OFFICIAL TINY DANCER VIDEO CLIP
PART 2 of 'BOY IN A MILLION' from 60 MINUTES with Connor Maclean and Casey Barnes
Influences
Recent Album Review:
I have two words for you - Bloody Brilliant!
Casey Barnes has long been an Australian secret, an artist with a guitar case tattered and torn from the truckloads of gigs and late nights spent kicking new songs around this dusty country. He’s well and truly paid his dues, travelled the far expands of the globe and to our advantage the result of the journey thus far is a self titled cracker of an album jam packed full of solid heart felt killer songs from a guy who really knows what he’s on about.
Far beyond the wretched stench of manufactured solo artists that seem to be filling up our TV screens, Casey brings to the ears of the world a creditable, yet consumable, damn catchy, and totally REAL collection of songs. It’s great to hear an album of such calibre making its electronic debut onto iTunes, with the world at his feet. Its times like these that I realise how lucky we are to be born into the age of the internet and have access to so much independent music from all over the world. The Casey Barnes album has been an awesome addition to my ever expanding iTunes collection and well worth checking out for yourself .
Sounds Like
To download songs off the new album go to: iTunes or 'www.caseybarnes.com.au'
CASEY BARNES may well be one of Australia’s most talented emerging singer-songwriters. Arguably one of his biggest highlights to date has been opening for Bryan Adams at the outdoor concert series ‘A Day On The Green’. Following his set, the demand for his independently released album at the merchandising tent was overwhelming, with over 200 copies selling out. This was the start of something special for Casey and he has gone on to play shows alongside acts such as Eskimo Joe, Vanessa Amorosi, The Whitlams, Jack Jones and Diesel amongst others.
Casey’s self titled second album followed in 2007 and featured honest, passionate
music with a rock/pop edge. 2009 has brought about a slight shift in direction with the release of his brand new 5 track EP ‘Red Lion Motel’. Representing a more authentic and raw sound, Casey has moved in a direction reflecting his maturity as a songwriter.
After a recent successful five week self funded promotional tour of the US and Europe, Casey
also decided it was time to explore other styles of music and test his talent. What transpired
was proof that there was seemingly no musical environment that he could not adapt to.
Australian DJ/Producer Marco Demark enlisted Casey to feature on his reworking of
the Elton John classic, “Tiny Dancer”.
The track reached number 1 on most of the dance charts in the UK, and then went onto reach Top5 on most of the dance charts throughout Europe including 1 in Italy followed by 5 in Casey’s home base, Australia. The track was also added to the daytime play lists of the biggest radio stations in the UK; Radio 1, Capital, Kiss FM and Galaxy. Superstar UK DJ Pete Tong chose “Tiny Dancer” as an ‘Essential Tune’ and following extensive play on his
influential show on Radio 1. The tracks success has brought about further opportunities with Casey now working on future releases with DJ/Producers including the likes of superstar DJ Tiesto among others.
On top of Casey’s own personal love of music and performing he also found time to recently organise a successful series of charity concerts to raise money for his chronically ill little mate, 10 year old Connor Maclean, who has a rare health condition. It was a story so strong and heartfelt that it was covered by “60 Minutes” and went to air on Channel 9. Without a doubt, Casey Barnes not only has a passion for his music, but also for the people around him.
For Bookings Contact: www.caseybarnes.com.au email:casey@caseybarnes.com.au
The Following footage is
CASEY SUPPORTING BRYAN ADAMS @ A DAY ON THE GREEN:
congratulations Mr B on your IDOL efforts...lookin forward to watching you light up my screen!..and also that amazing story marco shared re pulling out tiny dancer..wow!..freaky stuff..lol..xx
Hey Mate! I was just thinking about the night I heard you singing Tiny Dancer at Surfers Rowers and I was like "OMG you sound like the guy on the radio i love this song!!!!" and you were like ... "ummm surprise!!!" haha good times! Anyway have just been listening to the Tiesto mix cause I love and just thought I'd drop in and say Hi! Good to see everything is going so well for you! Very impressed with the tunes... take care :D
Well get used to all that...the ride is just about to begin! Good luck in Sydney and we cant wait for the whole thing to air. You will be sworn to secrecy no doubt...we 'll all just have to wait I guess?
Cool!! I will be at the Sydney Theatre on Thursday night with son Michael.....se you there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Fingers toes and anything else pliable will be crossed.
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