Kate Cameron
Encyclopedia
Kate Cameron is an English
house
and trance music
singer with an alto
voice.
Initially coming to prominence via her involvement in Norman Cook's Freak Power outfit, Kate Cameron has subsequent made a name for herself as credited guest vocalist on a multitude of releases
.
The first notable release bearing her vocals was Mount Rushmore
's "You better" in 1996, which was circulated on white label with no official release.
Later that year Kate's vocals were applied to The Space Brothers
production "I am" by Chakra
, widely considered a pioneering 'epic house' production. Initially surfacing on the Jackpot label, "I am" received a major release through WEA
, peaking at number 24 in the UK chart in January 1997.
A further Chakra single "Home" was released in summer 1997. Featuring mixes from Salt Tank
and Solar Stone, "Home" peaked at 49 on the Top 75.
In 1998 Kate's vocal from "You better" was sampled on a surprise hard trance crossover hit for Dutch
DJ Signum, whose "What ya got 4 me", hit number 35 in the UK Top 40 via a release on Tidy Trax
A remixed version of "You better" hit the shelves shortly after this, becoming a large crossover hit by virtue of a very popular tribal remix from Victor Calderone
. Shortly afterward Kate also appeared on "What am I gonna do?" by Spacebase, which she co-wrote with Dillon & Dickins
, released on Higher State
in 1998.
Soon afterward, trance production outfit The Space Brothers made a return to the UK consciousness with their Matt Darey
remixed euphoric trancer "Legacy", which also featured Kate's vocals, as did the equally well received follow up "Heaven will come". Kate can also be heard on the majority of album tracks on The Space Brothers' debut artist album "Shine".
Latterly, in 1999 a third Chakra single "Love shines through" materialised and proved to be something of a sleeper hit.
Following her many collaborations with The Space Brothers. Kate Cameron also made a memorable guest appearance on the 2002 release "Far from in love" by Above & Beyond
. A further Chakra single, "Doors", appeared in early 2003 and was shortly followed by another The Space Brothers production "I can feel your love" - Quadraophonic. Both saw releases on Lost Language
.
Kate Cameron is also a tutor
at Brighton Institute of Modern Music
, teaching voice
, piano
& french horn
.
The following releases bear Kate Cameron's vocals:
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
house
House music
House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago, Illinois, United States in the early 1980s. It was initially popularized in mid-1980s discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino American, and gay communities; first in Chicago circa 1984, then in other...
and trance music
Trance music
Trance is a genre of electronic dance music that developed in the 1990s.:251 It is generally characterized by a tempo of between 125 and 150 bpm,:252 repeating melodic synthesizer phrases, and a musical form that builds up and breaks down throughout a track...
singer with an alto
Alto
Alto is a musical term, derived from the Latin word altus, meaning "high" in Italian, that has several possible interpretations.When designating instruments, "alto" frequently refers to a member of an instrumental family that has the second highest range, below that of the treble or soprano. Hence,...
voice.
Initially coming to prominence via her involvement in Norman Cook's Freak Power outfit, Kate Cameron has subsequent made a name for herself as credited guest vocalist on a multitude of releases
Release (music)
In the music industry, a release is usually a term referring to the creative output from an artist available for sale or distribution; a broad term covering the many different formats music can be released in, and different forms of pieces .The word can also refer to the event at which an album or...
.
The first notable release bearing her vocals was Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore near Keystone, South Dakota, in the United States...
's "You better" in 1996, which was circulated on white label with no official release.
Later that year Kate's vocals were applied to The Space Brothers
The Space Brothers
The Space Brothers are a UK trance music act comprising Ricky Simmonds and Stephen Jones, noted for producing under a variety of pseudonyms such as Chakra, Lustral, Ascension, Essence, Ultra High and The Realm.-Career:...
production "I am" by Chakra
Chakra
Chakra is a concept originating in Hindu texts, featured in tantric and yogic traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism. Its name derives from the Sanskrit word for "wheel" or "turning" .Chakra is a concept referring to wheel-like vortices...
, widely considered a pioneering 'epic house' production. Initially surfacing on the Jackpot label, "I am" received a major release through WEA
Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group is the third largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry, making it one of the big four record companies...
, peaking at number 24 in the UK chart in January 1997.
A further Chakra single "Home" was released in summer 1997. Featuring mixes from Salt Tank
Salt Tank
Salt Tank are two English record producers, David Gates and Malcolm Stanners, plus percussionist Andy Rose, from Surrey. Their music ranges from laid-back trance, such as their hit single "Eugina" to tougher sounds.-Biography:The trio recorded several singles, before signing a recording contract...
and Solar Stone, "Home" peaked at 49 on the Top 75.
