Denis Carey (composer)
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Denis Carey is an Irish
musician and composer
. Known for his work on movies such as The Divine Ryans
.
He currently plays with the Irish Traditional Group The Brock McGuire Band
.
, Ireland
, is a musician, composer, and arranger with a diverse musical background. He has performed and recorded with many well known artists nationally and internationally. In recent years Denis' compositions have been widely acclaimed in Nova Scotia, Canada where he performs on a regular basis. The Scottish National Orchestra performed a piece by Denis entitled 'Cape Breton Sunrise' (which appears on his solo album 'An Turas') at the Edinburgh Folk Festival
in 1997. Denis has also recorded the album "Newport Town" with his first cousin Denis Ryan
of Ryan's Fancy
fame.
Most recently Denis performed with Symphony Nova Scotia at a Concert in the Cohn Auditorium in Halifax which was broadcast by C.B.C. He also features on Denis Ryans' latest CD 'Here and There' and has just completed a commissioned work for Tipperary (NR) County Council, called 'An Turas Suite'. His latest Orchestral work, 'The Millennium Suite' was premiered during Limerick Civic Week 2000 at the University Concert Hall, Limerick.
Denis along with Dave Keary and Ray Fean also composed, arranged and produced the soundtrack for the Canadian film 'The Divine Ryans', featuring Oscar nominee Pete Postlethwaite
. In 2000, Denis was specially commissioned by Shannon Heritage to compose and arrange the music for the Show 'Style' at the Bunratty Folk Park
, Co. Clare. The music for this show was then captured by Denis on the 2001 release 'Style - Stories of Irish Dance'.
Denis has also completed an album with Denis Allen
('Limerick You're a Lady'). 'Late Starters in Love' is the first album completed by Denis with Denis Allen and the first single 'Late starters in Love' has already proved a hit with radio stations in Ireland both locally and nationally.
In 2004 Denis won the award for LiveIreland.com's composer of the year.
His new album, Moving On was released in February 2009 and features Martin O'Connor
, Paul Brock
, Manus McGuire
, Zoe Conway, Ken Rice, Tommy Hayes and others.
In January 2010, Denis won LiveIreland.com's Composer of the Year Award for the second time.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
musician and composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
. Known for his work on movies such as The Divine Ryans
The Divine Ryans
The Divine Ryans is a 1999 film directed by Stephen Reynolds, written by Wayne Johnston, starring Robert Joy and Pete Postlethwaite. The film is based around the Ryan family who run a funeral parlour in St John's, Newfoundland. The movie was filmed in St...
.
He currently plays with the Irish Traditional Group The Brock McGuire Band
The Brock McGuire Band
The Brock McGuire Band is an Irish Folk group fronted by Paul Brock and Manus McGuire.In 2004, they released their self titled album "Brock McGuire Band"....
.
Biography
Denis Carey from Newport, County TipperaryNewport, County Tipperary
Newport is a town in North Tipperary in Ireland. It is part of the parish of Newport, Bridhill and Toor which is in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly. It is in the barony of Owney and Arra.-Location:...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
, is a musician, composer, and arranger with a diverse musical background. He has performed and recorded with many well known artists nationally and internationally. In recent years Denis' compositions have been widely acclaimed in Nova Scotia, Canada where he performs on a regular basis. The Scottish National Orchestra performed a piece by Denis entitled 'Cape Breton Sunrise' (which appears on his solo album 'An Turas') at the Edinburgh Folk Festival
Edinburgh Folk Festival
The Edinburgh Folk Festival has had a shadowy existence since about 1951. Hamish Henderson was instrumental in creating the first "People's Festival" in 1951, with funding from the British Council, The Communist Party and the Scottish TUC, this was revived in 2002 by the Scottish Socialist Party...
in 1997. Denis has also recorded the album "Newport Town" with his first cousin Denis Ryan
Denis Ryan (singer)
Denis Ryan is an Irish-Canadian folk musician, best known as a member of the popular Irish-Newfoundland band trio Ryan's Fancy, and as a singer and tin whistle player.-Biography:Denis was born in Newport,Co.Tipperary, Ireland...
of Ryan's Fancy
Ryan's Fancy
Ryan’s Fancy was a musical group active from the 1960s until the 1980s, all three of whose members were Irish immigrants to Canada.-Early years:...
fame.
