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New song on Argentinian Compilation Album
Posted on 25. Feb, 2011 by admin.
Damien has contributed a new song (“Look at Me”) to an Argentinian compilation album, Canciones de Cuna (Lullabies).
Now available exclusively at branches of Disco in Argentina, the album features songs recorded by various artists with lyrics written by children aged 7 to 21.
All proceeds from the sale of the CD will be donated to the Casa de la Cultura de la Calle to support projects encouraging social inclusion through art for children at social risk.
Here is the tracklist (thanks Verena):
1. Ricardo Mollo: No Me Llore Tanto
2. Hugo Fattoruso: Cita Con Dios
3. Luis Alberto Spinetta: Mañana despertar
4. Pedro Aznar: Ojitos de mi corazón
5. Damien Rice: Look At Me
6. Vitor Ramil: Si te duermes
7. Ulises Butron: Un Sueño Hecho Realidad
8. Hilda Lizarazu: Tu Mundo
9. Kevin Johansen: Duerme
10. Fernando Cabrera: Pequeño Ser
11. Lisandro Aristimuno: Madre Santa
12. Litto Nebbia: El Que Crece
13. Luka Bloom: Listen To Yourself
14. Fito Paez: Mírame
15. Miguel Cantilo: Tan Libre Como Quieras Ser
16. Gonzalo Aloras: De Mi Olvido
17. German Daffunchio: Mamá querida
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Damien Collaborates with Melanie Laurent
Posted on 21. Feb, 2011 by admin.
Dublin’s Evening Herald reports that Damien has recorded 2 tracks with French actress Melanie Laurent.
The tracks will appear on Melanie’s forthcoming album, released on 5 May.
“It’s a crazy story. I went to Woodstock [over two years ago] to record the album and I was unhappy with what happened there,” she recalled.
“I called my manager and asked him to call Damien Rice’s manager and organise something. I didn’t expect him to come, but he did, and we started to work together. I fired everyone and followed him to Ireland.
“He taught me everything about being a musician. I was a huge, huge fan, so it was weird for me to just speak with him like it’s natural, when I was like, ‘Oh my God, I’m speaking with Damien Rice and we’re creating music together’.”
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Song for Lisa
Posted on 06. Feb, 2011 by admin.
Lisa Hannigan has joined forces with Derry-based dance trio The Japanese Popstars on a new single called “Song for Lisa”.
The track, taken from the Japanese Popstars’ forthcoming second album Controlling Your Allegiance, is being released as a single on 25 February.
Check out the video below…
The Japanese Popstars – Song For Lisa
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Damien busking with Bono, Glen and more…
Posted on 25. Dec, 2010 by admin.
For the second year in a row, Damien performed on Grafton Street in Dublin for charity, alongside our other favourite singers, Bono, Glen Hansard and many more.
I’m sure there’ll be many more video clips in the days ahead, but here’s the first as a special Christmas treat.
Merry Christmas everyone!
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Silent Night
Posted on 20. Dec, 2010 by admin.
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Damien to Appear on Maria Doyle Kennedy’s New Album
Posted on 19. Dec, 2010 by admin.
Hot Press reports that Damien will feature on a new album from Irish singer Maria Doyle Kennedy in the new year.
You might know Maria from her acting career, having appeared in The Commitments, Dexter, The Tudors and much more…
Here is my favorite Maria Doyle Kennedy song:
Discuss this story here.
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Blue Moon
Posted on 01. Dec, 2010 by admin.
Last Saturday night Lisa Hannigan performed “Blue Moon” on Irish TV with Cathy Davey (see the video below).
Both are amongst the performers at the upcoming Turning Pirate Mixed Tape New Year’s Eve Party in Vicar Street, Dublin.
Other performers include: Rhob Cunningham, Neil Hannon, Jerry Fish, David O’Doherty, Gavin Glass, Richie Egan, The Ambience Affair, Tucan, Laser Tom and the Blast Crew.
Hope to see you there!
Lisa also spoke on Irish radio about this gig recently…
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The Connoisseur of Great Excuse
Posted on 26. Nov, 2010 by admin.
Now available on the Future of Hope soundtrack, exclusively available on the fair play music website gogoyoko.com: The Connoisseur of Great Excuse
There are some interesting people listed as backing musicians on this track…
Performed by:
Damien Rice – vocals, piano, guitar, drums, percussion, bass, clarinet
Dylan Penn – percussion
Gemma Hayes – backing vocals, percussion
Helgi Jonsson – trombone
Hopper Penn – percussion
Sarah Jane Murphy – backing vocals
Sean Penn – percussion
Vyvienne Long – cello
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New Year’s Eve Gig for Lisa
Posted on 23. Nov, 2010 by admin.
Lisa has been confirmed as one of many great acts to be performing at Turning Pirate’s Mixed Tape New Year’s Eve Party.
Taking place at Vicar Street in Dublin, the concert will comprise an evening of special performances and collaborations to ring in the new year.
Tickets on sale now!!
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Listen to Damien’s New Song!
Posted on 20. Nov, 2010 by admin.
Rolling Stone is now streaming Damien’s new song “The Connisseur of Great Excuse” here. As mentioned previously, this track will appear on Gasoline Rainbows, a benefit album in support of people affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Gasoline Rainbows includes songs by LCD Soundsystem, Phoenix, Silversun Pickups, Vampire Weekend, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros as well as previously unreleased tracks by Damien Rice, Amy Kuney and City and Colour. It will be available exclusively as a download on November 30 through Roark Records.
Thanks to rachlanee for finding this link!
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