Paul Bennett (Lead Vocals, guitar), Gez Butcher (Vocals & Electric guitar), Eddie Collins (Drums), Pete Shaw (Fretless Bass guitar),Timmy Moore (Lead Guitar).
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Influences
U2, Nirvana, The Foos, The Rollin Stones, Crozby, stills and Nash, David Gray, David Bowie, Cat Stevens, James, Feeder, Lenny Kravitz, Pink Floyd, the list goes on......The rock feel is flowing in my viens.....today in this new millenium
Sounds Like
Mmmmmmm, difficult one this! I write the songs from my heart, the music comes from many places, so many sounds that could be from here and there, but really we are just LongSpoon, its our sound....Influences are there as we are all reflections of our experiences and preferences....Technology and rock combined to create what I believe is currently needed today in the music industry.....Peace and love to you all........
The video here was shot by Marcus Wicks on a hand held sony cybershot camera. It captures the spirit of LONGSPOON's performance at Otford memorial hall on 28th Feb 2009. With trance laced lyrics and mesmerizing guitar solo's, hypnotic bass lines and fresh lively beats, delivered with power that is just mind blowing. All in all a great gig for the lads and they certainly fulfilled the duty of a warm up act to Absolute Bowie.
.. I recently finished editing the original video I took at the conception of Symphony Of Man the song. I have decided to put it out on the web as a tribute to increase global awareness of PEACE & HOPE!
The song was written in the heart of Baghdad, Iraq on the 7th Sept 2006. At the time, the country was undergoing a period of heightened civil war. The situation appeared to be hopeless with no obvious solutions to ending the conflicts.
I see this song as a pure manifestation, that attempts to capture the emotions and feelings of this period in history. The message is one that I feel relates to any land that finds itself on the brink of war. I wish it to act as a reminder of the pointlessness of this path as the chosen outcome.
Peace & Love
Paul Bennett Sept 2008
I shot this video on a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100 camera. It is my first attempt at a video, and I had to do it, for an opportunity that arose. The only chance I had was prior to a gig, and we did it as a sound check. So the sound is raw, we are sound-checking, and it's only a little digital camera. Excuses aside it has turned out ok, and I feel captures a bit of the power Longspoon can create live. I edited it last night on my MacBook Pro using iMovie, which I had to learn last night too.... Hope you like it....
Check out the new samples of the debut album "Symphony Of Man"... Available Now on all the major digital online stores. Contact us for a CD Hard copy £10
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IN THE BEGINNING...
The LongSpoon project began in spring 2005 during the recording of the song Green Eyed Hungry Machines. LongSpoon was created by Paul Bennett, a singer song writer, who has been making music for 17 years. Paul is well travelled and has an interesting history, which has provided experiences and insights that he combines with his passion for creating music and spreading positivity.
"For me it’s about the lyrics and playing original songs live, that’s why I do it. I want to experiment with the technology, create bridges between the various types of music. Trying to get a sound that’s new and exciting to me is a buzz”.
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THE BAND
LongSpoon consists of Paul Bennett, Gez Butcher, Eddie Collins, Pete Shaw. A variety of guest guitarists have worked with us, including James Fairfoul, Larry Oliver, Andy Mac and now Timmy Moore. It's looking like Tim is here to stay after a great start, so watch this space. He really adds to the mix in a strong way. The band's live sound is a combination of raw enthusiasm and hard won experience, with the freedom of expression for each musician to create a sound that is both original and exciting.
LongSpoon is first and foremost a live band that perform with a powerful sound and distinctive melodies to create that feel good factor that live shows should have. Our aim is to give every audience a performance that's unique, memorable and, above all, enjoyable.
THE MUSIC
LongSpoon have been working hard on the debut album 'Symphony Of Man' which is now available from itunes and other digital stores. Also the CD hard copy will be available soon from www.longspoon.net or available now at all live performances.
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Following the first studio sessions, where 18 tracks were laid down at Audio Sorcery with producer Paul Midcalf, we went on to work with Song Writer and Musician Ben Copland to develop the project even further. The next few months I spent completing the production work on all the tracks chosen for the album, and then James Muir applied his mixing skills to give the final polish.
