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I'm a GRAMMY nominated composer and multi-instrumentalist of Ambient music with Celtic, World and Electronica influences.
I also produce remixes for other artists in the electronic/EDM style and have remixed songs for The Corrs, XYLO, Paloma Rush and Ben Hobbs.
Press releases
Catherine Duc, GRAMMY-Nominated Composer, Debuts New Single 'Remember When...'
Make A Wish With Catherine Duc's 'Stargazing' Remix Of Ben Hobbs' 'Blind To You'
Fasten Your Seatbelts And Take A Ride With Catherine Duc's Remix Of Paloma Rush's 'Drive'
Instrumental Artist of The Year, Los Angeles Music Awards
Visions and Dreams Album
Musical style
Ambient, Celtic, World, New Age, Electronica/EDM and Neo-Classical music.
Similar artists (as compared by reviewers and listeners)
Ambient/Worldbeat: Enigma, Deep Forest, Delerium, 'Pure Moods' compilations
Celtic: Enya, Bill Whelan (Riverdance), Ronan Hardiman (Lord of The Dance), The Corrs' instrumentals
Electronic/EDM: Armin van Buuren, The Chainsmokers, Tritonal, Zedd
Awards
- Hall of Fame Induction for lifetime recognition of musical repertoire, Akademia Music Awards (2023)
- Nomination, World Entertainment Awards (2023)
- Best Electronic Song for 'Remember When...', Clouzine International Music Awards (2023)
- Bronze Award, Dance/Electronica for 'Remember When...', W.A.M. Awards (2022)
- Best Electronic Single for 'Remember When...', One World Music Awards (2021)
- Gold EDM Instrumental for 'Remember When...', Lit Talent Awards (2021)
- Best Dance/Electronica Song for 'Remember When...', One Earth Awards (2021)
- Best Dance/Electronica Song for 'Remember When...', Akademia Music Awards (2021)
- Bronze Medal, Synthwave for 'Remember When...', Global Music Awards (2021)
- Best Ambient Song for 'Z8phyR - Drop of a Dream (Dream remix)', Clouzine Music Awards (2021)
- Semi-Finalist, Instrumental for 'Z8phyR - Drop of a Dream (Dream remix)', International Songwriting Competition (2021)
- Best Celtic Instrumental Song for 'Owen's Boat', Just Plain Folks Music Awards (2020)
- Best Ambient/Instrumental for 'Z8phyR - Drop of a Dream (Dream Remix)', Akademia Music Awards (2020)
- Honorable Mention, Electronic for 'Z8phyR - Drop of a Dream (Dream Remix)', USA Songwriting Competition (2020)
- Nomination, Artist Of The Year Award & Artist Vision Award (with Ben Hobbs), Akademia Music Awards (2020)
- Semi-Finalist, Adult Contemporary for 'Ben Hobbs - Blind to You (Till The Daylight Remix)', International Songwriting Competition (2020)
- Best Electronic Song for 'Ben Hobbs - Blind to You (Till The Daylight Remix)', Akademia Music Awards (2019)
- Semi-Finalist, Adult Contemporary for 'Ben Hobbs - Blind to You (Till The Daylight Remix)', UK Songwriting Contest (2019)
- Honorable Mention, EDM for 'Ben Hobbs - Blind to You (Till The Daylight Remix)', Unsigned Only (2019)
- Nomination, Rising Pop Star, Josie Awards (2019)
- Nomination, Pop for 'Ben Hobbs - Blind to You (Till The Daylight Remix)', Josie Awards (2019)
- Bronze Medal, Chillout for 'Ben Hobbs - Blind to You (Till The Daylight Remix)', Global Music Awards (2019)
- Best EDM Song for 'Ben Hobbs - Blind to You (Till The Dayight Remix)', Clouzine Music Awards (2019)
- Song of The Day for 'Ben Hobbs - Blind to You (Stargazing Remix)', Songshooter (2019)
- Finalist, EDM for 'XYLO - L.A. Love Song (OD Remix)', UK Songwriting Contest (2018)
- Semi-Finalist, Pop for 'Ben Hobbs - Blind to You (Stargazing Remix)', UK Songwriting Contest (2018)
- Best Electronic Song for 'Ben Hobbs - Blind to You (Stargazing Remix)', Akademia Music Awards (2018)
- Silver Medal, EDM for 'Ben Hobbs - Blind to You (Stargazing Remix)', Global Music Awards (2018)
- Finalist, Electronic for 'Ben Hobbs - Blind to You (Stargazing Remix)', USA Songwriting Competition (2018)
- Finalist, Electronic for 'XYLO - L.A. Love Song (OD Remix)', USA Songwriting Competition (2018)
- Semi-Finalist, EDM for 'XYLO - L.A. Love Song (OD Remix)', Unsigned Only Song Competition (2018)
- Semi-Finalist, EDM for 'XYLO - L.A. Love Song (OD Remix)', International Songwriting Competition (2018)
- Finalist, Electronica for 'Paloma Rush - Drive (Rush Hour Remix)' USA Songwriting Competition (2017)
- Finalist, Pop/Dance for 'Paloma Rush - Drive (Rush Hour Remix)', Australian Songwriting Contest (2017)
