James Marples fled Melbourne in 2003, age 20, leaving a trail of ill - wishers behind him. Armed with his broken classical guitar, record collection and a box of Russian fiction, he arrived in London and set about constructing a new life for himself - performing in the most unlikely venues - a Masonic chamber, the basement of a brewery, a huge Victorian hall and the living room of a farming family in Lincolnshire. Piquing the interest of Anvil Records in 2005, Marples released an EP which laid the foundation for some of the real and imagined characters that have come to populate his songs. Conspiring with an accordion player and a drummer, the musical backdrop for these narratives twists together 1950's love ballads, dark folk, and motifs from vaudeville and French and German Cabaret. With a lilting voice that recalls Antony and the Johnsons, the songs feature a foreboding crew of chaste waifs and fallen strays, high society toffs and card-sharping cads, Marples’ songs reference a myriad of literary classics from the courtly-love of the Romantic poets to the dust bowls of 20th Century American Social Realism. Live and on record, hearing the songs of James Marples songs is like stepping into a dimly lit theatre, wanting to look away - but being glued right to your seat. I created my own profile using nUCLEArcENTURy.COM and you should too!
James and the Jewellery Store's Friend Space (Top 8)
I love the Bullingdon Club! My first instinct was to be all upset cuz there was a song on your profile I didn't know. I miss hearing the magical evolution of your songs through the rosebery house walls! At least I get to hear the complete product though! Good song marples! Can't wait to see you!
I like your music, and Im from australia and in London aswell! Here's a thought for the day. U r playing " moro at the Canal? I will try to make it!
Sangeeta
"There was a great kabbalist on his death bed, and all his students asked, "what was the most important thing you did in your life?" The Kabbalist thought for a moment and answered, "What I am doing this very minute."
Look at life as if it were your last moment. Appreciate each breath, each interaction, each person you meet. Seize the day!"
NICE MELODRAMATIC STORYTELLING SONGS OF YOURS. AND ACCORDION IS NEVER WRONG...
THANX A LOT FOR SHOWING INTEREST IN OUR MUSIC.
THE JOXFIELD PROJEX SPHERES & SPACES RECENT EVOLUTION: ORANGE: NEW TRACK ‘TFD-J3 (AMBIENT NOT SO AMBIENT)’ GREEN: THE GOOD OL’ AMBIENT STUFF BLUE: NEW TRACK ‘AS CLOSE AS YOU ARE’ GREY: NEW TRACK ‘LEAVING HOME WITH LUMBAGO’
