Aquamarine Nominated in the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards for Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album

We wish Kirsten Agresta-Copely the best of luck at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards! Her 2023 album, Aquamarine, received a nomination for Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album. It was mastered at Peerless by Maria Rice with Dolby ATMOS by Jeff Lipton.

Inspired by Kirsten's deep connection with the ocean and imbued with memories of her late mother, this album is a heartfelt homage to the woman who ignited her passion for both music and the sea. It represents a profound moment of artistic expression and personal reflection – intertwining the power of the ocean, the beauty of her mother's memory, and the boundless depths of Kirsten’s own artistic vision. (source)

An international award-winning harpist and composer, Kirsten Agresta-Copely is hailed for her charismatic, telegenic presence on stage and known as the industry’s go-to harpist in the recording studio. An omnivorous artist steeped in rigorous classical training, Kirsten has performed with today’s leading artists including Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder, Enya, The Roots, Lady Gaga, and Andrea Bocelli, to name a few. Her contributions to the world of music education are equally significant, having held esteemed positions at Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music and Sarah Lawrence College. She earned degrees from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and is on the
World Harp Congress Board of Directors. (source)

FULL CREDITS:
Released July 28, 2023

Artist, Composer, Arranger: Kirsten Agresta Copely
Producer: Mia Moravis
Recording Engineer: Angie Teo
Mixing Engineer: Marc Copely

Mastering Engineer: Maria Rice at Peerless Mastering, Boston, MA

Dolby ATMOS mastering for “Deep Blue World”: Jeff Lipton at Peerless Mastering, Boston, MA

Recorded at: Casa Copely Recording, Brooklyn, NY

Featured Artists:
Tess Remy-Schumacher: Cello on “Surfacing”
Dave Eggar: Cello on “Into The Mist”
Maggie Gould Wilson: Violin on “Into The Mist”

Other Arrangements:
Katie Kresek: string arranger on “Into The Mist”