Piano & Vocals: Shauna Burns
Drums & Percussion: James Clark
Guitar, Mandolin, Bass & Upright Bass: Ryan Tilby
Guitar, Bass, Synth, String Arrangements & Programming: Steve Lemmon
Celtic Harp: Caroline Kemper
Cello: John Minor
Guitar: Paul Barfass
"Shauna's singing is more expressive, lilting gently, continuing to draw allusions to Celtic artists. This stunning collection is a thoughtful deviation from her prior work that demonstrates artistic growth and attention to details that will bring her new fans worldwide." - Musical Discoveries
The Moon and the Fire Circle is a journey... a journey from the light to the dark and back to the light again. But of course there is always a twist, who is telling us which is light and which is dark? From who's point of view are we looking? All these elements, dark and light, are combined and fused together to create a complete Self.
Some of my musical loves include Depeche Mode, The Cure, Tori Amos, Björk, Sarah McLachlan, Sinéad O'Connor, Imogen Heap, Alice Marie, David Gray, U2, Speakertone, Loreena McKennitt, Celtic and other native instrumental and classical music. Art plays a big part of the music as well, Georgia O'Keeffe melting into Vincent van Gogh, Théo van Rysselberghe, Norbert Goeneutte and Claude Monet. Many books weave in and out of the music as well... but that list could get quite long...
The Moon and the Fire Circle Behind-the-Scenes Part 1
Welcome to Thistle Glen! Hosted by the piano gal Shauna Burns, this is the place to find music, news, interviews, reviews, chitchat and other delicious items about her music and other magical musings including the new album The Moon and the Fire Circle which is out now! To listen click the photo above or visit Shauna Burns.com or subscribe on iTunes.
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The Moon and the Fire Circle, Shauna's next musical expression, was released under Red Rock Music on February 19, 2008. "Around You", the first single from The Moon and the Fire Circle, hit Number 7 on the FMQB AC Chart and the next single "Bloom" hit radio in September. A journey from the light to the dark and back to the light again, Shauna takes us with her as we travel deep into the underworld of different points of view. But as she says, "The twist in the story is who is telling us which is light and which is dark? From who's point of view are we looking?" Powerful songwriting, enchanting piano, vocals and strong percussion are delicately mixed with flavorful guitar, harp and cello to create the perfect universe where The Moon and the Fire Circle combine to embrace the soul.
Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Shauna Burns burst onto the music scene in 2005 with her debut album Every Thought to rave reviews and acclamation. Musical Discoveries declares "There is no doubt that Every Thought contains a dynamic energy in its complex blend of sounds and striking lyrics. Shauna has a unique style of singing, and combined with her virtuoso piano instrumentals, she has put together an album that is moving and intense." While Smother.net quotes Every Thought, as "a new fangled fusion that will ignite a spark that will be hard to replicate. Perfect."
Shauna's ethereal vocals and beautiful piano developed while growing up in Miami, Florida. Inspired by her mother's love for the piano, her songwriting thrived and when she headed west for college and her music met cheers and enthusiastic recognition. After receiving a bachelor's degree in Anthropology at the University of Utah, Shauna spent a year in Europe preparing her debut album. Released under Red Rock Music, Every Thought gained not only stellar critical acclaim and a healthy following but Shauna embarked on a vigorous national US tour from coast to coast.
Shauna's songwriting extension to Every Thought, is her 2006 followup EP release entitled, Desert Tune. This 5 song EP is witty and playful while in harmony with her nature of being personal and captivating. Shauna and her piano were once again joined by co-producer and drummer James Clark, Ryan Tilby on guitar and bass with Steve Lemmon on guitar. Inspired by residing in a desert landscape, Desert Tune gives the listener a different pair of eyes to view what this world can give and take from us - physically and emotionally.
Shauna's debut CD, Every Thought was selected as one of the Top CD's of 2005 by Collected Sounds and the single, 'Pink Girl', was chosen as the No. 1 single from the MAACP show. The album was chosen for 'Best of the Batch' from the Music Industry News Network and featured on TowerPod.com, Billboard, VH1, Artist Direct, AOL Music, Fox TV and countless others.
Show Set List "16 April 2009" Historic Show #019 -- TWO FRIGGIN' HOURS! Featured Artist: Silversun Pickups........
01. Lazy Eye by Silversun Pickups 02. Paint The Silence by South 03. Armies by Anton Mink 04. Dynamite by Link 05. Driving Far by Shauna Burns 06. Hospital Man by Exit Motel 07. Moby Dick by Kerouline 08. Between The Shades by Pale Obsession 09. Catskill by Megan Callahan 10. Dirty Movie by Willy Porter 11. Precious Hands by The Big Wu 12. Northern Spy by Billy Gewin 13. Beer & Video Games by Canadian Invasion 14. Three Seed by Silversun Pickups 15. Suffering by Satchel 16. Casa Del Grillo by Widespread Panic 17. Make You Crazy by Brett Dennen 18. All I Wanna Do by Dylan Lloyd 19. Get Up Get Off by Coldwater Mystic 20. Murphy's Ashes by Enter The Haggis 21. Graffiti by Guia Rivera 22. You Belong To Me by Margo Reymundo 23. Drifting by The Vegetarians 24. After The Rain by Moxxy 25. Well Thought Out Twinkles by Silversun Pickups 26. Quasimodo by Bernie Bernie Headflap 27. Never Come Down by Exceptional Edward 28. Leave A Light On by The Mountain Movers
Thanks for adding me, hope you liked the review. Mike just e-mailed me and told me I spelled the name of your CD incorrectly, but the "a" key is right next to the "s" key and I was soooo tired. But I did make the corrections - it's really a great CD Shauna.
that was a great e-mail review so I thought I would stop by and listen. Sometimes I think people who write reviews suck up to the artist a little bit but this one was spot on. I though the comparisons to "My Immortal" might be a bit of a stretch but after listening - yeah, you've got it going on. Here's hoping for your success.
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