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Mark Fry
Acoustic / Psychedelic / Folk

the witch is coming through my window




United Kingdom

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Member Since12/18/2007
Band Websitewww.markfry.co.uk
Band MembersMark Fry (vocals and guitars).
A number of wonderful musicians also played on Shooting The Moon, including Steve Bentley-Klein (violin), Mia Soteriou (keyboards), William Gibbs (tenor sax), Richard Marcangelo (drums), Kevin Powell (bass) and Pete Willsher (pedal steel). Nick Russell-Pavier played banjo (among other instruments) and worked magic.
InfluencesBert Jansch
The Velvet Underground
Quicksilver Messenger Service
Leadbelly
Toumani Diabate
Ravi Shankar
Brian Jones
Traffic
The Kinks
Treasure Island
Captain Slaughterboard
Piero della Francesca
Samuel Palmer
the moon
hangovers
shooting stars
various drugs
broken hearts
... to be continued

At the Empty Bottle, Chicago, 21 November 2008

At the Empty Bottle, Chicago, 21 November 2008

Sounds Like"This is much more than the comeback of the year, it's also an album I'll be looking back on a year from now when I recall '08's finest releases."
Shindig!, May-June 08

"My advice? Get hold of a copy of this album, pour yourself a large drink, turn down the lights and prepare to melt away under the spell of this exquisite creation."
Folking, April 08

"Fry hasn't lost his utterly unique and somewhat disquieting vision. For fans of eerie singer-songwriters everywhere."
Lucid Culture, Mar 08

"Distinguished by a pared-back sound, a pleasingly elegiac mood that is sustained throughout, and a handful of top-drawer tunes."
Total Music, Mar 08

"Beautifully produced with a sonorous, mellow tone... the songs mostly glow gently in their after-hours setting."
Leicester Bangs, Mar 08

"A very well-produced, mellow gem... bluesy, jazzy and folky at the same time, with mandolins, acoustic guitars and smoky, sultry late-night saxophones backing up Fry's wise and seasoned voice... Great album."
Left Hip, Feb 08

"A late-night delight to be taken with heartache and whisky 'n' ice."
Subba-cultcha, Jan 08


Eugenio Montale by Mulas
Eugenio Montale by Mulas

Record LabelBoredidlebaby
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Mark Fry
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When 19-year-old Mark Fry recorded his debut album DREAMING WITH ALICE for RCA in Italy in 1971 he never imagined that it would resurface three decades later as a sought-after cult recording, frequently bootlegged and described by Dream magazine as "one of those albums that feels like a secret you can't wait to share".

The 2006 Sunbeam Records reissue of ALICE prompted Mark to return to the studio to record SHOOTING THE MOON, his first album in 35 years. The songs on this new album, written over many years, reflect Mark's secluded, rural life as a painter and, until now, a very private musician.

"About as perfect an album as you are likely to hear all year", said Shindig! magazine of SHOOTING THE MOON. Mark is currently working on a third album, exploring new musical collaborations... and trying to spend some time in his longtime home, his painting studio.

The DREAMING WITH ALICE reissue is available on CD and LP from www.sunbeamrecords.com

Dreaming With Alice

The CD version of SHOOTING THE MOON is available from Amazon UK and direct from Mark's website, www.markfry.co.uk
You can also download the mp3 version from iTunes, or click on the image below to download it from cdbaby...

MARK FRY: Shooting The Moon

Mark has been working with Nick Franglen on a completely new version of the entire title song of DREAMING WITH ALICE, to be released on limited edition 7" purple vinyl in August 2009. The B side is the first (and perhaps only...) live performance of THE WITCH, recorded in Chicago in November 2008. AVAILABLE NOW from Fruits de Mer at www.brackenrecords.com

Mark Fry Nick Franglen DWA cover


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Hollowbody

Hollowbody



Oct 27 2009 9:56 PM

Hi Mark-
Hope all's good with you.
In case you're around on Weds 28th October I'm playing the rather charming Easycome Acoustic Club @ The Old Nun's Head, SE15 3QQ. Also performing are two ear-pleasing Bristol cohorts. We all like your music so would be very nice to see you.
Best,
Dan
Jay Tausig

