October 2008 sees the release of Breda Mayock's 'Number', a six track mini album. It is a collection of songs based around a circle of friendships. The music consists of keyboards, string arrangements and percussion. Robbie Harris plays percussion and all the other instruments are played by Breda. The album was recorded in the west of Ireland in Spring 2008.
Breda released a solo album ‘Pot of Gold’ in 2007. It’s an eleven track album, ten of the songs are self-penned and the final one was written by Mayo musician John Hoban. Featured musicians are - Robbie Harris, Josh Johnston, Cora Venus lunny and Conor Brady. She grew up in the west of Ireland and now lives in Dublin. In the past a large portion of her work has revolved around the French world music scene.
She took part in a documentary with Breton harpist Alan Stivell based on his life’s work which led to her featuring on his follow up album ‘1 Douar’,
She went on to record an album called ‘Lights in the Dark’ with French producer Hector Zazou in Real World Studios where she sang with Peter Gabriel.
In 2002 she recorded ‘O’Stravaganza’ with Hughes De Courson, the Godfather of French world music. This album went on to sell over 100,000 copies. All three projects have led to extensive touring in Europe. She continued her work on different projects including soundtrack recordings for TV movies and documentaries like ‘Feast of the Dying Sun’ (Tyrone productions) and ‘The Irish Legend’ by Fox Music U.S.A.
2004 saw the release of her self titled EP, four songs written by Breda and produced by Trevor Knight.
Discography
Number - Ger Records 2008
Pot of Gold - Ger Records 2007
Ep - Ger Records 2003
Buy latest release 'Number'
Reviews For Breda
“She is a spirited and upliftingly distinct from the plethora of emerging female singers....'
HOTPRESS
'Breda Mayock is a singer and songwriter from Mayo, whose stage presence and warmth of playing and singing suggest that she has all the ingredients to make a sizeable impression.
HOTPRESS
'Breda Mayock, a voice of Ireland...emotionally strong and magnificent female voice.
LA FIGARO
'"Lights in the Dark" is a collection of Irish language, sacred songs, featuring the gorgeous voice of Breda Mayock, member of a well-known Co. Mayo musical family. Mayock's take on 'Caoineadh na dTri Muire' (Keening of the Three Marys)....is very impressive.
THE IRISH VOICE
