Recent Updates

10 June 2011

QUOTES TO MUSIC VIDEO SERIES

If you follow Jillian on Facebook or Twitter many of you already know she is very passionate about posting quotes that inspire her in her daily life and spiritual practice. In the new Quotes to Music Series she has taken these inspirations and composed music to inspire YOU. In the coming weeks ahead a new song will be created to fit the selected quote of the week and appear as a Youtube video shared first through the TC Community, and posted on Youtube, Facebook and Twitter. Take a listen to the first two quotes in the series"Remember..." inspired by Rumi  and "Said the Butterfly Fairy" inspired by Hans Christian Andersen and subscribe, leave a her a comment or a like!

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25 May 2011

JILLIAN FEATURED IN MARC GUNN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST

Jillian's composition "Manzikert" from The Ancestry, was featured as part of Marc Gunn's Irish and Celtic Music Podcast 104 on May 25th. We are so thrilled the music is being so warmly received by the Podcast community.  You can vote now for "Manzikert" to be your favourite song of the Podcast in the Celtic Top 5 and help Jillian be featured at the end of the year in the Best of the Year Podcast. Cast your vote here Celtic Music Podcast 104 VOTE Manzikert

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19 March 2011

ELEVATED DIFFERENCE THE ANCESTRY REVIEW

The latest review is in for The Ancestry, and comes from Music Magazine Elevated Difference. Outside of the Celtic World music realm this review has found the crossover qualities of Jillian's music and leads into a broader understanding of music as a language regardless of familiarity with a particular style or genre. A sneak peak:


"...I was mesmerized by their ethereal, timelessly feminine charm. I felt like I was listening to the soundtrack of a film in the same genre and of the same scope as The Lord of the Rings. LaDage's voice has incredible allure and purity, and as the cover picture suggests, she even plays harp (plus piano or keyboards) on several tracks." Juli Ann, Elevated Difference


To read the full review and post your comments visit Elevated Difference Jillian LaDage The Ancestry

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20 December 2010

Vanished Secrets featured on Oliver di Place: Parting the Veil

To celebrate the Winter Solstice Jillian LaDage's Vanished Secrets from, The Ancestry, was featured on Oliver di Place Blogspot Parting the Veil. "an overture of sorts...a ritual in preparation for our Journey." http://oliverdiplace.blogspot.com/2010/12/parting-veil.html

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1 November 2010

Broceliande - Celtic Seasons French Book CD released featuring Jillian LaDage's
"The Black Woods"

Tarith Cote is pleased to announce the release of, Broceliande, a Celtic Seasons Lullaby and Legends Book CD featuring Jillian LaDage's, "The Black Woods". Based on the Celtic season phases of the Sun, Moon and Nature, Broceliande is a 36 page CD/Book of 14 Celtic tales with illustrations by Sabine Adélaide, produced by French World Beat Distributor and Record Label, Prikosnovenie. You may order it for $25(18Euros) from http://www.prikosnovenie.com/groupes/lullabies-from-broceliande.html

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22 October 2010

Mossip Audio Blog Review - The Ancestry

Mossip a music community and Audio Blog featuring Concert/Album reviews recently posted an engaging review of Jillian LaDage's, The Ancestry. "The music from The Ancestry has the ability to take its listeners back to a time when traveling minstrels were commonplace and village folk celebrated in large halls with the lords and ladies of the realm. Jillian brings the old world to the new with ease on The Ancestry. The combination of instruments and their arrangements combined with her sweet voice, make this album one of note. It is more than just Celtic sounding songs, it is an education in an ancient culture that still influences many in modern society. World music welcomes Jillian LaDage with open arms into the fold."
http://community.livejournal.com/mossip/582677.html

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17 October 2010

Highlander Radio now playing, The Ancestry

The Ancestry is available on Highlander Radio and Internet Radio station for Scottish/Irish/Celtic Music! Drop by, take a listen and leave a comment or write you own review of The Ancestry. http://www.celticradio.net/php/playlist.php?start=0&limit=25&letter=&search=The%20Ancestry&type=album&exact=exact

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13 October 2010

"Bonny Was The Lady" on Mental Nomad Podcast:Eclectic Music Podcast

"Bonny Was The Lady (The Legend of Cong)" was recently featured alongside "Midsummer's Night" on Mental Nomad Pocast produced by Jason R. Tippitt Podcaster, Blogger / Audio Blogger, Online Writer / Zine. Jillian is pleased and excited for the debut podcast airing "Bonny Was The Lady" saying, "When you compose over a 9 minute song, as a composer you take the chance for art knowing very well this song, that you've poured your heart and soul into may never be heard outside of the actual CD, then someone comes along and essentially says this is great enough to take the space of 3 or 4 other songs they could play in that amount of  time and puts it to the top of the list, it is one of the best moments." http://mentalnomadshow.blogspot.com/2010/10/mental-nomad-podcast-167-ariel-support.html

