 MARIA FORDE
BIOGRAPHY
As
an Irish- Australian, Maria Forde has always straddled both sides
of her heritage in her songwriting. Incorporating the sweet
melodies, that are the trademark of the Irish musical heritage,
with observations of Australia, along with her personal
experiences, Maria has blossomed into one of Australia’s premier
songwriters. Her first album - “Will You Dance With Me?” - features
the title song, written for a friend’s wedding, that has become a
theme for weddings, in Australia and internationally, by Maria’s
original and various cover versions. The trend, in Maria’s writing,
to incorporate both her Irish origins and Australian sensibilities,
are heralded by “Waltzing Matilda, My Darling” - a song about the
torn spirits of the immigrant to both their country of birth and
their adopted land, Australia. Her sophomore release, “Dark Island”
like the title, exhibited noir attitudes, as Maria broached topics
such as child abuse, the innocence of childhood, and family
relationships. The next 3 albums - “Follow The Call”, “Rough
Diamond” and “Next” all continued the themes, laid down on her
first 2 albums, although her craft always progressed with each
re-cording. Her most recent album, “Little Black Rose” bears
testament to Maria’s endless quest to im-prove her musicianship,
her songwriting craft and the desire to communicate to the
listener. Already blessed with an angelic voice, Maria has grown
into a masterful interpreter of her own material, able to totally
connect the feeling of the music and words to the emotion of the
song. This alone sets her apart from so many singer/songwriters.
Since relocating to Trentham, in rural Victoria, Maria has begun to
incorporate more of the wonder and fragility of the Australian bush
into her work. Through out her career, Maria has toured constantly,
performed at numerous festivals and built a solid and dedicated fan
base, both in Australia, and internationally.
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