Lana Grant
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | INDIE
Music
The best kept secret in music
Press
Check out Lana's Sea and Be Seen profile, where she was selected as one of Nova Scotia's "Cool People"...a unique Maritime related Q&A session (Nov. 2011)...
- Sea and be Scene
Grant’s vocals are remarkable throughout the album with her strong, sassy, personal delivery."
(Music Writer/Publisher Kelly O'Neil from North Carolina, USA)
Re: Non -Fiction CD
- Music Writer/Publisher Kelly O'Neil from North Carolina, USA
"One of the most meaningful and heartfelt tracks here is "Time,” which describes one of Grant’s fan’s battle with breast cancer. A simple acoustic guitar accompanies Grant's vocals, and there's something in her voice that creates a genuine connection with the listener and the subject matter. Lyrics like "Please just give me some time for the moments I took for granted before. Please just give me sometime to live some more" are an example of the unvarnished truth of the matter that hits close to home with so many listeners.
(Music Writer/Publisher: Alexa Spieler from New York) - Related to Lana's new CD "non fiction". - Music Writer/Publisher: Alexa Spieler from New York
"One of the best tracks on this album is “Aftermath,” a duet with Dave Carroll, telling a story of tension between a husband and a wife whose love has run dry. “There’s only a few feet between us/why does it seem like miles/it didn’t used to.” There’s a wonderful atmosphere to this song, and Lana and Dave have great chemistry. Easily a radio hit, “Aftermath” oozes style, good songwriting, and a touching sentiment. This is the best track on the album."
(Music Writer/Publisher: Bobby Jo Valentine from California, USA) - Related to Lana's new CD "non fiction".
- Music Writer/Publisher: Bobby Jo Valentine from California, USA
Discography
Link: http://www.lanagrant.com/the-music/discography/
Non-Fiction - 2011,
Lana’s latest offering. It’s a strong and powerful collection of songs that keep you coming back for more – like a really great book! Many of the songs on the CD were based on touching and inspiring real-life fan submitted stories....as well as some relating to Lana’s own personal journey.
1. Stare
2. Cheated
3. Meant To See
4. Black Hole
5. Aftermath
6. Buckled Down
7. Revealed
8. My Journey
9. Dash
10. Wiped Clean
11. Time
Credits* All songs co-written by Lana Grant and Chris Iannetti
* Recorded at Iannetti Recording (Halifax)
* Produced, Engineered and Mixed by: Chris Iannetti
* Executive Producer: Lana Grant
* Additional Recording at: Ferguson Music Productions Inc.
* Mastering: Joao Carvalho Mastering (Toronto) by Tim Branton
* Acoustic/Electric guitars, organ and some backing vocals: Chris Iannetti
* Vocals featured for "Aftermath": Dave Carroll
* Drums/Percussion: Scott Ferguson
* Bass Guitar: Paul Vienneau
* Keyboard/Piano (My Journey): Silvio Pupo Montero
* Stand up Bass (My Journey): Lawrence Bjornson
* Photographer/Graphic Designer for all the Non-Fiction CD and promotional material: Darren Hubley
* Photographer Assistant - Sharon Alexander
* Make-up Artist: Nadine Beed
Hovering Above - 2003/2004.
Many of these songs represent a very personal time of healing after her parent’s difficult divorce. Also showcased is a song she wrote based on the true story of the much too early passing of a 2 year old child. I urge you to have a listen…I promise there's story in here that will fit your life.
1. Face The Truth
2. Loose Change
3. Hovering Above
4. Judge Me
5. Forgive You
6. Truth Into Lies
7. You'll Find
8. No One Ever Knows
9. Let You Go
10. You Not Me
11. Hide Away
12. Passing Me By
CreditsAll songs co-written by Lana Grant and Chris Iannetti.
Recorded at Sonic Construction (Halifax)
Produced, Engineered and mixed by: Chris Iannetti
Executive Producer: Lana Grant
Mastered at Ferguson Music Productions Inc. by Scott Ferguson
All music arrangements performed by: Chris Iannetti,
Additional drums by Keith Mullins
“Judge Me” rap by Papa Grand
Photography by Angela Davis (cheerful-pictures.com) - Rest in peace now Angela – God bless
Make-up by Nadine Beed
Jewelry for the photo-shoot generously donated by CatnRose Jewelry (catnrose@accesswave.ca)
CD graphics and artwork by Darren Hubley
Photo-shoot location: special thanks to Extreme Group and Alderney Landing
Tired of Talkin’ - 1999/2000.
Lana's first completely original CD. Lana and her music Director/Producer Chris Iannetti co-wrote all the songs. It was an eclectic mix of songs that took place over a time when she was struggling to discover who she was and where life was meant to bring her.
