Greg Lawson, Robert McFall (violins), Brian Schiele (viola), Su-a Lee(cello/musical saw), Graeme McNaught (piano), Rick Standley (bass), James Mackintosh/Alan Dale (drums)
Influences
Astor Piazzolla, Raymond Scott, Robert Fripp, Frank Zappa, Ennio Morricone, Giya Kancheli, Olli Mustonen, John Adams, James MacMillan, Edward McGuire, John Dowland, Carlo Gesualdo - these are all composers whose music we play.
Sounds Like
very difficult to describe - because we do so many different things - but I would like to think of ourselves in the same category as "new classical" bands like the Absolut Ensemble. The band characteristically sounds really rich because of using richly amplified strings.
Mr McFall's Chamber came into being in the mid nineties. It is an ensemble based in Scotland. We play classical, rock, jazz collaborations, cartoon music, tango etc etc etc. Line-up is generally string quaret, bass, piano and drums/percussion. We usually play amplified. We've also worked with a number of singers - including Taylor Wilson, Valentina Montoya-Martinez and Michael Marra (just two songs, but we're hoping to do more). The band has recently started to create a repertoire around the music of Martyn Bennett - this along with percussionists James Mackintosh, Tom Bancroft and piper/whistle player Fraser Fifield.
I'd like to bow before all of you after this amazing concert yesterday in the Bongo Club. Every note you play shows your love for the music you play, and a humble respect the music, for your fellow musicians, for the audience, for mankind. You put a smile on my face that didn't fade the whole evening. Thanks so much!
I just stopped by to say hi and I hope you had a good weekend. I hope you have a fantastic week; wishing you the very best. You are awesome; thanks for your friendship!
Be well!
Tim
Hi, just to let you know about the Bellevue Rendezvous album launch..
Wednesday 2nd May
Octopus Diamond, Guthrie St, Edinburgh
8.30pm - Free entry..
Should be a good party, hope to see you there :-)
Hi Mr McFalls Chamber,
I just wanted to drop you a note and hope you've had a happy Easter/ Passover. Holidays always give me time to pause and think of those friends and family who are in my life. It also gives me time to be thankful for each of them... including you. Thank you again for your friendship, I am grateful for you. Have a wonderful week!
Tim
Hi Mr McFalls Chamber,
Just stopped by to say hello and thank you again for your friendship. I am honored by it.
I also wanted to tell you that I am casting for several musicians, vocalist, and dancers. I am producing a show for tour and need artists not only for recording but for touring as well. As you may or may not know, I am preparing for a tour this summer/ fall to five cities across the globe, and am looking for solid talent. Since you have been so kind in lending me your ear, and offering your friendship, I thought I might come to myspace before putting ads in the trades. So I came to myspace first.
PLEASE READ IN DETAIL... it may answer your questions. I am offering a flat rate for service or a percentage of profits off the sales of recorded material. That part is up to you. Rates and fees will be discussed upon approval in the first round of the selection process. If you know of someone who might be interested in this information, please pass this note on to them.
Here’s what I am looking for:
Orchestral:
Violin, Viola, Cello
Oboe, French Horn, Trumpet, Clarinet
Primary & Secondary Percussionist
Vocal:
SATB / Female & Male – Lead Capability
Dance:
Ballet, Point, Lyrical
Here is what you need to do:
E-mail me with your name and age (18+ only) and current contact information such as an e-mail address to tim@composertimoneil.com. Please forward all questions and querries to tim@composertimoneil.com. Please list three of your major accomplishments with your art; such as degrees or special performances. Make sure to include a Current Photo (JPEG or Bitmap only), MP3 (music) or WMV (video for dance or live performance) of some of your best work; something that make you stand out from the rest. Please do not send anything that lasts for more than 30 seconds and no file over 10 mb will be accepted. Make it short and sweet, and make it count. If I need any more material, I will let you know. The cutoff date for accepting m
How about some gigs south of the border? Maybe I could have a word with leeds jazz, They have a well appointed new venue. Perhaps I'll catch up with you in Scotland sometime.
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