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MA’AYAN CASTEL
Electro / Pop / Reggae

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NYC- BOS - LA
United States

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Member Since4/16/2006
Band Websitemaayancastel.com
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..Ma'ayan Castel

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LIVE:
Ma'ayan Castel- Vocals
Leo Mellace- Guitars
Charles Haynes- Drums
Kyle Miles- Bass
Masayuki Hirano- Keys

WALK ON WATER EP:
Ma'ayan Castel - Vocals, Guitar, Programming
Leo Mellace- Guitar, Programming
Steve Catizone - Keys, Programming
Steve Hunt, Matt Jenson, Ben Zecker - Keys
Barron Brown & Mtaliwa - Bass
Charles Haynes-Drums
Irina Chirkova-Cello
Nichelle J. Mungo, Jim Vannest - Backing Vocals

SPECIAL THANKS + MUCH LOVE TO THE ENTIRE SANCTUM SOUND CREW

InfluencesI am provoked to feel, think and create by all forms of life and their experiences... I'm inspired by happiness and suffering / love and rage / God's wicked sense of humor / ART when it's not defined / You!

Here are some of my FAV MUSIC MAKERS:

RADIOHEAD, Jeff Buckley (who isn't), Stina Nordenstam, The Police, Sting, Michael Jackson, D'Angelo, Billi Holiday, Nina Simone, Bob Marley, Damian Marley, The Fugees, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Annie Lennox, FLIGHT OF THE CONCORDS (umm, yeah, they are funky white boys!) Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Big Brother Holding Company, Joni Mitchell, Carol King, Pink Floyd, Alan Parsons Project, The Beatles, Fiona Apple, Feist, Mos Def, Bjork, Imogen Heap, Robin Thicke, Tribe Called Quest, Tribe of Judah (and i'm not some scary wierdo), Chris Cornell, Gary Cherone, Queen, LED ZEPPELIN, Nirvana, Eddie Vedder- PJ, Meshell Ndegeocello, Sade, Amy Winehouse, Charles Mingus, Matti Caspi, Friends of Natasha, Caetano Veloso, Eric Sati, Edith Piaf, Fela Kuti, Salif Keita, Lhasa de Dela, Chico Buarque, Baden Powel, Ali Farka Toure, Miriam Makeba, Ehud Banai, Evyatar Banai, Piris Eliyahu

FAVORITE ALBUMS -I still listen to the full length albums!
RadioHead - every single album (Pablo Honey -not so much),
Fionna Apple- When the Pawn...,
PJ Harvey- Is This Desire
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
The Evolution of Robin Thicke
Bjork- Homogenic
Mos Def- The Brand New Danger
Snoop Dog- DoggyStyle
Coldplay- Parachute
Pearl Jam - No Code
Michael Jackson - "Off The Wall"
Elliott SMith- Either/Or
Pat Metheny-Beyond the Missouri Sky
Stina-This is Stina Nordenstam
Eric Clapton- MTV Unplugged
Nirvana- MTV Unplugged Eric Satie- Gymnopodies

FAVORITE SOUNDTRACKS:
"Dirty Dancing"
"Rush"- Eric Clapton
"Romeo+Juliet"
"Dirty Dancing"
"The Red Violin"
"Cinema Paradiso"

... TO BE CONTINUED.....

Sounds Like

... stop asking me that! Just listen!

I never really could find the words anyway...

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 6 2009 8:00P
HARPERS FERRY w/ MIGHTY MYSTIC AND THE MOVEMENT ALLSTON, Massachusetts

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My 2008 EP, "Walk On Water" is available on Ma'ayan Castel - Walk On Water - EP

“One of the most beautiful voices I’ve heard in a long time” -Chris Gehringer / Mastering Engineer / Sterling Sound / (Madonna, Nelly Furtado, Jason Mraz)

“If "The Devil's Pie" doesn't drag people deeper into this EP I don't know what would? It’s instantly memorable … a terrific singer, blessed with a beautiful voice. The album is VERY well produced, Lot's of littlie audio treats, Certainly it's RADIO ready.” -Jon Delange / Tinderbox Music

“Brains AND beauty! Throw in a splash of talent, your obvious work ethic & passion.... Add your team at sanctum and it spells a recipe for total success.” -Shele Sondheim

“I’m a HUGE fan!” -Liz Vidal / Songwriter (Nick Lachey)

SEMIFINALIST in R&B category - 2008 ISC for the song "Devil's Pie"
FINALIST in “Breaking the Band” 2008 by We Are Listening
FINALIST Songrwiting Competition 2008 in Pop category for the song "Walk On Water"

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traci *nhrasta*

traci *nhrasta*



Nov 20 2009 8:04 PM

Looking forward to seeing you on December 6th
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Oct 12 2009 3:01 PM

Amazing tracks Ma'ayan!

