Screaming Orphans
Circles
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Honey and Gravel collide when 4 sisters from Ireland perform their melodic rock hits.
tracks
- 1 Liar
- 2 Shooting Stars
- 3 Did You Think About Me?
- 4 Not Over You
- 5 Give A Little
- 6 Don't You Cry
- 7 Very Nice Day
- 8 Life
- 9 Here Comes Your Man
- 10 Circles
- 11 So Cold
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Screaming Orphans
Joan Diver - Drums, Bodhran, Vocals
Gráinne Diver - Guitars, Vocals
Angela Diver - Bass, Violin, Vocals
Marie Thérèse Diver - Keyboard, Accordion, Vocals
The Screaming Orphans from Co. Donegal, Ireland have carved a considerable reputation as a captivating live band both at home and abroad. Following the lead of their American-born mother (who sang professionally) the sisters were schooled on the international live circuit, and performed across Europe from an early age.
They fast came to international attention when Sinead O'Connor took them on as her back-up singers, and invited them to open for her on the Gospel Oak world tour in 1997. In addition to these live shows, the four sisters gained invaluable TV experience with Sinead appearing on The David Letterman Show and the UK's Top The Pops. As a result, the band secured a publishing deal and short-term label deal with WEA (Warner Music UK), and contributed vocals to world music star, Baaba Maal's album "Nomad Soul", Peter Gabriel's track with the Afro Celt Sound System, as well as contributing to the Joni Mitchell track "Magdalene Laundries" for the Chieftains "Tears of Stone" album.
A chance meeting with Mike Hedgers (U2, Travis, Manic Street Preachers) blossomed into a close personal and professional relationship that saw the acclaimed producer work first on their early demos, and then reunite with them to record the album for WEA in Normandy, France.
The Orphans draw on a diverse set of influences ranging from ABBA to REM with a strong focus on melody-driven songs with both pop and rocks strains.
"We have always admired the diversity of the American music scene, and that was instrumental in our decision to relocate to the States", says Gráinne Diver (vocals/guitars). "Being here has inspired us to explore new and exciting song writing and performance concepts. It has been a great experience for us."
Over the last five years, the band, now based in New York City, has been performing up and down the East coast and in some of the bigger Irish festivals in the U.S. They've built a substantial following as well as attracted interest from all areas of the music business.
"Circles," their fourth album, was recorded in Nashville, TN and is on limited release at the moment. For a list of upcoming gigs, check out their website at www.screamingorphans.com.
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Circles
author: Bob DumeyerListening to the album is almost as good as seeing them live. I loved your performance on New Year's Eve. See you on Feb. 15th. Bob Dumeyer
Love Them!
author: Maurice FrankI first heard the Screaming Orphans at the Jacksonville irish Festival in spring 2008. What a great surprise! I was there to hear other bands I knew Including Rathkeltair which is available here at CD Baby) and loved this band. I keep playing Circles, the title track, over and over. I also love Liar and some other songs. I can't wait to see them again live!
Great album
author: Kenny GrantHadn't even heard of this band until I saw them at the Ballyshannon folk festival in Co.Donegal in August. Great presence on stage and worth seeing live ,but until you do give the album a listen, looking forward to the next one and hope it has "Jolene" on it. Check out you tube and you will see a live clip there. Kenny
Great Songs
author: Robert HosbachI really love "Very Nice Day", "Here Comes Your Man", "Circles", "So Cold", "Liar", and "Not Over You". They're all tight, well arranged, highly melodic songs. The Screaming Orphans are talented on so many levels. Fantastic CD!!!
fabulous
author: MeeganI saw this group at the Milwaukee Irish Festival this year and waited too long to buy my CD - they sold out!!!! Thanks to CD Baby I was able to get the CD which I love! It rotates among my favorite CDs in and out of my CD player in my car. I love all of the songs, they are so unique and beautiful.
- author: Cynthia Neale
Milwaukee Festival - delightful, energizing, and sincere
My Favorite Orphans
author: VPSThe Screaming Orphans can scream (or sing) at me anytime. I'll even pay for it. They rocked the East Durham Irish festival.
An unexpected find!
author: MarigoldDon't usually care for this kind of music, but their voices are irresistible! Great find! Hope to hear more from them.
- author: Erin Maghery
Great album!
Stuck in my head
author: simoneI used to go to their page just to listen to "Liar"... but all the album is a "jewel".
Fantastic!!!!
author: TeresaThis CD is absolutely fantastic.
BRILLIANT!!!
author: JoyOne of the very best new talents! Thanks for coming to Chattanooga.
