Isobel Campbell (born 27 April 1976) is a Scottish singer-songwriter, cellist and composer. Campbell rose to prominence at age nineteen as a member of the Scottish indie pop band Belle & Sebastian, but left the group to pursue a solo career, first as The Gentle Waves, and later under her own name. She later collaborated with singer Mark Lanegan on three albums.
Campbell's music has been described as either indie pop, chamber pop or singer-songwriter. Regardless of genre, Campbell makes gentle and sombre music, often using classical instruments and her bright, slightly nasal voice with bittersweet and ironic songwriting.
Biography
1996–2002: Belle & Sebastian
Belle & Sebastian was formed in 1996 by Stuart Murdoch and Stuart David; Campbell had met Murdoch at a New Year's Eve party at age nineteen, and then participated in a recording session with Murdoch and David sponsored by Stow College's Music Business Administration curriculum. They named themselves Belle & Sebastian after a children's book of the same name. Murdoch was the lead singer on the first two albums, with Campbell playing cello, percussion and singing backing vocals. A classically trained cellist, Campbell also played keyboards. She also took lead vocals on a few songs from the band, and co-wrote their top-20 UK single "Legal Man".
'Ant Life' is out now! Taken from my new album 'There is No Other' out now! Available to order, download or stream here: https://IC.lnk.to/TINOYo
Visit my website for live dates and updates: https://www.isobelcampbell.com
Follow me
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsobelCampbellMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isobelcampbellmusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/isobel_campbell
Lyrics:
Oh you know who
And such and such
Just be yourself
Don’t ask too much
Become unnumb
Release the clutch
Let time unwind
You hear it in the way we talk
And see it in the way we walk
But please don’t ask the world to stop
Let time unwind
If I lived down a country lane
I wonder if I’d feel the same
Release the fear
Release the shame
Define what’s mine
People like ants on the highway
People like ants ...
published: 23 Aug 2019
Isobel Campbell has open relationship with muse Mark Lanegan
Already three albums derived from the collaboration between Scottish singer Isobel Campbell and American singer Mark Lanegan. The third, Hawk, was released in August.
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Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/_FaceCulture
published: 06 Mar 2012
Mark Lanegan & Isobel Campbell Come On Over Turn Me On live
published: 08 Sep 2021
Isobel Campbell - Hey World (Official Video)
My new single 'Hey World' is out now! Taken from my new album 'There is No Other' out now! Available to order, download or stream here: https://IC.lnk.to/TINOYo
Visit my website for live dates and updates: https://www.isobelcampbell.com
Lyrics:
Hey world
What you all about?
Hey world
Am dying to find out
Hey world
Gonna let it all hang out
Hey world
Every now and then inside and out there when things get crazy
Nothing I can say, do or even think
You still amaze me
Still I toss and turn and I can’t sleep at night, no
The answers plain this upstate village scene is too uptight yo.
Hey world
Going inside out
Hey world
I scream and then I shout
Hey world
I’m ready to find out
Hey world
Hey world
Don’t wanna be found out
Hey world
The one they talk about
Hey world
Gonna Let it all hang out...
published: 22 Nov 2019
Isobel Campbell performs Ant Life live | Quay Sessions
Fragile vocals and infectious, effortless grooves.
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published: 07 Feb 2020
Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan perform Ramblin' Man (Live on Sound Opinions)
Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan perform Ramblin' Man from their 2006 album Ballad of the Broken Seas.
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published: 24 Mar 2015
Mark Lanegan & Isobel Campbell- Come On Over (Turn Me On)
Best booty call tune ever, bar none.
published: 24 Sep 2009
Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan - Come Undone
Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan- Hawk (2010)- Come Undone
published: 19 Jul 2010
Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan - La Route Du Rock, Saint-Malo, France 19/02/2011
00:50 We Die And See Beauty Reign
04:30 You Won't Let Me Down Again
07:55 Come Undone
12:42 Snake Song (Townes Van Zandt cover)
15:26 Free To Walk (Jeffrey Lee Pierce cover)
18:30 Honey Child What Can I Do?
22:50 Keep Me In Mind, Sweetheart
25:50 The Circus Is Leaving Town
32:12 Time Of The Season
36:40 Eyes Of Green
38:55 Something To Believe
42:40 Salvation
46:16 Come On Over (Turn Me On)
51:05 Ramblin' Man (Hank Williams cover)
published: 18 Jul 2013
Isobel Campbell - What's In My Bag?