Talk soon

Matt
Leon

Leon Ramon Isodje



Jul 24 2009 8:11 PM

Like the sound of the new demo Keep the Great music coming
HARPERS FERRY

HARPERS FERRY



Jul 21 2009 7:06 PM

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Sean Heary



Jul 21 2009 7:05 PM

Ma'ayan, LOVE the new track. Let me know the next time yr playing around town! Hope all is well.
Yi (Avant-pop!)

Yi (Avant-pop!)



Jun 9 2009 6:30 PM

hey,
great sound. would love to come and check out the music live unfortunatly NYC is located on the other side of the world... but thanks alot for the invite.
-Yi
♠ Joanna Ciampa♠

joanna ciampa



May 2 2009 4:49 AM

Love the look and the Music, you really use your gift fully and you are incredible.....next time your gonna smudge call me hahaha, where oh where does the time go????
Dr. Rock

Dr. Rock



Feb 16 2009 12:26 AM

I LOVE your sound

Alt-pop with a twist of Jazz
Pamela Lewis

Pamela Lewis



Feb 3 2009 9:31 PM

hey mamma!
great show last night!!!
soooo glad i came down to see you...
really dig the new tunes
let's set up a show together soon- yes?
it would be fabuuuulous!!
~pamela
Willow

Willow



Jan 14 2009 6:28 AM

New shit huh? Cool cant wait to hear it. When are we gonna hang out???? I'm so crazy with work. I would love for you to check out what I have been up too. willowdreyfus743. etsy. com Let me know what you think of my photos and other goodies:) Love love love
Ben Zecker Music/ RPG Studios

Ben Zecker Music/ RPG Studios



Jan 14 2009 8:30 AM

hey ma'ayan!
whats good?
hows music and life... living in beantown still?
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
♠ Joanna Ciampa♠

joanna ciampa



Jan 12 2009 12:52 PM

YOUR AMAZING WOMAN........KEEP UP THE PRODUCTION and ( you get more beautiful every time i see you) great hanging out the other night c u soon Much Light Joanna
Pamela Lewis

Pamela Lewis



Jan 7 2009 12:36 AM

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

still LOVING your tunes girl!!

sooooo amazing!!

~pamela
Mike Davidson Recording

Mike Davidson Recording



Jan 2 2009 2:25 PM

Dig the tunes.
–Mike D
Rob

Rob



Dec 16 2008 1:32 PM

so.....when does Boston get treated to more Ma'ayan shows?

nothing could be better than hearing you live!!!!!
BOSTON HIP HOP PAGES: The New England Testament

BOSTON HIP HOP PAGES: The New England Testament



Nov 10 2008 10:50 PM

I am personally so entranced with your vocals, and am very glad to discover your very talent here in New England. Very much appreciate the add, and will do my best to get the word out on your talent... much success to you!!!

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Nicholas DiSpagna

Nicholas DiSpagna



Sep 13 2008 1:54 PM

Thank you for the ADD and the support!
I like your sound!
-Nicholas
..Is not a Rockstar

..Is not a Rockstar



Oct 10 2008 6:55 PM

Was awesome meeting you last night. Great set.
Krysta Youngs

Krysta Youngs



Oct 18 2008 4:53 PM

Hey Girl,
I know you said something about moving to LA but was wondering if you'd be around Boston to do a show at Church on 2/12
The show is called Siren Songs and will feature 5 female singer/songwriters/performers
Let me know!
Hope you're well.
Krysta
Ryan Wisser

Ryan Wisser



Aug 21 2008 6:22 PM

thanks for the add, your stuff is great, ive been listening to it the whole time ive been at sanctum.
steve and leo are always trying to show you off! good luck with everything
Tony Gallo

Tony Gallo



Aug 19 2008 4:53 PM

Yea MA'AYAN.. love your sound and the vid was off the hook! Hope to catch your show sometime! Peace tg
ira

ira



Aug 4 2008 1:17 PM

ill be down in DC. wish i could make it to your show! Maybe we will just have to book you in Denver!
Good luck, lets catch up soon.
Zili Misik

Zili Misik



Jul 29 2008 11:27 AM

the EP is great. congratulations!

peace&love,
ZM.
Sanctum Sound Studios

Sanctum Sound Studios



Jul 26 2008 8:27 PM

Yo the new track sounds sick !!! Can't wait to hear it mixed !!! Keep up the good work.
HARPERS FERRY

HARPERS FERRY



Jul 10 2008 3:22 PM

GREAT SHOW LAST NIGHT!!!
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