Martha Tilston, Seth Lakeman, Zara and Elie Schafer, Laureena Mckennit, Carrie Tree, Fiona Apple, Natalie Merchant, donovan, bob dylan, bob marley Cat Power, Suzy Prater, Cara Dillon, cat stevens, Jack Johnson, Damien Rice,Tori Amos, John Butler Trio, regina spector, ben harper...... beauty, wonder, astonishment, frustration, bright summer days... most of all life....
Am away for these colder winter months but shall return in april to gigs and adventures...................................................................I am now part of a folk soul duo called 'Susie Ro and Ayla'... our myspace is in my top friends so pay a visit if you would like to see what im musically up to at the present..gigs and new songs ....etc ................................................................................................................
Ayla is an exceptional talent. From the greener pastures of Hitchin, Hertfordshire, this resounding and emotive songstress is spellbinding. Her blend of strife and serenity, politics and peace, and her enchanting vocal prowess compels the heart and evokes the soul. Currently playing round the South West, her beautifully haunting soulful sounds are simply unmissable. '
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..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Music to me is an incredibly refreshing gasp of air, something that stirs from deep within, blooming and blossoming from my very depths of me. My songs are written in moments of intensity and overwhelming emotion, flickers of beauty, pain, curiosity, hurt, yearning, love, bliss… They unravel according to no rules or plan, seeming to come through me, not from me.
It is my way of working life out, seeking out truth, questioning, challenging, provoking, and understanding the ways of people and the world. It is an expression, and release, a gentle being that reaches out its soothing arms to catch me before I fall.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
As you may or may not be aware SoundARC hold a charity gig every year at Club 85 in Hitchin in aid of the Garden House Hospice in Letchworth, and this year we are going to try something a little different from previous years.
This year we are going to take over the club and host 37 acts in one weekend putting full bands upstairs and acoustic acts downstairs in an event that we are calling ARCfest!
It all starts on Friday 4th December at 7pm and then continues on through Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th from 12pm-11pm
As well as raising money for the Garden House Hospice in Letchworth, ARCfest will showcase all the different genres of bands that we at SoundARC have come across over the last 4 and a half years. Over this weekend a lot of the acts that you will see don’t get a chance to play a great local venue like Club 85, So as well as hearing new music you will see all manors of genres and styles from acoustic - Metal - Indie - Rock - Punk - Electro - Ska - Funk - Hip Hop/Rap - Alternative - Rhythm & Blues - Reggae - Grunge and loads more that I cant remember!
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
Where ever the winds are blowing, your name is being sung. Where ever the river is flowing your stories are being spun. Where ever my feet are roaming, your face is in my heart, and i'd only set it down aground for long enough to feel me missing it around.
Just dropping by to show you some love and let you know my album "Apis Mellifera" is out now and available for FREE downloads! Go ahead and have a listen, there's something on it for everybody... besides, did I mention it's FREE..? So if you don't like it you can always delete it or send it to a friend who may enjoy it... :) Anyway, thanks for your time and being a friend! Shalom! - Brent
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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.
I love you Ayla... Your songs are so beautiful, I could listen to your voice all day and night. New track up is just great... not so happy you took the "Untitled" track off your player though, that one was exceptional. You are truly divine dear, keep it up.
Dropping by to wish you the best day ever and tomorrow do the same. If you have the means please give a couple of dollars to charity. Be it to fight Diabetes, Asthma, Cancer, Hunger, AIDS, or any other cause that touches your heart. I know of no better feeling than what you feel when you make another person’s day a little better. Bill
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