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A Darker Sunset [2008]
The Shock of Recognition
A Whole Day Nearer
Nothing More True
Higher, Lighter
Felt, Unseen
Copper Beech
Otama
Constant Filter
Undertow
Echo Valley
As She Fell
A Whole Day Nearer
Nothing More True
Higher, Lighter
Felt, Unseen
Copper Beech
Otama
Constant Filter
Undertow
Echo Valley
As She Fell
Scorching Bay [2005]
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Schoenberg [Live in Nottingham]
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Schoenberg [Live in Nottingham]
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24 March 2008
Real World
I am at Peter Gabriel's Real World studios this week recording two pieces from 'A Darker Sunset' arranged for guitarist Tom Kerstens and his G+ ensemble. These tracks will be released along with other works I have composed for Tom on the Real World label. Release date TBA.
www.realworld.co.uk/
www.realworld.co.uk/
Big Chill Festival
We will be playing at this year's Big Chill Festival on the Castle stage on Friday 1st August. Will confirm the time asap. We are also playing at the Big Chill House on Thursday 10th April as part of a festival warm-up.
Big Chill Signing
I am very, very happy to announce that I have signed a deal to release 'A Darker Sunset' on Big Chill's excellent record label. With artists such as Mr. Scruff and Tom Middleton on the roster I am in mighty company. Thank you to all of you who have waited so patiently! Release is set for June and as soon as I have an exact date I will post it here.
18 March 2008
Lonely Bay
Cellist Peter Gregson recorded 'Lonely Bay', a piece I composed for him in January, in Banff, Canada. He will also be performing the work on April 25th 2008 at 7:30pm Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh. The work was composed as part of Peter's 'Spem' project involving a recording of Thomas Tallis's iconic 40 part motet 'Spem in Alium' and commissioning composers to write a piece based on the work.
YouTube
Here is a link to a short video of the amazing evening in Liverpool with the bays and the Heritage Orchestra. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY54PDPEvvc.
Matthew Barley Tour
Cellist extraordinaire Matthew Barley who fronted BBC's 'Classical Star'' series last year embarks on a tour of British cathedrals on 19th April. He will perform two new suites of newly composed music written by me over the last few months plus the two pieces I wrote for him last year. In Matthew's usual imaginative style of mixing traditional styles (he's also playing J.S. Bach) the music will involve electronics and live improvisation all through Ableton Live. For full details go here...www.matthewbarley.com
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2008 Spring Events
06.06.08
Live composing with the Bays, Simon Hale and Heritage Orchestra. Integra Festival. 7.30pm SPACE2 at the Custard Factory
www.integralive.org
July 2008
Release 'A Darker Sunset' on Big Chill Recordings
bigchill.net
29.06.08
With Duke Quartet at the Soundwaves festival. 7.30pm. Pavilion Theatre, New Road, Brighton soundwaves-festival.org.uk.net
01.08.08
The Big Chill Castle Stage. Time 4.15pm
www.bigchill.net
03.08.08
Live composing with the Bays, Simon Hale and Heritage Orchestra. The Big Chill Main Stage. Time 10pm
www.bigchill.net
09.08.08-16.08.08
With Duke Quartet at Dartington International Summer School. Performance on 09.08.08 in the Great Hall.
dartingtonsummerschool.org.uk
24th September 2008
London launch of album 'A Darker Sunset' at the 100 club. 100 Oxford Street, London W1
Details to follow.
1st October 2008
'Beyond The Loop'. King's Place, Hall 2.
Time: 14:45
Max Richter plays Max Richter
Time: 16:00
The Duke Quartet plays Steve Reich's 'Different Trains'
Time: 17:15
The John Metcalfe Band plays John Metcalfe
www.king'splace.co.uk
Live composing with the Bays, Simon Hale and Heritage Orchestra. Integra Festival. 7.30pm SPACE2 at the Custard Factory
www.integralive.org
July 2008
Release 'A Darker Sunset' on Big Chill Recordings
bigchill.net
29.06.08
With Duke Quartet at the Soundwaves festival. 7.30pm. Pavilion Theatre, New Road, Brighton soundwaves-festival.org.uk.net
01.08.08
The Big Chill Castle Stage. Time 4.15pm
www.bigchill.net
03.08.08
Live composing with the Bays, Simon Hale and Heritage Orchestra. The Big Chill Main Stage. Time 10pm
www.bigchill.net
09.08.08-16.08.08
With Duke Quartet at Dartington International Summer School. Performance on 09.08.08 in the Great Hall.
dartingtonsummerschool.org.uk
24th September 2008
London launch of album 'A Darker Sunset' at the 100 club. 100 Oxford Street, London W1
Details to follow.
1st October 2008
'Beyond The Loop'. King's Place, Hall 2.
Time: 14:45
Max Richter plays Max Richter
Time: 16:00
The Duke Quartet plays Steve Reich's 'Different Trains'
Time: 17:15
The John Metcalfe Band plays John Metcalfe
www.king'splace.co.uk