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If you go down to the isound player all the new songs from new album NEVER TOO LATE have been added. This album has been produced by mutli instrumentalist Stuart Braybrooke who also co wrote the songs.
Just found out "You were there" and "In your arms" from th eOne YearOut C/D have been featured on the Dutch TV program Hello Goodbye about Schiphol airport, so just goes to show it's worth pushing your songs, sooner or later you get a break,( albeit small ) and it makes it all the effort and hard work worthwhile!!! Both these songs are now on the season 2 C/D which will be my first ever licensing deal and will finally start paying for all this recording!!!
Thanks for stopping by and listening to my songs if you feel like passing a comment let me know what you think.
My song writing inspiration comes from day to day observations and my own experience of life. I have always had a leaning towards the softer, more melodic style of music and my compositions naturally take me in that direction. With any composition I have to say I go for the “if I like it that’s good enough” philosophy and try not to worry about rules or the latest “fashion”.
As for musical influences my tastes tend to be the less well known artists and bands such as Barclay James Harvest, Marillion, Martyn Joseph, although my collection also contains Pink Floyd, The Beatles, John Denver, Neil Diamond, Celine Dion and modern artists such as David Gray and Coldplay.
I recorded my first C/D in March 1999 “THROUGH THE EYES OF THE BEHOLDER” (a valentine present from my girlfriend). The CD was a bit of fun with just me on vocals and guitar but with some good feedback about the songs I decided to go for a fully produced sound for the next album.
“PURE BLUE” the follow up C/D was recorded at purple studios in Norwich and was definitely worth every penny.
As luck would have it Nigel Harris who engineered the 1st C/D was available to produce “PURE BLUE” and he did a great job in getting the right session musicians and playing a lot of the instruments himself and also coming up with so many great ideas that it was a joy to record.( Check out Nigels new band Aeroplane on myspace)
This led to a 3rd C/D released February 2004 titled “ONE YEAR OUT” recorded at Zig Zag studio’s near Huntingdon and has a more relaxed and upbeat feel to it. This album was produced by Gareth Stuart who also played a lot of the instruments and we coerced his wife Amanda to sing and play keyboards. Session musicians included Dave Larcombe Ex Bible Drummer and Dave Tiplady on bass and local folk legend Roger Smith. So far the response to this album has been superb both critically and commercially with radio appearances and one track (In Your Arms) being selected as a song for an Irish newspaper C/D.
As for performing after 4 years solo I have now formed a band called “October Sun” and we are gigging “One Year Out” and also songs from the new album out now“ Close your eyes and count to five”.
Anyone wishing to contact me for copies or gig info please email to
mal@malvanmusic.co.uk.. Powered by iSOUND.COM
so you have added me and i am now singing la la la !!!!!!!!! woo hoo
as every other self absorbed arrogant artist on myspace I would love
for you to come listen to my music! I would actually love some
criticism... come rip me apart for awhile I might need the deflat....lol
Thank you for praising me Mal! I don't have to repeat that I like your songs very much. Hope we'll have some contact from time to time. Best Wishes John
Hey thanks for listening:) So how are you? Any cool plans this weekend? take care and stay in touch semx If you would like a free download of Constant Dream sign up to our mailing list (www. bensem. com) and we will send it to you by xmas day
Thanks so much for listening and such kind feedback. I'm in the studio now and should have another song or two up soon as I gear up for the EP release.
Hey Hows it going ? Its been hectic here with the new album coming out. You can get your free download of Constant Dream on Christmas Day by signing up now to our mailing list at www. bensem. com
well hey there. Thanks for the add and the friendship :) Yes we do, for the most part, love living where we do. Winter driving can be tough and god forbid if we're out of anything grocery-wise! The dogs love it although we do have to keep them penned. But they do get LONG (2-4 hr)walks at least twice a week. but entertainment is limited. Ta. Becky
Mal Thank you so much for your friendship ! Your songs are one of the best stuff I've ever heard man ! Great songs and e very good voice! I also enjoyed your video here :) It's wonderfull ! I must say it again : nice to meet you Mal ! have a good weekend take care James
Blatant self promotion time once again. I'll repay the favour!
I found two albums worth of songs I recorded the christmas before last just me, my guitar, two mics and lots of mistakes. I've decided to release them one song a week on myspace. song one/volume one is up now for one week only.
Hey Mal, It is just great to feature your music on the Suffolk’n’Cool new music podcast. You can hear it at www. suffolkandcool. com (where you will find the track on the Shownotes page). Thanks so much for making it available and I hope you get even more attention as a result. Do keep me in the loop with what’s happening. Best,
Ha ha yes that was certainly a moment in time there Mal you made my night for sure..keep in touch and thanks for the supports and the riotious applause!! BExx
Hi Mal Thanks for the kind comment. I think your music is superb. I love the strong melodies and emotion in your songs and your voice conveys real feeling. This is just the kind of music that resonates with me. Best wishes Dan
Hey Mal!How are you?Thanks for the birthday wishes and also wishing you a happy birthday too!That is cool we have the same birthday huh?Hope you are doing well,been a while since we talked and all,have a kick ass birthday man!
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