The Morrighan
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Inspired by a deep love of Celtic mythology and philosphy, Cecily Fay and her partner Jon Crosse formed The Morrighan (directly translated as 'the Great Queen') in 1998.
A child star by the age of 11, Cecily danced all the major roles with the English National Ballet. This lead to national and international tours, appearing at such famous venues as The New York Metropolitan Opera House, The Kennedy Centre Washington; The Royal Festival Hall and The London Coliseum. She received personal critical acclaim both here and in the America press.
After graduating from London Contemporary School Of Dance, Cecily danced in The English Bach Festival's production of Purcell's Fairy Queen at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Thereafter, moving to the M.Z.T. Company to perform in the Shakespeare Festival at The Barbican in 1995.
As well as being a ballet dancer, Cecily is the current European Champion in Pencak Silat - a comprehensive and complete system of fighting and combat winning the 'Armed' and 'Unarmed' gold medals. Silat means to have the characteristics and attributes of lightning!
In 1997, Cecily met songwriter and producer Jon Crosse, who at the time was recording "Are You Out There?" under the name Crescendo (which soon after went Top 20 in the CIN Charts and No.1 in all the club charts). Jon heard Cecily's demo tape, and was instantly blown away by her unique voice and incredible songwriting talent. Two months later their first track 'Remember' was being hammered on the airwaves and in London clubs, resulting in a record deal with London Records.
Under their new name, The Morrighan, they performed live at Brixton Academy London, Glastonbury Festival, Whirl-Y-Gig, Lizard Eclipse; Barcelona's Olympic Stadium; Amnesia (Ibiza); Ch.4's 'Witness'; ITV's 'Pepsi Network Chart Show' and numerous UK big-name club dates.
Signing a single song deal to Serious Records in 1998, The Morrighan's first release 'Remember' went No.2 in the Dance Chart and No.13 in the Indie Charts. Scoring 10/10 in the press reviews and DJ reactions!
In 2000 Cecily & Jon collaborated with top trance remixer, Lange, to co-write and perform on their last single 'Follow Me' on EMI/Positiva Records. It is featured in the block-buster film "Kevin And Perry Go Large" starring Harry Enfield and Kathy Burke.
