“Ma’ayan Castel’s surplus of musical knowledge, talent, and cultural experience place her in front of so many musical and professional possibilities. Castel is looking nowhere but forward, having had a recent writing streak she is currently recording new songs of which she is also part producer. Always refusing to speak a single predictable language both musically or literally ….she has brought together the variant styles, tools, and cultures that have become meaningful to her on her debut EP Walk On Water -Produced by Leo Mellace and Steve Catizone (Sanctum Sound). …An up-and-coming artist, with a powerful and unique voice, soulful melodies, and pop-friendly lyrics, it’s definitely a pleasure to join her at this exciting point of a career-worth-following.”
– LE Correia WERS 88.9
FAVORITE ALBUMS (Yes, I still listen full length albums!)
RadioHead – every single album (ok…maybe not Pablo Honey)
Fionna Apple – When the Pawn…
PJ Harvey – Is This Desire
Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Robin Thicke - The Evolution of Robin Thicke
Bjork – Homogenic
Mos Def – The Brand New Danger
Snoop Dog – DoggyStyle
Coldplay – Parachutes
Pearl Jam – No Code
Michael Jackson – Off The Wall
Elliott Smith – Either/Or
Pat Metheny – Beyond the Missouri Sky
Stina – This is Stina Nordenstam
Eric Clapton – MTV Unplugged
Eric Satie – Gymnopodies
Kind Words
Here’s what other people have said about me…
“One of the most beautiful voices I’ve heard in a long time”
-Chris Gehringer (Madonna, Nelly Furtado, Jason Mraz), Mastering Engineer at the Legendary Sterling Sound
“Now I Don’t is a smash!”
“If “The Devil’s Pie” doesn’t drag people deeper into this EP I don’t know what would? It’s instantly memorable … a terrific singer, blessed with a beautiful voice. The album is VERY well produced, Lot’s of littlie audio treats, Certainly it’s RADIO ready.”
-Jon Delange / Tinderbox Music
“It’s been all abuzz about Ma’ayan, for us as well as some of my colleagues, I really love what she does. I downloaded her EP and have been singing along ever since.”
-Anna M. Sala / AMS Artists (Ravi Coltrane and Ann Hampton Callaway)
“Brains AND beauty! Throw in a splash of talent, your obvious work ethic & passion. Add the team at Sanctum and its a recipe for success.”
-Shele Sondheim / Songwriter and Producer
“… Always refusing to speak a single predictable language both musically or literally …. Ma’ayan has brought together the variant styles, tools, and cultures that have become meaningful to her… An up-and-coming artist, with a powerful and unique voice, soulful melodies, and pop-friendly lyrics, it’s definitely a pleasure to join her at this exciting point of a career-worth-following.”
- LE Correia, 88.9 WERS
“I really liked what I heard… ”
-Shanieka D. Brooks / Director, Marketing & Artist Development at The Blue Note Label Group
“This CD is outstanding. Great job! Sorry I missed the show last night. I’ll definitely be at the October show.”
-Gregory Little & Sophie Millman / Artist Representatives at Ed Keane Associates
“Nice voice. Good luck with everything. I wish you the best on your writing and recording!! Much love”
“I love the way your CD came out. You sound great and very inspired. I’m glad I could be a part of it.”
-Steve Hunt (Allan Holdsworth, Stanley Clarke, Joey Mcintyre)
“I’m a HUGE fan!”
-Liz Vidal (Nick Lachey) / Songwriter
“I genuinely love your music, and would jump at the opportunity to hear you live.”
“We’re definitely into your music, been on your myspace page all morning just letting it play
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-Annica Lydenberg / Dirty Bandits
