Musicians on SAYA NOVA EP ::
Una - Piano, Keys, Vocals, Attitude /
Derek Cronin - Programming, Keys, Patience /
Paul Byrne - Drums, Ticking Clock /
Conor Brady - Electric Guitar, Sambos /
Douglas Kelly - Cello /
Yann O'Brien - Bass /
Sandy Kennedy - Backing Vocals /
Recorded & Produced by Derek & Paul @ Phonic Studios Dublin - www.phonicstudios.com
Influences
Paula Cole, Natalie Merchant, Tom Waits, Beethoven, Tori, Kate, Rufus Wainwright, The Duke Special, Regina Spektor, Yann Tiersen, Laura Veirs,
Mozart, Debussy, PJ Harvey, Michael Nyman, The Dresden Dolls, George Michael, Bach, Cyndi Lauper, Ennio Morricone, Sting, Keats, Seamus Heaney, History, Good food, the Weather, Life...
“There's a real emotional heart to Keane's music. Songs with clever riffs and lyrical hooks that dare to talk about the darker side of the psyche and humanity, yet never trash around in turgid waters”
GCN Magazine
Una Keane is currently working on her debut album, which is due for a Spring 2009 release. Debut 4-track Saya Nova EP was released in late 2004 to positive reviews in the Irish press with title track "Saya Nova" being playlisted on Ireland's national station 2FM upon its release. July 2006 saw the Dubliner make her TV debut when she was invited to perform her song "The Art of Being" on BBC’s SRL show.
2008 has been an exciting year for Una so far, as she secured an IMRO scholarship to study Film Scoring at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. With her debut album due out next spring, and Film & TV Composition projects in the pipeline, let's just say that there's never a dull moment! Expect to see live dates cropping up from September on...
Una's background is grounded in music, having studied piano and violin from a young age. Has recently acquired an electric guitar, and is having fun learning how to play! Graduated as a Computer Scientist but later completed Postgraduate study in Music Technology at the Dublin Institute of Technology. In 2004, it was adios to the world of IT when she founded The Piano Room, a Piano School for adults & children in South Dublin. She also set up D8/CASP in 2006 - a Creative Arts project for young people in the Dublin 8 area. The project is now in its third year.
The past few years have seen her open for Mark Geary, Ann Scott, Glen Hansard (The Frames), Mundy and Declan O’Rourke among others. She organised her first mini-Irish tour in 2004/5 to support her EP release, along with shows at the 12 Bar Club and The Playroom in London, which were very well received.
thanks for your kind words una. love what your doing too.you must be really busy? im good. Working away at recording. cant wait to hear your album when its ready im sure it will be something really special.
Colm Lynch and The Honeydogs ‘It’s Coming Down’ Single Launch + Special Guests – The Last Tycoons At The Button Factory Sunday 29th June Doors 7.30 €10
Single available for download from Monday, July 7th
You can hear Colm on The Ian Dempsey Show TodayFM Tuesday June24 8am
Hi Una! I hope all is well, Just dropping by to let you know Sellers/Kenny MySpace is now are new band Middlemarch MySpace. We just added a new song! So have a great week and take care!
Hey Una, thanks for the add, lol. Yeah, I think almost everyone is on here. I'm enjoying the course quite a bit, this section is tough though with all the calculations.
Hi Una, Just calling by to send some love,enjoy your music, and wish you a great weekend. I have posted a new mix of my new song "You're my reason why" so I hope you like it. Paul X
Hey Una, long time no see. Hopefully I'll be getting back out and about gigging soon, probably over the summer. Let me know when you're playing next yourself, and if you need someone to open, I'd be delighted.
Hiya!
My new album colours of sound is finally released.Yeah!!!!
It features guest vocals from Carol Keogh and Cathy Davey.
Swing by our page when you get a chance to check out the promo video’s I made,
listen to a couple of the tracks, read some of the press reviews and check out some of the photos from the artwork.
You can even buy a copy or get a digital download if you fancy ☺
Say hi if you pop in……
Thanks
Ken
Hi thanks so much for the add on your page...best wishes to you from Cork City Ireland...hope you get a chance to check out my new songs.. and maybe leave a comment ..my debut album will be out next couple of months...thanks again for the add.....Hope your well ... your friend patrick k
Yes, Christy Moore does indeed know about the song, I got a postcard from him that said simply: 'Sweaty and Hairy ! Ride On, Christy.' We were pretty chuffed with that.
Dear Una, thanks a million, you absolutely made my day! I'm cringing at the thought of you listening as I've admired your music for so long! The only performer I've ever seen to match your piano and vocals is Tom Waits and even still its damn close! Thanks again Una, I'm absolutely beaming!...take care, Darren
