Celeste Friedman

New CD Release- "The Tide"
Over the past fifteen years, I have written several inspirational tunes, but only recorded a few. This summer, I've gathered those songs together into a collection, known as “The Tide”.
This includes inspirational as well as contemporary Christian songs such as “If You Believe in Me”, “Dear Life”, and the Gospel number, “Forgiveness”. Added to the collection are two songs nominated for a Pat Weaver Award for contributions in television, “A Home Run” and “Take A Little Step”, nominated in 1995 and 1997, respectfully.
Samples of two songs from “The Tide” are here on my music player. The CD is available on both CDBaby and iTunes.
To purchase a copy directly, email [email protected].
Please visit my website www.SongsForCharlieMusic.com for all the latest news and reviews.
Radio Indy Review!
A review of my lastest CD, "Live at the Bluebird Cafe" has been published to Radio Indy and DIGG.com! Thank you Radio Indy and Digg.com!
Click on this link . . . Celeste- Live at the Bluebird Cafe
New CD release from Celeste-
"Live at the Bluebird Cafe"
A featured singer-songwriter for the past fifteen years at The Bluebird Café, Celeste now offers live tracks from several performances from the Bluebird stage.
Since 1982, the Bluebird has gained a reputation worldwide for presenting the best in singer-songwriters where writers pass the audition process and proceed on to showcasing on Sunday evenings and beyond. The Bluebird is well known for being a magical listening room where many popular music artists have been discovered and several of the Bluebird shows move on to other venues around the world, including Robert Redford’s Sundance Resort.
“Celeste- Live at the Bluebird Café” features several performances throughout the years, where she is accompanied by fellow songwriters and vocalists. Many of the tunes are from Sunday night showcases and a few from a one-hour Saturday dinner showcase.
The CD offers 16 live cuts, including her Number One hit, “Another Rock in My Shoe” and the forthcoming single, “It’s the South” to be released on her next project, “Sweet Magnolia Wine” this coming summer of 2009.
Thank you to Amy Kurland, Janis Ian, Jeff Pearson and the talented staff of The Bluebird Café for many years of joy, memories and opportunities.
Indie Award Nomination
Celeste was recently been selected as Artist of the Month for December 2008 on The Starliners Internet Radio Network, where on December 15th she was spotlighted on the "Independent Artists Special" with DJ Harry, 5pm CET, 11am EST. One full hour of Celeste's music was broadcast across the Netherlands and Great Britain and streamed live on the Internet.
She has also been nominated for a Starliners Indie Award for 2009. Vote for Celeste by visiting Starliners Internet Radio Thanks for your vote!
Festival de Cannes!
The work of composer/performer Celeste Friedman was heard in Cannes in 2008. Friedman's work is featured in the short film, “Young Folks”, screened in the Short Film Corner at Festival de Cannes.
From May 14 to May 24, 2008, the Festival de Cannes presented the 5th edition of the Short Film Corner, where filmmakers from all over the world participated in daily round-tables, conferences and workshops, promoting their work to International buyers and distributors.
For more information, please visit: www.shortfilmcorner.com. Click on the British flag to view in English.
The French Kitchen
Currently in progress, Celeste is scoring for the cable television series, "The French Kitchen", a lively cooking show for kids and parents alike. Teaming up once again with Chironfilms of Los Angeles. Cee French and Paul Harth-Executive Producers.
Check out a sampling fo the pilot here on this page!
DVD Release Coming in 2009!
As a composer, Celeste also scores for television and film. Her works can be heard in the cable television series, "Irving Renquist, Ghost Hunter", which premiered online on Halloween~2007 and will be released on DVD in 2009. Produced by CNGM Pictures of Chicago, written by David Grelck. Check it out online at: IrvingRenquist.com
"Cutting edge stuff, pushing the indie envelope!"
. . . The Chicago Daily Herald
Listen to a variety of some of the Ghost Hunter cues on: Celeste's Composer MySpace page For the rest, you'll have to check out the show!
Oh Barack!
Celeste's campaign song for President-Elect Barack Obama was heard across Europe over the summer of 2008, since his visit to Berlin. We thank our friends and supporters for bringing Celeste's music to the airwaves!
Her promotional video for U. S. president-Elect Barack Obama,
opens with examples of our struggling times. Over 60 stunning and stirring images, through the lenses of 40 American independent photographers, take you from Seattle to Times Square, Main to Minnesota, Iowa to Iraq and beyond.
Soundtrack written, produced and performed by singer-songwriter/composer Celeste Friedman. Produced by AmericansforHOPE.org.
Check it out here on Celeste's profile page and on MySpace.tv!
Radio Lyon 1!
Merci to Jacques DuFour, his listeners and fans of "The Saloon" on Radio Lyon 1, 90.2FM where Celeste's single, "Nothin' That I Wouldn't Do For You" has just passed Martina McBride in the Top 30, gaining on Gretchen Wilson, for the week of December 2, 2007! Contactez-Nous Jacques DuFour to hear more of Celeste's music at: [email protected]
On the Air!
Celeste's single, "Another Rock in My Shoe" reached Number One in Austria!