Jay Tausig



Sep 15 2009 11:03 PM

Hi Mark, congrats on the new 7": where can it be purchased?
Jay Tausig

Jay Tausig



Sep 12 2009 2:15 PM

Hi Mark, how are things?
Plastic Crimewave

Plastic Crimewave



Aug 31 2009 9:11 PM

that strange strange land known as los angeles.
i think it's in spain?
Record & Gig

Record & Gig



Aug 31 2009 9:10 PM

Thanks for the add. I'm very happy. I like 'The Witch'.
Andy

Andy



Aug 28 2009 5:22 PM

beautiful sounds on the new 7"
worth the wait
cheers
Andy
Seki

Seki



Aug 8 2009 10:56 PM

Thank you!
I hope I can see your live in Japan. I'm really into your new album too.
Peace from japan.
In Gowan Ring

In Gowan Ring



Aug 8 2009 10:56 PM

yes, the tomatoes are coming along - they're still green though - the secret is that they were from starts I bought at the market!
b'
The Ilk

The Ilk



Aug 2 2009 9:59 PM

Thanks for the add. Eternally haunted by The Witch.
alan

alan hare



Aug 2 2009 9:07 AM

THANKS FOR ADD
GREAT SONGS
Bemused Stranger

Bemused Stranger



Jul 30 2009 7:41 PM

dreaming with alice has been playing in my car and keeping me mellow for weeks now. thank you.!
_bemused.stranger.
appletreefarm

appletreefarm



Jul 26 2009 7:31 PM

Hi Mark,
hope you'll spend a good relaxing sunday........
(would have liked to send you a flower or apple photo but you'll have to see them in my picture section then....)
best wishes,
helmut
Psychatrone Rhonedakk

Psychatrone Rhonedakk



Jul 7 2009 1:31 AM

I've been Dreaming With Alice for years,.....now it's great to really meet you(electronically,anyway)!
The Hare and the Moon

The Hare and the Moon



Jul 5 2009 1:31 PM

Hi Mark,
Thank you for your lovely comment and for being friends of The Hare And The Moon. We absolutely love Dreaming with Alice....
x


Debut album available now at www.reverbworship.com
Liovaine

Liovaine



Jun 15 2009 12:10 PM

Thanks for the nice feedback!

Yours truly, Liovaine.
Paul Sumner

Paul Sumner



Jun 14 2009 6:36 PM

Hello Mark
Best wishes from the seaside.
Beautiful music indeed!
Paul
Liovaine

Liovaine



Jun 8 2009 7:48 PM

Thanks for accepting.
Wonderful soothing soulful music.

Feel free to stop by anytime...

Liovaine
mmothejr

mmothejr



May 30 2009 8:38 AM

Thank you for the invitation and for your very kind words!!!
I like your beautiful,so very dreamy music a lot...
Smiles from cloudy Berlin,
Mmo
Kєησßii

Kєησßii



May 30 2009 1:04 AM


All the wonders you seek are within yourself.

Best
///////Kenobii
Electric Desert

Electric Desert



Apr 27 2009 9:12 PM

Thank you for the add. All the best to you!
Jay Tausig

Jay Tausig



Apr 27 2009 3:03 PM

Hi Mark, the music is wonderful, looking forward to hearing more..
Dead Poppies

Dead Poppies



Apr 13 2009 11:34 AM

Mark, welcome to Poppyland. Stay a while; stay forever.

love==peace==dead poppies
Ashli

Ashli Todd



Apr 12 2009 12:40 AM

Thank you Mark. That means so very much to me. It was a pleasure to have met you and to have been turned on to your music (thanks to Marc : ) We'll see you again soon I hope, in the not too distant future. x x x
appletreefarm

appletreefarm



Apr 12 2009 4:45 AM

hello Mark,

thank you for your kind words.
Indeed I was thinking of you too when uploading the pictures of trees and fruits as this section is for people still having open heart, mind and a sense for nature and beauty ! (more to follow)
In these days some forms of the prune family are in full blossom - it^s fantastic as it is pure joy for all senses....

nice easter days and happy times to you,

helmut
Horse Guards Parade

Horse Guards Parade



Apr 9 2009 12:07 PM

Cheers Mark , great tunes you got going here and a pleasure to meet you .
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