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Influences - Aztec Camera / Roddy Frame, The Beach Boys, The Smiths, The Beatles, Mark Kozelec, Chris Montez, Roy Orbison, Burt Bacharach, Lovin Spoonful etc etc
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UNSIGNED but TWO CD ALBUMS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE!!
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EARLY 2009 NEWS UPDATE: ARMSTRONG have a brand new 12x track CD album available called 'SONGS ABOUT THE WEATHER'. It is currently available as a Limited Edition 100x Copies release. The CD version below has been released by record label THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC based in Canada ( WWW.TheBeautifulMusic.COM ).
It can currently be purchased via EBAY. Simply Type In Item No. 300317752355 . (or Alternatively Type in ARMSTRONG SONGS ABOUT THE WEATHER). The album costs £5.00 (free postage within UK / add £1.50 outside UK). ------------------------------
Here is a current review for the new album 'Songs About The Weather' ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
'Can Pop music get any better than this? Armstrong has put together what will easily be one of 2009’s best Pop albums "Songs About The Weather". This is a collection of Perfect Heavenly Pop songs, that would make the ideal soundtrack for this summer, whether it’s laying in the tall grass on a sunny afternoon and "Sunshine Feeling" filling the air or maybe sitting on the edge of the dock, with your feet dangling in the warm, shimmering water listening to "Picture Of The Bay". Perhaps walking in the warm "Summer Rain" is more your cup of tea and these tunes are certainly ones you will want to absorb.
Pop has not sounded like this in years, bringing back the fond memories of Early Aztec Camera or The Pale Fountains, or if you go back further Chad and Jeremy. There are also traces of the Trash Can Sinatras, The Pearlfishers, Prefab Sprout, Lloyd Cole, Swan Dive, The Dream Academy, The Zombies, The Searchers, The Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, and more - what a blend of influences.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Julian Pitt has mastered the art of creating dreamy masterpieces of pastoral pop. This is the album to Listen to in your month of sundays and the melodies will stick with you and make your days brighter and the warm evenings last forever. This is a wonderful world you are entering and some timeless Pop for you to enjoy.----------------------------------------------
ps - If you have not yet heard Armstrong’s first album "Under Blue Skies" you will want to pick this up as well - it is a worthwhile investment.'
(Wally at The Beautiful Music)
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JAPAN : Anyone living in and around Japan can purchase an even more limited edition version of the album of 'Songs About The Weather' from Apple Crumble Records based in Tokyo. (The sleeve Design and CD's have been handmade by Armstrong). To purchase a copy of the album (And also Armstrong's first album 'Under Blue Skies' - Why not visit www.apple-crumble.com for further details. (The sleeve can be viewed below)------------------------------------------------------------------
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DIGITAL DOWNLOADS : ALL ALBUMS AND SONGS WILL SOON BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOADING VIA I-TUNES AND AMAZON. I WILL KEEP EVERYONE UPDATED ONCE EVERYTHING HAS BEEN COMPLETED. This will allow me to begin releasing even more Armstrong Songs.
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ARMSTRONG is based around singer/songwriter Julian Pitt. Originally a three/four piece band from Newport in South Wales UK. The band (with Pitt as singer/songwriter) appeared in the NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS top ten best unsigned band showcase during the late 90's. There are two 7" vinyl singles available from this period - 'You Deserve To Succeed' (double sided single with another Newport band 'Mumbo Jet') and a double A - Sided Armstrong 7" single called 'Dwell / Bank Holiday Monday). Both were released on a local label called 'Size 8 Records'. 'You Deserve To Succeed' is also available on an album release called 'DIAL M FOR MERTHYR' via FIERCE PANDA. Armstrong are featured alongside The Manic Street Preachers, 60ft Dolls, Catatonia, Sterephonics and Dub War.
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ARMSTRONG split as a band outfit during the late 90's and it was not until 2007 that Julian Pitt decided to continue releasing Armstrong songs. A new album was recorded and produced by Ex-60ft Doll, Mike Cole using a 16x track studio. The album, 'UNDER BLUE SKIES' has received critically acclaimed reviews since its release. The album has been sold across the world, including UK, United States, Japan, Spain, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. To Purchase a copy of UNDER BLUE SKIES, it can be found at EBAY. Simply Type In ITEM NO. 300317752745 into the search engine (Or alternatively Type In 'ARMSTRONG UNDER BLUE SKIES (£5.00 for purchase, free postage within UK / Just add £1.50 for postage Outside the UK) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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In 2009, ARMSTRONG has a new album release entitiled SONGS ABOUT THE WEATHER. Since the release, songs have been played by BBC RADIO 6, RADIO WALES, CLOUDSOUNDS INTERNET RADIO, ALLFM in Manchester. Many songs have also been played on Radio Stations across the world.
