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Maggie's first solo project in a number of years titled "EVER" is a feast of songs. 15 tracks combining the roots of classic rock with the input of Jazz and seasoned with, here a touch of dance, there a splash of ethnic, makes this album a listening pleasure. As a little gift, we have put 3 mp3's here for you to get an idea of the style of the album in advance of its release.
Maggie is no newcomer to the music scene. She was lead singer and co-writer in the 80's band Parc Cafe, has written and performed several songs that have been European film title tracks, contributed songs to European T.V. series, written the libretto for and performed in the Modern Opera 'Smalltime' to sold out crowds, and co-written and produced songs for other artists.
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., she has lived most of her life in Europe, but travels to the U.S.A. frequently to work and to spend time with her family. "I'm lucky to have the best of both worlds, the convenience of America, with the culture of Europe".
She considers herself basically a writer. "My dream is to someday write a song that could be viewed as a 'standard' and would be played and performed by many other artists for the next 50 years."
Her new and long awaited album, EVER, to be released the end of February 2006, is her strongest work to date. 14 tracks that each are as individual as she is. Combining the roots of classic rock with the input of jazz and even a seasoning of dance, this album has a sound that is new and vibrant. From the ethnic instruments used as hip hop beats in "Roll with the Punches" to the intimate guitar and voice on "Helpless in Your Hands" this album is a feast for the ears.
"I've spent a number of years working to hone my craft as a songwriter. I equate it with the Japanese form of poetry called Haiku. The art of it is to elegantly express the idea or concept in as few words a possible. And in the process manage to make them rhyme and work in a melody and harmonic structure that makes a song. It's a lovely challenge."
With over a hundred songs to her name in many different styles, the songs on this album represent her best.
Her credits as a performer are also impressive, She toured with her Band Parc Cafe for several years, Made several video clips, has performed with the Orchestra Philharmonic du Luxembourg as a soloist several times, (Notably for the coronation of Grand Duc Henri of Luxembourg), been part of the opening act for Patricia Kass and the Scorpions.
She will once again tour with her new band performing songs from this new album in 2007.
| Discography |
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| Jazz |
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| 1987 |
Atmosphere - In The Backstreets
(lyrics and Melodies on 1 song) |
CD |
WPP |
| Pop |
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| 1986 |
Park Cafe - My Song For You |
Maxi |
WWP |
| 1987 |
Park Cafe - Park Cafe |
CD |
RCA |
| 1989 |
Park Cafe - Living In Toonland |
Sing. |
ChR |
| 1990 |
Park Cafe - Goodtime Boy |
CD |
Dnsk |
| 1992 |
Park Cafe - Won't Fall Again |
CD |
Hit+ |
| 1993 |
Park Cafe - Never Close Your Eyes |
CD |
WPP |
| 1995 |
City Project - (3 tracks co- writer) |
CD |
Vdel |
| 1995 |
Crystal Vision Single/CD
(co-writer on all tracks) |
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PolyGram/
Mercury |
| 1997 |
Maggie Parke - Tattoo On My Heart |
CD |
WPP |
| 2000 |
MASCHA - Grey Skies
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CD |
WPP |
| 2001 |
The Imagi-Nation
Concept Album for Ville du Luxembourg |
CD |
WPP |
| 2006 |
Maggie Parke - Ever |
CD |
WPR |
Film & TV Music
| 1989 |
A WOPBOPALOOBOP
3 songs.
Nominated for Best European Film Composers 1989 |
Frankfurter Filmproduktion Directed by Andy Bausch |
| 1991 |
Der Millionaire
(26 part TV Series)
Several "Park Cafe" songs used
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Frankfurter Filmproduktion
Directed by: M. Serafini
W. Wickert
Muller-Schone |
| 1991 |
Strumpi und Wolf
(Film for TV)
Title Song Lyrics |
Berlin Allianz
Filmproduktion GmbH Directed by Andy Bausch |
| 1993 |
Morlock
(T.V. Movie Series)
Performed Title Song |
Bravaria Films |
| 1995 |
The Way To Dusty Death
Co Wrote & Performed Title Song
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Delux Productions |
| 1995 |
Flitz Feuerzahn
(Children's Cartoon Series)
Melody and Lyrics for Title Song
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Monipoly Productions |
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The First Nine
and 1/2 Weeks
Co Wrote and performed
title song |
Carousel Picture Co. |
| 1999 |
New World Disorder
3 songs included
in movie |
Carousel Picture Co. |
| 2000 |
The Pointmen
Co wrote & performed
"Do the thing" |
Carousel Picture Co. |
| 2001 |
Diggity - Home At Last
Co-wrote & performed end credits song: "A Deeper Love" |
Carousel Picture Co. |
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George & the Dragon
Co-wrote & performed end credits song: "It Will Always Be You" |
Carousel Picture Co. |
| Stage & Theater |
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| 1995 |
SMALLTIME
A Modern Opera
Libretto |
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Theatre
de la Ville Luxembourg |
2004
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2006 |
Writing Libretto for 2007 creation
with compositions by Gast Waltzing and performed in the Theatre
de la Ville de Luxembourg.
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Theatre
de la Ville
Luxembourg |
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