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CATYA MARÉ IS A VIOLINIST WHO IS COMPOSING / PRODUCING / PERFORMING HER OWN MUSIC:

Violin Like You've Never Heard Before

A young Danish violinist breaks out from the classical music world and signs a record deal with a big US record label for her own popular compositions. Mesmerising classical-inspired melodies that are woven into a spectacular, touching orchestral / pop backing from a 250 year-old acoustic violin... by critically acclaimed composer Catya Maré.

For bookings please contact: management@catyamare.com

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BIO:

Catya Maré has been playing the violin all her life (first concert as a soloist with an orchestra at the early age of 10 years old, teachers a.o. Prof. Zakhar Bron and Prof. Ana Chumachenco), playing solo concerts as a classical violinist in the USA, Israel, Scandinavia, Germany, at festivals (Schleswig Holstein Musikfestival, Santander Music Festival).....has received numerous scholarships (such as Stipendium der Münchner Orchesterakademie, Stipendium der Rotarische Gesellschaft Hamburg, Konzerte Junger Künstler) has been holding the position of an alternating concertmaster with a big scandinavian symphony orchestra (Aarhus Symfoniorkester).... and then found out that there were other possibilities, this wasn´t enough....
One day, about three years ago, when recovering from a bad influenza and starting to play the violin again, she became aware of the fact, that she was playing something she never had heard or seen before. ESSENTIAL IMPRO! Music arising from the moment! A quite unusual thing for a classical musician. Since then she does perform at Museums of Modern Art (National Galerie Berlin, Kunsthaus Zürich, ARoS (DK), Leopold Museum Wien, Miami Bass Museum of Art etc), at churches, shows and does collaborate with dancers and painters.
January 2006 she left the orchestra in order to devote herself to her own music.

In February 2006 she started to compose songs, where her violin is the primary voice. It´s a completely new style of playing the violin (or better: singing it...) a breathing and vibrating sound, which resembles more the female voice than a usual violin.....Her songs have been broadcasted at 90 international radio stations, receiving the most amazing reviews and are placed on TV shows / films....
in April 2007 Catya Maré´s music was selected for a non-exclusive publishing deal with the US music publisher Noteborn Music.
In September Catya´s song "It Came True" has been featured in the film "BUTTERFLIES IN THE WIND" (Vic Alexander, Hollywood) at the Ava Gardner Film Festival in North Carolina, and in November 2007 her music videos, CLOUDS and LIGHT LONGING will be aired on the international spiritual talk show "Bridging Heaven & Earth" (Santa Barbara, California).

When not performing concerts/shows Catya Maré does compose produce / record her own music. LIGHT LONGING, the critically acclaimed debut album, has been released in January 2007.
In November 2007 she released her second album, REMEMBERING THE DAY. You can find fabulous reviews on both albums in the Review Section of this page.

In February 2008 she signed with the independent US record label Spectra Records and relocated from Denmark to LA.
Spectra Records will distribute her two first albums and release her third.

July 2008: seven brand new spectacular songs are composed / produced! Catya..s next album will be a love songs CD, titled "For My Love".

September 2008: 14 new songs are produced for the new album.

November 2008: Catya has been nominated for a Hollywood Music Award! The ceremony will take place in the famous Kodak Theatre complex in Hollywood on November 20 and will be televised to 120,000,000 households internationally.....

November 2008: Catya's music will be featured in the Austrian artist boki.b..s new audio book. It's called 'KÖNIGIN' ("QUEEN" in English) narrated by Irina Scholz, a famous German voice actress. It will be released in winter 2008 by Spellprints Publishing.

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You can buy LIGHT LONGING as a digital album from a.o.

..... from all the big online music stores.

And the physical CD from her webstore at

Just click on the pic...

Also her second album, Remembering The Day (former title: Clouds), is available now from all the above digital music stores. You can buy the physical CD from Catya´s webstore at Liquid Shadow Services. And in a few weeks from every
music store and Starbucks in the US.

Just click on the CD-cover or the link below to get your copy...

Thank you very much for visiting Catya Maré´s website at Independent Artists Company!
Please feel free to check out myspace.com/catyamar for scores and scores of fans´ comments, blog, etc...and her personal website: www.catyamare.com (in June 2008 visits from 59 countries!).

AIR PLAY:

a.o. MIXXSTUDIOS Radio (US), La Planète Bleue (France), Randbradio (US), Blast 1386 (UK), SISO Radio (US), Push Radio (US), Sunset & Jazz Web Radio (US), The Beat.fm (US), Hrvatski Katolicki Radio, Zagreb (Croatia), Legendary Radio (US), The Loungmaster, London (UK), Bowed Radio (US), myspace podcast, SZ Radio (Norway), the NY Radio show ""Lets get metaphysical"" (US), Beach House Radio (UK), Radiogogy (US), Ambient Ping Radio (US), Planet Tranquil Radio (USA), New Age Rhythms (USA), Blue Bert Radio (NL), Lotus Zen Radio (USA), Pagan Radio Network (USA), Adagio (USA), Moods of the Moon (USA), Orpheus (USA), Wayfarer´s Way (USA), Mystical Melodies (USA), Vinyl Bytes (USA), Eyes Of The Poet Radio (USA) and EMjoy (Germany), CoBalt Stream (US) and Radio Papesse (Italy), Lady Pantheress Radio (US), RenegadeRadio (US)...

