Singer/Songwriter Extraordinaire, Celia Slattery's original music encompasses elements of jazz, pop and folk/rock with perceptive lyrics inspired by Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen and Richard Thompson. Celia's songs would be perfect in dramatizations touching upon broad-ranging themes including friendship, the effects of war, and overcoming cynicism. She is backed up by a stellar group of musicians: Mark Shilansky on keyboards, Greg Holt playing Bass, Steve Kirby on guitar, and the legendary drummer Dave Mattacks (Jethro Tull, Fairport Convention).
Press Quotes:
Trained in theater, this singer/songwriter does it all. Her debut CD, "Movin' On" features tunes from her one-woman cabaret/theater piece "Moving Target." She also sings everything from folk to pop and rock, jazz and R & B. - Cheryl Sinapis, Boston Globe
Fine voice...uplifting songcraft bolstered by excellent musicianship...should not be missed. - Doug Sloan, Metronome Magazine (Doug's Top 5)
Upbeat pleasant easy listening Pop track, easygoing summery flow. Feel good, have fun and enjoy the great moments in life! Piano, bass, guitar, drums, glockenspiel. Perfect for commercials for car insurance, ice cream vendors, summer fun, amusement parks, or restaurants. Instrumental, Pop Music, Easy Listening
Upbeat pop rock instrumental track features a light and catchy melody. Good for montage, travel, or TV introduction scenes Accordion and Wurlitzer underscore the happy mood. Instrumental, Rock Music, Pop Rock
Instrumental evocative of Asian nightclub. Lush arrangements include bamboo drum samples, nylon guitar fills. Neo-lounge influences build to jazz piano solo in middle section. Good for scenes in a club, bar, conference, or party. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
Acoustic piano ballad sounds like a Gershwin standard. Beautiful, classically influenced ballad sets thoughtful, dreamy mood. Perfect for love scenes, romantic genres, or nostalgic memories. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Dramatic Solo Piano
A nice, easy flowing piano rock track with hand percussion backing that conjures images of lands unexplored. Builds nicely to a dramatic electric guitar and long percussion solo. Would work well with safari, exploration, travel, or introspective love scenes. Instrumental, World Fusion, Pan-World Fusion
Positive lyrics with '60's references about friendship. Accordion and Wurlitzer underscore upbeat mood. Perfect for scenes of friendship, uplifting teen dramas, or after school specials promoting friendship and good relationships. Female Vocals, Folk Music, Folk Pop
Romantic period ballad featuring vocals and piano only. Lyrics, while uplifting, are slightly left of center. Perfect for romantic dramas or scenes of happy reunions, nostalgia, or love. Female Vocals, Folk Music, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Brooding singer-songwriter piece that describes the suffering of folks who have lost friends and family to the war, contrasted against the indifference of the general public. Dramatic electric guitar and long percussion solo at the end of the song bring the message home. Female Vocals, Folk Music, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Upbeat and introspective lyrics about enduring love juxtaposed against Phil Spector-ish, girl group arrangement. Vocals, piano, bass, guitar, drums, glockenspiel, back-groud vocals. Ideal for fun, light romantic stories, particularly young adults falling in love and second chance relationships. Female Vocals, Pop Music, Easy Listening
Story song about a legendary bar in Bangkok, Thailand. Lush arrangements includes asian-flavored bamboo drum samples; lounge-jazz middle section with crowd noises. Evocative nylon string guitar fills. Female Vocals, Jazz Music, Smooth Jazz Vocals
