MP son's MP3s
Victoria Newton
THE son of MP ALAN JOHNSON is living out his dad's rock'n'roll dream.
Health Secretary Alan dreamed of being a rock guitarist but instead had to settle for politics.
But son Jamie is now making the grade as a music producer and has worked with big names including modfather PAUL WELLER, RAZORLIGHT and up-and-coming Liverpool band HIGH RISING.
He has just produced their new single Problem, written by brothers Mick and Anthony Gliddon. Who needs politics...
HIGH RISING'S DEBUT SINGLE NOW AVAILABLE FROM THESE ONLINE MUSIC STORES
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Problem 30th July – Ditto Music
High Rising release their debut single ‘Problem’ which is produced by Jamie Johnson (Razorlight and Paul Weller)
’Problem’, written by scouse band brothers, Mick and Anthony Gliddon is a fresh and vibrant summer soundtrack about how
men and women never understand each other.
The track has been produced by Jamie Johnson, who worked on Razorlight's second album, and who can count Paul Weller, Dave Gilmour, Phil Manzanera, Chrissie Hynde, Annie Lennox and Robert Wyatt amongst some of the musicians he's worked with.
Jamie Johnson says: "When I first heard Problem, the sentiment made me laugh. I wanted to help the band release it as a single - it deserves to be a hit."
’Problem’ is the main track, but the single offers 3 B sides. ‘Fall’, ‘All for You’, and the ballad 'She's Not Worthy' written by Anthony Gliddon when he was only 15 about a woman tackling an abusive relationship.
High Rising the band are a mix of influences and backgrounds…
Anthony Gliddon, lead vocals and rhythm guitar. Born Liverpool, lives Warwick, works in The Great Western pub, Warwick.
Mick Gliddon, lead guitar and vocals. Born Liverpool, lives in Warwick.
Anthony Power, bass and some vocals. Born Co. Durham, lives in Warwick. Former Buddhist monk, now sells coffee vending machines.
Paul Humphriss, drums. 34. Married with three kids. Born Leamington Spa. Sales Manager.
ONE OF OUR REVIEWS
High Rising - Single - Problem
High Rising have an open-ness to their music; clear, uncluttered and straight to the point. They write and play in such a way as to allow the listener access to their songs without clouding the issue with over-playing or unnecessary instrumentation.
'Problem' seems to typify the High Rising musical ethos and sells itself on its lyrics about men and women and the way they 'read' things very differently. It carries a quirky, bright feel as it skips along with infectious pop sensibility and typically British qualities - pretty damn commercial and nicely radio friendly.
'Problem' comes with three 'B' sides in 'Fall', 'All For You' and 'She's Not Worthy' and as I listen I'm trying to decide who High Rising remind me of - 'Problem' is a little Squeeze-esque and at times I can hear some Cast-type vocals, particularly in 'Fall', then I hear bits of Razorlight and just a hint of Hard-Fi. 'She's Not Worthy' has a balladic edge and shows High Rising's emotional side. Certainly, High Rising are commercially biased but they can rock with the best of 'em as shown on 'All For You' which is an altogether more punchy, rockin' work that brings the four tracker to a tantalising end.
High Rising generally keep things very real - they write and play with a refreshing simplicity and honesty; the result being commercially sound and stereotypically British through and through. 'Problem' and its three 'B' sides is a great introduction to a confident sounding band that sounds pure and homely but can turn it on and up when the need arises and rock with the best of 'em.
Peter J Brown aka toxic pete (www.toxicpete.co.uk)
(Rhythm & Booze rating 7)
Sadly High Rising have split up. But you can still buy their single, Problem, and you never know, they could be back...Led Zeppelin style!
Just to let you know I've launched a new website: www.StressFreePrint.co.uk. If you get a sec, please take a look around and let me know what you think. As always, give me a shout if you need any leaflets, flyers or posters to promote your gigs. Hope I can help you out sometime.
Take care and keep up the good work, Tom.
P.S. Cheers for your friendship. As a thank you, enter voucher code 'myspace' when ordering leaflet printing, flyer printing or poster printing and I'll knock 15 quid off the cost!
We have just uploaded some songs from our forthcoming album 'Kill or Cure' to our MySpace page and we also have a new download area at http://rockrecordsuk.co.uk/music.php from which all our music can be downloaded for free.
Happy New Year (a bit late I know... sorry!) Cheers for your friendship in 2008. All the best for 09. As always, let me know if I can help you out with any leaflets, flyers or posters to promote your gigs. If you place an order, just mention that you're one of my Myspace friends and I'll knock 15 quid off the cost. Hope I can help you out sometime. Take care, Tom. Check out my website to find out more about leaflet printing, flyer printing and poster printing.
Hi HighRising Hope you are well We invite you to have a listen to our 2 new Song Demo’s uploaded Nobody Said Love Was Easy & Something To Believe In Love to know what ya think? Hope you have a great week Keep us posted Julie Julienne Band
The Scarlets, Blues, Ospreys and Dragons have each released a single with the aim of getting into the UK Top 40 on Februaty 8th (The day Wales begin their 6 Nations defence against Scotland)
Which region will get the highest chart posittion?
Please support your region by pre-ordering their single NOW!
The Scarlets - 'Yma O Hyd' Text 'SCARLETS' to 78789
The Blues - 'Delilah' Text 'BLUES' to 78789
The Ospreys - 'Cwm Rhondda' Text 'OSPREYS' to 78789
Cheers for the friendship. Hope everything's going OK. Let me know if I can help you out with any leaflets or flyers to promote your gigs. Check out my leaflet printing website for prices and more info: www. StressFreePrint. co. uk. Just mention you're one of my Myspace friends when you place an order and I'll knock 15 quid off the cost. Hope I can help you out sometime. Take care, Tom.
Hi HighRising, Don't forget Fathers Day - 15th June! The Official Album of The Welsh Rugby Union is available from the Official online shop - click the cover for details. Wales In Union - The Ultimate Welsh Rugby Supporters Album, available from Tesco - click the cover. Shine - The New Album from Paul Child, available from Tesco - click the cover.
Either follow the links above or search "Ever Since The Lake Caught Fire" on iTunes.
"Produced by ¡Forward, Russia!'s Tom Woodhead, debut single A Fire Born In Dallas (released on the Pay For The Piano imprint) finds post-hardcore and prog influences welded together to create a sound that is both vulnerable and self-assured. Admittedly, the usual influences of Fugazi and At The Drive-In are worn pretty obviously, but the band are far more than mere copyists.
Indeed, at their single launch they offered an intense and impassioned performance, with snare cracks and upstrokes reverberating around the venue.
Ever Since The Lake Caught Fire, it would seem, have more than enough firepower in their sonic arsenal to kick some of the music world's feted young pretenders into touch. " The Metro
Our friends the Cardiff City Fans are number 2 in the HMV singles Chart with their song 'Do The Ayatollah!'
We want to help them to get into the UK Top 40 next week so please get involved!
You can order the CD for just £1. 99 including postage from HMV! Click the dog!
You can also order the song as a ringtone, simply by texting 'Cardiff' to 78789. Texts cost £1.50 including the download for your mobile phone, iPod, Mp3 player, etc.
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