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Maranna McCloskey
Folk / Akustik / Roots Music

'At Last' Vocal Album of the Year LiveIreland.com



Dungiven, Co. Derry
İrlanda

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Son Giriş:  25.11.2009
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   Hakkımızda Maranna McCloskey
Traditional music and song were as much part of Maranna McCloskey’s childhood and adolescence as Top of the Pops and Smash Hits – so it’s no great surprise that Maranna’s debut album draws heavily on her early exposure to Irish balladry. ‘At Last’ pays a debt to that traditional influence, but the album demonstrates a coming of age with an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary songs.

Maranna displayed real talent for singing as a child and regularly attended fleadhs and seisiúns, but it was only during her mid-teens that she realised she also had a gift for song and melody writing. When she was still a student, Maranna was asked to join local traditional band, Óige with whom she performed at numerous music festivals throughout Europe and shared the stage with traditional luminaries such as Sharon Shannon and Davy Spillane.

Like so many, Maranna left her Dungiven home (in 2001) to spend a year in Australia. On a visit to Fraser Island, she was moved to compose a song based on the aboriginal history of the island. Realising she missed writing and performing, she was prompted to record a 4-track EP and won two Irish American News ‘Top Tir’ awards: Best Female Newcomer 2002 and her own composition, ‘Fraser Island’ was named Vocal Cut of the Year 2003.

When she returned home, Maranna bought a house and joined the University of Ulster as a clinical trials technician. Even though domesticity beckoned, Maranna still harboured a desire to record a solo album. As luck would have it, she was invited to sing at a St. Patrick’s Day concert in San Diego with The Brian Baynes Band, Eric Rigler and The San Diego Symphony Orchestra – one of the leading orchestras in the US. Experiencing the buzz of the music industry again and feeling too young to ‘settle down’, she decided to sell her house to finance the recording of a full length solo album with producer Brian Baynes.

While Maranna herself admits that selling her house is a bit of a gamble, it is not a complete leap in the dark – “Having performed in front of receptive audiences all over the world, I knew that I had to take this risk. Ten years ago, I wouldn’t have been able to record the album, I wouldn’t have had the finance or the confidence – but now I know that I don’t want to waste my talents and I want to express sentiments that resonate with my audiences.”

This solo debut demonstrates that as an artist, Maranna has matured into a songwriter of considerable depth and as a vocalist she has grown into her gift with new found confidence.

She says, “It has been wonderful to have the opportunity to record some of my favourite folk songs as well as my own material and I hope I have created music that is universal in its appeal. I look forward to performing these songs to live audiences as it is truly exhilarating to see how an audience responds to my lyrics and voice.”

This album is the fruit of a lot of labour and represents Maranna’s growth and maturity. Touching, melodic, memorable, emotive – all words that describe, but don't fully capture the sound of ‘At Last’.

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Daniel Mark Faller

Daniel Mark Faller



25 Kas 2009 16:45

greetings from idaho / usa
Mike Considine

Mike Considine



25 Kas 2009 09:12

thanks for the ad....love your voice
Terry Gascoigne

Terry Gascoigne



24 Kas 2009 10:02

Hi Maranna, thank you!
Beautiful singing & music.
Great to have you as a friend!
Cheers, Terry
Serena Costa

Serena Costa



23 Kas 2009 21:49

Hi Maranna!
Thanks for replying!!
How's the weather in Ireland now?? I hope much better now... I was told about the bad storms over there!! I'm so so sorry.. Although this problem I'd like to be there because I miss my belonged Island!!
I thought to write you because I had the newspaper "Irish music" (where I found your article) in my hands!! ;-)

So you are taking time to rest a bit.. Great.. It needed sometimes, what do you think??
I'm happy you are going to have good new opportunity.. Keep me informed!!

About me all ok.. I'm sick and tired to work and I want to sing all the day!! :-(
Now learning and studying some concerts in the winter!!

All the best!
Take care
Sere :-)
The Penelopes

The Penelopes



23 Kas 2009 15:40

Hello,

Thank you very much for the add, and for the beautiful music!!