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8 October 2010

Polish Podcast features "Midsummer's Night"

Jillian's music is reaching the World and has now been featured in Warsaw, Poland on Pocket Player Podcast Episode 242 from Borysa Kozielskiego http://pozytywnezacisze.pl

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27 September 2010

Marc Gunn's Irish and Celtic Music Podcast features "Manzikert"

After a successful release of "Midsummer's Night" on Marc Gunn's Irish and Celtic Music Podcast, these folks are back for more! Featuring a free download of "Manzikert" on the Celtic MP3'S Music Magazine in September Jillian is praised as, "...an amazing talent. Her eclectic and evocative style of Celtic/World music is not just crossing borders, but also centuries and traditions." http://celticmp3s.com/2010/09/manzikert-by-jillian-ladage/

26 September 2010

Music Think Tank Features Jillian

We are excited to report that beginning the end of September and throughout October Audio Blog, Music Think Tank an industry blog for musicians, producers and labels featured "Midsummer's Night" for streaming from Jillian's album, The Ancestry! Find more here http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-radio/2010/9/20/midsummers-night-by-jillian-ladage.html

Celtic MP3's Music Magazine Reviews "The Ancestry"

Oh dear. This is a lovely, lovely CD. Jillian LaDage's voice is breathtaking and I really enjoyed the musical arrangements here. The opening track is dreamlike, setting the stage for a trip through a musical journey that is as interesting as it is pleasurable. I wasn't really sure what to expect along the way, but it was full of nice surprises.

Exploration is one of the key factors this CD gives to the listener. We do indeed go on the ride with LaDage as she treats everyone to her vocals, as well as unique instrumentation. You'll hear harp, piano, hurdy gurdy, guitar, bodhran, tabla, clarinet, viola, violin, cello and uillean pipes all making timely and well orchestrated appearances.

This is not music for its own sake. Indeed, LaDage was inspired by the history of the Celts, and she is very thoughtful about each and every track that appears on this album. It does not go unnoticed. Her liner notes educate those who care to learn about her musical journey, and it is a fascinating read. This is a deep soul who has managed to find her art and connect it to her passionate spirit. The fact that she is very talented is almost an extra here. Everything goes together beautifully-it's like a great stew.

Catherine L. Tully specializes in writing about the arts, lifestyle and travel. She is also the Owner of 4dancers, a blog for those who love dance, and Editor for Freelance-Zone, an award-winning site for freelance writers.

Celtic Life Magazine Canada - Sailing Through the Temples of Memory

December 2009

What is the story behind the story?
Follow the paths behind the making of Jillian's debut album "a Celtic and Middle Eastern tapestry woven in the dust of ancient Anatolia and Ireland." with Music Journalist Michael Lohr as he gets to the heart of the matter in this interview/review for Canada's Celtic Life Magazine. From choosing the songs for the album, how she found her way to learning the harp, what makes a song Celtic and beyond to what Jillian calls the temples of memory be apart of the first thoughts towards "The Ancestry".

"The whispers of legends and mysteries lost and awaiting discovery echo through the notes of these songs. It's as if something is triggering primal memories deep within our being. Jillian calls this sailing through the temples of memory. And just like Loreena McKennitt, Jillian LaDage is the perfect musician to assist you on your journey."

Read the entire interview and review Celtic Life Magazine Celtic Music Corner

A Candid Interview with Jillian LaDage For Juniors Cave Online Magazine

December 13, 2009

In a recent interview with Isaac Hayes Jr., editor of Juniors Cave Online Magazine, Jillian spoke of her early childhood influences, growing up on the farm, "...with music from the dairy barn where Van Halen sang from above the rows of milking cows attended by my Dad morning and night to the strains of Amy Grant in our family kitchen..." Christmas, and the obstacles she faced as a budding young singer that almost had her walking away from music. Jillian also touches on future goals, plans and this business called music.

Read the entire interview at http://www.juniorscave.com/Jillian-LaDage.html

Folk World Magazine (Germany)

November 2009

We are pleased to announce The Ancestry received a glowing review from the fine people over at Folk World Online Magazine. Here is a bit of what reviewer Adolf 'gorhand' Goriup had to say "...more traditional than Enya, less folksy than Moya Brennan and reminds a little bit of Loreena McKennitt."

In response to Folk World's description of herself Jillian said, "I could not have said it better myself! What sets this review apart is the acknowledgement of the artistry for my fellow musicians on this album. Without whom this entire project would not have been possible. I am most pleased with that."