REVIEWS:

"Catya Maré is a violinist that hails from Denmark, and perhaps one of the most talented violinists I have heard in a long time.
The violin is her voice; it brings forth sensual, atmospheric melodies with music that refreshes the soul.
Her music has begun to gain popularity across Europe through her MySpace website, and now her second CD, Clouds, exhibits another ethereal journey into the beauty of progressive classical music.
For anyone who thinks violins are boring, this album will prove you wrong. The pop feel supports the heavenly sound of her violin that can do nothing but refresh your spirit and mind.
It is what legendary music does best : every track on this CD touches the soul .. and it touches the sky. It was impossible to just listen to every selection once or twice
Each song on Clouds expresses such emotion that the listener feels it.
The music tells a beautiful story. It paints pictures in the listeners’ mind that cannot be described as anything less that gorgeous. Technically, the music is totally flawless.
Clouds may give off the impression that it is classical, but it is much more than that; it exposes the other side of the world. Denmark is certainly lucky to have such an amazing violinist."
(NOV.23, 2007, BY L ANNE CARRINGTON, INDIE MUSIC STOP)

"....With full orchestral backup on many of her songs, even those that are stripped down to nothing more than Catya's violin also have all the textures of a forest at sunrise. And I also discovered that her music paints pictures in my mind that are absolutely gorgeous. Technically, I find any point of her music to be flawless...
Comparing her to any of the finest violinists in the world isn't out of the question. I really look forward to Catya Maré's music being included on MIXXSTUDIOS playlist. Steve, you're right, she is fabulous.
(Tim Weber, MIXXSTUDIOS, USA)"

"Light Longing is an ethereal journey into the beauty of progressive classical music. For anyone who thinks violins are boring, this album will prove you wrong. It leaves you mesmerized by the peace and serenity an excellent violinist can give. The melodic pop feel of the album only adds to its appeal for the modern music listener. Ambient beats support the heavenly sound of her violin that can do nothing but refresh your spirit and mind. Highly recommended after a long day of work when you need to relax and replenish yourself.
Catya Mare is truly a talented artist, a rare gem in the mainstream pop world today. A beautiful treat to the ears that will take you to places you’d never thought existed, and from which you’ll never want to come back."
(by Amber Stephens, music-reviewer.com)

"Your music is absolutely georgous! I really enjoyed the New Age flavor while dining on your violin sounds. WOW! is all I can simply state!!"
(Sonny Thomas
Music Artist Promotions Director for
MIAMI Music & Entertainment /
The H.M.D. Music Resource Guide ®)

"....visions of sunrises, sunsets and rainbows so hauntingly beautiful, spiritual, peaceful .. and ever so holy. You took me far into my dreamworld and you made me feel like ... like, well, just like "It Came True". What an absolutely beautiful and inspirational experience it was for me. You make music do what great music - what legendary music does best - with every beat of the heart it touches the soul .. and it touches the sky. It was impossible to just listen to this song once or twice - no, for me, it was much more than that. This is a wonderful, beautiful song Catya ... no words were spoken, yet every word was said. Thank you for such a deeply emotional piece of music - I'm honored to add "It Came True" to Legendary Music"
(Legendary Music Radio)

"This Girl Rocks the music world! Check her music out! Keep up the wonderful music!"
(Sound Spectrum Magazine, USA)

"....very evocative, very visual.....nice work!"
Jay Holben, film director / producer, Hollywood

"Every once in a while something truly beautiful happens. This is such a happening. I have heard some violin music in my time but nothing compares to Catya. She is a truly remarkable musician and gives her all in her performances."
(Review by Songcatcher Records, Ireland)

"AMAZING.... You are the most talented woman I think I have ever heard!!"
Universal Promotions (USA)

"Your music is incredibly beautiful. Very well composed and playing is even more fluid and flawless...total perfection. You are GREAT!
Thanks,
Johnny Kim"
(-Warner Brothers Pictures
Burbank, CA US
-Twentieth Century Fox Studios
Culver City, CA US
-Bill Graham Presents (concert promoter for major concerts)
San Francisco, CA US
-GLM Records
Beverly Hills, CA US
Artist and Repertoire (A&R))

SOME FANS´ RESPONSES on her debut album LIGHT LONGING:

"I can't even begin to tell you how much I love LIGHT LONGING. I have not taken it out of the cd player since I put it in.This is the most uplifting and inspiring music i've ever listened to.You can feel your emotions and feelings in every song.Thank you so much and take of your hands and yourself because this world is a much better place with you in it!!!!!! keep up the fantastic work. love ~eddie~"

"I am so happy to have a copy of Light Longing! I finally know what I have an iPod for. It has never made such beautiful sounds before. My New Year is off to a great start! thank you - Mike"

"It's what I expected, absolutely beautiful.
Thank you for making such wonderful music.
I'm a fan for sure.
All my best to you on the completion of this splendid work.
Respect my friend,
H."

"This is no music! It's candy for the soul!
Paul"

"You are going to "touch" many people with your new CD.
Yes your music is wonderful.
:)"

"well to me I close my eyes and it is like a heavenly journey taking me floating in the clouds,
and I don't want to be disturbed!"

LIGHT LONGING, music video....