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Phil Coulter

p, *1942 IE
Composer / Songwriter / Producer of World and Folk
A.k.a. Philip Michael Coulter

When credited together with Bill Martin, use the entry Bill Martin & Phil Coulter. Irish artist with an international reputation as a successful songwriter, pianist, music producer, arranger and director (born 19 February 1942). His success has spanned four decades and he is one of the biggest record sellers in Ireland. The Derry composer was awarded the prestigious Gold Badge from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA) in October 2009. Coulter has won 23 Platinum Discs, 39 Gold Discs, 52 Silver Discs, two Grand Prix Eurovision awards; five Ivor Novello Awards, which includes Songwriter of the Year; three American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers awards; a Grammy Nomination; a Meteor Award, a National Entertainment Award and a Rose d’or d’Antibes. Coulter is from Derry in Northern Ireland where his father was a policeman; one of few Catholic constables in the force. He grew up with his two brothers and two sisters.

     
Instruments
  • Piano
  • Vocals
  • Keyboards
Genres
  • World
  • Folk
  • Pop
  • Classical
  • Electronic
Popular Tracks   
Coultergeist on Highland Cathedral by Phil Coulter
The Last Rose Of Summer on Sea Of Tranquility by Phil Coulter
The Town I Loved So Well on Words & Music by Phil Coulter
Lady In Red on Recollections by Phil Coulter
In The Arms Of An Angel on Country Serenity by Phil Coulter
Home From The Sea on Words & Music by Phil Coulter
Annie Laurie on Scottish Tranquility by Phil Coulter
The Year Of The French on Lake Of Shadows by Phil Coulter
The Thorn Birds (Main Theme) on Sea Of Tranquility by Phil Coulter
The Shores Of The Swilly on Lake Of Shadows by Phil Coulter

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Echoes Of HomePhil Coulter2014Album
HeartlandPhil Coulter2011Album
ReflectionsPhil Coulter2011Album
The LegendPhil Coulter2010Compil.
Total TranquallityPhil Coulter2009Compil.
Classic SerenityPhil Coulter2006Album
Tranquility Gold - The Very Best Of Phil CoulterPhil Coulter2005Compil.
Words & MusicPhil Coulter2005Album
Coulter & CompanyPhil Coulter2003Album
A Song For IrelandPhil Coulter2002Album
Lake Of ShadowsPhil Coulter2001Album
Highland CathedralPhil Coulter2000Album
The Songs I Love So WellPhil Coulter2000Album
Winter's CrossingJames Galway & Phil Coulter1998Album
Celtic CollectionsPhil Coulter1997Compil.
LegendsJames Galway & Phil Coulter1997Album
Celtic HorizonsPhil Coulter1996Album
Celtic TranquilityPhil Coulter1996Album
American TranquilityPhil Coulter1994Compil.
RecollectionsPhil Coulter1993Album
Scottish TranquilityPhil Coulter1992Album
A Touch Of TranquilityPhil Coulter1992Album
Words & MusicPhil Coulter1989Album
Phil Coulter's ChristmasPhil Coulter1988Album
Forgotten DreamsPhil Coulter1988Album
SerenityPhil Coulter1988Album
The Magic Of Phil CoulterPhil Coulter1986Compil.
Peace & TranquilityPhil Coulter1985Album
Phil Coulter's IrelandPhil Coulter1985Compil.
The 'Derry Air / The Old ManPhil Coulter1985Single
Magic TouchPhil Coulter1985Compil.
The Thornbirds (Main Theme)Phil Coulter1984Single
TranquilityPhil Coulter1984Single
TranquilityPhil Coulter1984Album
TranquilityPhil Coulter1984Single
Sea Of TranquilityPhil Coulter1984Album
Classic TranquilityPhil Coulter1983Album
The Town I Loved So Well / Scorn Not His SimplicityPhil Coulter1973Single
Foolin Time / ThunderbirdPhil Coulter1963Single
Local HeroesPhil CoulterAlbum
Irish ReflectionsPhil CoulterAlbum
Dreams Of IrelandPhil CoulterAlbum
The Essential CollectionPhil CoulterCompil.
Dornenvögel ( Thorn Birds ) OSTPhil CoulterSingle
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