To read the full review in Folk World Issue 40 11/2009 visit http://www.folkworld.de/40/e/cds4.htm

Procession Featured in Video for Loughcrew Equinox Illumination in Ireland

April 2009

Dotted around the Slieve na Caillaigh hills at Loughcrew, are clusters of megalithic cairns amongst these is Cairn T. Although Newgrange is famous for its Winter Solstice sunrise less famous is the Equinox illumination on Carnbane East Loughcrew. The illumination of the chamber is captured in this video with Jillian's mystical music as sunlight is shaped through the passages of stones. The video is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yKJUFU7BXo

For more information on the illumination and the ancient monoliths visit http://www.knowth.com/loughcrew.htm

Distribution News

Tarith Cote is pleased to announce the distribution of Jillian LaDage's The Ancestry in France through our partner Prikosnovenie www.prikosnovenie.com. The album became available in April through catalog and online retailing throughout France and greater Europe.

The Ancestry Reviewed in Cityview

April 9, 2009

Michael Swanger, music critic and reviewer for the Des Moines, Iowa newspaper Cityview recently reviewed Jillian LaDage's debut album, The Ancestry. "...ethereal vocals...provocative songs that demonstrate the timelessness of Celtic, classical and Middle Eastern music when placed in the capable hands of a talented independent artist like LaDage." Read the entire review http://www.dmcityview.com/archives/2009/04apr/04.09.09/cdreviews.shtml

ON THE RADIO

Songs from The Ancestry can now be heard on 90.9 FM Tours, France and 88.0, 89.7, 95.5 MHz Radio ZuSa

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JILLIAN'S CD THE ANCESTRY FEATURED IN THE TARTAN TELEGRAPH

February 13, 2009

The Tartan Telegraph, the newsletter for the St. Andrew's Society of Springfield, MO recently reviewed Jillian LaDage's debut album, The Ancestry as "...a sophisticated recording" and "...précise and evocative vocals and harp-playing. The result is a truly rich polyphonic soundscape." Beau Buffington, Midwinter, Vol. 3 Issue 6. Read the entire review at http://www.jabuffington.com/about/tartantelegraph.htm

The Ancestry now available at Read Between The Lynes Woodstock, IL on the Square

We are pleased to announce The Ancestry is now available for purchase at our local bookseller Read Between The Lynes for $16.00 and to announce a special in store event on April 18 at 3:00 p.m. Jillian will be performing a 30 minute acoustic set accompanying herself on the harp and be available to sign CD's afterward. We invite you to visit the store and support Woodstock retailers.

ON THE RADIO

Songs from The Ancestry can now be heard on WLSU 88.9FM LaCrosse, WI , WVUD 91.3FM Newark, DE and free streaming internet radio at Last.FM.

TARITH COTE ANNOUCES THE RELEASE OF
JILLIAN LADAGE'S, THE ANCESTRY

December 9th, 2008

In time for the holiday season and the quiet contemplative winter months ahead, Tarith Cote is pleased to release Jillian LaDage's The Ancestry. The highly anticipated debut album features nine new songs with an array of influences from Celtic to classical to Middle Eastern. From the intricately woven instrumental "Manzikert," to the hauntingly melodic, traditional folklore inspired strains of "Bonny Was The Lady," through the balladry of "Endless Knot" and the evocative rhythms of "Midsummer's Night," the rich musical tapestry journeys from the medieval sands of Turkey, to the Byzantine Empire, into the moors and legends of the ancient Celts, onward through temples of memory. With Ms. LaDage providing vocals, as well as accompaniment on piano and harp, the record features a diverse instrumentation that includes hurdy gurdy, guitar, clarinet, viola, violin, cello, uillean pipes, tabla, bodhran and more.

Ms. LaDage recorded the material for The Ancestry at Smart Studios, Madison, Wisconsin and the album was mastered by Adam Ayan, Portland, Maine at the legendary Gateway Mastering Studios.

"I came across a reference to the Celts in Asia Minor early in the eleventh century as the Mediterranean world and the world around them came to a crossroads and began to follow the migration of the many Celtic tribes as the Byzantine Empire declined and the Normans invaded the British Isles," Jillian explains. "The memories that had passed into the resting places of history, myth, legend, and forgotten happenings were events that drew me to the stepping stone of remembrance and lineage. In turn this became the foundation of the music, and as I experienced it, the common thread that held the Celts together through the opening of this great cultural Pandora's Box."

The CD, along with a digital download version will be available online at the Official Website of Jillian LaDage and Ms. LaDage's label, Tarith Cote, www.tarithcote.com, as well as through select retailers, December 9th.