- Nomination, New Age Album, Just Plain Folks Awards (2017)
- Nomination, New Age Album, GRAMMY Awards (2016)
- Finalist, Pop, Australian Independent Music Awards (2016)
- Best Ambient/Instrumental Album, Top Executive Picks, Akademia Music Awards (2016)
- Finalist (Top 2%), Voiceover category, Hisense international advertisement (2013)
- Finalist, Instrumental category, Music Oz Awards at Sydney Opera House (2012)
- Top 15, Most Cited Australian Female Musicians on the Internet (2012)
- Nomination, New Age category, Hollywood Music in Media Awards (2011)
- FM102X Song of The Day (2010)
- Best Instrumental Artist, Best Instrumental Producer, Toronto International Music Awards (2008)
- Best Instrumental Artist, International Online Music Awards (2007)
- Instrumental Artist of The Year, 16th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards (2006)
- World Music Nomination, Just Plain Folks Music Awards (2006)
- Honourable Mention, Instrumental category, Unisong International Songwriting Contest (2005)
- First Prize, Electronic & Dance category, Philips Song Competition (2002)
- First Prize, PLC Original Song Competition
- Featured Artist of The Month, About.com Electronic Music section
- Guide's Pick, About.com World Music section
Training
- Diploma in Film Music Composition (London School of Creative Studies)
- Multitrack recording (Melbourne Concert Hall)
- Music production (Melbourne Concert Hall)
- Arranging
- Classical Piano (A.M.E.B. Level 5)
- Keyboard
Memberships
- The Recording Academy (USA): GRAMMY Awards Voting Member, Los Angeles Chapter
- BMI (USA): Composer, artist & producer
Discography
- Compilation: Goa Chillout Zone 9, Ben Hobbs - 'Blind to You (Stargazing Remix)' (2020)
- Compilation: Erzetich Gold (gold plated audiophile CD), 'Owen's Boat' (2020)
- Compilation: DJ Young Cee Mix Tape, Ben Hobbs - 'Blind to You (Stargazing Remix)' (2019)
- Compilation: Empire State Mix Tape, Ben Hobbs - 'Blind to You (Catherine Duc 'Stargazing' Remix)' (2018)
- Single: Ben Hobbs - Blind to You (Catherine Duc 'Stargazing' Remix) (2018)
- Single: Paloma Rush - 'Drive (Rush Hour Remix)', Built to Last Music (2017)
- Single: The Corrs - Intimacy (Infinite Remix), Warner Music UK (2016)
- Compilation CD: Celtic Voyage - 'Owen's Boat', ARC Music/Naxos (2016)
- Backing Vocals: David Longoria - 'We Are One' on The Journey (2016)
- Backing Vocals: Ganda Boys - The Forgotten People (2016)
- Album: Voyager, The Orchard (2015)
- Compilation CD: Balaeric Melody Volume 3 - 'Twilight In Your Eyes', Audiosparx (2016)
- Compilation CD: Flickering Light Volume 6 - 'One Autumn Day', Audiosparx (2015)
- Compilation CD: Pop Music Volume 3 - 'Single Glance', Nilsson Online Distribution (2015)
- Compilation CD: Sounds Like Cafe Volume 37 - 'Single Glance' (2012)
- Compilation CD: Music For Simply Smiles, charity album for children in Mexico (2012)
- Compilation CD: Hurricane Healing, charity album for those affected by hurricanes (2011)
- Compilation CD: Sounds Like Cafe Volume 35 (2011)
- Compilation CD: IRL Asia (2011)
- Compilation CD: Indezonic Radio Volume 4 (2011)
- Compilation CD: Goa Chillout Volume 4 (2010)
- Compilation CD: TuneTank ElectroDance Express, presented at Amsterdam Dance Event (2006)
- Compilation CD: Artist, Repertoire and Licensing International Magazine, issue #25 (2006)
- Album: Visions and Dreams (2005, The Orchard)
Credits
- Instructional Videos: Yoga, YogaVibes, USA (2013)
- Web Series: In Transit, T. Butler Productions, Australia (2012). LA Web Series Festival Official Selection 2013
- Exhibit: 'The Bells of Birrarung', Federation Bells Carillons, Melbourne Australia (2012)
- Web Series: The Omegas, Urreola Film, USA (2011)
- Advertisement: Avalon Apartments, New Vistas/Aslam Architects/Poorna Kriti Facade Designers, India (2011)
- Documentary: A Day in The Life of Felix, Invent Health, UK (2008)
- Advertisement: Azul Sensatori Resort, Legacy Travel, USA (2008)
- Documentary: The Awakening - New York, Coleman Media Productions, USA (2007)
- Various background music for commercial websites and corporate presentations including: Photodex (USA), Dragon Page Group (UK) and Infobyte (Italy)
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