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Pauline Keightley Photographs

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About Me

CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2008I am a Photo Journalist and specialize in Music Photography.
*PHOTOGRAPHS - GIGS - NATURE - PORTRAIT *
* Hi, My passion is for art, music, and words, and how they inter-play. I combine all by taking photographs and writing. My photographs are about capturing the passions and joy of live music – and the way it can take us to another place. My aim is photos that tell stories.
ALL PHOTOGRAPHS ON THIS PAGE ARE © COPYRIGHT PAULINE KEIGHTLEY
My favourite thing is great live gigs and festivals. I started taking 'live gig shots' 3 years ago and began to take my photography seriously since purchasing my handy SLR in the summer of 2006. My photos have been used as promotion for Websites & Publications - the SUNDOWE PROGRAM, the SUNDOWE website, MUGDOCK Music festival, KILSYTH festival site and brochure, the MARTIANS, DAVID SNEDDON, THE PLACE FOR MUSIC, CHRIS TOWNSEND website, JULIAN PERRETTA. I hope to expand my festival work in 2008. I can provide promotional photographs for music-related publicity, and take shots for CD art work.

MY PHOTOS - http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulinekeightleyMY REVIEWS paulinesmusicreviews.blogspot.comPhotographs - are a truly ‘eye-opening’ and blessed experience. You have to be highly observant and able to see those magic moments. Whether the blue-greys of a new day, the long glow of dusk, shared laughter, intense depth in a singer, or majestic mountains. My aim is to capture those rare moments of quiet or intense reflection, an inner sense if special connections. This being in touch is highly rewarding, makes you appreciate beauty and soul wherever you might find it.

* FEEDBACK ON MY PHOTOS
'Pauline, Thanks a million - you really got it! Some great pictures right across the park - very good close-ups and crowd scenes too. You seem to have captured the whole event, bags of atmosphere, you used the light exceptionally well: rain and sunshine too with bags of contrast. I've posted some of the best as a pdf slideshow on www.kic.me.uk' - Cheers, Rob Kilsyth festival
'Pauline I just loooove your shots! They are so full of life and really catch the spirit of the festival! You have a wonderfully observing and imaginative eye. Great stuff fullstop!' X Katarina
'Cool, love the pics! How did you get the crowd in there? We don't remember them being there?' Martians
'Many thanks for the lovely photos - they are really good and show what a superb photographer you are.' Helen
'The pictures on the fan site are out of this world. Best ever.' Carole

Eliza CarthyAnsel Adams The most respected photographer of our time has an exhibition in Edinburgh Feb – April 2008
Within the stillness and the huge permanence of the landscapes.. Adams records, there is always movement, movements of clouds, of light, of water or the mountains. In 1920s High Sierra, Adams had a transcendental experience of mystical beauty. QUOTE: ‘ The silver light turned every blade of grass and every particle of sand with a luminous metallic splendour. I saw more clearly than I have ever seen before or since the minute detail of the grasses, the cluster of sand shifting in the wind, the small flotsam of the forest, the motion of the high clouds streaming above the peaks.’
Thus he captures as only photography can do, with some supreme clarity with which he records all these things, the continuous tension that somehow we have constantly to resolve; the tension between the transience we know and the permanence we feel; between time and eternity.Celtic Connections Festival Glasgow - Jan 2008. The colours this year were warm reds – as this festival is designed to bring warm cheer to the cold January winds of winter.

The 15th annual celebration of folk traditional music, the festival is a showcase Celtic singers and musicians. Scots - Karine Polwart, Kris Drever, Mike Scott, Julie Fowlis, James Mackintosh and Ewen Vernal. Irish - Heidi Tolboot, Sharon Shannon, Luka Bloom, Damien Dempsey, Karan Casey, Michael McGoldrick and Jim Murray. Plus the wonderful Kate Rusby. It was interesting to see so many artists perform..it made it clear how much of music or any art is about the ‘personality.’

