Name Gareth Dunlop | Role Singer | |
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Gareth Dunlop (born East Belfast) is a singer-songwriter from Northern Ireland who is a multi-instrumentalist, engineer and producer. His distinct songwriting and vocal styles has led to his songs being featured in numerous television shows, films and commercials. In 2013, Dunlop's song "Wrap Your Arms Around Me" was part of the soundtrack for the movie Safe Haven based on a romance novel by Nicholas Sparks. His song was the second best selling single on the album. Currently, Dunlop is in a joint venture publishing deal with Moraine Music Group and Nettwerk One Music. He spends time in both the US and Northern Ireland, but permanently lives in Belfast and operates a recording studio in Hollywood.
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- Wrap your arms around me gareth dunlop official safe haven video
- Gareth dunlop wrap your arms around me on the viva nashvegas radio show
- Early career
- Rooms EP Released 28 June 2010
- Devil Mocks Me EP Released 14 October 2011
- Step Inside EP Released 18 November 2012
- How Far This Road Goes EP Released 17 October 2014
- Singles
- Safe Haven Soundtrack
- References
As a songwriter and artist, Dunlop has a mix of folk and soul music, which can be heard in several films, television shows and commercials. In 2013, Dunlop's "Wrap Your Arms Around Me" was included in the Safe Haven soundtrack and was one of the featured music videos from the film, alongside music by artists Colbie Caillat, Gavin DeGraw, Amos Lee, Brandi Carlile, Ben Harper, and others. Other songs by Dunlop also appear in commercials for Subaru in the US Discover Northern Ireland, and Disney Germany. Television shows featuring Dunlop's songs include "NASHVILLE", House, One Tree Hill, Private Practice, Switched at Birth, Army Wives, "Lucifer" and Cougar Town.
Gareth dunlop wrap your arms around me on the viva nashvegas radio show
Early career
Dunlop picked up his dad's old Yamaha guitar at age 14 and began listening to an extensive collection of vinyl LPs and 45s at age 15. He was inspired by artists like The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Jimmy Page. Dunlop started performing at the age of 16 in clubs and festivals around Northern Ireland and the UK where he received recognition as a captivating live performer with "a voice that can tame dinosaurs.". Dunlop has opened for John Oates, Jeff Beck, the Stereophonics, James Morrison, Imelda May, Snow Patrol, Paul Carrack, Jools Holland, Angus & Julia Stone, Nanci Griffithm, the Steeldrivers and others. In 2011, he was chosen to perform in the Belfast Nashville Singer Songwriter’s Festival where he was awarded 2011 Young Songwriter of the Year. The festival brought Dunlop to Nashville, leading to US tours and a publishing deal with Moraine Music and Nettwerk Music Group. Dunlop recorded his debut single in Northern Ireland, "Fool's Desire," and his Devil Mocks Me EP with 6-time Grammy winning producer, Brent Maher.
Rooms – EP - Released 28 June 2010
Moraine Records / Priory Records
- "Firefly" 3:36
- "Dreamers" 4:19
- "Tangled Up" 3:25
- "Miss Previously Loved" 4:06
- "Some Day" 3:37
Devil Mocks Me – EP – Released 14 October 2011
- "Fool's Desire" 3:36
- "Find Your Way Back Home" 3:30
- "What You Do To Me" 3:02
- "Trick of the Moonlight" 4:05
- "Devil Mocks Me" 3:18
Step Inside – EP – Released 18 November 2012
- "Wicked Game" 3:15
- "Lay It Down" 4:31
- "Tonight Is the Night" 3:18
- "Step Inside" 2:39
- "Kat's Song" 3:48
How Far This Road Goes - EP - Released 17 October 2014
- "Hide and Seek" 3:34
- "Better Part of Me" 3:14
- "Hand Me Downs" 4:07
- "Name on a Chair" 3:48
- "How Far This Road Goes" 3:43
Singles
Safe Haven Soundtrack
- Colbie Caillat featuring Gavin DeGraw - "We Both Know"
- Tristan Prettyman - "Say Anything"
- Ben Howard - "Keep Your Head Up"
- Dar Williams - "Summer Child"
- The White Buffalo - "Sleepy Little Town"
- Gareth Dunlop - "Wrap Your Arms Around Me"
- Sara Haze - "Moonshine"
- FM Radio - "The Journey"
- Brandi Carlile - "Heart's Content" (Strings Mix)
- Amos Lee - "Violin"
- The Deep Dark Woods - "My Baby's Got To Pay The Rent"
- Deborah Lurie - "Canoeing" (Katie and Alex's Theme)