Rocked The Crowd
author: Jeff YoungChattanooga, Tennessee June 29 2007; The Screaming Orphans Rock Nightfall out-door concert. The crowd loved them. One of the best live concerts I have seen in a while. These girls can rock.
awesome cd.
author: Drewsaw y'all at the Shamrock Fest in DC on March 10th. you guys really rocked. took me a while to find the CD since I couldn't remember the name of the band (lotta alcohol that day), but I am so happy I took the time to do so.
Outstanding
author: Paul D.Excellent. Just as good as their live performance. A little bit of everything you want.
Simply Wonderful
author: Art CurryI great CD, but anything they do is great. We also saw them on the Irish cruise this Jan. 07 Rock On!!!
Rockin' & Fun
author: SharonSaw the girls @ Haddonfield's First Night. Show was great, so we stayed for the next one, too!! CD was sold out so bought it online on New Year's Day. This band is fun, talented & versatile--a great show!
Fantastic; soulfull and fun!!
author: JillMy husband and I saw the ladies perform in Haddonfield at First Night. It was an awesome experience! We boought the CD online (They sold out quickly!) and have been enjoying it since! We want to see more of these ladies and their music!
Hooked so quickly.
author: EricaOn New Year's Eve of 2007, my family and I went into Haddonfield for whats called First Night. The Screaming Orphans were performers there and we went to their concert. I instantly loved them and the music they created. I bought their CD and I listen to it constantly. All i have to say is WOW!! Screaming Orphans, YOU ROCK!!
Awesome!
author: AddyI can't listen to anything else! The screamimg orphans rock!
Such a great surprise
author: Erin at the Academy of MusicI just heard of the Screaming Orphans recently when my boss booked them at our venue for November. So I listened to their CD, and it was fabulous. Such great rolling melodies and lyrics that stick in your head, but in a good way. I'm so looking forward to the upcoming show now!
Such a great surprise
author: Erin at the Academy of MusicI just heard of the Screaming Orphans recently when my boss booked them at our venue for November. So I listened to their CD, and it was fabulous. Such great rolling melodies and lyrics that stick in your head, but in a good way. I'm so looking forward to the upcoming show now!
I don't listen to anything else lately after seeing them in New York!
author: Lisa BridleLove it, what an impact. Nothing short of genius, they cater for most tastes. Bring them to the U.K.
Absolutely fabulous
author: Patty SchaeferI had the opportunity of seeing the girls live on April 1, and was just blown away by the talent. I bought 2 CDs, 1 for me and one for my friends, and my daughter and I have been playing it ever since. Can't wait for the next one!
Orphans for Grammy
author: OlafWhen I listened to the CD the first time I liked it a lot. Since then it is just growing with every play. It is so refreshing to hear some genuine lovely voices, singing songs not pressed into any format, where you can virtually see the fun coming out of the loudspeakers.
Great CD buy such talented artists.
author: Rodney DennisonThis is a great CD by such talented artists. The music is broader than those of typical Irish rock bands. It has a tint of American influences. The sisters vocal harmonies and musical synchronation provides a marvelous blend in this masterpiece.
- author: Johnny G (starvin 'actor)
wonderful album with some beautiful ballads like "Don't you cry" and "very nice day" as well as awesome songs to jump around too like "Liar" and the kicking chorus to "Did you think about me?". Check them out. I thought the album was excellent. Not to mention they're hot Donegal women :)
THESE GIRLS CAN ROCK!!!!!!!
author: JeremyIN a nutshell, these girls are terrific. They can tear the house down. There music is beautiful and they do great covers. After seeing them live in NYC, they just make you want more and more. These girls are AWESOME!!!!! ROCK ON!!!!!!
Orphans rock!
author: Karen LouiseCan't listen without singing. Love the musicianship. Love the music, the words. Fabulous. Have told all my friends and now am lending out. More, I want more.
AWESOME!!!
author: Tara GundryHi Marie Therese, Grainne, Angela and Joan! Love the new CD!!! Hopefully one of these years I'll get to see you perform live - would be great to see you all again. Congrats on another fantastic album!! Take care and hope all is well!! P.S. I'm highly recommending this CD to everyone I know!
Knew it would be great and so it was
author: MadelineGreat CD. Listen to it often and enjoy everytime. Bought 3 of the cd's. 2 are gifts. One for Belfast artist Stephen Madden who heard and met the Orphans a year ago and the other for my son who has not yet had the pleasure of attending an Orphan performance. I look forward to their next CD.