Nick playing with Kirsty McGee and Mat Martin.INDIESCENELIVE!
I’ve been a music fan for years, and grew up singing and playing piano. My 18 year old is a serious musician. I enjoy singer songwriters – my biggest heroes being Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Richard Thompson - and the way they combine imaginative and inspired words with magic melodies. I am also a big Beatles fan, no one did it quite like them! Bands – I enjoy Radiohead, U2, The Shins,..more. I also love classical music, mostly Mozart and Chopin.
I enjoy discovering young indie artists with something new to say. Recently Patrick Watson, David Sneddon, the Martians, Vivien Scotson, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Steve Adey, Joe Allen, Marwood, The Dead Beat Club, Collette McHendrick. I enjoy folk/rock, acoustic, indie, rock, pop, classical, I care about good music by the authentic and genuine artist.

This shot was of singer songwriter David Sneddon, at the last night of his sold out gigs at the Edinburgh festival in august 2007– at the dark and atmospheric Jazz Bar in Chambers street. Chris Townsend was supporting....David’s voice is one moment melancholy and then tender, evocative and then forceful, led by his dynamic piano playing. It is about the heartfelt depth of emotional journeys, and the joy of love. It is original, poetic and melodic. It offers a subtle blend of sensitive melody and rhythmic moods. One of my favourite photos of David, it captured him in thoughtful mood. Taken at the Highbarn gig December 2006, which is an impressive oak beamed building and the tallest building in Essex.Patrick Watson band comes out of Montréal’s vibrant music scene. This photo was taken at their King Tuts gig Sept 2007. For their last number Patrick and guitarist took to the centre of the audience to conduct us in Man under the Sea. This band mixed things up – light fun rhythmic, echoing each other…,with playful percussion, varied soundscapes, and expressive vocals.

Julian Perretta , is an up and coming young soul singer, with a passionate voice and a fun personality. Taken at the Regal Rooms London Oct 2007.QUOTES
Dylan's 'Chronicles', what an amazing poet - Dylan saw the song as a challenge rather than a voice of protest Notes he wrote for Broadside 1962 - "Too many people are telling me where the answer is, but oh, I dont believe that. I still say its in the wind and just like a restless piece of paper , its got to come down some time But the only trouble is that no one picks up the answer when it comes down so not many people get to see and know it.. and then it flies away again I still say that some of the biggest criminals are those who turn their heads away when they see wrong and know its wrong.............." It is all about spin when there is no vision, that's what worries me the most. Tony Blair is a lawyer who is about increasing regulations, centralising power and in so doing restricting our basic human rights and freedoms, its very very scary. We have a system in place with no checks and balances to the power of the 'Crown' that resides with our prime minister.

QUOTES: ""Hendrix is asked what inspires you? He replies, the people....." Bono says he mistrusts an artist that is happy with the distance between them and an audience..... ""I put more into this record than I have ever put into an album. The lyrics took me months and months. I wanted to be eloquent, I wanted the lyrics to match up with the music, I wanted everything to be perfect . It is not there yet but, if you ever achieve perfection, you should burn your guitars."" Lightbody, Snow Patrol. "" Quotes: Dylan; """ You never arrive. Words change their meaning. Time changes everything, you can not be wise and in love at the same time. The first time Billie Holliday sing "Strange Fruit" it left the audience spellbound. Strange things go on.' The perceptions in the press, they wanted to label me. I am not the conscience of the people . I am playing to the people. Reaching the audience is what its about.""' ""Songs to me were more important than light entertainment. They were my preceptors and guide into some altered state of reality, some different republic. Some liberated republic,"" DYLAN
RICHARD THOMPSON - 'Popular is a tricky word. People in large numbers don't always have the best taste' """It's an honour to have this job and, to me, the greatest thing is to be up on stage and to feel that connection with an audience... It actually doesn't matter how big that audience is, as long as you get the feeling that there's that musical communication there... that mystical thing that happens in a room full of people. Music is played, things change subtly. It's a beautiful thing'""Van Morrison says on real music – QUOTE: ‘They’re all into the music, and that’s what keeps them going, not if they have a hit or any of that crap… If there is anything out there that’s as good as the real stuff, let me know.’

