Visit ME at http://www.myspace.com/celinecarroll
Check out some more of my songs and find out a little more about me and if you're signed up, pop by for a chat..
Happy Trails,
Celine.

JUST GOIN' THRU' THE BOOKS!!

I was just sorting out the ol' bookcase..And thought I would recommend a few books for these long cold days and evenings.. In No Particular Order

1. CASH..The autobiography of Johnny Cash (with Patrick Carr)

2. A GENIUS IN THE FAMILY..Jacqueline Du Pre (Hilary and Piers Du Pre)

3. THE LIVES OF JOHN LENNON..Albert Goldman

4. BACHARACH..Maestro! The Life Of A Pop Genius..Michael Brocken

5. TUNESMITH..INSIDE THE ART OF SONGWRITING..Jimmy Webb

6. MY TAKE.... GARY BARLOW

7. DUSTY SPRINGFIELD A LIFE IN MUSIC..Edward Leeson

8. JOHN PEEL Margrave Of The Marshes..His Autobiography

9. DANCING WITH DEMONS..DUSTY SPRINGFIELD..Penny Valentine and Vicki Wickham

10. KIRSTY MACCOLL..THE ONE AND ONLY.. Karen O'Brien

11. She's A Rebel..The History Of Women In Rock & Roll..Gillian G. Gaar

12. LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY..JAMES TAYLOR..HIS LIFE IN MUSIC..Timothy White

13. LEONARD BERNSTEIN..Humphrey Burton

14. Streisand THE INTIMATE BIOGRAPHY..James Spada

15. PAUL MCCARTNEY..MANY YEARS FROM NOW..Barry Miles

16. AMELIA EARHART.. Biography..Doris L. Rich

17. All the various books written about the BEATLES of course!!

HAPPY READING..

Celine's Previous Albums

Catch You As You Fall 1999

Celine's debut album 'Catch you as you fall'. This album was produced by Declan Sinnott and features a collection of 11 songs ranging from the full-bodied 'Blame This World' to the purest and simplest sound of 'Innocence Lost'.

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http://www.celinecarroll.com/shop.html




Itch 2005
The long-player is a collection of 10 original songs which take the listener on a complete musical journey that encompasses the highs and lows of love, loss and longing via a collection of catchy choruses and hang-your-shirt-on-them hooks.


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Celine Carroll Interview Part 2..


How would you define the word "success"?
Happiness, peace of mind..That about sums it up for me.
Are you looking for an independent label deal or a major label deal?
I'm looking for the best route forward in order to get my music out to the world!!
Do you have a demo or press kit, or any promotional materials?
Yep, EPK..It's all on Sonicbids and also on my myspace page. I've also a show on You Tube called CELINE CARROLL '2 NEW SONGS IN A DIFFERENT SHIRT', where I showcase my songs. The songs change on each show as well as the shirts!!
What live performance experience have you had?
With various bands and as a solo artist I guessed I've played in every phone box in this country!! I've played a couple of shows in Chicago. And I've played some shows in Nasville...the Bluebird Cafe, to name one...all us songwriters out there know about that place!!
Currently with the band, we've been playing alot around Ireland.
How do you rate your live performance ability?
I do feel that I connect with my audience. I feel it onstage and the feedback from them is alway encouraging. I love performing. So that's the battle won. Whether I'm playing solo or with the band, the vibe is always there. 'When people pay good money to see you, you better be on form'..That's the way I approach every show that I do. You owe it to them. And most times...they come back to see you again.
Have you recorded any previous CDs?
Yep..Three albums..'Catch You As You Fall', 'Itch' and at the moment, I'm hoping to release my latest album..'Such A Beautiful Light' soon.
What are your 3 favourite songs and why?
Living, breathing and sleeping music, that's a tough one. But I would say, in no particular order, purely depending on my mood....
1. 'Maybe I'm amazed' by Paul McCartney, for his sheer raw vocal delivery and his passionate lyric..Ya see, the human condition.
2.' The Look Of Love' by Bacharach and David. It has to be Dusty Springfield's version. This seductive lyric and her intimate vocal on this record just blows me away everytime I hear it. It sends me to that special place, if ya know what I mean..Once again..the human condition.
3. It has to be 'The Candyman' by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, performed by Sammy Davies Jnr. I dare anyone to listen to this song and not break out in a smile!! This song has everything going for it. Pure poetry, beautiful imagery, humour, passion, wonderful production and that 'inner child' quality.. After all, I think we're all kids at heart..The only way to survive, especially us songwriters. Yet again, the Human Condition..I rest my case!!
Have you had any previous print or broadcast media exposure or reviews?
Yep, I've been written about..I get airplay every once in a while..when Westlife are in the recording studio. It's all in the blog.. on myspace and on http://www.celinecarroll.com/

New album 'Such a Beautiful Light'

Coming Soon.