Here are some favourable reviews in relation to both albums................................
:------------------------------'WONDERFUL! THAT'S CLASSIC, VINTAGE, ORCHESTRAL POP SONGWRITING' (TOM ROBINSON - BBC RADIO 6)---- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Under Blue Skies is one of the most satisfying and melodic albums in recent memory......Armstrong's lustrous debut presents Pitt as the new unheralded prince of pastoral pop. With a voice that lilts and soars like Roddy Frame or The Pearlfisher's David Scott, Pitt is truly a splendid find." (ALEX GREEN, EDITOR, WWW.caughtinthecarousel.com - California based Music Magazine). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Worldly....... great, dramatic, orchestrated pop songs..........suffused with the love of The Walker Brothers and The Beach Boys." Adam Walton, BBC Radio Wales ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Their songs stick in your head and just don't leave" (Wally@thebeautifulmusic, Canada). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Think Roddy Frame and Paddy McAloon with glorious acoustic guitar, keys and strings and one of the best songwriters you will ever hear.....believe me, he's got bucket loads more classics waiting to be released" (Steve at PostCard Records, MySpace Site)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARTIST OF THE WEEK at CLOUDSOUNDS INTERNET RADIO in MANCHESTER. (November 2007) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEMO OF THE WEEK for as yet unavailable song 'ON GELLERT HILL' (December 2007) on the Adam Walton BBC Radio Sunday Night Show.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Also Available: 'Crazy World' is featured on the excellent compilation series 'Series Two Records' (Based in Nebraska). (see MySpace page friends front page in top right hand corner / or one of my blogs, for further details).
(Copy of Sleeve Below)
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Hey Julian, Your cd has arrived now - can't wait to give it a proper listen. Love the cd cover and the graphic on the cd is fantastic! Love Mel x P.S. Say 'hi' to the family for us!
hi julian , thanks , all is well here , apart from i have just spent the passed hour writing a blog only to watch it disapear in front of my eyes word by word ,, its going to be one of those days.. but going watching nick lowe tonight , hopfully he won't just fade away in front of my eyes. hope your lp is doing great guns , as it is a gem . have a great weekend. brian
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EARLY 2009 NEWS UPDATE: ARMSTRONG have a brand new 12x track CD album available called 'SONGS ABOUT THE WEATHER'. It is currently available as a Limited Edition 100x Copies release. The CD version below has been released by record label THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC based in Canada ( WWW.TheBeautifulMusic.COM ).
It can currently be purchased via EBAY. Simply Type In Item No. 300317752355 . (or Alternatively Type in ARMSTRONG SONGS ABOUT THE WEATHER). The album costs £5.00 (free postage within UK / add £1.50 outside UK). ------------------------------
Here is a current review for the new album 'Songs About The Weather' ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
'Can Pop music get any better than this? Armstrong has put together what will easily be one of 2009’s best Pop albums "Songs About The Weather". This is a collection of Perfect Heavenly Pop songs, that would make the ideal soundtrack for this summer, whether it’s laying in the tall grass on a sunny afternoon and "Sunshine Feeling" filling the air or maybe sitting on the edge of the dock, with your feet dangling in the warm, shimmering water listening to "Picture Of The Bay". Perhaps walking in the warm "Summer Rain" is more your cup of tea and these tunes are certainly ones you will want to absorb.
Pop has not sounded like this in years, bringing back the fond memories of Early Aztec Camera or The Pale Fountains, or if you go back further Chad and Jeremy. There are also traces of the Trash Can Sinatras, The Pearlfishers, Prefab Sprout, Lloyd Cole, Swan Dive, The Dream Academy, The Zombies, The Searchers, The Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, and more - what a blend of influences.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Julian Pitt has mastered the art of creating dreamy masterpieces of pastoral pop. This is the album to Listen to in your month of sundays and the melodies will stick with you and make your days brighter and the warm evenings last forever. This is a wonderful world you are entering and some timeless Pop for you to enjoy.----------------------------------------------
ps - If you have not yet heard Armstrong’s first album "Under Blue Skies" you will want to pick this up as well - it is a worthwhile investment.'
(Wally at The Beautiful Music)
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JAPAN : Anyone living in and around Japan can purchase an even more limited edition version of the album of 'Songs About The Weather' from Apple Crumble Records based in Tokyo. (The sleeve Design and CD's have been handmade by Armstrong). To purchase a copy of the album (And also Armstrong's first album 'Under Blue Skies' - Why not visit www.apple-crumble.com for further details. (The sleeve can be viewed below)------------------------------------------------------------------