Each song is a reflection of experiences, and a journey over the past few of years. The vision was to create an album of insight, imagination and observation, that captures the spirit of our times. It has been a long while coming, but the dream is NOW realised!
At last the debut album "Symphony Of Man" is now available to download for £7.99 via itunes. Just click here
How's it going? There is a free track available for you at the moment on our myspace page. Just click the FREE DOWNLOAD box at the top of the page and enter a valid email to download the tune. How cool is that!
Have a great week and thank you very much for being electronically connected to us as friends and fans.
Hi guys, YES are planning a festival in Thailand end of January inviting all bands appearing in the ROCK UNTIL YOU DROP compil CD to participate. The festival will be covered by national TV channels...In a band? Do not miss out. www.yesrec.com
Hi Paul, I've actually been to London - running madly through Heathrow and almost missing my flight to Dublin hehe :) One day I plan to see London and the rest of the UK properly. It's a toss up between USA and UK for the next overseas trip - hmm, what will it be :)
Hey Paul, how are you doing my friend it's been along time, I will be there to see you on Monday for sure and looking forward to it, thanks for the kind words and would love to jam very soon, if u can make it to the grey lady would be great it's kinda my début gig solo so any support will be great, Speak soon, Karl
Hi Paul, Thanks for the comments, very appreciated. I produce all my own stuff and am currently working on my album and various other global projects. Everything available is all old hat, so am busy on the new stuff. Wont be long, fingers crossed. I am always up for support slots and looking for gigs etc.... I have known Tim for years, say hi....!! Would be good to catch you guys play too.
Thanks for your message. Yes, all the re-scheduling was ok. It was only a hotel booking cancellation I was worried about, but it all worked out in the end.
Would love to come and play for you whenever, just let me know.
The video here was shot by Marcus Wicks on a hand held sony cybershot camera. It captures the spirit of LONGSPOON's performance at Otford memorial hall on 28th Feb 2009. With trance laced lyrics and mesmerizing guitar solo's, hypnotic bass lines and fresh lively beats, delivered with power that is just mind blowing. All in all a great gig for the lads and they certainly fulfilled the duty of a warm up act to Absolute Bowie.
I recently finished editing the original video I took at the conception of Symphony Of Man the song. I have decided to put it out on the web as a tribute to increase global awareness of PEACE & HOPE!
The song was written in the heart of Baghdad, Iraq on the 7th Sept 2006. At the time, the country was undergoing a period of heightened civil war. The situation appeared to be hopeless with no obvious solutions to ending the conflicts.
I see this song as a pure manifestation, that attempts to capture the emotions and feelings of this period in history. The message is one that I feel relates to any land that finds itself on the brink of war. I wish it to act as a reminder of the pointlessness of this path as the chosen outcome.
Peace & Love
Paul Bennett Sept 2008
I shot this video on a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100 camera. It is my first attempt at a video, and I had to do it, for an opportunity that arose. The only chance I had was prior to a gig, and we did it as a sound check. So the sound is raw, we are sound-checking, and it's only a little digital camera. Excuses aside it has turned out ok, and I feel captures a bit of the power Longspoon can create live. I edited it last night on my MacBook Pro using iMovie, which I had to learn last night too.... Hope you like it....
Check out the new samples of the debut album "Symphony Of Man"... Available Now on all the major digital online stores. Contact us for a CD Hard copy £10
Photo by John Whitehorn
THE BAND
LongSpoon consists of Paul Bennett, Gez Butcher, Eddie Collins, Pete Shaw. A variety of guest guitarists have worked with us, including James Fairfoul, Larry Oliver, Andy Mac and now Timmy Moore. It's looking like Tim is here to stay after a great start, so watch this space. He really adds to the mix in a strong way. The band's live sound is a combination of raw enthusiasm and hard won experience, with the freedom of expression for each musician to create a sound that is both original and exciting.
LongSpoon is first and foremost a live band that perform with a powerful sound and distinctive melodies to create that feel good factor that live shows should have. Our aim is to give every audience a performance that's unique, memorable and, above all, enjoyable.
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