Darling Ghost is an experimental, cross-disciplinary, theatrical, music project that grew out of singer/songwriter Sheena Bernett’s solo creations - most of them odd songs written on piano and performed with hyperemotionality. Her theatrical concepts provide a collaborative opportunity for an evolving flux of orchestral musicians, performers and other creatives to improvise and blur the lines between various art forms, traditions, and practices in an all-encompassing manner. These devised pieces foster cooperation in creation, making them in whole more influential than each individual’s conceptual part. Darling Ghost has played many festivals and music venues over the past ten years, including TedxGlasgow and had its international debut at the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, thanks to funding from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Darling Ghost has been described by press as; surreal, chaotic, discordant, dynamic, nonlinear, ethereal, dark, avant-garde, orchestral, experimental, music theatre, jarring, formless, achingly beautiful, an evocation of a mood.
Darling Ghost has been described by press as; surreal, chaotic, discordant, dynamic, nonlinear, ethereal, dark, avant-garde, orchestral, experimental, music theatre, jarring, formless, achingly beautiful, an evocation of a mood.
MEMBERS
Sheena Bernett ~ Songwriter/Composer/Singer/Pianist
PAST MEMBERS:
Donagh Marnane ~ Clarinet/Bass Clarinet/Wine glasses
Graham Dickson ~ Flute
Rufus Merlin Huggan ~ Cello
Edward Crawley ~ Double Bass
Richard Leonard ~ Trombone
Stephen Henderson ~ Drums
Thierry Lukeni-Mabonga ~ Actor
Chantelle Micallef Grimaud ~ Actor
Kristel Heather Harder ~ Actor
Amber Jackson ~ Violist
Sarah Verenetier ~ Violinist
Philippe Turbide ~ Double-Bassist
Alex Gutjahr ~ Trumpet
Chivas Delacroix ~ Double-Bassist
Vera Alexis Charles ~ Cellist
Enki Treetop ~ Drummer
Dix Franke ~ Cellist
Nick Fourestier ~ Drummer
Emilie Kahn ~ Flautist and sang harmonies
Sheena Bernett ~ Songwriter/Composer/Singer/Pianist
PAST MEMBERS:
Donagh Marnane ~ Clarinet/Bass Clarinet/Wine glasses
Graham Dickson ~ Flute
Rufus Merlin Huggan ~ Cello
Edward Crawley ~ Double Bass
Richard Leonard ~ Trombone
Stephen Henderson ~ Drums
Thierry Lukeni-Mabonga ~ Actor
Chantelle Micallef Grimaud ~ Actor
Kristel Heather Harder ~ Actor
Amber Jackson ~ Violist
Sarah Verenetier ~ Violinist
Philippe Turbide ~ Double-Bassist
Alex Gutjahr ~ Trumpet
Chivas Delacroix ~ Double-Bassist
Vera Alexis Charles ~ Cellist
Enki Treetop ~ Drummer
Dix Franke ~ Cellist
Nick Fourestier ~ Drummer
Emilie Kahn ~ Flautist and sang harmonies
"...Too jarring and formless at times..."
Another fantastic and accurate review! I am excited that we are creating something that reflects more accurately how chaotic, incoherent and non-linear life really is! It is not a story... it is an experience Glad we are part of this shift toward a more authentic art form!!!
Another fantastic and accurate review! I am excited that we are creating something that reflects more accurately how chaotic, incoherent and non-linear life really is! It is not a story... it is an experience Glad we are part of this shift toward a more authentic art form!!!
