Catherine Duc is a composer of Ambient music with Celtic, World and Electronica influences. She also produces remixes for other artists including The Corrs, XYLO, Paloma Rush and Ben Hobbs. In 2016 she was nominated for a Grammy® for her New Age album, "Voyager."

She's a Grammy® nominated composer and multi-instrumentalist of Ambient music with Celtic, World and Electronica influences. She also produces remixes for other artists in the electronic/EDM  style and has 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

• 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)