Singer/songwriter Isobel Campbell goes shopping at Amoeba Hollywood.
Check out her picks:
Amadou & Mariam - Sou Ni Tile (CD) http://bit.ly/2r3e40N
Amadou & Mariam - Se te Djon ye (CD)
Amadou & Mariam - Wati (CD) http://bit.ly/2qpfcry
Amadou & Mariam - Tje Ni Mousso (CD) http://bit.ly/2qUIBgI
Amadou & Mariam - Dimanche a Bamako (CD)
Amadou & Mariam - Welcome To Mali (CD) http://bit.ly/2rmNkcF
Amadou & Mariam - The Magic Couple (CD)
Tinariwen - Imidiwan: Companions (CD)
Tinariwen - Amassakoul (CD)
Loretta Lynn - 50th Anniversary Collection (CD)
Public Image Limited - Olympic Auditorium 1984 (POSTER)
Gram Parsons & The Flying Burrito Brothers - Live! The Avalon Ballroom 1969 (POSTER)
The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour (POSTER)
Full list of picks: http://www.amoeba.com/whats-in-my-b...
'Ant Life' is out now! Taken from my new album 'There is No Other' out now! Available to order, download or stream here: https://IC.lnk.to/TINOYo
Visit my webs...
'Ant Life' is out now! Taken from my new album 'There is No Other' out now! Available to order, download or stream here: https://IC.lnk.to/TINOYo
Visit my website for live dates and updates: https://www.isobelcampbell.com
Follow me
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsobelCampbellMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isobelcampbellmusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/isobel_campbell
Lyrics:
Oh you know who
And such and such
Just be yourself
Don’t ask too much
Become unnumb
Release the clutch
Let time unwind
You hear it in the way we talk
And see it in the way we walk
But please don’t ask the world to stop
Let time unwind
If I lived down a country lane
I wonder if I’d feel the same
Release the fear
Release the shame
Define what’s mine
People like ants on the highway
People like ants at the mall
People like ants marching onwards
With no time to stall
And in the blinking of an eye
We’re here and gone
But we won’t die
Refuse to lose
And choose to fly
Remember fun?
I am the gold at rainbows end
I am the moon
I am your friend
Am she who sees on dreams to tend
Remember fun?
People like ants all around us
People like ants, feeling small
People like ants marching homewards
With no time to stall
No time to stall
No time to stall
No time to stall
'Ant Life' is out now! Taken from my new album 'There is No Other' out now! Available to order, download or stream here: https://IC.lnk.to/TINOYo
Visit my website for live dates and updates: https://www.isobelcampbell.com
Follow me
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsobelCampbellMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isobelcampbellmusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/isobel_campbell
Lyrics:
Oh you know who
And such and such
Just be yourself
Don’t ask too much
Become unnumb
Release the clutch
Let time unwind
You hear it in the way we talk
And see it in the way we walk
But please don’t ask the world to stop
Let time unwind
If I lived down a country lane
I wonder if I’d feel the same
Release the fear
Release the shame
Define what’s mine
People like ants on the highway
People like ants at the mall
People like ants marching onwards
With no time to stall
And in the blinking of an eye
We’re here and gone
But we won’t die
Refuse to lose
And choose to fly
Remember fun?
I am the gold at rainbows end
I am the moon
I am your friend
Am she who sees on dreams to tend
Remember fun?
People like ants all around us
People like ants, feeling small
People like ants marching homewards
With no time to stall
No time to stall
No time to stall
No time to stall
Already three albums derived from the collaboration between Scottish singer Isobel Campbell and American singer Mark Lanegan. The third, Hawk, was released in A...
Already three albums derived from the collaboration between Scottish singer Isobel Campbell and American singer Mark Lanegan. The third, Hawk, was released in August.
More video's: http://www.FaceCulture.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/_FaceCulture
Already three albums derived from the collaboration between Scottish singer Isobel Campbell and American singer Mark Lanegan. The third, Hawk, was released in August.
More video's: http://www.FaceCulture.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/_FaceCulture
My new single 'Hey World' is out now! Taken from my new album 'There is No Other' out now! Available to order, download or stream here: https://IC.lnk.to/TINOYo...
My new single 'Hey World' is out now! Taken from my new album 'There is No Other' out now! Available to order, download or stream here: https://IC.lnk.to/TINOYo
Visit my website for live dates and updates: https://www.isobelcampbell.com
Lyrics:
Hey world
What you all about?
