"Motodestra is the alias of one-man band Daniel Halliday, who on his debut creates an album in the spirit (and to an extent, the sound) of another group-alias-represents-core-person act, the Durutti Column. Vini Reilly's careful explorations in gentle electric guitar and rhythm make for a more interesting template than some, thankfully, and so on the nine-song, all-instrumental effort Motodestra's work comes off as engaging, contemplative fare"
All-Music Guide
"Without so much as an average track on the record, this is lush, hypnotic music deserving of a much wider audience." (included in Best of 2005 list)
Leonard's Lair
"Like Durutti Column meets Deebank whilst gazing out at July Skies, this is an album of elegant instrumental charm. Quietly substantial."
Tangents
"...anyone with a troubled mind with find solace and balance here"
Hi, I have been having a tidy up today and have stumbled upon a cdr by you called between 12th and freeways..lovely stuff..I think Stu who used to run a label called (i forget now!!)gave to me..Cheers Tarl
Hi I have a new track up on my page, as always it ended up being more of a pop song than I intended. Nevertheless, it has all my usual elements with a little more drum programming than usual -I said I'd try ;). There's a blog about its production too if you like to read.
Tim
Hi, Thanks for the add, and thanks for your kind words. I found your page completely by chance. I absolutely love your music! Where is the best place to order it online?
i still have a hard time killing my car's engine when your CD's playing in it ... it's such an addictive album, and i'm glad to see your newer stuff is just as charming and beautiful
all the best, and i'm glad to have you as part of my top 8 :-)
Hey there....sound ifluences! When you recover from the the England game, come and hang out with Junkboy, talk about late 60s Beach Boys records and Chicago Post Rock x
ahh my word, thank you so much ... if i had speakers here at work, i'm positive i'd fall in love with your music ... your american influences are among my favorites of this country ...
i plan to move out to england sometime around may/june 2006, so hopefully i can catch you live soon ... or better yet, set up a few gigs :-)
