Bruce Springsteen, The Hold Steady, Bob Dylan, The Smiths, The Arcade Fire, Talking Heads, Joy Division, The Pet Shop Boys, The Enemy, Simon & Garfunkel, Fleet Foxes, Ryan Adams, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine, Morrissey, The Jam, Oasis, The Rolling Stones and Cat Stevens
I am a singer/songwriter who hails from Bedworth, United Kingsdom. I am 26 years old and I have been writing songs for over ten years now. I began recording my songs in the summer of 2007 and one of those songs, 'Two Minds', was featured on a compilation album called 'Stay In The box 2', released by Matchbox Recordings in November 2007.
I followed that up by releasing 'The Crescent Demo's 2007', a compilation ofmy home recordings from tha summer, through ITunes.
Thus far in 2008 I have been writing and recording new material, some of which can be heard on this page.
PRESS
"Singer/song writer Alan Proctor hails from Coventry in the UK and sings about the life and times of being stuck in a dead end town. Characteristically then, his songs are pretty melancholic, utilising harmonica and keyboards to create a new version of that uniquely English object: the uplifting miserable song. Accomplished enough, there is no doubt that Alan Proctor will soon move on from his home town as he so obviously yearns" Dave Chislett, Music Journalist
"A SINGER songwriter from Bedworth is hoping to make it to the big time as he launches his first single online. Alan Proctor has released his 'Two Minds' single through iTunes and the song is also set to feature on an international compilation album of unsigned artists to be released on Monday called 'Stay In The Box 2'. Mr. Proctor is a former Nuneaton student having been taught at George Eliot Community School before moving on to North Wawickshire and Hinckley College for his A- Levels. He now works at Nicholas Chamberlaine School in the sports centre, but music is his real passion as he works to use his talents to put the area on the map and move up to the next level. "My musical influences vary from my heroes Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan to bands that my parents got me in to such as the Clash and the Jam," said Mr. Proctor who has built up quite a large following on myspace. "The songs I write are about where I live, the people I know and wanting to break out of a small town to discover the rest of the world. "The song 'Two Minds' is about making crucial decisions in life that will have a profound effect on not just yourself but the people you know and love. "My main ambition is to keep improving as a songwriter and hopefully one day it will lead somewhere. I have gained a large following on myspace and I am now looking to move up to the next level." Anyone wishing to listen to Alan's single are invited to log on to www.myspace.com/alanproctormusic to see what they think. People can also leave a comment online." The Heartland Evening News, 24th November 2007.
To purchase 'Stay In The Box 2' click any of the following links
Hi Alan... Thanx 4 coming to Swim in my Ocean... Check my CHILL ZONE Site thru my Friend Box... My Vids are on youtube.com/okusdolphin and 'videos' here - Okus - Phantom Spirit Of The Forest - Sphynx Of The Desert Sands :) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ AS SUMMER SUN... ERUPTS TO BURN... THE THOUGHTS OF ALL... WILL SURELY TURN...
I just wanted to let you know that I've uploaded some new tracks (as well as new versions of others) and I would be grateful for any feedback that you could spare. All tracks are taken from my forthcoming album so if you would be interested in a copy, please let me know.
Stay well in the meantime and hope to hear from you soon.
After three years in the waiting my new album is finally out on pre-release. I have just posted the whole album within a five minute track on my profile. Check it out. I am offering all sorts of extras if you order within the next month - see THE ONLINE SHOP
Also check out the video blog I have been posting as the full release date gets closer...
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I think you will love this. It's kinda cool but a little creepy too LOL. You need to follow these directions EXACTLY to get the proper results. Put the following into the address bar of your web browser. Type your favorite number between 1 and 500 and then type a dot and then type your favorite color and then type a dot and then type the one word that best describes your current mood and then type a dot and then type the word reatwistic and then type a dot and then type com and then click enter. Let me know how it works out for you.
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