Hey world
Am dying to find out
Hey world
Gonna let it all hang out
Hey world
Every now and then inside and out there when things get crazy
Nothing I can say, do or even think
You still amaze me
Still I toss and turn and I can’t sleep at night, no
The answers plain this upstate village scene is too uptight yo.
Hey world
Going inside out
Hey world
I scream and then I shout
Hey world
I’m ready to find out
Hey world
Hey world
Don’t wanna be found out
Hey world
The one they talk about
Hey world
Gonna Let it all hang out
Hey world
Every now and then inside and in here when things get crazy
Nothing I can do, say or even think
You still amaze me
Still I toss and turn and I can’t sleep at night, no
Fall to my knees when I can’t breathe and geez Louise don’t go with the flow.
Hey world
Don’t wanna be found out
Hey world
The one they talk about
Hey world
The one they laugh about
Hey world
Follow me
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsobelCampbellMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isobelcampbellmusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/isobel_campbell
My new single 'Hey World' is out now! Taken from my new album 'There is No Other' out now! Available to order, download or stream here: https://IC.lnk.to/TINOYo
Visit my website for live dates and updates: https://www.isobelcampbell.com
Lyrics:
Hey world
What you all about?
Hey world
Am dying to find out
Hey world
Gonna let it all hang out
Hey world
Every now and then inside and out there when things get crazy
Nothing I can say, do or even think
You still amaze me
Still I toss and turn and I can’t sleep at night, no
The answers plain this upstate village scene is too uptight yo.
Hey world
Going inside out
Hey world
I scream and then I shout
Hey world
I’m ready to find out
Hey world
Hey world
Don’t wanna be found out
Hey world
The one they talk about
Hey world
Gonna Let it all hang out
Hey world
Every now and then inside and in here when things get crazy
Nothing I can do, say or even think
You still amaze me
Still I toss and turn and I can’t sleep at night, no
Fall to my knees when I can’t breathe and geez Louise don’t go with the flow.
Hey world
Don’t wanna be found out
Hey world
The one they talk about
Hey world
The one they laugh about
Hey world
Follow me
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsobelCampbellMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isobelcampbellmusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/isobel_campbell
Fragile vocals and infectious, effortless grooves.
Click here to subscribe to your BBC Scotland Channel: http://bit.ly/BBC-Scotland-Subscribe
We’re also on o...
Fragile vocals and infectious, effortless grooves.
Click here to subscribe to your BBC Scotland Channel: http://bit.ly/BBC-Scotland-Subscribe
We’re also on other channels too!
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bbcscotland
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bbcscotland
Instagram: http://instagram.com/bbcscotland
Fragile vocals and infectious, effortless grooves.
Click here to subscribe to your BBC Scotland Channel: http://bit.ly/BBC-Scotland-Subscribe
We’re also on other channels too!
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bbcscotland
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bbcscotland
Instagram: http://instagram.com/bbcscotland
Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan perform Ramblin' Man from their 2006 album Ballad of the Broken Seas.
Sound Opinions: http://www.soundopinions.org
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Follo...
Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan perform Ramblin' Man from their 2006 album Ballad of the Broken Seas.
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00:50 We Die And See Beauty Reign
04:30 You Won't Let Me Down Again
07:55 Come Undone
12:42 Snake Song (Townes Van Zandt cover)
15:26 Free To Walk (Jeffrey Lee ...
00:50 We Die And See Beauty Reign
04:30 You Won't Let Me Down Again
07:55 Come Undone
12:42 Snake Song (Townes Van Zandt cover)
15:26 Free To Walk (Jeffrey Lee Pierce cover)
18:30 Honey Child What Can I Do?
22:50 Keep Me In Mind, Sweetheart
25:50 The Circus Is Leaving Town
32:12 Time Of The Season
36:40 Eyes Of Green
38:55 Something To Believe
42:40 Salvation
46:16 Come On Over (Turn Me On)
51:05 Ramblin' Man (Hank Williams cover)
00:50 We Die And See Beauty Reign
04:30 You Won't Let Me Down Again
07:55 Come Undone
12:42 Snake Song (Townes Van Zandt cover)
15:26 Free To Walk (Jeffrey Lee Pierce cover)
18:30 Honey Child What Can I Do?
