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SOOTHING YOU |
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| Location: | United Kingdom & |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Apr 7, 2008 (623 days back) |
About Me |
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| ASTRELLA CELESTE
SOOTHING YOUSecond generation singer / songwriter, middle daughter of Donovan Leitch who wrote "Catch the Wind," "Mellow Yellow" and "Hurdy Gurdy Man," Astrella Celeste is now coming into the spotlight in her own right. Her single "Dream," captures the lyrical and relaxing spirit of her father's music, whilst fusing jazz, pop and country in a way that is unique to her. Her songs are very personal, soulful and sensitive with a sweet, almost innocent quality that expresses a beautiful casual lifestyle. Now living in Mallorca, Spain, it goes without saying that Astrella has lived a charmed life and her music has an easy going way about it.Having performed on stage since her childhood (releasing a single in Italy at age 8, which led to the Pope asking to meet her) Astrella spent her youth in acting schools and dance troupes before working with her father providing backing vocals and touring with him. She says, "My dad will always be my biggest influence but I also love Chet Baker, Nina Simone, Sade, Tori Amos, The Cardigans... I could go on and on."Astrella's career has been richly developed by working with other musicians in recording sessions, performances and/or home jams, amongst them David Gilmour, Brian Setzer, Donovan, Mark White, Happy Mondays, and Graham Nash, to name but a few. Musicians are drawn to Astrella with the result that the credits for her upcoming EP release 'Blue Star' (the Spanish translation of Astrella-Celeste) make for interesting reading - written by Astrella with Kevin Hunter (of Sheryl Crow fame), the record is produced by Yoad Nevo (Sugababes, Goldfrapp), string arrangements are by the legendary John Cameron (Les Miserables, Jose Carreras) with Rat Scabies on drums, Andy Hobson (Pretenders) on bass and Carmen Squire on rhythm guitar and BVs. Interest in Astrella has been high with features already having run in Sunday Times Magazine, Hello and Daily Mail.Astrella was recently featured with her father on PBS TV "The Donovan Concert: Live in L.A.," filmed at the Kodak Theater in L.A. in January, in a concert benefiting the David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Education and World Peace. Astrella joined her father for a duet rendition of her UK hit "Dream." She also opened for her father at the Jazz Café to critical acclaim and will be performing the renowned Isle of Wight Festival 2007 this June. |
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Music:Member Since: 1/14/2006Band Website: astrellaceleste.com Band Members: :Astrella Celeste - Vocals Yoad Nevo - Guitar, Mandolin Ofer Shabi - Guitar Andy Hobson - Bass Rat Scabies - Drums Joe Atkinson - Hammond Colin Graham - Trumpet, Flugal Horn Fayyaz Virji - Trombone Carmen Squire - Backing Vocals PHOTO GALLERY: NYC - July 2007 ASTRELLA VIDEO: Watch "DREAM" the video! Buy "Dream" video on iTunes! Sound Check at the Kodak Theater BUZZ: "Beautiful lyrics, and a harmonious voice, aesthetic beauty that may well take her to front covers and chart hits. These two songs ["Dream" & "The Way We Are"] have already marked the beginning of great things for this young lady in both the US and here. This recording effort is thoughtful and offers intricate music with a sexy undertone, though this not particularly a "commercial" offering. Indeed the work may not appeal to say the "Pussycat Doll" or "Britney Spears" glitz and glamour ilk of today, but this is a powerful statement of intent from the girl, something that will and has put her on the map the world over."Opener and single "Dream" is "poppy" and "charming," there is a little Shania Twain style, rock and roll in this, enough to make anyone dance the night away without a care in the world whilst thinking "oooh the world is a pretty place"... OK, maybe that is just me. Still that's what is on offer here potential listeners, this is...straight forward good time music, that will lift you up on your darkest day. On "Dream," Celeste uses a register that sooths rather than intrudes on your ears, soulful yet melodicically she caresses senses: "you may know what you want, but I know what you need." True, we do really need this stuff right now, pop music that involves real talent, and real passion, that is based on the quality, not the image."Accompanied by a nice "orchestra" of violins, a trumpet, some drums and guitar, the only act in recent memory that can re-create truly emotive work at this level are "The Corrs." The "feel good" element is rarely captured today unless your "feel good time" involves getting excited over tight skirts and some severely choreographed dance steps, and so Astrella, for this decade alongside the aforementioned acts, is truly "new and exciting." - Dom Smith, The Talk Magazine"Intriguing new vocal stylist, Astrella Celeste, is shimmying out from under the exceptionally long shadow of her father, British pop star Donovan. You don..t have to listen to her EP, Blue Star, for very long to recognize the casual, comfortable sensuality that made her dad so popular back in the day still courses through her veins. This