Mimi Burns Band
Ballade of Ned Haywood
© 2002 Respond Records (634479823725)
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Celtic folk rock that weaves in and out of a wild and massively varied life story.
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The Mimi Burns Band began touring Europe just after their first album release in 1999.
Mimi has had a radio show for the past five years, based out of Northern Claifornia, where she is dedicated to helping artists get their music heard.
In 1998 after years of playing in cover bands, Mimi was told to write her own music, so she began collaboration with some of the Northern Bay Areas best artists including Matt Feiszli and Stephen Tyler. Her various styles include midwest feeling folk rock as well Celtic music from her Irish heritage. These genres have stuck with her writing through both albums.
She has a great ability to tell stories.
Mimi's first album, "Slipping Away" was produced by Barry Levinson in Los Angeles. The band Mimi chose were musicians from around the globe and for their first album, the band met for the first time on a Wednesday night, Mimi and her guitarist Steve were married that Friday. For their honeymoon, Mimi, Steve and the band drove south. By Saturday the band were recording their album in Los Angeles.
There was a great deal of press and record companies interesed in the band, but the band declined the record company deals due to lack of negotiation.
Pulling together ideas and people, she formed a band and went overseas to be heard.
After inspirational pub packed nights,Mimi and her band decided to work on their second album for another tour.
The second album "Ballade of Ned Haywood", was inspired by an old ships captain whom Mimi met one night while staying as a guest in a castle in England. Ned asked her to marry him and sail on his yacht with him through the Mediterranean for the rest of their lives.
Mimi kindly declined so he requested that she write a song for him, which quickly became the album title.
Mimi's father sings a hauntingly, image producing, harmony with his Irish Tenor vocals on this track with Mimi.
The album was pre-produced with Jerry Becker (former road manager for Train) and Jurgen Krehnke.
Recorded in May of 2001, at OTR studios in Belmont, Mimi chose to have 5 time Grammy nominee Cookie Marenco produce the second album.
After a third overseas tour, and two albums in three years, the band are all taking a long needed break to have and raise children.
Mimi is never far from her next album and she is dedicated to her fan base through-out the globe, so you can bet she will be heading out to your area soon.
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You have some great music and a nice web site from one artist to another
author: Shahar HillelLike your web site and the music is good keep up the good work. Some great staff on this web site, Shahar Hillel
A songwriting Masterpiece!
author: Rod Robison, The Rockshow KKUP 91.5FmOn the ballad of Ned Haywood, The Mimi Burns band has produced a masterpiece! From the performance of the band to the magical vocals of Mimi herself, the Ballad of Ned Haywood takes You on a rollercoaster ride of emotions that will always make you smile and never let you down. Though it's hard to pick a favorite, the title track always makes me smile. With a voice like Mimi's and the searing guitar work of Steven tyler....You can't go wrong!
Excellent!
author: Bobby DarwinThe music is mesmerizing and Mimi's vocals are magic. Something you can pop into your CD player and listen to from start to beginning. Exactly what the stagnant music industry should take notice of and embrace. Well done.
Hauntingly romantic, some songs will break your heart and some will make you lau
author: Kate SmithI love the fact that Mimi is always open to new ideas and you can see this on Ballad of Ned Haywood. Her vocal ability, which remind me of Lorenna McKennit, match perfectly with Mark's keyboards and Stephen's guitar style. The whole album is very versatile from modern americana funk music to old Celtic/Irish folk music, I love it and I would recommend this album to everyone!
Celtic/folk sound with something for everyone
author: Nanette HubbardThe overall celtic/folk sound is both haunting and sensual. The signature song with its added vocals and upbeat tempo ends this CD on a note of whimsy and fun! Something for everyone.
A Wonderful Musical Journey
author: David BiaginiI was one of the guest musicians on this CD so I'm a bit biased but believe me, The Ballade of Ned Haywood will take you on a wonderful musical journey. This CD is good for your soul. The music will touch you and take you to places you've never been before.
I can only describe this CD as beautifully done...
author: Liz SecolaI can only describe this CD as beautifully done. The band has quite a versatile style. I love the celtic sound! Land of living really takes you away. Forget about it and Don't forget me deserve mention. Ballade of Ned Haywood puts a vivid picture in mind. Background vocals and sounds complete the scene. I highly recommend it. Good work everyone!
Vibrant and Sensuous
author: Casey MonahanThis music is absolutely spine-tingling. All of the senses are stimulated as you listen.... the haunting rhythms and Mimi Burns' smoldering vocals paint pictures inside your head and invoke deep emotion. It literally gives me goosebumps time and time again!!!! Definately a winner!