Margaret MacDonald Biography

"Perfect World" is Margaret MacDonald's new 4-song EP produced by Travis Allen and released here on myrecordlabel.com. Margaret wrote the music and lyrics and sang lead vocals, with music performed by the incredibly talented musicians at Nashville Tracks and stellar backing vocals sung by Bryon Holley.

"Still 21 In My Head" is the award-winning signature song on Margaret MacDonald's album Rain on the Roof--one of many songs on the album that seem to resonate with the music-loving audiences who listen to the likes of Joni Mitchell, Sarah McLachlan, Carole King and Norah Jones.

"Rain on the Roof" is a collection of eleven of her original songs with Margaret performing vocals and piano, and features some amazing talent, including guitarist Basil Fung (played on Alanis Morrisette's Jagged Little Pill) and Charles Waltz (fiddler for the Young Dubliners).

Margaret grew up in San Francisco listening to everything from classical music to R&B to folk, then spent 15 years in the United Kingdom before returning to California, and her songwriting reflects all of these elements. Her songs sparkle both musically and lyrically, a rare feat these days. Margaret's richly textured voice takes you from the amusing James Taylor-esque "Still 21 In My Head" to the aching "Cry For You" and the R&B-tinged ballad,"I Know You Love Me."

Margaret is concentrating her marketing efforts through the Internet, both in CD/digital distribution and the licensing of her songs for use in television, film and advertising. She has written, performed and recorded the opening theme in French to an independent feature film "Sans Vie" released to the festival circuit in February 2009. She continues to write new material, including "Letting Go," which is also available on myrecordlabel.


PRESS:
"Hearing Margaret MacDonald play the piano and sing her songs, I immediately feel transported to a place where every note is what I want it to be and where lyrics deliver the emotional impact the melodies deserve. This is exceptional talent combined with well honed craft."
Harriet Schock, Platinum songwriter and recording artist

"Margaret MacDonald has a big voice, good phrasing, and she accompanies herself well, no mean feat. Writing original material is tough, but again she scores. Lots of sturdy songs here. I think Glad You Do may be my fave. This is a very well recorded album."

Robert Baird, Stereophile

"I love that Margaret MacDonald has the ability to say what I'm thinking. She's managed to reach into my over-35 brain and written lyrics that encapsulate how I feel many days. These songs are full of emotional impact and immediate appeal and I love Margaret's style and delivery. Her beautiful, rich voice has hints of Sarah MacLachlan, Norah Jones and Carole King all rolled into one. These songs will long resonate within you." -Annette Conlon, DJ/Presenter of NetteRadio.com