Beauty is in the ear of the beholder...
Such A Beautiful Light is a wonderful collection of 'Pure Quality'..It is the sound of a truly creative songwriter coming into her own.
On hearing each of the 12 tracks, this album has the ability to make you dance, to make you think and at times to force you to hang on for dear life..
With shades of Bacharach and King, you will want to take this smooth, soulful collection of songs into your heart forever.

Celine Carroll Interview..Part 1
What is your background?
Writing and playing music most of my life.
Played with various Dublin bands down the years. Dipped in and out as a session player. And never entered the Eurovision Song Contest!!
Why do you want to record and release your own music?
For me, as a creative person, there has to be a begining, a middle and an end to songwriting. First of all, I write to get the demons out or sometimes the Angels.. If I'm happy with what I've created, I guess the next step is to share it with others. I enjoy the recording process because it's that little step further into creativity. And then to be able to put it into someone's hand and say 'Hey, take a listen, hope you like it'. That's a good feeling. Or send it out over the ether as the case may be today!!
What are your songs about?
About 3 Mins long!! That's the short answer.. I tend to write about the obvious..' The Human Condition.' How I treat that particular subject varies from song to song.
The heart is a great muse..We all have one, so we can all relate to something written about it. Also, when I'm away, I tend to write about going home. And when I'm home I sometimes write about travelling, moving on..Weird!!
Do you write your own songs?
Yep..I tend to write mostly on my own, with the guitar or at the piano. The lyrics and music are almost always written in tandem.
I have co-written with some really great people..But the thing about co-writing is, It's a bit like going on a blind date, if you know what I mean. You're kinda at the mercy of each other!! Luckily I've had some cool, productive 'blind-dates'!!
Who are your musical influences?
I suppose the original great American Songwriters, Cole Porter, the Gershwins, far too many to mention. Then of course The Beatles, especially McCartney, for his melody in particular. Of course Lennon...Together the most sucessful blind-date of all time!!
Other artist, James Taylor, The Eagles, all at the Brill building, Gilbert O' Sullivan, what a writer!!, Jimmy McCarthy, Walter Hyatt, Lucinda Williams, a few classical heads.... tons of people..
How do you describe your music to people?
Great songs, Great Sentiment, Honesty and a lot of Humour thrown in for good measure
What image do you think your music conveys?
I've been told on more than one occasion that my music is very cinematic. I don't think you can narrow it down to a single image. Different songs convey different emotions. I do think my songs are like short stories. And I do wear my heart on my sleeve alot. But I would like to think that there's an honesty about what I do. Is honesty an image??
What are your immediate music career goals?
The plan is to do more live performances. So full houses would be something to aim for!! Get some more songs recorded at a reasonable rate!!
Get my music to as many ears as possible. Oh yeah and shift a few cds in the process!!
What are your long-term career goals?
That's a bit like that horrible question...'Where do you see yourself in five years time?' I suppose to be the best success I can possibly be in this business called Show!! To be able to write great songs, record them and have people buy them would be great. If anything, it puts food on the table.. I would love to get some songs covered by other sucessful artists, that would be a great honour. Grammy, Oscar, etc.... I will always write songs. It's what I do, It's what I am.

About Celine
Celine Carroll's music has been described from Soft-Jazz to Damn Fine Acoustic Soul. An accomplished Songwriter and performer, guitarist, pianist, she simply writes songs that suit everyone. On stage she delivers a live acoustic performance of groove, dynamics, passionate lyrics and melody-driven songs with her band. Celine will tell you herself that her biggest influences are Paul McCartney (I bow to you Macca, O Holy One), for his gift of melody, Dusty Springfield, for her gift of Soul and Elvis for his gift of Hips!!So what you get from Celine is Melody-Driven Music all the way. With buckets of Soul and thought-provoking lyrics, she is a songwriter who will draw you in on the opening chord.

Celine has recorded two albums, ('Catch You as You Fall' produced by Declan Sinnott and 'Itch' which was self-produced). Her third album, entitled 'Such A Beautiful Light' is due for release in 2009.