Mat Martin is an accomplished musician who works with many respected artists - he has a passion for both music and art. I took these shots at Capercaille’s gig on February 2nd 2008 at the Old Fruitmarket where Mat was playing with Kristy McGee Hobopop Collective. He caught my attention with his obvious joy of playing.

Some of my all time favourite Albums:Joni Mitchell - Blue / REM – Automatic for the People / U2 - Joshua Tree / Dylan – Blood on the Tracks / Dylan – Freewheelin / John Mayer – Room For Squares / Richard Thompson – Shoot Out The Lights / The Beatles - Rubber Soul / The Beatles – Sargent Peppers / Radiohead - Ok Computer/ Jeff Buckley - Grace / Dick Gaughan - Outlaws & Dreamers

BEST VOICES: OTIS REDDING - the master of Soul. His voice tears and sears, speaks of emotional depths. (only voice close to Otis for emotion is David Sneddon’s)/ LENNON – for sincerity / DYLAN – many voices. Searching, questioning, angry voices. Richard Thompson – for honesty and drawing characters and stories. / Joni Mitchell - most emotional voice, soaring highs./ David Sneddon - A sensual pure yet hurtful voice. Jeff Buckley - for clarity, passion. JOHN MAYER - most melodic husky rhythmic voice.


My Interests

Apart from the arts, computers(never thought I'd say that!), photography, live gigs, pilates, politics (yes really)

I'd like to meet:

Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Richard Thompson, Naomi Wolf, Shakespeare, Van Gogh, Bono,

DAVID SNEDDON EP WHITE NOISE www.indiestore.com/davidsneddon

A year after it’s release David's brilliant ‘WHITE NOISE’ EP has topped the Indie charts the past month.
February 2008 'White Noise' EP is NO 1 INDIE CHARTS!! Looking good...
The EP topped the charts for months in 2007. Check out the 5 engrossing songs and acoustic vocals. They are songs of the joy of love, with heartfelt lyrics and moving piano playing.

DAVID’S INDIE STORE LINK – www.indiestore.7digital.com/davidsneddon

White Noise EP Review’-David's songs portray wide-ranging moods with his pure sensual vocals in strong contrast to his hard hitting 'positive notes' piano. It brings a subtle blend of sensitive melody and rhythmic moods. Stand out tracks are the joyous Time, and energetic moving melody of One Old Soul.

Music:

Singer/ songwriters and folk/rock; Richard Thompson, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, John Martyn, Sarah McLaughlan, Otis Redding, John Mayer, Plus the Beatles, Crowded House, GooGoodolls, U2, Arcade Fire, Radiohead, The Shins, Mozart.

Movies:

The Pianist, I Walk the Line, Gladiator, Lord of the Rings, Moulin Rouge, Garden State......and loads more. The Shawhshank Redemption - great script. ""If you can live through music, art or literature they are avenues of freedom. The music was like a beautiful bird and everyone felt free. "

Television:

watch very little

Books:

Chronicles by Bob Dylan; One of the best reads, Dylan writes as a poet. About his journey through a library of undiscovered books, art that captures the essence of things, and theatre music that moves in a special way. From the magic of Blues singer Johnson, and Guthries songs of passion for the working man, Dylan moved through an incredible journey./ Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah; A true story by a Chinese woman who now works in the US as a doctor. She was the unwanted daughter, and about the old way of life making way for the new./ The Road Less Travelled by Scott Peck; Very fascinating read about the emotional journeys we all make. Offers many insights. Written by a doctor who uses many true life experiences from his work with others.

Heroes:

Writers, artists, musicians.