Most recently Denis performed with Symphony Nova Scotia at a Concert in the Cohn Auditorium in Halifax which was broadcast by C.B.C. He also features on Denis Ryans' latest CD 'Here and There' and has just completed a commissioned work for Tipperary (NR) County Council, called 'An Turas Suite'. His latest Orchestral work, 'The Millennium Suite' was premiered during Limerick Civic Week 2000 at the University Concert Hall, Limerick.
Denis along with Dave Keary and Ray Fean also composed, arranged and produced the soundtrack for the Canadian film 'The Divine Ryans', featuring Oscar nominee Pete Postlethwaite
Pete Postlethwaite
Peter William "Pete" Postlethwaite, OBE, was an English stage, film and television actor.After minor television appearances including in The Professionals, Postlethwaite's first success came with the film Distant Voices, Still Lives in 1988. He played a mysterious lawyer, Mr...
. In 2000, Denis was specially commissioned by Shannon Heritage to compose and arrange the music for the Show 'Style' at the Bunratty Folk Park
Bunratty Castle
Bunratty Castle is a large tower house in County Clare, Ireland. It lies in the centre of Bunratty village , by the N18 road between Limerick and Ennis, near Shannon Town and its airport. The name Bunratty, Bun Raite in Irish, means the 'bottom' or end of the 'Ratty' river. This river, alongside...
, Co. Clare. The music for this show was then captured by Denis on the 2001 release 'Style - Stories of Irish Dance'.
Denis has also completed an album with Denis Allen
Denis Allen (singer)
Denis Allen, is a singer/songwriter based in Co.Limerick, Ireland.He wrote and sang the song "Limerick You're A Lady" which went to number one in Ireland in 1979 for several weeks and stayed in the chart for about a year...
('Limerick You're a Lady'). 'Late Starters in Love' is the first album completed by Denis with Denis Allen and the first single 'Late starters in Love' has already proved a hit with radio stations in Ireland both locally and nationally.
In 2004 Denis won the award for LiveIreland.com's composer of the year.
His new album, Moving On was released in February 2009 and features Martin O'Connor
Martin O'Connor
Martin O'Connor may refer to:*Martin O'Connor , English former football and manager*Martin J. O'Connor , British television producer and executive...
, Paul Brock
Paul Brock
Paul Brock is an Irish button accordionist born in Athlone now residing in Ennis. In May 1989, Brock co-founded the group Moving Cloud with fiddle player, Manus McGuire. In 2001 he co-founded the new group The Brock McGuire Band also with Manus McGuire. In 2004, Brock was voted Best Male Musician...
, Manus McGuire
Manus McGuire
Manus McGuire is an Irish fiddle player born in County Sligo now residing in County Clare. In 1970, he won Sligo's prestigious "Fiddler of Dooney" competition,at age 14.He is a founding member of "Buttons and Bows" "Moving Cloud" and The Brock McGuire Band....
, Zoe Conway, Ken Rice, Tommy Hayes and others.
In January 2010, Denis won LiveIreland.com's Composer of the Year Award for the second time.
Discography
- Moving On (2009)
- Images
- Ireland The Music (with Noel McLoughlin)
- An Turas (2000)
- Late Starters in Love (with Denis AllenDenis Allen (singer)Denis Allen, is a singer/songwriter based in Co.Limerick, Ireland.He wrote and sang the song "Limerick You're A Lady" which went to number one in Ireland in 1979 for several weeks and stayed in the chart for about a year...
) - Newport Town (with Denis RyanDenis Ryan (singer)Denis Ryan is an Irish-Canadian folk musician, best known as a member of the popular Irish-Newfoundland band trio Ryan's Fancy, and as a singer and tin whistle player.-Biography:Denis was born in Newport,Co.Tipperary, Ireland...
) - Shannon River (with Denis AllenDenis Allen (singer)Denis Allen, is a singer/songwriter based in Co.Limerick, Ireland.He wrote and sang the song "Limerick You're A Lady" which went to number one in Ireland in 1979 for several weeks and stayed in the chart for about a year...
)(2008)
External links
- Official Website
- Five Line Music Record Label
- The Brock McGuire Band Official Website
- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0136939/Denis Carey at the Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...
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