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Shauna Burns

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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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April Update: "Around You", the first single from the Moon and the Fire circle, hit Number 7 on the FMQB AC Chart! Remember you can get the Moon and the Fire circle right now at Amazon.com or on iTunes!
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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."
The Moon and the Fire Circle is Shauna's next musical expression is set for release under Red Rock Music on February 19, 2008. 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.
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 are 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 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.
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Member Since: 8/26/2005
Band Website: shaunaburns.com
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All songs written by Shauna Burns

the Moon and the Fire circle
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Bloom
Desert Sun
Comet
Out
Chamber
Starfish
Tumbleweed
The Caribbean Sea
Failed You
The Slow Process Of Shutting Down
Around You
Magic
And Fire
When The Rain Comes

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

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every thought
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ghosts & vampires
castle in my cloud
pink girl
petunia
toes
rehearsal
nonsense
pattie cakes
hello
heaven
camelot's waiting
maryland

Piano & Vocals: Shauna Burns
Drums & Percussion: James Clark
Bass & Guitars: Ryan Tilby
Guitar: Steve Lemmon
Celtic Harp: Caroline Kemper
Irish Wistle: Rick Kemper

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desert tune
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gotta get ahead
cowboy song
i'm dirty
waterford
december

Piano & Vocals: Shauna Burns
Drums & Percussion: James Clark
Bass & Guitar: Ryan Tilby
Guitar & Programming: Steve Lemmon
Celtic Harp: Caroline Kemper

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Influences: 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...Free MySpace Layouts by Iron Spider

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New Reviews for The Moon and the Fire Circle

"One Word. It starts with an ’A’. Awesome. This CD is absolutely awesome. Eerie at times, ecstatic at others. The lyrics tell a story that twists and turns through the brightest of melodic lights to the darkest lyrical corners, and then, just like that, it compels you back into the light. The musical highlights are cryptic and almost chilling piano pieces. Sometimes when I listen to a project that is so personal and creative for the artist, I feel like an intruder. I turn the volume down and cautiously look at the liner notes. That was not the case with this CD. I felt invited - no - I would say it was more like I was drawn to the music and words. I want that, I want the creativity and inner voices that can twist and turn my own reality and give me freedom to think, create and change. That is what I love about music; that is what I want in music. And that is what the Moon and the Fire circle is about." - Chel, Spinnaker and Lena

"The first thing that strikes you is Shauna Burns’ abilities to play the piano. Her chords struck, strike another found within. Music is a force that can speak to emotions and souls, moving past the first contact of the brain. Shauna Burns has spent untold time at the keyboards to make the instrument a conduit of her rather than her a master of the instrument. This is where you separate the prodigies from the technically brilliant. On her album, the Moon and the Fire Circle, she creates 14 songs that are extensions of her." - Matt Rowe, Music Tap

"Her brilliant piano playing on tunes like "Tumbleweed" and the softness of "Magic" prove that she destined for stardom. Her soft voice floats with the music like clouds in a perfect blue sky. I highly recommend this album for all music lovers." - Celebrity Cafe

"Listeners will immediately identify growth in Shauna’s material in the instrumental arrangements. The recording quality is so accurate in these songs that careful listeners will hear the pedals of the piano. Additional strings, electric guitar, bass and percussion round out the tunes. Listeners will note layered vocal harmonies on the new record and 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

"A cross between Tori Amos and Evanescence with vividly descriptive lyrics and haunting melodies. Great piano accompaniment and appropriately subdued vocals." - PopCulture Guy

"Ethereal. Not a common word in my vocabulary, but that’s where the music takes me. Delicate, floating on another world. Subsequent hearings start to bring out the language and allow me to hear the story with more clarity as I float higher and higher." - Eartaste


Tumbleweed (Live)

The Moon and the Fire Circle Behind-the-Scenes Part 1

Around You

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Record Label: Red Rock Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Ren Festival Fri, Sat, Sun & Licensing Page

hey everybody!so friday we're at the awesome Utah Renaissance Festival! the whole band will be there friday, saturday and sunday each night, so if you are close please come by ~ it's really going to ...
Posted by Shauna Burns on Wed, 14 May 2008 10:13:00 PST

Thistle Glen Episode 17 & T-Shirts

Welcome to Thistle Glen episode 17 Silly String of Words - Around You is awesomeness, tour chit chat, interviews, blood leaving my head entering my feet on the Dennis Bono show, Jazz Bytes, Paramount ...
Posted by Shauna Burns on Tue, 06 May 2008 11:30:00 PST

friday radio & blast from the past

hello to you my pretties ~ :)so today i did something a little different and it was really fun, i went on the Dennis Bono show in Las Vegas! this show will be broadcast live tomorrow on KUNV 91.5 at ...
Posted by Shauna Burns on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:44:00 PST

Las Vegas show on Sat

Hello, Hello, Hello!So if you are in the Las Vegas neighborhood please come down to Zia Record Exchange to celebrate national Record Store Day! The band will be with me and Zia is going to have some ...
Posted by Shauna Burns on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:55:00 PST

Around You 7 & Interviews

Hi ~ Ya!Our little rocket ship of Around You has just blasted us to Number 7 in the FMQB AC Chart!! Big Yes!! This is very, very, very exciting! It’s pretty nifty that a sweet little song abo...
Posted by Shauna Burns on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:36:00 PST

Around You Kickin Butt, Thistle Glen 16 & Tour

Howdy!Hold onto your hats peeps ~ "Around You" has just broken into the FMQB AC Top 10 at Number 8! Okay, I just fell off my chair... this is so awesome!! And surreal... but so so neat. Thank you g...
Posted by Shauna Burns on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:12:00 PST

Chart-Chat, Videos, Photos, Interviews & Tour News

Hi Everyone!Okay, so here is the chart news with "Around You" ~ it’s now at Number 12 on the FMQB AC Chart ~ oh my. This is getting pretty freakin cool. Just to give you an idea here are some ...
Posted by Shauna Burns on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:58:00 PST

LA show this sat and iTunes

hi guys!i’m going to be in LA for a little solo show on sat ~ so if you are close by come over and say hello!SaturdayMarch 15, 2008 Karma Coffeehouse 1544 N. Cahuenga Blvd Hollywood, CA 8 pm"Aro...
Posted by Shauna Burns on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:25:00 PST

Thistle Glen Episode 15 & Tour Dates

Welcome to Thistle Glen episode 15 - The Moon and the Fire Circle is now in stores! Now it's time to tour! Around You radio buzz, 21 right now on the AC charts, videos and song by song commentary.Ca...
Posted by Shauna Burns on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:37:00 PST

Song By Song Commentary

the Moon and the Fire circleSong by Song CommentaryBy Shauna BurnsOriginally the Moon and the Fire circle were two separate albums. One representing the moon - or the dark - one representing the sun ...
Posted by Shauna Burns on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:17:00 PST