Songwriter

Ciaran Gribbin has equally impressive credentials as a songwriter in addition to an extraordinary career touring and performing around the world.

Ciaran is a highly adaptable songwriter who can write to brief and is comfortable writing and producing in any music style. Available for writing and producing songs for TV, Radio, Digital Media, Movies, and collaborations with other artists.

Credentials

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Song “Hey Baby Doll” written for the movie “Danny Collins” (2015). Co-written with Greg Agar. Song performed by Al Pacino in the movie and Oscar shortlisted.

Song “United in Australia” released by INXS (2012). Co-written with Andrew Farriss.

Song “Wonderful Way” released by Joe Echo (2011). Used for St. Patrick’s Day Event in Washington DC, HBO utilized the song on a promotional video for Northern Ireland.

Movie “Killing Bono” (2011). Wrote and produced the movie soundtrack which was released by Sony Music.

Song “Tiny Summer” released by INXS (2011). Co-written with Andrew Farriss.

Movie “Powder” (2011). Co-wrote the song “Crystalline” with Claire Freeman and performed vocals for track.

Movie “Wild Target” (2010). Wrote and produced the song “The Waves”. Movie directed by Emily Blunt and Bill Nighy.

Song “Celebration” released by Madonna (2009). Co-written with Madonna, Paul Oakenfold and Ian Green. Grammy nominated at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards for “Best Dance Recording”. Celebration hit number one in 10 countries and was number one on the UK Dance Charts and US Billboard Dance Charts.

Songs “Breakaway”, “Sink Your Teeth In” and “Personal Alcatraz” released by Joe Echo (2008 & 2009).

Movie “Heartless” (2009). Wrote and produced movie soundtrack. Movie directed by Philip Ridley.

Produced remix of song “Mission Is You” for Tata Young (2007)

Song “The Waves” released by Liam Shachar (2007). Co-written with Liam Shachar.

Movie “Love & Suicide” (2006). Wrote songs “Prove” and “Again”. The first American movie shot entirely in Cuba. Movie directed by Mia Salsi.

Album “Watch You Don’t Take Off” released by Leya (2006). Leya was nominated for ‘Best New Irish Band’ at the Meteor Awards Ireland (2006)

Song “On all my Sundays” released by Paul Oakenfold (2005). Co-written with Paul Oakenfold and re-mixed by Liam Shachar. Released on the number one album ‘Perfecto Vegas’.

Television “Home & Away” and “Neighbours”. Songs “Sold out Hallelujah”, “Breakaway”, “Heart that knows Desire” and “Who am I” utilised in various episodes.

Television “Newsweek USA”. Song “Breakaway” used for background music.

Television “BBC Northern Ireland Gaelic Football Show”. Song “Better Way” used as closing theme song.