Shining In My Hair

AudioSparx has announced the inclusion of Deirdre's irresistable, 'Shining In My Hair' on its Female Pop compilation CD. A published singer/songwriter at thirteen, the worldwide release of her beautifully innocent, 'Shining In My Hair,' appearing on an artist compilation CD from AudioSparx entitled, Female Pop - Volume 1, came only 9 months following its debut in Summer, 2006. A collection of female-vocal pop music with a flair, including pop, soft pop, alt pop and Lillith Fair-styled pop music tracks, 'Shining In My Hair' stands out as an endearingly attractive statement of youthful wonder and love of life. Deirdre's follow-up single, 'In My Eyes' was released, June 3, 2007...Based in the United Kingdom, Deeper Thought Ltd, a new entry in the coin operated video game industry and creators of amusement content for video games that build on current and popular trends has licensed Deirdre's 'Shining In My Hair' for 'Make Meez A Rockstar!' a music based Flash game. Deeper Thought Ltd specialize in game and system development, game design, programming, hardware design and interface development...On Top Of a Cloud is pleased to announce the licensing of Deirdre Leah Faegre’s ‘Shining In My Hair’ by Minoru Hirota, a Japanese Production Company. Arranged and produced by her father, Leland Thomas Faegre and scheduled for release on March 12, 2011, the DVD Soundtrack ‘Happy Time,’ which follows on the heels of previous commercial licensing successes including Edizioni Centro Studi Erickson Srl, an Italian publishing house bas...ed in Gardolo, Trento, Italy for inclusion on DVD for their research on Asperger Syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder affecting significant difficulties in social interaction...

"Good music in verses [and] choruses...vocals are soft and pretty...Good sectional contrast...Good use of imagery...Communicates emotion to listener...Excellent use of dynamics."

---Taxi, July 20, 2006

"Hi, Deirdre; [You are] A sweet singer, I definitely feel your artistry here shows the potential to be worth considering forwarding...I like the overall feeling here, kind of moody & bittersweet, although there's also somewhat of a 'new age' vibe to me...I also like the theme..."

---Taxi, May 8, 2007

"Thank you for letting me hear your work. You have a wonderful voice, reminiscent of Six Pence None The Richer, expressive. You have strong melodic instincts and are definitely on the right path there. Good melodic hooks...The lyrics paint a pretty picture...You have some really artistic and creative ideas..."

---Taxi, June 25, 2007

"A beautiful, evocative lyric! This is a strong album cut for you as an artist, Deirdre. Your structure is solid. Melodically this is a timeless pop song...Just a beautiful song!"

---Taxi, September, 2007

"This is a beautiful song with a strong melodic hook and a sweet innocence about it. Wonderful vocal and musical performances..."

---Taxi, April 21, 2008

"The music amplifies the uplifting feel and tone; great chord progressions. The musical interludes before each verse do set the mood and are nice within an album context...the melody is good. The lyric...expresses bright, vivid imagery...and as I said the overall tone is positive and happy. There is an innocence about the song as the bio mentioned. The soft, sweet quality of your voice fits the song perfectly. It's a solid performance..."

---Taxi, July 7, 2008

"This music is very unique and has very strong artistic identity! Sounds very tailored to you as an artist. I like the vocal performances a lot and I also really like the orchestral flair and arrangements...This music has an "Indie Pop" quality and also a "retro Pop" quality, but the voice keeps it sounding more fresh...and I certainly hear a potent artist emerging here..."

---Taxi, March 17, 2009

"This is a beautiful song..."

---Taxi, April 24, 2009

"You have a lovely voice and a really unique melodic/lyric sense. From an artist standpoint (i.e. you writing songs for you to sing), this song feels like it's a very genuine fit for your voice/tone. What a beautiful talent you are! There are many interesting things happening melodically and musically...These are very pretty songs with a really unique approach - from an artistic level, I appreciate that creativity very much! I really enjoyed listening to this material - both the performance and the songs themselves. I will be paying attention to where you go from here... " :)

---Taxi, May 1, 2009

"I like the opening/intro here. Sets the tone/mood of this idea right from the get go. Very strong mood creation as this idea develops (with use of melody and arrangement). Vocals are distinct, and they convey passion, and emotion to this listener. I like the opening line in V1. Song structure works well, and we have nice releasing of this CH. Vocal performance is strong, and quite effective. I also like the use of melody and the mood that is created here."

---Taxi, July 2, 2009

"The music has a really nice dreamy atmosphere. Good work using colorful word-painting to create scenes with lyrics. It might be beneficial to get to those chorus releases even sooner. I love how you build each chorus, so that the final one really comes in with a punch! The musicianship is consistently impressive, and there is lots of tasty playing here. In particular, you create some great lush textures with the string orchestration."

---Taxi, August 14, 2009

"...your songs have a nice vibe and feature good musical and melodic parts plus some memorable hooks. The musicianship is capable, fluid and fitting and the production sounds good..."

