CLARE DIANE: Runaway

Clare Diane

Runaway

© 2003 Remy Records (634479299926)

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Passionate and powerful, bluesy rock style that brings out the fiery depth of her engaging and emotional vocals, soulful lyrics and beautiful melodies.

tracks

1 Child On a Ferris Wheel Ride
2 Cry, I So Lonely
3 Masquerade
4 Rebel in Disguise
5 Hold On
6 An Angel in the Sky
7 Runaway With Me
8 Perhaps We Were Cats
9 In the Ocean
10 How Could I

notes

Passionate and powerful, Clare Diane's outstanding debut album "Runaway" captures her original bluesy rock style and brings out the fiery depth of her sizzling live performances.

Whether playing with her own group or the Arrow 93FM Radio band, singer/songwriter Clare Diane knows how to rock the house. She has played notable venues from Los Angeles to Europe including The House of Blues and CBS Studios, and has shared the stage with the incomparable Beach Boys, Berlin, Kool & the Gang, Al Stewart and Stephen Bishop. As a versatile session singer, Clare has recorded both for Paramount Television and independent songwriters & producers.

"Runaway" is on the 46th Annual Grammy Awards nominating ballot for Best New Artist, Best Album and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Child on a Ferris Wheel Ride."

"Runaway With Me," the title song from her album, is featured on the new motion picture soundtrack "Spin, Shoot & Run" directed by Isaac Eaton ("Shadow Hours") starring Ione Skye, Samuel Ball and Marisa Coughlan.

On "Runaway," a collaborative effort with Producer Gwenael Barre, Clare captivates listeners with her emotional vocals, soulful lyrics and beautiful melodies. With a combination of a wide vocal range and fresh style, Clare moves seamlessly from heartfelt ballads to all-out, uninhibited rock.

The unique vocal and instrumental arrangements led by guitar, keyboards and percussion complement this impressive album, adding to the pleasure of discovering this compelling and talented singer/songwriter.

A native of blues capital Chicago, Clare has studied music since childhood and plays keyboards, guitar and trumpet. A graduate of UCLA Film and Television school, she has also worked for Lucasfilm and as a producer on several hit television series at Paramount and Twentieth Century Fox. She is a member of Los Angeles Women in Music (LAWIM) and ASCAP.

Clare Diane currently tours with her band "Planet Clare" presenting her original "Runaway" program, as well as "Rock All Night," an energetic classic rock show and "Calling All Angels," an exciting tribute to female artists Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Aretha Franklin, Heart, Stevie Nicks, Pretenders, Annie Lennox, Bonnie Raitt, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow and many more.

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  • Clare Diane’s “Runaway” is all over the place - in a very good Way!
    author: Daniel Myatt

    My introduction to Clare Diane’s music occurred outdoors, under a sound system and other circumstances that, to say the least, were not the most ideal for fully enjoying music. Despite all that, Diane’s solid and assured vocals rang out impressively. An original tune she sang -- “An Angel in the Sky” - caught my attention, and set me on the path of fandom that’s inevitably followed by anyone who comes across this hidden gem of a vocalist. Diane’s voice puts me in mind of an Emmylou Harris or a Joni Mitchell -- there’s even traces of Loreena McKinnett and Laura Nyro. Yes, she feels right at home with a country-blues number (“Cry, I So Lonely”), a soft and pretty Joni-like retro-tune (“Rebel in Disguise”) -- a ballad, a rock guitar-driven number, but I was also pleasantly surprised by her clever, reggae-inspired, flip of the Stray Cats’ script (“Perhaps We Were Cats”). In a quite cool way, “Runaway With Me” also has a retro-feel, poignant and cliché-free storytelling, appealing harmonies, and a timely twist of a message. The soothing “Angel in the Sky” is accented by smart guitar and allusions to spiritual escape under the wings of a higher being from whom answers to the world’s problems are addressed. And “In the Ocean,” with its too abrupt conclusion, will leave you wishing it was a much longer jam, that the guitar had been allowed to wallow on a bit more, that Diane’s fluid vocals, indeed like a soothing and engulfing ocean, had been free to flow far beyond their four minute mark. Like “How Could I” -- with all the earnestness of an early Linda Ronstadt number -- all the tracks are instantly catchy and accessible, and the more-than-capable musicians fill out the arrangements with a kind of synergy that bespeaks experience and warmth with the singer -- and a true fondness for playing with her. If you come across Claire Diane’s CD, don't be thrown off by the jewel case’s exterior art; neither cover does the lovely Diane nor the alluring songs inside full justice. Contained within are compelling, self-penned tunes that resonate with a refreshing substance and likeability. I’ve played Diane’s CD almost daily since getting it. “Runaway” is definitely an effort that deserves not to be slept on.

