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'''Camille and Kennerly Kitt''' are identical twin American actresses and electric/acoustic harpists, who compose, arrange, and perform as '''The Harp Twins'''.<ref name="cusp"> |
'''Camille and Kennerly Kitt''' are identical twin American actresses and electric/acoustic harpists, who compose, arrange, and perform as '''The Harp Twins'''.<ref name="cusp">{{cite web|author=Multiple Inc. |url=https://www.cuspconference.com/special-guests-2011.php#special-guests-2011.php?section=Harp-Twins |title=CUSP special guest performers |publisher=CuspConference.com |accessdate= 2013-09-06}}</ref><ref name="trib">{{cite web|last=Angels |first=Little |url= http://triblocal.com/barrington/community/stories/2011/08/angel-songs-a-magical-event-for-little-angels/ |title=Angel Songs: A Magical Event for Little Angels |publisher=Trib local |date=2011-08-26 |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref> | ||
==Careers== | ==Careers== | ||
===Harp Twins=== | ===Harp Twins=== | ||
Camille and Kennerly comprise an internationally performing rock Harp Duo “The Harp Twins".<ref name="nowtoronto"> |
Camille and Kennerly comprise an internationally performing rock Harp Duo “The Harp Twins".<ref name="nowtoronto">{{cite web|last=Phillips |first=Graeme |url=http://www.nowtoronto.com/video/story.cfm?content=178544 |title=Camille and Kennerly @ 159 Manning |publisher=NowToronto.com |date= |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref> They are most well known for their duet arrangements of contemporary songs from artists including The Rolling Stones, Metallica, Lady Gaga, Led Zeppelin, Blue Oyster Cult, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Rihanna, Guns N' Roses, U2, Coldplay and Journey.<ref name="music videos">{{cite web|url=http://www.HarpTwins.com/MusicVideos.html |title=Music Videos |publisher=Harptwins.com |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref> They performed at the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial at a dinner for US President Barack Obama<ref name="huffpost"> </ref> and at events for former Vice President Dick Cheney, former First Lady Laura Bush, and former Speaker of the US House Dennis Hastert.<ref name="cusp"/> The Harp Twins performed on both days of the ] 2011 at the ].<ref name="conference">{{dead link|date=September 2013}}</ref><ref name="chicagotrib"> at </ref> In March 2012, Camille and Kennerly played their harps at a private party in San Francisco honoring French ] fashion designer ] and to celebrate the opening of his exhibit "The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk" at the ].<ref name="sfgate">{{cite web|author=Chronicle Columnist |url=http://www.sfgate.com/style/article/No-tantrums-just-pet-pictures-at-Gaultier-fete-3439175.php |title=No Tantrums|publisher=SFGate.com |date=2012-03-28 |accessdate= 2013-09-06}}</ref><ref name="thestylesaloniste">{{cite web |url= http://www.thestylesaloniste.com/2012/03/brilliance-chic-and-dash-of-naughty.html |title=Brilliance chic|publisher= TheStyleSaloniste.com |date=2012-03-26 |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref> The Kitt Twins performed at two release parties for the book ''Identical: Portraits of Twins'', by renowned photographer ]; the events took place in January 2013 at the ], in New York City,<ref name="releaseparty">{{cite web|url=http://us6.campaign-archive1.com/?u=7c65fd2e75101201bcb754816&id=db3b025b3a |title=Book Release Party NYC |publisher=campaign-archive1.com |date= |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref><ref name="releaseparty2">{{cite web |url=http://www.patrickmcmullan.com/site/event_detail.aspx?eid=42973 |title=Book Release Party Pictures NYC |publisher=PatrickMcMullan.com |date=2013-01-22 |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref> and in May 2013 at the ] in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.<ref name="releaseparty3">{{cite web|url=http://us6.campaign-archive2.com/?u=7c65fd2e75101201bcb754816&id=db60b3f051 |title=Book Release Party LA |publisher=campaign-archive2.com |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref><ref name="releaseparty4">{{cite web|last=Jones |first=Anna |url=http://blogs.laweekly.com/arts/2013/05/identical_harp_twins_art.php |title=Book Release Party LA Weekly |publisher=LAweekly.com |date=2013-05-08 |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref> | ||
The Harp Twins’ harp duet music videos have received millions of views on YouTube.<ref name="yahoo"> |