---Taxi, August 31, 2009

"I've enjoyed the chance to give these tracks a listen. There is plenty of talent here...Good sounding tracks, with some wonderful production touches. You clearly know what you're doing in the studio, and I really like the orchestration here- it helps give your music your own individual sound. You create some beautiful soundscapes on the tracks. Great job bringing up the energy and volume when you get to the chorus. The chord changes are well-written, with a good flow and smooth transitions. The lush feel of the music effectively fits the subject matter and imagery of the lyrics. Nice work using some colorful word-painting. The singing performance is strong...It almost seems like the words could be fleshed out a little further. The orchestration is beautiful and also really suits the emotional tone of the words."

---Taxi, February 12, 2010

AudioSparx: Female Pop: Volume One

'Tahoe Tonight' host Brandi Ledbetter welcomes Deirdre to Lake Tahoe's top rated evening show February 2nd, 2009. Deirdre perfoms Joni Mitchell's 'Woodstock' and is interviewed afterward about her favorite musical influence, her newly re-released follow-up single, 'In My Eyes' which has been placed in a short film written and directed by Jack Kearney of [The JAX Company Film Production Group LLC] entitled, 'Indian Hill,' Jimmy Kimmel and her 'Cartwheel Heard 'Round the World...' RSN TV Channel 12 is your guide to all the exciting events happening around the lake...

My newly re-released follow-up single, 'In My Eyes' has been placed in a short film [written and directed by Jack Kearney of The JAX Company Film Production Group LLC] entitled, 'Indian Hill,' about a 12 year old boy and his friends growing up in suburban Portland, Connecticut, circa 1975. A neighborhood coming of age story about the challenge of conquering 'Indian Hill Road' on a bicycle; a feat that separates the little kids from the big kids in their neighborhood...

'In My Eyes'

"I really loved the songs in the movie...The musicians were just awesome...I can’t thank you enough for...your song(s) in the film, and I hope to work with you all again..."

---Jack Kearney, Writer and Director of 'Indian Hill'

"Indian Hill" is a short film (24 minutes) about a 12 year old Jack and his friends growing up in suburban Portland, CT in 1975. The story centers on Jack and his friends who spend their days playing kickball on Taylor Drive, skipping rocks on the river and riding their bikes around the neighborhood. Join Jack as he tries to be the first kid on the block to accomplish the one feat that separates the “little kids” from the “big kids”, conquering the toughest hill in their neighborhood-- INDIAN HILL...

'In My Eyes' Original Release Date: 6/3/2007

"They re-graded the hill. It used to be steeper!"

-Jack Kearney, Writer and Director at the premiere of 'Indian Hill'

"Another beautiful song! A strong lyric theme...in my opinion, you are the best artist for these singer-songwriter or Classic Pop style[s]. Thanks for letting me hear your beautiful songs. I wish you the best of luck and look forward to hearing more..."

---Taxi, September, 2007

"This song has so many great elements. Fantastic catchy hook with beautiful lyrics and great musical ideas..."

---Taxi, April 21, 2008

"These are both great songs from a talented artist, with beautiful melodies and strong, catchy hooks..."

---Taxi, April 21, 2008

"...very strong vocals...nicely produced...intro is really cool. Good musicianship--great playing. Vocals are more powerful and passionate on this track..."

---Taxi, April 21, 2008

"You're quite expressive. You have a cool style and sound going as well. I do hear the influence of the Beatles in both your music and writing. Nice flair with melody as well."

---Taxi, July 7, 2008

"What impresses me is that you reach for vivid imagery in your lyrics...You have a cool style and sound going as well..."

---Taxi, July 7, 2008

Overdue by two weeks and in no hurry to arrive to her proud parents, Leland and Theresa, Deirdre Leah Faegre made up for lost time by learning to swim before she could walk at nine months.

Typing at four, determined and confident, she proceeded to each task and accomplishment with extraordinary grace and style and became a model for others during her developmental years that also included gymnastics and a sudden interest in the piano at age nine.

Her dad's passion for Vangellis' 'To the Unknown Man,' was the inspiration that piqued her interest in playing the piano, but it was her steady cultural diet of John, Paul, George and Ringo that established her direction as a singer-songwriter and musician-arranger.

But not until she received international recognition for her 'Handstand Heard 'Round the World' where Deirdre dominated a nearly a week long news cycle in November, 2004 with many appearances on radio and television including Ryan Seacrest, Today and Jimmy Kimmel Live who described her as "...an American Hero," would she be firmly ensconced in her music.

A published singer/songwriter at thirteen, the worldwide release of her infectiously innocent, 'Shining In My Hair,' appearing on an artist compilation CD from AudioSparx entitled, Female Pop - Volume 1, came only 9 months following its debut in Summer, 2006. A collection of female-vocal pop music with a flair, including pop, soft pop, alt pop and Lillith Fair-styled pop music tracks, 'Shining In My Hair' stands out as an endearingly attractive statement of youthful wonder and love of life.

