. What can I say? They look better than most metal bands though…and sound much ,much better. Take a look at this edited video I found in YouTube:
I have heard of Oona McOuat long before I got a mail from her but I didnt know how to get in touch. Like all wonderful musicians I listen to, she lives in British Columbia. Her music is a combination of soft tunes drenched in soulful saxophones, traditional instruments and lounge sophistication that makes just lose yourself to the music after a hard day’s work. Her music is evocative and her voice is part ethereal and part earthly rooted both in folk and jazz. I love her refreshing approach to this kind of genre because she really brings something new to it. Like bringing a new set of recipes on a get together party . I hear a bit of Sarah McLachlan, Natalie Merchant and Loreena McKennitt in her . But of course the music is uniquely Oona McOuat.
I was typing keys away and lazily browsing the Internet when I came across these four videos in You Tube which originally appeared in 1997 from St Andrew’s Night Concert and other venues. I have been a follower of Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham since they collaborated with Connie Dover’s Somebody . They have been around a bit and they are still making beautiful music. In fact they are having concert as reported by Gig Guide. So get your tickets if you are around the area.
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