©paulinekeightley

One of my favourite places is **Cezanne Studio Aix-eu-Provence, south of France. Cezanne’s paintings are very still and powerful. I was fascinated by his painting, the Two Card Players - the player on the left is the father who was against him painting........... THE STUDIO - ‘Calm harmony with Nature the logic of colour re-creating space’…. Enter his world, and follow his footsteps. On entering Cezannes studio there is a small sheltered garden and patio overhung with trees that splatter dappled and delicate sunlight, there is immediately a sense of calm and quiet, people speak in hushed tones, upstairs there is only the one room Cezannes studio, it holds the artefacts Cezanne liked to collect to express his art, a small marbled statue with an arm missing, fruit that is withering, in one corner hangs his dirty painters coat, a black suit jacket and his hat, everything is ordered and yet not ordered, there is a sense of harmony with nature, Cezannes art - his apple still lifes, his card players, capture this calm through the use of colours space and light , there are windows along the left and right walls and the rest is painted a stone grey, there are his easels palettes and picture frames, its not a shrine, its a testament, a place that speaks of art and what art is about, Cezanne worked very much alone, was rejected by Paris artists and was the first modern artist. QUOTE Cezanne: "For the strong feeling for nature which I assuredly have is the necessary basis for all conception of art upon which depends the greatness and beauty of all future work, the knowledge of the means of expressing our emotion is no less essential and is only to be acquired through very long experience."Footnote: A large group of Italian women entered the studio and spent the time chatting loudly and they lost it. Later a group of Japanese entered the studio and they were so hushed, respectfully soaking it all in.

*God or No God? Add Yourself to the Tradition We are all travellers on an amazing journey, there is so much to learn and so little time. There are many distractions along our journey - the day to day realities, the media hype, the shops full of pretty goods, the entertainment channels. It is not an easy journey, but the easily won path is the less worthy one. Be yourself, this is central, but I also hope you grow and take on board the best stories and advice. It is not an easy journey. Knowing yourself - You arrive But you never arrive. I am only finding myself now. But I love the journey - The joy of discovering new things more than anything and growing as a person.QUOTE, David Sneddon "God or No God? Everyone knows - We wont go through this alone."
We all accept there are so many mysteries out there - wonders, miracles and we gasp in awe. We know there is something bigger then ourselves. Religion, Art and Music are about our dreams and hopes, and about our shared human spirit.

CELTIC CONNECTIONS Festival Club - Where the real action is – get to hear the artist performing that night – in a more relaxed atmosphere. Drawback is it’s late at night. The lights are dim, with occasional spotlights – the audience all ages. Ceilidh band Session A9 get everyone on the dancefloor. A fun experience.

Well renowned fiddler from the Shetlands Aly Bain and Eddie Reader at the TransAtlantic Sessions at the Celtic Connections Folk Festival Glasgow Jan 2008 – show how much they enjoyed performing together at the Royal Concert Hall.

Capercaille gig Old Fruitmarket, Karen Mathieson and Donald Shaw 2nd Feb 2008 Teenage Fanclub sold out gig @ Old Fruitmarket 26th Jan 2008 *'THE SUNDOWE' Review - written by John, Gerry & James KieltyWINNER OF THE QUEST FOR A NEW MUSICAL, and produced by Cameron Mackintosh. The Sundowe spins a tale of ghostly happenings… Set in the streets of Edinburgh, it is atmospheric and cleverly written. It is a fast-paced comedy-horror musical, with friendly vampires, ghostly happenings, the dead rising… and more. Excellent cast, lyrical writing, clever storyline, powerful tunes, well the ‘truest music’