The Harp Twins’ harp duet music videos have received millions of views on YouTube.<ref name="yahoo">{{cite web|last=Stanisci |first=Grace |url=http://ca.music.yahoo.com/blogs/upbeat/harp-cover-zombie-cranberries-161423173.html |title=Yahoo Music |publisher= yahoo.com |date=2012-03-08 |accessdate= 2013-09-06}}</ref><ref name="repubblica">{{cite web|url=http://video.repubblica.it/spettacoli-e-cultura/le-gemelle-con-l-arpa-i-metallica-nel-deserto/101881 |title=La Repubblica |publisher= repubblica.it |date=2012-07-29 |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref> Their music has been featured in worldwide mainstream media such as CBS News, The Huffington Post, The Huffington Post UK, The Huffington Post Chicago, National Geographic, BuzzFeed, The Soup, College Humor, Nintendo Life, and Yahoo! Music Canada.<ref name="huffpost"/><ref name="natgeo"> </ref><ref name="soup">{{cite web|url=http://www.thesouptv.com/latest/game-of-tones/316936 |title=The Soup GoT |publisher=TheSoupTV.com |date=2013-08-30 |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref><ref name="CollegeHum">{{cite web|url=http://www.collegehumor.com/embed/6772733/twins-play-game-of-thrones-theme-song-on-electric-harp |title=College Humor |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref><ref name="nintendo">{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/03/interview_camille_and_kennerly_the_harp_twins |title=Nintendo |publisher=Nintendolife.com |date= |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref> CBS News contributor Bailey Johnson credited their Zombie (The Cranberries) arrangement as “elegant, wistful and an excellent tribute to a classic track” and “the eerie ‘Zombie’ is a perfect fit for Camille and Kennerly’s lilting harp skills.”<ref name="CBS">{{cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504784_162-57392577-10391705/beautiful-harp-cover-of-the-cranberries-zombie/ |title=CBS News |publisher=CBS News |date= |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref> Huffington Post arts reporter Mallika Rao said of their Game of Thrones duet electric harp video: “Yes, there have been other attempts to cover Ramin Djawadi's haunting tune before, but this one is now the only one.”<ref name="huffpost"/> The June 2013 issue of '']'' featured an interview article about the Harp Twins, titled "Harp Attack!", and labeled them a "Hot New Band".<ref name=metalhammer>{{cite journal|title=HARP ATTACK!|journal=Metal Hammer|year=2013|month=June|issue=244|page=11}}</ref><ref name=instagram> Metal Hammer front Cover</ref> | ||
Camille and Kennerly perform on Venus “Classic” Concert Grand pedal harps<ref name="venus"> |
Camille and Kennerly perform on Venus “Classic” Concert Grand pedal harps<ref name="venus">{{cite web|url=http://www.venusharps.com/youtube.html |title=Official Venus Harps website |publisher=Venusharps.com |date= |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref> and ] “Silhouette” Electric lever harps.<ref name="music videos"/> | ||
===Acting=== | ===Acting=== | ||
Camille and Kennerly portrayed "The Merry Christians" in the film '']'', directed by ], and "The Marcelli Twins" in the dark teen comedy ''blacktino'', produced by ].<ref name="blacktino"> Camille and Kennerly can be seen in the trailer.</ref> ''Blacktino'' premiered on opening night of the 2011 SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas.<ref name="sxsw"> |
Camille and Kennerly portrayed "The Merry Christians" in the film '']'', directed by ], and "The Marcelli Twins" in the dark teen comedy ''blacktino'', produced by ].<ref name="blacktino"> Camille and Kennerly can be seen in the trailer.</ref> ''Blacktino'' premiered on opening night of the 2011 SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas.<ref name="sxsw">{{cite web|author=9:30PM |url=http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_FS11061 |title=SXSW schedule |publisher=Schedule.sxsw.com |date= |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref> ''Politics of Love'' was released in limited US theaters August 26, 2011, and then went to VOD and DVD in September, 2011.<ref name="latimes"> Retrieved on 2011-12-17.</ref> | ||
The Kitt Twins have also had principal roles in commercials including a US commercial for the Toshiba Tablet “Thrive” and a Chupa Chups Lollipops Japanese commercial.<ref name="toshiba"> |
The Kitt Twins have also had principal roles in commercials including a US commercial for the Toshiba Tablet “Thrive” and a Chupa Chups Lollipops Japanese commercial.<ref name="toshiba">{{cite web|url=http://ghostrobot.com/directors/adam-levite/7-features.html |title=Toshiba Commercial |publisher=Ghostrobot.com |date= |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref><ref name="netbook">{{cite web|url=http://www.netbooknews.com/25454/sneak-peek-toshiba-tablet-commercial-fuels-thrive-name/ |title=Netbooknews.com |publisher=Netbooknews.com |date=2011-05-14 |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref> | ||
A picture of Camille and Kennerly taken by photographer Jodi Cobb was featured over 2 pages in the cover article of the January 2012 issue of '']''. The cover article was titled, “A Thing Or Two About Twins”.<ref name="natgeo"/> | A picture of Camille and Kennerly taken by photographer Jodi Cobb was featured over 2 pages in the cover article of the January 2012 issue of '']''. The cover article was titled, “A Thing Or Two About Twins”.<ref name="natgeo"/> | ||
