Anything which is to do with song, harmonically rich and structurally sound: a) English church music (Tallis, Byrd, Gibbons, H. Purcell et al); b) British rock music (King Crimson, Nick Drake, T2, Humble Pie [especially Steve Marriott], John Foxx, Comsat Angels); c) some British contemporary classical (John Tavener, Nicola LeFanu, Howard Skempton, Gavin Bryars); d) classical (Vaughan Williams, Warlock, Holst, Delius, Debussy, Ravel); e) some American West Coast notably Judee Sill and Jimmy Webb; f) some alternative: Henry Cow, Art Bears; g) Landscape (mainly the English Lake District) and Jungian psychology have also have also been influential.
Andrew Keeling is a composer whose vocation only became fully apparent when he was 31. He has said, "I began to think that the musical and psychological pursuits of the first half of my life were insufficient to sustain into the second half of life. Composing presented itself as a solution to this dilemma." He had previously been a cathedral chorister, played as a multi-instrumentalist in various rock bands, and performed as a flute recitalist. Meeting such composers as Sir John Tavener, John Casken, Nicola LeFanu, Anthony Gilbert and Howard Skempton, and the result of embarking on a Jungian analysis in 1987, paved the way for his subsequent creative activities.
Since the late 1980's he has written music for the likes of Opus 20, Het Trio, The Hilliard Ensemble, The Apollo Saxophone Quartet, the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Evelyn Glennie, The Goldberg Ensemble, Fretwork, Virelai, Gothic Voices, Jacob Heringman, Matthew Wadsworth, Catherine King, Steven Wray and many others. Some of this music has appeared on CD releases by the Discipline Global Mobile, Riverrun, Burning Shed and Metier labels, as well as being performed and broadcast worldwide. It has also been published by Faber, Fretwork Editions and Staunch Music in the UK and PRB Productions in the USA.
He has written that, "Both compositionally and analytically, I wanted to reconcile certain features of the rock music I knew and liked with the things I'd assimilated from contemporary classical music." Since the late 1960's Keeling has been a keen advocate of the music of King Crimson, and in 1999 was invited to arrange new versions of the group's music, as well as the solo guitar Soundscapes, by Robert Fripp himself. Some of these have been performed, broadcast and recorded by The Metropole Orchestra of Amsterdam with plans for a CD release. He has also written with former Fairport Convention vocalist Judy Dyble, former King Crimson/ELP lyricist Peter Sinfield and author/poet Alison Prince, and featured as an arranger for former Fairport Convention/Steeleye Span/ Albion Band founder member Ashley Hutchins, Ken Nicol (Steeleye Span and the Albion Band) and Matt Seattle. More recently, he has recorded an album of improvisations with former King Crimson violinist, David Cross. Andrew Keeling is also co-author, together with Mark Graham, of A Musical Guide to King Crimson, a series of interactive CDs to be published from late 2002, and written cd sleeve-notes.
In 1997 he was awarded the first PhD in Composition from the University of Manchester, and was subsequently a lecturer at the University of Liverpool and the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, as well as working with Operahouse Projects.
"Blue Dawn" is now available from Burning Shed in both deluxe cdr and download formats, it includes performances by Matthew Wadsworth, Steven Wray, 3-Orm and TripleSec. The title track is the 30 minute plus cycle of seven pieces for solo piano which includes the full version of Forget-me-Not. Other pieces are Distant Skies, Mountains and Shadows for flute/alto flute/bass flute, clarinet/bass clarinet and piano; MirAre for theorbo and Petit Requiem pour Basil for narrator, flute and piano.
Yes, I would love to see The Great Deceivers show in L.A. on 7/31/09. Phx. AZ is not that far. Back on May 2, here is a shot of me singing, "Dr. D" dedicated to Dr. Dot, with the words on the screen. It was closing night @EJ's in Glendale, AZ.
Friday, July 31st. 9:00 PM at VERSAI (18 and over!!!) 351 N. FAIRFAX AVE., Los Angeles, California 90036 (please click on our profile for details)
Special 1 hour and 30 minute set with guest musicians and our new violin player, Paula. Doors open at 7pm. We play at 9pm. This is our last show for a long while because our guitar player Nacho will be leaving the country. Come join us in celebrating his friendship and musicianship!!! Thank you very much! -TGD
Just letting you know that due to the success of my Debut Album "Ambivalence" You can now get your own copy for the small price of $10 or download straight to your computer for $6.
This special is available from CD baby at the link below so check it out and grab yourself a copy today.
I hope your week was a good one!
I just found out last night that JM & I will be going to the King
Of The Dragway with my brothers,all expense paid,to see over 300 racers
from Canada & U.S.Best part! I haven't spent time with both my
brothers in over 20 years :) Next weekend will rock! :)
dropping by to hear 'With how sad steps...' again because it's so darn good. lyrics? the sound makes me think Shakespeare 'Measure for Measure'. listened through 'Scry' as well, lovely!
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
Hey, just to let you know we have uploaded tracks from Ali's new solo album Flying High to his myspace, come by and let us know what you think or if you want to pre order you can get it on his myspace page.
Ali will be on tour in the UK from June 19th – July 4th come and see him and his new band live – they are tearing it up, round the country with a great party vibe!
Big Love Ali's Team x
NO THANKS FOR YOU YOUR MUSIC ITS A VERY BEATIFULL WE ADMIRE YOUR COMPOSITIONS. I HAVE ON A FRIENDS THE TWO MY SPACE OF DAVID CROSS WE A FAN OF KING CRIMSON AND CLEARLIGHT AND THE YOUR SOLIST ALBUMS MY BEST VIBRATIONS THE PROGFANS IN ARGENTINE OF ISRAFEL
Hi Andrew! I hope all is well and that your headed for a wonderful weekend :) Myself I'm gonna try to go fishing and maybe catch myself a tan..lol Sending good vibes your way :) Take care! Peace.. Sylvie
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