In 1998 Kate's vocal from "You better" was sampled on a surprise hard trance crossover hit for Dutch
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
DJ Signum, whose "What ya got 4 me", hit number 35 in the UK Top 40 via a release on Tidy Trax
A remixed version of "You better" hit the shelves shortly after this, becoming a large crossover hit by virtue of a very popular tribal remix from Victor Calderone
Victor Calderone
Victor Calderone is a house music producer, DJ and remixer.-History:Raised in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn, Calderone was introduced into New York City's nightlife by his older brother, Cesar, who was very active in the club music business. Calderone began to dabble with turntables and...
. Shortly afterward Kate also appeared on "What am I gonna do?" by Spacebase, which she co-wrote with Dillon & Dickins
Dillon & Dickins
Dillon & Dickins is a Dance music production group based in London, United Kingdom, and one of the many aliases used by House music producers and DJs Marc Dillon and Patrick Dickins who also founded the dance record company and music publishing company Higher State...
, released on Higher State
Higher State
Higher State is a dance record company and music publishing company founded in 1992 by House music producers and DJs Dillon & Dickins which incorporates the three record labels Higher State, 99 North and 99 Degrees.- History :...
in 1998.
Soon afterward, trance production outfit The Space Brothers made a return to the UK consciousness with their Matt Darey
Matt Darey
Matthew Jonathan "Matt" Darey has been a trance music producer since 1994. He is also a member of Lost Tribe with Red Jerry. He is perhaps best known for his work in the Euphoria trance series and for 'Gamemaster' and his remixes of Agnelli & Nelson's "El Niño". In 2005, his first major U.S...
remixed euphoric trancer "Legacy", which also featured Kate's vocals, as did the equally well received follow up "Heaven will come". Kate can also be heard on the majority of album tracks on The Space Brothers' debut artist album "Shine".
Latterly, in 1999 a third Chakra single "Love shines through" materialised and proved to be something of a sleeper hit.
Following her many collaborations with The Space Brothers. Kate Cameron also made a memorable guest appearance on the 2002 release "Far from in love" by Above & Beyond
Above & Beyond (band)
Above & Beyond are a British trance music group formed in 2000 and consists of the members Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness, and Finnish Paavo Siljamäki. They have their own record label Anjunabeats, which releases trance and progressive music, and they also host their own weekly radio show Trance...
. A further Chakra single, "Doors", appeared in early 2003 and was shortly followed by another The Space Brothers production "I can feel your love" - Quadraophonic. Both saw releases on Lost Language
Lost Language
thumb|200px|Lost LanguageLost Language is a subsidiary of the now defunct Hooj Choons label. Despite the closing of Hooj, Lost Language has remained open. The label was originally led by Ben Lost. It has published over 80 singles since 2000. It has also published the label compilation series...
.
Kate Cameron is also a tutor
Music education
Music education is a field of study associated with the teaching and learning of music. It touches on all domains of learning, including the psychomotor domain , the cognitive domain , and, in particular and significant ways,the affective domain, including music appreciation and sensitivity...
at Brighton Institute of Modern Music
Brighton Institute of Modern Music
BIMM Brighton & Bristol Institutes of Modern Music in England is an independent college of popular music based in the cities of Brighton & Hove and Bristol...
, teaching voice
Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
& french horn
Horn (instrument)
The horn is a brass instrument consisting of about of tubing wrapped into a coil with a flared bell. A musician who plays the horn is called a horn player ....
.
The following releases bear Kate Cameron's vocals:
Singles
- November 1994 "Good inside" - Ripe
- January 1997 "I am" - Chakra (#24 UK)
- August 1997 "Home" - Chakra (#46 UK)
- November 1998 "What ya got 4 me" - Signum (#70 UK)
- April 1999 "You better" - Mount Rushmore (#54 UK)
- May 1999 "What am I gonna do" - Spacebase
- July 1999 "Legacy (Show me love)" - Space Brothers (#31 UK)
- October 1999 "Heaven will come" - Space Brothers (#25 UK)
- October 1999 "Love shines through" - Chakra (#67 UK)
- February 2002 "What ya got 4 me" (re-issue) - Signum (#35 UK)
- August 2000 "Home" (re-issue) - Chakra (#UK 47)
- May 2002 "Far from in love" - Above & Beyond
- January 2003 "Doors" - Chakra
- February 2003 "I can feel your love" - Quadraphonic
- April 2004 "I am" (re-mix) - Chakra
- January 2007 "Love shines through" (re-mix)- Chakra