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The twins began playing piano as children, followed by the harp in junior high school. They earned money for their first harp by taking on jobs such as babysitting and dog-walking in order to show their mom they were serious about playing the harp. Their first harp was a pre-owned lever harp.<ref name="huffpost"/> | The twins began playing piano as children, followed by the harp in junior high school. They earned money for their first harp by taking on jobs such as babysitting and dog-walking in order to show their mom they were serious about playing the harp. Their first harp was a pre-owned lever harp.<ref name="huffpost"/> | ||
Camille and Kennerly graduated early from a Conservatory of Music.<ref name="folk"> |
Camille and Kennerly graduated early from a Conservatory of Music.<ref name="folk">{{cite web|url=http://issuu.com/camillekennerly/docs/folk_harp_folks_article |title=Folk Harp Folks Article Netherlands |publisher=Issuu.com |date= |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref> Both of the twin sisters hold a Bachelor of Music degree in Harp Performance and graduated with highest honors at ].<ref name="folk"/><ref name="angels">{{cite web|url=http://www.littleangels.org/angelsongs-enter.php |title=Little Angels |publisher=Little Angels |date= |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref> They are also third degree black belts in ], and former Tae Kwon Do instructors. The twins are also Distinguished Experts in rifle marksmanship and were competitive swimmers for many years.<ref name="folk"/><ref name="mysundaynews">{{cite web|url=http://www.mysundaynews.com/2012/12/13/harp-twins-mission-to-make-the-harp-rock |title=Sun Day |publisher=Mysundaynews.com |date=2012-12-13 |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref> | ||
==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
Camille and Kennerly have released several of their harp duet arrangements on ],<ref name="itunes"> |
Camille and Kennerly have released several of their harp duet arrangements on ],<ref name="itunes">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/camille-and-kennerly/id550311313 |title=iTunes |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date= |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref> ],<ref name="amazon">{{cite web|author=by Camille and Kennerly |url=http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-music&field-keywords=Camille+and+Kennerly |title=Amazon |publisher=Amazon |date=1970-01-01 |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref> ],<ref name="googleplay"></ref> ]<ref name="cdbaby">{{cite web|url=http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/CamilleandKennerly |title=CD Baby |publisher=CD Baby |date= |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref> and ].<ref name="soundcloud">{{cite web|author=0.00 |url=https://soundcloud.com/camille-and-kennerly |title=SoundCloud |publisher=SoundCloud |date= |accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref> | ||
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Camille and Kennerly Kitt | |
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Promo picture for an electric harp duet video | |
Other names | Camille and Kennerly Harp Twins Kitt Twins |
Occupation(s) | Harpists, Actresses, Performers, Arrangers, Composers |
Years active | 2008–present |
Website | Official Website |
Camille and Kennerly Kitt are identical twin American actresses and electric/acoustic harpists, who compose, arrange, and perform as The Harp Twins.
Careers
Harp Twins
Camille and Kennerly comprise an internationally performing rock Harp Duo “The Harp Twins". They are most well known for their duet arrangements of contemporary songs from artists including The Rolling Stones, Metallica, Lady Gaga, Led Zeppelin, Blue Oyster Cult, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Rihanna, Guns N' Roses, U2, Coldplay and Journey. They performed at the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial at a dinner for US President Barack Obama and at events for former Vice President Dick Cheney, former First Lady Laura Bush, and former Speaker of the US House Dennis Hastert. The Harp Twins performed on both days of the Cusp Conference 2011 at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago. In March 2012, Camille and Kennerly played their harps at a private party in San Francisco honoring French haute couture fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier and to celebrate the opening of his exhibit "The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk" at the De Young Museum. The Kitt Twins performed at two release parties for the book Identical: Portraits of Twins, by renowned photographer Martin Schoeller; the events took place in January 2013 at the Hasted Kraeutler Gallery, in New York City, and in May 2013 at the Ace Gallery in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.