22:50 Keep Me In Mind, Sweetheart
25:50 The Circus Is Leaving Town
32:12 Time Of The Season
36:40 Eyes Of Green
38:55 Something To Believe
42:40 Salvation
46:16 Come On Over (Turn Me On)
51:05 Ramblin' Man (Hank Williams cover)
Singer/songwriter Isobel Campbell goes shopping at Amoeba Hollywood.
Check out her picks:
Amadou & Mariam - Sou Ni Tile (CD) http://bit.ly/2r3e40N
Amadou & Mar...
Singer/songwriter Isobel Campbell goes shopping at Amoeba Hollywood.
Check out her picks:
Amadou & Mariam - Sou Ni Tile (CD) http://bit.ly/2r3e40N
Amadou & Mariam - Se te Djon ye (CD)
Amadou & Mariam - Wati (CD) http://bit.ly/2qpfcry
Amadou & Mariam - Tje Ni Mousso (CD) http://bit.ly/2qUIBgI
Amadou & Mariam - Dimanche a Bamako (CD)
Amadou & Mariam - Welcome To Mali (CD) http://bit.ly/2rmNkcF
Amadou & Mariam - The Magic Couple (CD)
Tinariwen - Imidiwan: Companions (CD)
Tinariwen - Amassakoul (CD)
Loretta Lynn - 50th Anniversary Collection (CD)
Public Image Limited - Olympic Auditorium 1984 (POSTER)
Gram Parsons & The Flying Burrito Brothers - Live! The Avalon Ballroom 1969 (POSTER)
The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour (POSTER)
Full list of picks: http://www.amoeba.com/whats-in-my-bag/index.html#/detail/2011-06-16_isobel-campbell
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amoebamusic
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'Ant Life' is out now! Taken from my new album 'There is No Other' out now! Available to order, download or stream here: https://IC.lnk.to/TINOYo
Visit my website for live dates and updates: https://www.isobelcampbell.com
Follow me
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsobelCampbellMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isobelcampbellmusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/isobel_campbell
Lyrics:
Oh you know who
And such and such
Just be yourself
Don’t ask too much
Become unnumb
Release the clutch
Let time unwind
You hear it in the way we talk
And see it in the way we walk
But please don’t ask the world to stop
Let time unwind
If I lived down a country lane
I wonder if I’d feel the same
Release the fear
Release the shame
Define what’s mine
People like ants on the highway
People like ants at the mall
People like ants marching onwards
With no time to stall
And in the blinking of an eye
We’re here and gone
But we won’t die
Refuse to lose
And choose to fly
Remember fun?
I am the gold at rainbows end
I am the moon
I am your friend
Am she who sees on dreams to tend
Remember fun?
People like ants all around us
People like ants, feeling small
People like ants marching homewards
With no time to stall
No time to stall
No time to stall
No time to stall
Already three albums derived from the collaboration between Scottish singer Isobel Campbell and American singer Mark Lanegan. The third, Hawk, was released in August.
More video's: http://www.FaceCulture.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/_FaceCulture
My new single 'Hey World' is out now! Taken from my new album 'There is No Other' out now! Available to order, download or stream here: https://IC.lnk.to/TINOYo
Visit my website for live dates and updates: https://www.isobelcampbell.com
Lyrics:
Hey world
What you all about?
Hey world
Am dying to find out
Hey world
Gonna let it all hang out
Hey world
Every now and then inside and out there when things get crazy
Nothing I can say, do or even think
You still amaze me
Still I toss and turn and I can’t sleep at night, no
The answers plain this upstate village scene is too uptight yo.
Hey world
Going inside out
Hey world
I scream and then I shout
Hey world
I’m ready to find out
Hey world
Hey world
Don’t wanna be found out
Hey world
The one they talk about
Hey world
Gonna Let it all hang out
Hey world
Every now and then inside and in here when things get crazy
Nothing I can do, say or even think
You still amaze me
Still I toss and turn and I can’t sleep at night, no
Fall to my knees when I can’t breathe and geez Louise don’t go with the flow.
Hey world
Don’t wanna be found out
Hey world
The one they talk about
Hey world
The one they laugh about
Hey world
Follow me
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsobelCampbellMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isobelcampbellmusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/isobel_campbell
Fragile vocals and infectious, effortless grooves.
Click here to subscribe to your BBC Scotland Channel: http://bit.ly/BBC-Scotland-Subscribe
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Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan perform Ramblin' Man from their 2006 album Ballad of the Broken Seas.