Based in the United Kingdom, Deeper Thought Ltd, a new entry in the coin operated video game industry and creators of amusement content for video games that build on current and popular trends has licensed Deirdre's 'Shining In My Hair' for 'Make Meez A Rockstar!' a music based Flash game. Deeper Thought Ltd specialize in game and system development, game design, programming, hardware design and interface development.

Deirdre's re-released follow-up single, 'In My Eyes' was placed in a short film [written and directed by Jack Kearney of The JAX Company Film Production Group LLC] entitled, 'Indian Hill,' about a 12 year old boy and his friends growing up in suburban Portland, CT circa 1975. A neighborhood ‘coming of age’ story about the challenge of conquering 'Indian Hill Road' on a bicycle; a feat that separates the “little kids” from the “big kids” in their neighborhood.

In November, 2014, Deirdre licensed "Shining In My Hair" from her music catalogue to Riva Donna, an exclusive Greek beauty spa located in Thessaloniki for a 30 second television commercial on TV100, a local station.

At seventeen, Deirdre represented the Ice Skating Association of Ireland as Junior Ladies Champion on the world stage of figure skating competition.

ASCAP Singer/Songwriter Deirdre Leah Faegre now resides in Brighton, a seaside resort on the southeast coast of England where The Argus [part of the US Gannett media group] described her as “a standard in Brighton’s acoustic and folk scene” thanks to regular headline appearances on radio and stage including Brighton’s first annual ‘Together The People.’

User/Date	Review
Gartin 06-13-06	What a sweet and wonderful voice. Soo...soft and soothing to the soul. Wow this is really great. God Bless. Jason Gartin will vote for this awesome song.
rathole 06-13-06	I'm with Jason in the line to vote. great voice--love your performance---rathole
Kassanna 06-13-06	What a beautiful bright song Deirdre. Lovely melody accompanied by such a sweet voice. Love your energetic positive message. You did an amazing job!! May Angels Keep Deborah
JoeWilsonKolb 06-13-06	What a sweet voice you have, Deirdre...would love to see these lyrics posted on your songpage here, just a thing of mine, I suppose. Beautiful piano and birds' sound efx, all sooo beautifully produced...Joe
SidChigger 06-13-06	A warm welcome to you Madam! Lovely offereing here - very enjoyable! Sid
lps45s8tracks 06-13-06	Welcome to the Ramp.The best music community on the net.IMHO.(;AWESOME LYRICS;)Well written.Would love to see lyrics posted as well.(;AWESOME VOCALS;)Sounding ever so good.(;AWESOME DELIVERY;)enjoyed the listen ever so much.Love the sound effects.You get my Shining vote(;ABSOLUTELY;).Your Songramp Bro.~(;Yrral Mallik;)
BigDaddyCee 06-13-06	Very nice tune Deirdre.....lol....went to your website too.....U can do cartwheels here on the Ramp anytime you want to....!!! Peace! Cee
Kyleellen 06-13-06	Little lady you have a whole ton of creativity going on. Inspirational song and beautiful voice with an awesome melody. Your musical spirit is a wonderful thing to experience hearing. Best Wishes, Ln
SISTERS 06-14-06	that was exquisite, deirdre! unique lyrics, beautifully delivered angelic vocal, gorgeous harmony, stellar arrangement. this is absolutely lovely - i heartily welcome you to our world, and hope to hear more cartwheel-inspired creations from you. anne
jbk 06-14-06	Beautiful, flowing tune, deirdre! The production is incredible, and your voice is super sweet. Welcome - looking forward to your next post! Best, Joanna
RonnieG 06-14-06	Enjoyed this in a kind of irresistible way. Reading the lyric I wasn't sure i was going to. Hair/shining/sky/fly...etc but the arrangement and originality of the whole was a very pleasant surprise. Harmonies and production real nice. Yes Enjoyed. ..........Rgds Ronnie
teecee 06-14-06	Lovely song Deirdre, nice voice you got there. More please! T (And welcome to the Ramp!)
ScottyMetro 06-14-06	Very pretty..well done..a touch of innocence in the vocal...nice touch. Wish you would have posted the lyrics. Scotty
patthehat 06-14-06	I think I have a new "favorite" here at the Ramp. 'Stayed away too long this time...but as long as I can come back to something so FRESH and purely delightful (and yes, the Fab Four would no doubt be impressed!) my absence is validated. Breathtakingly beautiful!

10/10: You are a breath of fresh air.	6.15.2006 @ 5:55pm
This is beautiful work. Love the work on the keys and your voice. Great, great work! This deserves a lot of attention. Sounds to me like you have a future in music. Keep up the amazing work! Check out some of my work when you get a chance.
From: Artificial Reality	East Hartford, CT

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