The Harp Twins’ harp duet music videos have received millions of views on YouTube. Their music has been featured in worldwide mainstream media such as CBS News, The Huffington Post, The Huffington Post UK, The Huffington Post Chicago, National Geographic, BuzzFeed, The Soup, College Humor, Nintendo Life, and Yahoo! Music Canada. CBS News contributor Bailey Johnson credited their Zombie (The Cranberries) arrangement as “elegant, wistful and an excellent tribute to a classic track” and “the eerie ‘Zombie’ is a perfect fit for Camille and Kennerly’s lilting harp skills.” Huffington Post arts reporter Mallika Rao said of their Game of Thrones duet electric harp video: “Yes, there have been other attempts to cover Ramin Djawadi's haunting tune before, but this one is now the only one.” The June 2013 issue of Metal Hammer featured an interview article about the Harp Twins, titled "Harp Attack!", and labeled them a "Hot New Band".
Camille and Kennerly perform on Venus “Classic” Concert Grand pedal harps and Lyon & Healy “Silhouette” Electric lever harps.
Acting
Camille and Kennerly portrayed "The Merry Christians" in the film Politics of Love, directed by William Dear, and "The Marcelli Twins" in the dark teen comedy blacktino, produced by Elizabeth Avellan. Blacktino premiered on opening night of the 2011 SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas. Politics of Love was released in limited US theaters August 26, 2011, and then went to VOD and DVD in September, 2011.
The Kitt Twins have also had principal roles in commercials including a US commercial for the Toshiba Tablet “Thrive” and a Chupa Chups Lollipops Japanese commercial.
A picture of Camille and Kennerly taken by photographer Jodi Cobb was featured over 2 pages in the cover article of the January 2012 issue of National Geographic Magazine. The cover article was titled, “A Thing Or Two About Twins”.
Biography
The twins began playing piano as children, followed by the harp in junior high school. They earned money for their first harp by taking on jobs such as babysitting and dog-walking in order to show their mom they were serious about playing the harp. Their first harp was a pre-owned lever harp.
Camille and Kennerly graduated early from a Conservatory of Music. Both of the twin sisters hold a Bachelor of Music degree in Harp Performance and graduated with highest honors at Wheaton College. They are also third degree black belts in Taekwondo, and former Tae Kwon Do instructors. The twins are also Distinguished Experts in rifle marksmanship and were competitive swimmers for many years.
Discography
Camille and Kennerly have released several of their harp duet arrangements on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, CD Baby and SoundCloud.
Release Date | Track | Harp Type |
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January 8, 2012 | Amazing Grace | Acoustic Harp Duet |
March 5, 2012 | Danny Boy | Acoustic Harp Duet |
June 25, 2012 | Rockin’ Robin | Acoustic Harp Duet |
June 28, 2012 | Sweet Child O' Mine | Electric Harp Duet |
July 9, 2012 | Highway to Hell | Electric Harp Duet |
July 9, 2012 | Zombie | Electric Harp Duet |
July 9, 2012 | Game of Thrones | Electric Harp Duet |
July 9, 2012 | Stairway to Heaven | Acoustic Harp Duet |
November 7, 2012 | Skyrim Main Theme (Dragonborn) | Electric Harp Duet |
November 7, 2012 | The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Ballad of the Goddess) | Electric Harp Duet |
November 7, 2012 | Greensleeves | Acoustic Harp Duet |
November 7, 2012 | Silent Night | Acoustic Harp Duet |
November 7, 2012 | O Holy Night | Acoustic Harp Duet |
November 7, 2012 | Nothing Else Matters | Electric Harp Duet |
November 7, 2012 | Final Fantasy: Prelude / To Zanarkand | Acoustic Harp Duet |
December 4, 2012 | The First Noel | Acoustic Harp Duet |
December 4, 2012 | Carol of the Bells | Acoustic Harp Duet |
December 22, 2012 | Auld Lang Syne | Acoustic Harp Duet |
January 8, 2013 | Paint It Black | Electric Harp Duet |
January 26, 2013 | Misty Mountains Cold (from "The Hobbit") | Electric Harp Duet |
February 5, 2013 | The Walking Dead Theme | Electric Harp Duet |
February 27, 2013 | Fear of the Dark | Electric Harp Duet |
March 20, 2013 | Doctor Who Theme | Electric Harp Duet |
April 06, 2013 | The Rains of Castamere - Game of Thrones | Electric Harp Duet |
May 15, 2013 | Star Trek: The Next Generation (Main Title) | Electric Harp Duet |