Taken at the Kilsyth festival July 2007 of the lead violinist, Peatbog Faeires ceilidh band who combine brass & stings to unique effect.Edinburgh International festival one of the BIGGEST international festivals in the world. It offers a platform for new talent with art exhibitions, a Book Fair, theatre, music, dance and more. The Fringe festival takes to the high street....
Here I caught some very colourful Japanese clowns entertaining a young girl.‘Take Care The Road you Choose’ Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson @ the Old Fruit market Glasgow 15th Sept 2007
I saw legend and my musical hero Richard Thompson at the Old Fruitmarket Glasgow October. Richard’s new album ‘SWEET WARRIOR’ album is his best in years. He is back to his folk/rock roots again. ‘Richard Digs Deep’ - I enjoyed seeing Richard, who recorded so many unforgettable folk/rock songs in the 70s, with his new ‘Sweet Warrior’ album. With expressive guitar and voice and lyrics that draw colourful stories, characters and emotive melodies.

“ Favourite David Video CLIPS - Stop Living The Lie – David’s No1 Hit single in 2003.DAVID'S 'One Old Soul'Lennon's 'Jealous guy'DYLAN'S 'LIKE A ROLLING STONE'I support many young and talented artists. Chris is not only a very talented singer songwriter – his fun, focused and positive personality shines through in all he does. I strongly recommend checking out his new single Radio due out 26th February!

My Blog

Dick Gaughan at the Place

Dick Gaughan at the Place Milngavie February 9th 2008 - a world weary traveller of stories and music" Gaughan traditional folk singer and guitarist, songwriter, composer and record producer, played...
Posted by Pauline Keightley Photographs on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:57:00 PST

White Noise EP

White Noise EP  David Sneddon 5 tracks. The EP was No 1 in the Indiestore and topped the charts for 3 months in 2007. It Returned to the chart in January 2008. A year after it's release ...
Posted by Pauline Keightley Photographs on Sat, 26 Jan 2008 08:31:00 PST

Celtic Connections review

Celtic Connections review One of the world's biggest traditional folk festivals the Celtic Connections is in it's thirteenth year, and it attracts musicians and visitors worldwide. It was a privil...
Posted by Pauline Keightley Photographs on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:22:00 PST

Songs that make me want to dance!

Hi, Songs that make me want to dance!     I heard Bruce Springsteen's 'Glory Days' on the radio today  ahh fun  nostalgia!   So thought I am going to make a b...
Posted by Pauline Keightley Photographs on Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:06:00 PST

Teenage Fanclub

Teenage FanclubSold out gig at the Old Fruitmarket Celtic Connections festival. 90s band compared to Crosby, Stills and Nash.  Fun gig, love this old worldy atmospheric venue. http://www.flickr....
Posted by Pauline Keightley Photographs on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:38:00 PST

Songs & pieces of music that have made me cry.

Songs & pieces of music that have made me cry. Many of these songs below are piano songs (not all) - just piano, and powerful, direct, clear vocals that are deeply moving. I play piano mys...
Posted by Pauline Keightley Photographs on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 07:49:00 PST

Definitions of Pop Music

Definitions of Pop Music I don't believe in musical genres while they are a useful guide.  Within every musical genre there is good and bad music. I believe in good music whether it is classi...
Posted by Pauline Keightley Photographs on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:20:00 PST

Dylan Fest!

Dylan is a Legend and a great poet and artist. I LOVE YouTube!! DYLAN 'FOREVER YOUNG' DYLAN  'LIKE A ROLLING STONE' YouTube!!!I wonder  is it part of the resurrection of LIVE MU...
Posted by Pauline Keightley Photographs on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:36:00 PST

CHRIS TOWNSEND

CHRIS TOWNSEND I support many young and talented artists. Chris is not only a very talented singer songwriter  his fun, focused and positive personality shines through in all he does.  H...
Posted by Pauline Keightley Photographs on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:57:00 PST

Festival Club

CELTIC CONNECTIONS Festival Club -   Where the real action is. You get to hear the artists performing that night  in a more relaxed atmosphere. We heard an Italian choir of small older lad...
Posted by Pauline Keightley Photographs on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:41:00 PST