About Peter Prince
The versatile, intrepid Canadian artist Peter Prince, is based on Salt Spring Island, BC. He has taken his musician’s soul and filmmaker’s eye from the Haida Gwaii to the Himalayas, but his heart is rooted in the natural beauty and culture of the Salish Sea.
A flock of new songs soar on his latest release, BORN TO FLY. On the first track, Shangri-La, Prince and Tara MacLean harmonize as his lyrics unveil enchanting visions of Bhutan. Dobro guitar dovetails into harmonica on Curly Blue, a song that evokes summer love on “sun kissed seas.” The enigmatic Beautiful Dancer sways in the flow of his acoustic guitar and a trio of cellos. The title cut dances to his staccato finger-picking, vivid imagery and upbeat gratitude for life’s sweet and bitter “Changes.”
Peter Prince – Born To Fly
In Make A Difference, his warm, sinewy voice calls us to “listen to this SOS” and create a better future. His piano-led Sea Wolf pays homage to the aquatic wolf and the legend of “TAHAKWIA,” a Cowichan medicine woman who called the wolves her friends. The lively Tongan Way transports us to the South Pacific where he recalls, “fishing by flashlight” in shark-infested waters. Ocean Heart is a soothing island lullaby.
Meaning and story emerge in his cross-cultural musical adventures. A miner of the human heart, Prince strikes emotional chords that resonate deeply with listeners. BORN TO FLY is his 8th album and all 13 songs were written and recorded by Peter at his Salt Spring studio in collaboration with talented island musicians.
Contemporary global music influences and sonically compelling elements grace his eight albums of original Folk/Roots music. ISLAND WAY and PACIFIC DAY are beloved collections of his songs. CHASING RAINBOWS and LIGHT DANCE are perennial favourites of his relaxing, acoustic guitar-led, all-instrumental music.
Prince’s latest documentary film, BHUTAN – The Kind Kingdom, gives voice to the endangered Black Necked Crane and the enlightened conservation initiatives of the kingdom of Bhutan. As Bhutanese farmers strive to save the heavenly bird’s magnificent wetland habitat, his lens captures the rugged beauty of the Himalayas and the tiny nation’s vibrant culture. Discover the heart and mind of a land the world has called, “The Last Shangri-La.”
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Peter Prince performs Be Excellent.
Peter Prince performs Life Is Change
BHUTAN – The Kind Kingdom
Salt Spring Island Music
Peter Prince Albums
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Peter Prince live at Shipstones ~ 5PM to 8PM ~ Sunday, August 29th
Peter Prince performs acoustic guitar-led songs the Island Way. Sunday, August 29th, 5PM to 8PM at SHIPSTONES: https://shipstones.ca/ Peter's blend of Folk\World Music, moves both body and soul: https://peterprince.ca/
PETER PRINCE at SHIPSTONES ~ 5PM to 8PM ~ SUNDAY AUGUST 15th
PETER PRINCE at SHIPSTONES ~ 5PM to 8PM ~ SUNDAY AUGUST 15th. SALT SPRING ISLAND SINGER SONGWRITER. MUSIC THAT MOVES BODY & SOUL. LOCATION: SHIPSTONES PATIO at OYSTERCATCHER RESTAURANT ~ Ganges Village, Salt Spring Island
Peter Prince at Shipstones ~ June 27 & 28 ~ 5PM to 8PM at Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring singer-songwriter Peter Prince performs at Shipstones ~ 5pm to 8pm. Sunday and Monday, June 27 and 28. At Salt Spring Island – come one come all! For reservations call: (250) 537-5041. Website: http://shipstones.ca/
BACKGROUND & PAST PROJECTS
MUSIC
Prince’s music is a fusion of contemporary Folk and global music influences that gives rise to a distinctive acoustic roots sound. With his rich resonant voice, he delivers artfully wrought lyrics in a style that stays true to his Folk origins as he explores new sonic territory to convey his brand of Canadiana. An artist renowned for the compelling stories behind his songs, the music of Peter Prince takes the listener on a journey and his passionate performances move both body and soul.
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FILM & TELEVISION
Remarkable adventures, down-to earth stories and honest emotion are standards of Prince’s craft as he explores new ways of using media to communicate.
A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University with a Bachelor of Technology in Motion Picture Arts, he has worked as a producer, director, writer, cinematographer and editor for over three decades. His film projects have been broadcast nationally and internationally in over 60 countries. His music compositions can be found on soundtracks for Film and TV. He has been of service to National Geographic, NFB, CTV, CBC, Global, Fox, Bravo, CNN and numerous NGOs.
In addition to his work on the projects of others, Prince has produced and directed his own documentary films to critical acclaim. His latest production, BHUTAN – THE KIND KINGDOM, was celebrated at film festivals in India, Germany, Bali, Cyprus and broadcast on TV networks in South Asia. Screenings of the BHUTAN film are popular with nature clubs, birding groups, libraries, galleries, museums, conservation agencies and environmental studies courses.
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Check out Prince’s, SALT SPRING VIDEO CHANNEL, where he focuses his lens on Salt Spring people and events. Watch videos about the island’s First Nations and pioneer heritage as well as it’s ecology, agriculture, music, politics and remarkable artists.
DISCOGRAPHY
- Born To Fly (2024)
- Chasing Rainbows (2015) (Instrumental)
- Island Way (2014)
- Pacific Day (2010)
- Light Dance (2002) (Instrumental)
- Whispering Rain (1998)
- Roaring from the Soul of a Lion (1993)
- Sea of Dreams (1987)
SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY
- BHUTAN – The Kind Kingdom (2019)
- Salt Spring Island Discovery (2007)
- Over the Himalayas (2005)
- Rafting the Taku River (2002)
- Ah The Money The Money (2001)
- Rainbow Way (1999)
- The All Sooke Day Story (1986)
- ReDiscovery: The Eagle’s Gift (1984)
- Cloudburst (1981)
PRESS & REVIEWS
Peter Prince’s, PACIFIC DAY, is guaranteed to enrich and enlighten even the greyest of West Coast days.
A compassionate voice, making music that matters.
On ISLAND WAY, Peter Prince’s poetic lyrics and soulful arrangements take the listener on a journey.
The multi-talented musician and filmmaker from Salt Spring Island is a prolific songwriter, inspired by the natural beauty and culture of our West Coast.
Inspirational. Motivational. Peter Prince’s songs and stories transported us around the world.
Love-able and artful Canadiana from Salt Spring Island’s, Peter Prince.
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