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ARTIST:
MAUREEN O'BRIEN
DISCOGRAPHY:
Luminous
Many Shades of Blue
Undercovered
GENRE:
Jazz-Blues-Folk/Rock
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MAUREEN O'BRIEN - THE BIO |
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A new Realease from Maureen - UNDERCOVERED:
Posted 8th June 2012
The recent release of Maureen O’Brien’s 6th Album “UnderCovered” has been described as a quietly understated homecoming.
A reflection, perhaps, of the private – almost exclusive – launch event held recently in her home town of Newcastle NSW.
The album contains 11 original tracks plus a short prose against the acapella background of Mozart’s Dona Nobis Pacem. Typically, each song is message-driven as is typical of the folk genre, however this album cannot simply be categorised in the ‘folk’ category. Once again, O’Brien blurs the boundaries between blues/jazz/contemporary folk/ folk-rock as she blends melodies, lyrics and tempo into an eclectic fusion of listening pleasure.
“I’ve explored and experimented with many styles and sounds over the last decade but with this album I wanted to come back to an authentic sound – bring the music back home where it belongs, to the songwriting” she says.
“Finally, I am at peace in my skin of Songwriter. Confident that I have nothing to prove. My songs can stand the test of time for listeners who find what they seek…a song that has meaning to them alone. What more can a Songwriter ask for?”
The album was recorded locally at Sound Ideas Studio, Kotara. This is the studio of Robbie Long – multi-award-winning musician and recording engineer. Rob has provided additional instrumentation on most tracks. The album also showcases the vocals of emerging young artist Kait Hamilton (who hails from Lake Macquarie) on one track “Wanna Be”. Kait’s voice has been described as ‘fresh honey – smooth and sweet’.
Other local musicians who contributed to the recording include Russ Redford on harmonica and Diane Lenham on clarinet.
UnderCovered is available for direct purchase only – inquiries via the website;
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Contemporary singer/songwriter and touring performer, Maureen writes from the heart and sings it with passion.
With some 5 albums to her credit, her work crosses and often fuses the boundaries of Jazz-Blues-Folk/Rock.
An interpretive vocalist, she has a rich, mellow vocal sound and style that intimately connects with her audience.
Her music is played on community radio stations across Australia and has had airplay overseas as well.
Her third album "Luminous" was selected as Amrap's album of the month for national airplay and her second album "Many Shades of Blue" won the Trad & Now Magazine's award for "Best CD of 2006 in Blues & Roots genre".
She will be performing works from the last 4 albums and will be supported by clarinettist Di Lenham and bass guitarist Phil Cogan.
She is a popular performer at many festivals including the St Albans festival, the Turning Wave Festival in Gundagai, Majors Creek festival and Folk in Broke festival as well various wineries, restaurants and dedicated concerts throughout NSW and Queensland.
Maureen's music may inspire, uplift, challenge or simply make you laugh.
There's only one guarantee, you won't walk away from a performance without being touched in some way.
Artist enquiries may be made on 0421 072 444.
The Live and Original program is an initiative of Central Coast promoter Ben Roberts and happens at Diggers @ The Entrance on the first and third Friday’s of the month.
Entry is free and further enquiries can be made by calling Ben on 0414 951 834
For more information on the show or media enquiries please contact Maureen O'Brien:
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