is jazz-pop community music with a wink and smile; the kind that makes you want to slip on a black beret and sip overpriced coffee with friends." - Mike Parker, BuddyHollywood.com"Astrella has the most beautiful lyrics and voice, so sensitive, so personal, her song "Dreams" is like a deep and magical mystery tour inside her heart, and the way she sings "you" in the song "I need you," you'll swear she's singing just to you. The music is so relaxing, like Jimmy Buffet meets Carol King on a beautiful island, and the mood can be summed up well in the line "Take it easy, what's your hurry, I can see no need to worry." - Rock City News LEAVE ASTRELLA A MESSAGE: It's a FREE phone call! LINKS: www.astrellaceleste.com Astrella Celeste on Live Digital Astrella Celeste on YouTube Astrella Celeste on Nextcat View Astrella Celeste's EPK Astrella Celeste on iSOUND.COM Influences: Donovan ~~ Chet Baker Nina Simone ~~ Sade The Cardigans ~~ Bob Marley Sounds Like: Liz Phair ~~ Shania Twain Natalie Merchant ~~ Norah Jones Chet Baker ~~ Donovan Sade ~~ Dido Myspace Design: Record Label: Astrella Music Type of Label: Indie |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Pop / Jazz / Country) |
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Im hosting a new radio show... |
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| "SOUNDS OF OUR TIMES"The Music That Has Changed Our LivesThe 'RACE FOR TOMORROW" proudly present the first in a series of charity based radio shows callled "Sound of Our Times;" The Giant Jam Session... Posted by Astrella Celeste on Sat, 22 Dec 2007 12:11:00 PST |
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Farewell my friend |
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| Hello to all, A dear friend of mine suddenly passed away this last week Paul Raven a great basest and even better friend. Im sending all my love and thoughts and hoped you would do the same. On a h... Posted by Astrella Celeste on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:01:00 PST |
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Check out this video: ABC News Now {the Astrella Celeste interview & live performance} |
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| Check out this video: ABC News Now {the Astrella Celeste interview & live performance}
Add to My Profile | More Videos... Posted by Astrella Celeste on Sat, 22 Sep 2007 12:32:00 PST |
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New York.... |
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| HelloWOW, what an experience the NYC press launch turned out to be. From the live gigs to TV and radio appearances, Astrella and her US band (The Brilliant Mistakes) set the scene on fire... Kicking... Posted by Astrella Celeste on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 03:07:00 PST |
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Request 'Dream' on US radio |
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| KGSRRequest Line - (512) 390-5477 http://www.kgsr.com/Austin, TexasWAAL 99.1 FM Phone: 607-723-9996(WHALE-LINE) 607-772-8400Email: whale.contests@citcomm.comBinghamton NYWALF 89.7 FM Alfred University... Posted by Astrella Celeste on Sun, 17 Jun 2007 03:07:00 PST |
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and the single is released.... |
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| Hello to allI hope everybody is happy and well...I am off yet again after a nice little break at home to prepare.Looking forward to the I.O.W festival on the 9th and a lot of press and studio time in ... Posted by Astrella Celeste on Sun, 03 Jun 2007 08:54:00 PST |
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REQUEST DREAM ON RADIO |
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| MySpiritRadiowww.myspiritradio.comEmail: adam@myspiritradio.comIpswitch Community RadioDJ: Ken Batesrequest line: +44 1473 418023request email: studio@icrfm.co.ukhttp://icrfm.co.uk/cont.htmBBC Cambri... Posted by Astrella Celeste on Wed, 16 May 2007 08:55:00 PST |
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Astrella Celeste Performs With Donovan at Isle of Wight Festival 2007 |
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| Pop Jazz singer-songwriter Astrella Celeste will performing the renowned Isle of Wight Festival 2007 on June 9th. Astrella will be joined by her band, including Yoad Nevo (guitar)' Joe Atkinson (keys)... Posted by Astrella Celeste on Wed, 23 May 2007 10:08:00 PST |
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Off to London... |
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| Hello Everybody!Thank you so much for all your love and support.just wanted to let you know that I am off to Londonto complete the final songs for my album.Ill be back in a week.Take It EasyAstrella... Posted by Astrella Celeste on Sat, 05 May 2007 12:11:00 PST |
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My single DREAM is coming out in June & I could use YOUR HELP! |
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| HiNot sure if you know this or not, but my single "Dream" is finally being released!Its been a long hard road, but worth it in the end and hoping you'll agree.As I am not signed to a big record contra... Posted by Astrella Celeste on Tue, 01 May 2007 04:23:00 PST |
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