DISCOGRAPHY

 

Dreaming Still - 2007

 

Dreaming Still is a reflective and inspiring mixture of songs and poetry with music and vocals by Carmel, with lyrics and spoken word by writer and poet Gwen Atkinson.

 

Both are highly accomplished artists in their respective fields and this finely arranged collection, touches a variety of aspects of the human experience. It guarantees to be appreciated by many people. 

 

“I Rode on the Wings of an Angel” has an ethereal quality as Carmel’s voice soars alongside the cello and some fine whistle playing by John Ralph.

 

This is followed by the poem “Love at Leisure” and the “Road to Kokoda”.  The latter is a heartfelt and first-hand account of heroism and sacrifice in Work War 11.  Gwen’s first husband was killed in action and never got to see his new-born son.

 

Carmel’s arrangement of “Dreaming Still” reflects the essence of the CD.  At 92 years young, Gwen continues to be actively creative.  She is an inspiration of what can be achieved later in life with a positive outlook.  “Conquer its heart, bend its will, I am the dreamer, dreaming still” 

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Whispers on the Wind - 2005

A mixture of folk and country come together in this wonderful new album.  From the up tempo and quirky ‘Goodbye Beethoven’ to the more reflective ‘Whispers on the Wind’, this CD contains a collection of Carmel’s most requested songs.

Nine songs on the album were written by Carmel. Two are co-writes with the fine Australian poet Patrick O’Leary and one with poet and conservationist Frank Smith who was a true West Australian treasure.    

Some amazing musicians have contributed to the making of this album including  Andrew Winton who helped on a number of arrangements and Toni Italiano of Pet Rock Studios who guided and shared his expertise during the recording process.

CD is also available from Zenith Music, 309 Stirling Highway, Claremont,Ph: (08) 9383 1422
Uptown Music, 286 York St, Albany Ph 9842 3423
Wakes Music Shop, 14 Albany Hwy, Albany 9841 2975
Albany Museum, Residency Road  9841 4844

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Precious Water - 2003

The aim of this CD produced by Carmel is to reinforce messages about the value of water.  ‘Water, More Precious than Gold’ has been widely used by schools in Western Australia.  ‘C Y O’Connor, I Wish you were Here’ celebrates the amazing achievements of this visionary who engineered the Goldfields pipeline in 1903.  ‘Water in Our Lives’ was written especially for schools involved in the Western Australian Water Corporation’s ‘Waterwise’ Schools Program.  The CD also contains backing tracks of the three songs

Also available from Water Corporation of Western Australia - Education Section

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Christmas in Australia - 2001

Is a fine selection mostly original Christmas songs that reflects the diverse cultures of the people of Australia and of the land we live in.  The songs are characteristic of the Christmas we share together.  The title track creates images of the wonderful colours of the Australian bush in December. This fresh collection of Christmas songs includes ‘Christmas in Australia’, ‘Happy Birthday Dear Lord’, ‘St. Nicholas’, ‘One solitary Life’ and ‘Carol of the Birds’.

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Songs of the West - 1993

This album of originals continues to be popular.  Hardly a week goes by without a request or sales of this CD. There are so many beautiful places, unique wildlife and stories to tell of the early days of Western Australia and it is all here on this album.  The track ‘My Nullarbor Home’ is included on the album ‘Macca’s Sunday Best’ from ‘Australia All Over’.

Also available from Wakes Music Shop, 14 Albany Hwy, Albany 9841 2975

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