May 25, 2013 | With or Without You | Electric Harp Duet |
May 25, 2013 | Wish You Were Here | Electric Harp Duet |
May 25, 2013 | It's My Life | Acoustic Harp Duet |
May 25, 2013 | Dream On | Electric Harp Duet |
May 25, 2013 | Don't Fear the Reaper | Electric Harp Duet |
June 20, 2013 | Scarborough Fair | Acoustic Harp Duet |
July 6, 2013 | Pachelbel's Canon in D | Electric Harp Duet |
July 9, 2013 | Send Me an Angel | Electric Harp Duet |
July 30, 2013 | Saint Seiya: Mime's Requiem / Abel's Harp | Electric Harp Duet |
August 19, 2013 | Smoke On the Water | Acoustic Harp Duet |
Filmography
- Delivery Man (2013)
- Politics of Love (2011)
- blacktino (2011)
- T is for Twine (2011)
- Super Force 5 (2010)
- Elephant Medicine (2010)
- Inside America (2009)
- The End of Lost Beginnings (2009)
- Lost Along the Way (2008)
References
- ^ Multiple Inc. "CUSP special guest performers". CuspConference.com. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- Angels, Little (2011-08-26). "Angel Songs: A Magical Event for Little Angels". Trib local. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- Phillips, Graeme. "Camille and Kennerly @ 159 Manning". NowToronto.com. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- ^ "Music Videos". Harptwins.com. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- ^ The Huffington Post: UK, Chicago.
- CUSP Special Guest performers update
- Camille and Kennerly at Chicago Tribune
- Chronicle Columnist (2012-03-28). "No Tantrums". SFGate.com. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- "Brilliance chic". TheStyleSaloniste.com. 2012-03-26. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- "Book Release Party NYC". campaign-archive1.com. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- "Book Release Party Pictures NYC". PatrickMcMullan.com. 2013-01-22. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- "Book Release Party LA". campaign-archive2.com. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- Jones, Anna (2013-05-08). "Book Release Party LA Weekly". LAweekly.com. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- Stanisci, Grace (2012-03-08). "Yahoo Music". yahoo.com. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- "La Repubblica". repubblica.it. 2012-07-29. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- ^ National Geographic: Italy, Romania, Turkey,Brazil.
- "The Soup GoT". TheSoupTV.com. 2013-08-30. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- "College Humor". Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- "Nintendo". Nintendolife.com. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- "CBS News". CBS News. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- "HARP ATTACK!". Metal Hammer (244): 11. 2013.
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- "Official Venus Harps website". Venusharps.com. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- blacktino Camille and Kennerly can be seen in the trailer.
- 9:30PM. "SXSW schedule". Schedule.sxsw.com. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - LA Times review Retrieved on 2011-12-17.
- "Toshiba Commercial". Ghostrobot.com. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- "Netbooknews.com". Netbooknews.com. 2011-05-14. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- ^ "Folk Harp Folks Article Netherlands". Issuu.com. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- "Little Angels". Little Angels. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- "Sun Day". Mysundaynews.com. 2012-12-13. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- "iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- by Camille and Kennerly (1970-01-01). "Amazon". Amazon. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- Google Play
- "CD Baby". CD Baby. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- 0.00. "SoundCloud". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
{{cite web}}
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has numeric name (help) - The Delivery Man at IMDb
- Politics of Love at IMDb
- blacktino at IMDb
- T is for Twine at IMDb
- Elephant Medicine at IMDb
- Inside America at IMDb
- The End of Lost Beginnings at IMDb
- Lost Along the Way at IMDb
External links
- Camille and Kennerly's Official Harp Website
- Camille and Kennerly's Official Acting and Media Website
- Camille and Kennerly's Official YouTube Channel
- Camille Kitt at IMDb
- Kennerly Kitt at IMDb