PRESS QUOTES
"Darling Ghost is a musical time machine. A time machine that takes you, your ears and your eyes to a place and time that we have only seen in pictures – a time when your great-grandparents were cool drunks. When I listen to Darling Ghost’s music I can’t help but think of emotionally starved marionettes being brought back to life in a classic wooden theatre box, with dark purple velvet curtains"
~ Cassie Doubleday, Forget The Box
Sept 3, 2010
"The theatrical aspect came out of their slightly mad horrorsque carnival sound. This sound transported the audience through out the history of theatre and old film, which then filled our imaginations with maidens tied to railway tracks or battling barbers of Seville. "
~ Rossetto ink, Art + Culture
August, 5th 2010
"Sheena Bernett and her band Darling Ghost accomplish an increasingly difficult feat in the crowded Montreal music scene: they sound like nothing else out there. Part orchestral rock, part musical theatre, and part unrestrained enthusiasm, Darling Ghost puts on a memorable performance thanks in no small part to lead singer/pianist Bernett's unique showmanship and seductive voice"
~ Olivier Plessis, Midnight Poutine
Oct, 11 2009
"Sheena writes and performs with grace and wisdom beyond her years, and has a remarkable ability of both charming an audience and breaking their heart. Her band of talented artists is proof that Darling Ghost is not just committed to honest, courageous songwriting, but to musicianship at its finest"
~ Sarah Pearson, Mike FM Emerging Artist Series
"...your songs are wonderful! An incredible journey through an emotive sound-scape in a short time. I really appreciate the unique nature of what you are doing... I will certainly keep listening"
~ Brent Bain, FACTOR
April 28, 2010
“I have discovered a gem of a musician...With the plaintive voice of a melancholy siren, Sheena Bernett of Darling Ghost leads a quirky and dramatic piano-driven group of wayward musicians along the road of Marvelous Music.”
~ Cordelia, CJLO 1690 AM Black Marvelous Darkness Series
April 16th, 2010
"Like a prowling cat tiptoeing on the piano keyboard, Sheena Bernett weaves snarling melodies that stick in your head like gum under your shoe."
~ Nicolas Maranda, Singer/Songwriter, Composer, Musician, Producer
December 28, 2009
"Darling Ghost is a musical time machine. A time machine that takes you, your ears and your eyes to a place and time that we have only seen in pictures – a time when your great-grandparents were cool drunks. When I listen to Darling Ghost’s music I can’t help but think of emotionally starved marionettes being brought back to life in a classic wooden theatre box, with dark purple velvet curtains"
~ Cassie Doubleday, Forget The Box
Sept 3, 2010
"The theatrical aspect came out of their slightly mad horrorsque carnival sound. This sound transported the audience through out the history of theatre and old film, which then filled our imaginations with maidens tied to railway tracks or battling barbers of Seville. "
~ Rossetto ink, Art + Culture
August, 5th 2010
"Sheena Bernett and her band Darling Ghost accomplish an increasingly difficult feat in the crowded Montreal music scene: they sound like nothing else out there. Part orchestral rock, part musical theatre, and part unrestrained enthusiasm, Darling Ghost puts on a memorable performance thanks in no small part to lead singer/pianist Bernett's unique showmanship and seductive voice"
~ Olivier Plessis, Midnight Poutine
Oct, 11 2009
"Sheena writes and performs with grace and wisdom beyond her years, and has a remarkable ability of both charming an audience and breaking their heart. Her band of talented artists is proof that Darling Ghost is not just committed to honest, courageous songwriting, but to musicianship at its finest"
~ Sarah Pearson, Mike FM Emerging Artist Series
"...your songs are wonderful! An incredible journey through an emotive sound-scape in a short time. I really appreciate the unique nature of what you are doing... I will certainly keep listening"
~ Brent Bain, FACTOR
April 28, 2010
“I have discovered a gem of a musician...With the plaintive voice of a melancholy siren, Sheena Bernett of Darling Ghost leads a quirky and dramatic piano-driven group of wayward musicians along the road of Marvelous Music.”
~ Cordelia, CJLO 1690 AM Black Marvelous Darkness Series
April 16th, 2010
"Like a prowling cat tiptoeing on the piano keyboard, Sheena Bernett weaves snarling melodies that stick in your head like gum under your shoe."
~ Nicolas Maranda, Singer/Songwriter, Composer, Musician, Producer
December 28, 2009