Tatsuhiko
The Penelopes


Sly Old Dogs

Sly Old Dogs



21 Kas 2009 16:54

Hi - good to meet you. Welcome to the 'Doghouse'
Serena Costa

Serena Costa



19 Kas 2009 21:39

Hi Maranna!!
How are you??
What's going on with your music??

Enjoy and take care..
Sere :-)
David Franks: Walkabouts Verse

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse



19 Kas 2009 21:39

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace...
Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(see my blog for details): 
CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY

As gospellers have said,
Beneath signalling skies,
On land dusty to tread,
A trough in a stable
Was the strawy first-bed
Of a divine baby -
The forgiving Godhead.

A season for new hope -
There then and here now;
The yuletide of goodwill -
There then and here now.

In respect of this chance,
Beneath bright or dark skies,
Faith's the star that we glance
Attending Christ's churches
And trying to enhance,
With singing and ritual,
Our God-loving stance.

A...

(C) David Franks 2003
CUL DE SAC

CUL DE SAC



19 Kas 2009 11:56

Thanks for the add!

CUL DE SAC
OK BRANDY

OK BRANDY



16 Kas 2009 21:14

Hi there. Really enjoying listening to your songs. Thank you for the add. Stay in touch
P
Dan Walsh

Dan Walsh



16 Kas 2009 12:59

Thanks for the add Maranna. Best wishes - Dan.
The O'Marleys

The O'Marleys



15 Kas 2009 17:46

Hi. Greetings and thanks for adding us.
Maryann Frew

Maryann Frew



15 Kas 2009 11:15

Thank you:)  Your voice is gorgeous too.  Songs are really lovely. 
All the best with the album
Maryann x
Grainne McDonald

Grainne McDonald



12 Kas 2009 10:55

Hi Maranna. Lovely rendition of "Ca raibh..."

Hope all's going well for ya. Must get a wee gig again with you some time soon.

Talk soon

Grainne & Eddie
Reel Folk

Reel Folk



7 Kas 2009 16:34

Hi there Maranna, many thanks for the friendship
Jackson Cage

Jackson Cage



31 Eki 2009 10:24

Thanks for the kind words Maranna. The show was fantastic from start to finish, your set was awesome.
Hopefully catch you live again soon,
Keith, J.C
Cinnte

Cinnte



31 Eki 2009 10:24

Ya did class Marranna, great to finally hear your sets, they wouldn let us in to hearlol    Cheers again
Anthony Toner

Anthony Toner



31 Eki 2009 10:24

Hi Maranna - just got a look at the show on iPlayer and the feeling is mutual. Your delivery was beautiful and the guys were great. Doesn't it all seem a long time ago?? Speak soon! x
Cinnte

Cinnte



26 Eki 2009 19:34

Cheers Maranna, Wel do our best and great to have the support!
The Ceremony of May

The Ceremony of May



26 Eki 2009 19:34

Hi Maranna

Great to have your reply for the Ceremony Of May

All the best

PETE FYFE
Rick Castillo

Rick Castillo



25 Eki 2009 19:23

Hey Maranna,   Sweet voice and great melodies.   Thanks so much for your support...I appreciate it.  Keep on doing what you do....and bring about the balance we all need.   Peace, Rick.
Aminah Hughes

Aminah Hughes



18 Eki 2009 21:26

hi, thanks for the add. you're not so bad yourself!
Geraldine Bradley

Geraldine Bradley



16 Eki 2009 13:03

Thanks for finding me here, and for your good wishes , Maranna. Hope all is going well for you. Go néirí an bóthar leat féin agus le do chuid cheoil !
Dennis

Dennis



10 Eki 2009 21:29

Hi Maranna,
I didn't make it to Milwaukee for the Irish Fest this summer-- my loss!!  Hope you had a great time.  Please return for a tour when you can; we have some terrific Irish Fests in Ohio as well....

All the best,
Dennis
Fairplay Collective

Fairplay Collective



9 Eki 2009 17:32

Michael Brunnock will be performing with his Irish Band "Little Palace" November 5th 8pm Whelans, Dublin November 7th 9pm Headfort Arms, Kells, Co. Meath November 12th 8pm The Backroom, Navan, Co. Meath Little Palace will be releasing their New Single "Beekeeper" from their latest album Invitation Time. We all hope to see you there. Keep Music Alive go hear a show.
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