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00:50 We Die And See Beauty Reign
04:30 You Won't Let Me Down Again
07:55 Come Undone
12:42 Snake Song (Townes Van Zandt cover)
15:26 Free To Walk (Jeffrey Lee Pierce cover)
18:30 Honey Child What Can I Do?
22:50 Keep Me In Mind, Sweetheart
25:50 The Circus Is Leaving Town
32:12 Time Of The Season
36:40 Eyes Of Green
38:55 Something To Believe
42:40 Salvation
46:16 Come On Over (Turn Me On)
51:05 Ramblin' Man (Hank Williams cover)
Isobel Campbell (born 27 April 1976) is a Scottish singer-songwriter, cellist and composer. Campbell rose to prominence at age nineteen as a member of the Scottish indie pop band Belle & Sebastian, but left the group to pursue a solo career, first as The Gentle Waves, and later under her own name. She later collaborated with singer Mark Lanegan on three albums.
Campbell's music has been described as either indie pop, chamber pop or singer-songwriter. Regardless of genre, Campbell makes gentle and sombre music, often using classical instruments and her bright, slightly nasal voice with bittersweet and ironic songwriting.
Biography
1996–2002: Belle & Sebastian
Belle & Sebastian was formed in 1996 by Stuart Murdoch and Stuart David; Campbell had met Murdoch at a New Year's Eve party at age nineteen, and then participated in a recording session with Murdoch and David sponsored by Stow College's Music Business Administration curriculum. They named themselves Belle & Sebastian after a children's book of the same name. Murdoch was the lead singer on the first two albums, with Campbell playing cello, percussion and singing backing vocals. A classically trained cellist, Campbell also played keyboards. She also took lead vocals on a few songs from the band, and co-wrote their top-20 UK single "Legal Man".
(feat. Mark Lanegan) Wishin', hopin', for that old familiar feeling that takes you miles above, yeah it's called love would you do it for me 'cause I'm feelin' lonely prayin', hopin', and I leave the door wide open I see you and you catch your spill but come and sit by me 'cause I'm feelin' lonely maybe I'm a stupid fool chasin' butterflies like you on these days they seem so cruel but honey, child what can I do maybe I'm a stupid fool chasin' butterflies like you on these days they seem so cruel but honey, child what can I do
READ MORE. Mark Lanegan, 1964 – 2022. a foundation stone in modern alternative rock ...General ticket sales will commence on Tuesday (October 1) at 10am local time ... Credit ... He’s also collaborated with IsobelCampbell on a three-album partnership ... .
Nineties indie band frontwoman IsobelCampbell looks virtually the same now as she did back in the heyday of her former group’s success, over 20 years ago ... Isobel Campbell was a singer and cellist in ...
The adventure continues through the singular rooms, which reveal a tapestry of rich woods, nautical elements, and custom tartans by the acclaimed weaver Araminta Campbell.
My body instantly locks in with the driving drumbeat — my pulse, my breathing, the insatiable urge to bop along ... It carries on in this alluring state for about 15 seconds ... “The Flow” is mesmerizing ... • IsobelCampbell’s Bow To Love ... • J.
The main aim of his talk is to describe the utilization of ruminants or dairy farms ... The group of the Nuffield Scholars also had a farm visit at the Ballycoose farm in County Antrim, owned by the husband and wife pairs CampbellTweed and Isobel Tweed.
acting gigs, guest appearances, random internet ephemera, etc ...GlasgowEyes (2024) ... JIM REID ... REID ... REID ... REID ... IsobelCampbell, a fellow Scot, also appears on that record — is she someone you have a closer relationship with? ... I love Isobel’s voice ... 0.
AlexanderCampbell and Francesca Hayward, ‘always elegant’ in The Limit. Photograph... It is classily performed by Alexander Campbell and Francesca Hayward, dressed in neutral casuals, to a plangent score by Isobel Waller-Bridge ... The Cellist The Limit ... .
... were also lineup headaches, as David left in 2000 to focus on his group Looper and his writing career, then singer IsobelCampbell ended her relationship with Murdoch and left the band during a tour.
“I’m immensely proud,” said Fox, who had wife Anneke and daughters Isobel and Margot present to help celebrate ... I know MichaelCampbell has won around here when it was the match play event and to add ...
Lennon. The funny thing is I can’t! I know it’s something vaguely sexual, but the reference was to Arab Strap, the band ... After that, she gave it back to me. jamesofwalsh ... TeeDubyaBee ... OSW111 ... Then we picked up Isobel [Campbell], so it had extra meaning ... .