Carmel Charlton Discography

DISCOGRAPHY

We Are Loved

“We Are Loved” is a collection of songs about God’s wonderful creation, taking care of the earth, the gift of music, the Australian Aboriginal culture and 'oneness with nature'.

The song “Music Can Do That” is dedicated to Kathleen Charlton, who started Carmel on her musical journey. “Mas Alla” (Beyond) written by Kike Santander is a beautiful song that Carmel sings in Spanish.

“Warlpiri Woman” was co-written with Lindsay Evans.

“Pelican” (Where the Pelican Builds) is a poem by Mary Hannay Foott, arranged to music by Carmel.

“One Solitary Life”, a poem by James Allen Francis arranged to music by Carmel.

All other tracks were written by Carmel.

There is a bonus DVD called “One Solitary Life” included in the album.

The eleven songs were brought to life with fine arrangements by Andy James Court.

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Anzac Cove

After reading the beautiful poems in Paul de Pierres "Jottings and Fragments, Carmel was particularly moved by the words of "Anzac Cove" and "Farmer's Farewell". She enjoyed the process of arranging them to music and finally recording them.

In this Centenary of Gallipoli "Anzac Cove" is a special song. Paul was able to visit Gallipoli in 1997 and wrote the poem after the Anzac Day Service.

"....... I've gazed in awe back down the range, tried to grasp what they attained. Did they really leave a mark - was it just to large a task.................."

"Their investment never dies. It's there in young backpacker's eye
Where brave Aussie heart may roam, they owe a debt at Anzac Cove."

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We'll Be There 2014

This CD release from Carmel Charlton was produced in response to a request by Lesley McNee, member of Country Women's Association in Koorda, Western Australia. Lesley asked Carmel to write a song to pay tribute to the many thousands of women who have extended care and hospitality to those in need over the last 90 years.

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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.

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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’.

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