From this CD two singles were released nationally (Pieces and Tired of Talkin’). “Pieces” was a chart toping success story and it brought her a lot of, very appreciated, media and fan attention.
1. Tired of Talking
2. Pieces
3. Daddy
4. Illusion
5. Screaming With No Sound
6. Help Me
7. Standin' Up
8. Into My Heart
9. Don't Run
10. Sent From You
CreditsRecorded, mixed and mastered by Chris Iannetti at Sonic Construction (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
All songs co-written by Lana Grant and Chris Iannetti, except for Standin’ Up which had a 3rd co-writer, Mike Manuel
Additional recording (bed-tracks) by Kurt Hahn and Al Strickland at Groove Deluxe (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
Guitars and keyboards by Chris Iannetti
Drums/percussion by Frederick Kennedy
Bass guitar by Joe Butcher
Produced by Chris Iannetti
Photography by Cindy Macdonald
CD design and graphics by Chris Iannetti
Lead and backing vocal by Lana Grant
Additional background vocals by Chris Iannetti
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Bio
Present & Upcoming...
Lana Grant, a singer songwriter on an inspiration mission. Her music is strewn with life lessons and philosophical interpretations! The Newfoundland born, Nova Scotia raised, singer/songwriter has just launched her fourth CD entitled Non-Fiction. This much-anticipated contemporary pop offering is a collection of songs based on real situations, drawn from Lana's own life journey, as well as inspiring and touching stories from fans and friends she has turned into beautiful music.
One fan wrote to Lana about her battle with breast cancer, and from that painful, yet awakening journey the song Time was born. Another song, called Dash, was written as a tribute to a Halifax Police Special Constable, who passed away in a tragic car accident in 2008.
One of Non Fiction's highlights is a powerful duet called Aftermath Lana shares with Dave Carroll (of United Breaks Guitar fame). Look in the happenings section for Non Fiction support tour details for Summer/Fall 2011!
Past Works...
Lana has been crafting her professional music career as a singer/songwriter since 1995. During that time Lana released 3 CD’s, Lana Grant - self titled (1996), Tired of Talkin’ (1999) and Hovering Above (2004). Tired of Talkin’, saw the national release of two singles, Pieces and Tired of Talkin’. Pieces turned out to be a highly successful chart topper that brought Lana a large amount of publicity.
Lana’s music career has seen numerous musical accomplishments, such as ECMA showcases (1997 & 2000), nomination for Female Artist of the Year (Music Industry of NS - 2000), live performances (i.e. opening for Blue Rodeo, festivals, venues), a showcase at Canadian Music Week (Toronto - 2000), plus media recognition and performances (TV, Radio and Print). In 2003, Lana was the featured artist in an hour long Eastlink TV special highlighting her music, performance and conversations about her career. (Check out the Eastlink video highlights of Lana’s live performance on the home page!)
Lana took a break from her music for a few years with the birth of her son in 2004, but she’s now ready to get back to work! Though if you ask Lana, she would say her little boy is her “greatest piece of work”.
My History (as told by Lana)…
By eighteen I had moved five times. My dad was with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and this was just part of our lifestyle. We started out in Newfoundland and then made our way around Nova Scotia. This constant upheaval pushed me to be outgoing in both spirit and personality. Luckily, music gave me a consistent outlet in each new town. It helped me integrate into friendships where it otherwise may have been more difficult. Plus, I like to think that school music programs kept me in crowds that were good influences…much to the relief of my parents. Though having a dad in the police may also have kept me on the straight and narrow!
My passion for music began as early as seven years old (that I can recall). I used to perform home concerts for family and friends. I remember in elementary school when we were asked to write about what we wanted to be when we grew up. All the other kids wrote about being astronauts and doctors, but I wrote that I wanted to be a famous singer! School really gave me my best introduction to music and it’s there where I really felt like I had found my talent. I use to sing in school choirs (solo and with the whole group), I played clarinet in the school band, but once I reached my teens I wanted more of a challenge and began taking private classical and opera training. From there my music ambitions grew to wanting to be a part of the professional music industry. This led me to contemporary pop music where I began song-writing, performing original music live and recording. Now here I am this many years later with three CD’s to my credit and a fourth on the way.
I’m so grateful for what my music has brought me, from the meeting of so many wonderful people/fans, musicians, travel, confidence to be who I am and the ability to express that in a unique way to the world. It has also given me an outlet to help sort out my joys, problems, emotions in all forms, as well the ability to give a voice to other peoples very emotional and powerful stories. I think music is like a holistic form of medication that has helped me heal and grow and I hope it has and will continue, to affect others in that way as well.
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