Thank you Peter Anderl, host of "Gospel and Country" for taking Celeste to Number One for the week of September 9, 2007. Peter streams live on Sunday nights during the 10 o'clock hour, Middle Eastern Time, on Radio Maria, AUSTRIA.
Celeste's CD, "Every Tear I Know" hit the airwaves during the summer of 2007 throughout Europe. Check out the station listings on the left side of this page.
"Every Tear I Know" is available on CDBaby and iTunes
In addition to these wonderful deejays and their support, we thank Massimo Ferro of "Highway 61" of Radio Voce Spazio in Italy for making Celeste's CD Number 4 on his playlist for the last week of August, 2007!
"a fine and appealing effort, with very sweet and delicate sound and sensual singing"
. . . Massimo Ferro, Radio Voce Spazio
Many thanks to George Backer, host of “Country Special” of Radio Beverwijk in The Netherlands for his support and features of Celeste's music.
"the most beautiful voices and songs are hidden by independent label artists. It's like a refreshing wave coming over you. The music and voice of Celeste are a wonderfull contribution to the programs of Country Special in the upcoming weeks"
. . . George Backer, Radio Beverwijk
International Animation Film Festival
Celeste's score was recently featured in the animated short, "Pharos", produced by Elena Topouzoglo~ Rhode Island School of Design, at the Ottawa International Animation Film Festival in Canada.
Celeste~Bio . . .
Critically acclaimed as a prolific songwriter and passionate performer, composer Celeste Friedman leaves you inspired as well as entertained.
Nominated for a GRAMMY Award in 2005 and the winner of the 2005 Ohioana Library Citation Award in Music and Education, Ms. Friedman's contributions have been recognized by The Points of Light Foundation, The Ohio State University, Voices of Hope, The Ohio Bicentennial Commission and the Department of Education of The State of New York. For her music works featured in both 1995 and 1997 MDA Telethons, Celeste is the recipient of two Pat Weaver Award nominations.
The granddaughter of a big-band leader, Celeste has been inspired by classical composers, a variety of popular songwriter/artists and a countless list of modern film composers. Her bravado as a lyricist is boundless.
"a painter of lyrical portraits"
. . . Legend Magazine
"everyone should be singing her songs!"
. . . Craig Harris, The Boston Globe
Over the past ten years, Friedman has been a featured songwriter at the famed Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. National media credits include National Public Radio, Music Choice, A Prairie Home Companion and the ESPN Network. Internationally her music has garnered global airplay and rave reviews.
In 2006, Friedman's music was featured in the Pulitzer Prize nominated play, "The Glory of Living", on stage at the Warehouse Theater in Washington, D.C., directed by Michael Chamberlin.
Projects released in 2006:
I Sail the Sea, animated music video for children, SillyBooks.net, Melbourne, Auastralia
Veronika's Birthday, Ponytail Productions, Boston, MA, Jessica Burstein-Producer
Secret Land, Bellini Pictures, Miami, FL, Ana Helena Ruiz-Producer for the University of Miami
Regrets, Small Potatoes Productions, Boise, ID
The Historic Park Theatre, documentary, SFI Productions Colorado
The Other End, Green Line Productions, Inc., Boston, MA, David Willis-Producer
Soup Stories, animated short, Elena Topouzoglou-Producer for the Rhode Island School of Design
Angelica's Pirate, Juanabee Entertainment, Vancouver, British Columbia, Tracey Shaeffer, Producer
Eggshell, Panache Productions, Toronto, Ontario, Nicole Rubacha, Producer
Projects Released in 2007:
"Every Tear I Know"- CD-country rock, Feb. 1, 2007 release
Ghost Hunter, television series for cable, produced and directed by David Grelck for CNGM Pictures, Chicago, IL
Heavenly Peach, animated short, Julyun Lee-Producer for the Rhode Island School of Design
Pharos, animated short, Elena Topouzoglo-Producer for the Rhode Island School of Design
The Meaning of Life, Blue Sky Movies, Neal Verma-Producer
Suspended, short drama, Kevin McMahon-Producer
Young Folks, 30 min. short, Cee French-Director/Producer
Film Festival Credits:
Festival de Cannes, 2008
Festival 7 Jours et Polar, Reims, France, 2008
Festival Della Creativa, Florence, Italy, 2007
New England Student Film Festival, 2007
Rhode Island International Film Festival, 2007
Rebel Planet Film Festival, Los Angeles, 2007
deadCenter Film Festival, Oklahoma City, 2007
Arts Fest Harrisburg, PA Film Festival, 2007
The Long Island International Film Festival, 2007
Asian Arts Festival, Brown University, 2007
Ottawa International Animation Festival, Canada, 2007
© 2000-2008 Songs For Charlie Music, BMI
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"Wild Horses"
From her CD, "Every Tear I Know", Friedman's haunting ballad,
"Wild Horses" is included in "All States All Stars", a compilation of
50 songwriters from the 50 states in the USA.
Music For Troops has sent up to one million songs to our troops in the form of 20,000 copies of the"All States All Stars" 3-CD boxed set.
You can help us support the effort of sending music from home.
For more information, please visit: MusicForTroops.com!
Hear a preview clip of "Wild Horses" in the music player at the top of this page.
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