  • love love love I love this cd...
    author: Matt Johnson

    The more I listen to this CD the better it gets. I have had the cd for about 5 days and listened to it probably a dozen times. I keep getting new favorites. Initially Hold On demanded my attention followed by Masquerade and Runaway with Me. Now Angel in the Sky keeps playing in my head. I think Cry, I so Lonely and In The Ocean will be next...Thanks Clare!

  • TOTALLY ROCKIN'!
    author: Aleeza Smitherson

    this cd is a total hit - everyone i know has it! if you people who are reading this don't have it, well, your loss! you should get it! it really is worth it!

  • you are the "awesomest" singer i ever heard of!
    author: Samantha Collins

    This cd of yours, is totally fab! how did you think of the songs? they are SO awesome! i come to almost all your gigs, you are a great singer!Bye!

  • you are the "awesomest" singer i ever heard of!
    author: Samantha Collins

    This cd of yours, is totally fab! how did you think of the songs? they are SO awesome! i come to almost all your gigs, you are a great singer!Bye!

  • Unique, cool, stylish songs all by Clare Diane!
    author: Stephanie Allers

    This CD of yours is totally awesome! i got like 10 of them last year, they are really awesome! i just wanted to tell you, you have got a GREAT voice! From Stephanie, your #1 fan!

  • Great vocals, emotional instrumentals, fantastic production.
    author: Barry Lowe

    It is refreshing to review a CD that is so well produced that I can make out all of the words and enjoy the instrumentals. The lyrics are meaningful and fit the music perfectly. When listening to this CD shades of Linda Rhonstat, Janis Joplin and Laura Nyro come to mind. Powerful!

  • Great cd!!!
    author: Theo Gabriel

    Beautiful lyrics, great vocals, groovy music! "Child on a Ferris Wheel" rocks!

  • I love your album!
    author: Zoe Danielle

    Your album is great! I love it. "Angel in the Sky" is my favorite, how come we can't hear it on cdbaby? I love"Masquerade" just the same. And "Perhaps We Were Cats," and "Child on a Ferris Wheel Ride," and... well, you get the idea! it's a great cd!

  • two thumbs up, great performer, unique talent
    author: Abraham Andre

    This new artist demonstrates a unique style combined with a real class of performance and an exceptionally great voice that gets into your soul. She has managed intelligently to combine blues, country and rock in harmony. A natural born diva.

  • Husky and Cool, all in one
    author: Dave Laurence

    Good Vocals and clear. Easy Cd, nice to listen to.

  • wonderful CD, great songs, great singer
    author: gail rosen

    lets hear more from this singer!

  • This is one hot rock ablum! Highly recommended!
    author: Eyal Sher

    I've been a fan of Clare Diane forever, thoroughly enjoying her original, powerful interpretations of classic rock hits, from Janis Joplin and Grace Slick to the Pretenders, Stevie Nicks and Sheryl Crow. Her first original album is everything her fans could ever wish for, wonderful lyrics, great melodies, rocking tunes and most of all, her one of a kind bluesy rock vocals. A great addition to your rock blues collection and a great present for anyone who loves to discover new bands and singers before everyone else!

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