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Latest Headline: Listen to her contribution
to the We Are The Future International Song Project: "Shine"
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About Anne...
Anne Roos
is considered at the top of her field as a Celtic Harpist. She is a many-faceted
performer who excels as a soloist in concert, as well as with her ensemble. Her
recorded music is aired internationally and is described as "lovely" and
"enchanting".
Anne Roos' love of English and Celtic music blossomed as a child and young teen
at Southern California Renaissance Fairs, when she became involved singing in
madrigal groups, performing period music. She started playing the Celtic harp
quite by accident. While employed at an incredibly stressful job, Anne
serendipitously met Sylvia Woods at a booth full of little Celtic Harps at a
Winter Solstice Fair and began taking private instructions from her as a
creative outlet. Then came music theory courses at UCLA and eventually teaching
music for the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Anne has performed throughout the U.S. for more than twenty-five years as a
soloist at resort hotels, convention centers, cruise ships, concert venues,
highland games, Celtic and Renaissance fairs, casino clubs, wineries, meditation
retreats-- you name it. She has been invited to perform for several dignitaries,
including the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Ireland. She makes her home at Lake Tahoe
and continues to perform regularly, priding herself on the ability to be
versatile and take requests: playing anything from O'Carolan's Irish music and
Greensleeves, to Beatles and love songs and Stairway to Heaven, and just about
everything in between.
Anne’s CD projects demonstrate quality musicianship and versatility. Anne’s
albums are unique--Her recent releases are actually little books with CDs tucked
neatly into the back page. She recognizes that her listeners enjoy reading about
the background of the music on her CDs. A Wee Bit
About Anne's Recordings...
Anne’s latest release, “A Light in the
Forest”, is her most technically beautiful recording to date. It
was recorded in 5.1 Surround Sound, and is perhaps the first folk/world/Celtic
CD to be available in this format. The disc contains music of the Celtic harp
with a small ensemble performing music about the woods and woodland creatures
(fairies, elves, trolls, nymphs, leprechauns, and more). It’s packaged in a
31-page hardcover book describing the folk history and legends of the tunes.
Anne arranged and recorded a special Celtic wedding music CD called “Haste to the Wedding” in
direct response to the many requests she received from brides and grooms. “Haste
to the Wedding” is popular with couples looking for romantic music to accompany
their wedding festivities. It includes traditional Celtic music played on solo
harp accompanied by an ensemble of traditional instruments. This CD is enclosed
in a 48-page hardcover book containing vintage color images, Celtic toasts,
blessings, legends, wedding traditions, and recipes. It's a "must-have" for
weddings.
"Mermaids and Mariners"
features traditional and original music of the sea, arranged by Anne for both
solo Celtic Harp and harp within a small ensemble. The beautiful sea ballads and
shanties are packaged inside a 24-page hardcover book containing a bounty of
illustrations and tales about life at sea. Selections from this recording have
been featured on United Airlines Inflight Music Service.
One of her earliest projects, “Through
the Mist,” features original New Age flute and harp duets, with
flutist David Blonski. This recording is enhanced with soothing environmental
sounds woven into the selections. This recording remains a favorite among
massage therapists and yoga enthusiasts.
"I really enjoy improvising from a skeletal idea of a song and seeing where it
will go. I can get creatively stale playing solo harp as often as I do; I always
get great new ideas playing with others. So, I relish the time working with
great musicians, like the ones on my CDs," says Anne.
View Anne
Roos' entire song list, concert information, and biography at:www.celticharpmusic.com.
Hello Anne, thanks for being friends in the endless depth of MySpace, and also for your nice message to my mailbox. Where did I find you? Probably by surfing along the site of my friend Hannes, with whom I play in two bands: Celtic Connection and Pico Bello, what is nearly the same line-up, but with an additional singer in the second band. CC is a traditional folk band with an edge..... some "electrical" or rockin' sounds are therein sometimes, but the material is all pure Folk - from centuries ago and contemporary stuff. Pico Bello plays a wider range from Swing and Klezmer up to Country, Folk and Rock, but in an acoustic line-up with a jazzy fiddle - and sometimes with an electric semi-acoustic Jazzguitar. Harp music is something, I like since I've first listened to Alan Stivell, way back in the 70's. For some time, in the early 80's, I played in the streets of my hometown with a harp-player from Germany, Regina Elling, who also played guitar, fiddle and flute. We never brought it to a "real" band, but had lots of fun with the music on festivals and sessions. I wish you and your audiences great delight, playing (listening to) the harp, your music is really touching..... Keep on folkin' ;-) Greetings from Germany, Sláinte, Cheers, Prost, Detlef
Hello Anne! And thank you for your message. I am able now to answer to your questions. Is very simple. After a hard day, your celtic harp music is like a medicine for us. We are listening almost every evening your music, one or two hours. Something about me. I am from Romania, and I'm a graphic designer. I have 2 wonderfull daughters, school girls, 13 and 16 years old. The big one are taking guitar lessons and she also love your music - especially Stairs Way To Heaven. She said - It's amazing!!!! She likes very much irish music and all about celtic art. My wife is also a graphic designer. So, we are artists. We like very much all about art - art history, music, graphic arts, theatre... We love to travel, and we try to visit everything we can. We travelled twice in U.S.A. and Europe. So, that's me and my family... Our best regards A concert in Romania? When?
Hi Anne, Stopped by to enjoy your page. Wishing you a wonderful week. Thank you dear friend for your support. Peace, love & Happiness. Bex & Paul. WATF UK Team.
Hi Anne, thank you for the add. Very atmospheric, your music, I like it. In the eighties we had a celtic harpist in our group and played tunes from O Caroline. Greetings from Germany, Hannes
Listening and watching Siobhan Owen perform live yesterday, I reminded myself I hadn't been in here for ages to listen to your beautiful harp either! SO tonight's an Anne Roos private (myspace) recital!
When I was young and knew nothing, I asked for the sun. You gave me a candle which I put in my pocket, and now... a lifetime later, I found the match. —John Squadra
YES I'M ENJOYING YOUR PIC'S AND MUSIC VERY MUCH AND I PRAY THAT GOD WILL KEEP BLESSING YOU AND PROTECTING YOU AS YOU MAKE THE WORLD HAPPY WITH YOUR WONDERFUL SOUND.
Greetings Ann, I stopped by to listen to your tunes and watch a few of your videos. Beautiful scenery on th e shores of Lake Tahoe. I didn't know that you played Led Zeppelin. Seems I'm suddenly thirsty for a cool Corona cerveza. Best wishes, - Mark
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ADDING ME, I LOVE YOUR PAGE AND YOUR MUSIC IS HEAVENLY YOU ARE TRULY BLESS BY GOD,AND I PRAY THAT HE WILL ALWAY'S BE WITH YOU AND KEEP YOU IN EVERYTHING YOU DO IN LIFE.PLEASE STAY IN TOUCH AND HAVE A VERY PEACEFUL AND BLESS WEEK.
Dear Anne, Do you get airplay on the airlines music station? Where did you submit your music? I stopped by for another listen. Soo beautiful... Arlene Faith
Dear sweet friend, Just dropping by to listen to your beautiful music while I am working on design. It is so peaceful and calming. I hope you are doing well and that your career is flourishing. You are in my thoughts. Take care dear friend. Hugs, Lacey
Hi anne, thinking always of you and your wonderful music!! You are on my "top friends" since the begining! Sending you hugs and kisses of france my dear old friend.
