Beatles, John Lennon, Mid 90's Britpop (that's my era) for example Oasis, Blur, Space, and more recently Badly Drawn Boy, Beta Band, Magic Numbers
Sounds Like
"simple straight to the point songs, sometimes tongue in cheek and sometimes tender, but always entertaining" Ian from the Derby Singer/ Songwriters Club Nights.
Anyway, as something a bit different, I’m going to explain the songs on my player, the lyrics, subjects and influences. I have realised that I tend not to write songs ‘about’ things as such, more with ‘situations in mind’- I’m aware that sounds a little pretentious but it’s true!!
IT HAPPENS TO THE BEST OF US
This is one of my absolute favourites; lyrically it was inspired by the shocking death of a friend’s father, and written as a message of support. Saying that, it’s quite an optimistic song, especially when the distorted guitar comes in at the third verse; this seems to lift the mood of the song. With the narrated verses and catchy chorus, musically I’d say it’s mainly influenced by the Streets, which seems to be all the rage at the moment!
HOUSE ON FIRE
Another favourite from 'High On Life'; I see this as my signature tune, purely because I love it so much. The lyrics tell a story, although I don’t believe it to be written abut any personal situation in particular, it’s just a story! Another live favourite as it’s quite an easy one to play. Again, the vocal harmonies creep in to give it a retro sound!
WAS IT SOMETHING I SAID?
A Track from my first album ‘High on Life’, which I recently stopped performing; this proved to be a controversial decision! Although it sounds like the aftermath of a stormy relationship it's not, it was written about a situation I found myself in at work when someone...well, the story's in the song!
THE BOOZER
Set as a challenge to write a song about a pub in Derby, I opened up the options and wrote a more general song about alcohol and drunkenness. I think it’s something we can all relate to! I love the harmonies in this, although it sounds like a lot of the first album it’s grown on me and I’m hoping this to be something of a live favourite.
NOTHING IS HAPPENING
For a while, I've wanted a keyboard. I have a basic grasp of pinao becuase i used to play when i was young, and also music theory courses are generally based around piano keys rather than guitar frets. Anyway I'm really pleased that this is my first piece with that 'added depth' of a piano. Lyrically it's not, as the title may suggest, about erectile disfunction (lol) it's about being single. Well people do say to write what you know about!
THIS IS CHRISTMAS
It's my Christmas song! I've re-recorded the vocals and re-mixed it since last year but it's still the same old tune- Merry Christmas!
After playing with a couple of bands- The Undecided, which failed miserably and Deep Descent, which was set up for a College Project but disbanded after the members graduated, I decided to go solo.
I've just come out of a two-year writing block, taken the time to improve on the guitar, and have finally got myself an 8-track recorder and an album's worth of songs.
I continue to write, record and play live and hope to update this site as much as possible.
1. House On Fire
2. Was It Something I Said?
3. Mr Nice
4. High On Life
5. Someone Loves Me
6. Pictures In My Head
7. Do What You Like
8. In My Mind
9. Breathe
10. You Don't Have To Be A Genius
11. It Was A Bad Year
The album comes in a plastic wallet with artwork and tracklistings and a labelled CD, for a bargain at just £4!
You can pay via Paypal by clicking on the button below, or if you would like to pay by cheque send me a message.
Disclaimer- this is the first time i have done this, so if it goes wrong, it's not my fault and I can only apologise!
To get a taste of my live sound, here's some videos clips of a gig I did at the Bless in Derby on 8th May 2007.
'Was It Something I Said?'
'Looking after Number 1', followed by an in-house promotion for this very website
'Our Little Secret', in which our cameraman Nev discovers the 'night-vision' function on the camera
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*** THE VERY LAST EVER RIOT PROMOTIONS GIG AT NOTTINGHAM JUNKTION7*** hey there all.x right, WE ARE RUNNING A FREE MINI BUS TO THE GIG!!!! SO A TOTALLY FREE NIGHT!!!! ITS EVEN FREE TO GET IN! Just need drinkin money:):):) its gonna be an awsome gig so please come along!!!! get in touch if you want a space on the bus! SPACES RUNNING OUT FAST!!! the very last riot promotions gig at junction 7 which will be closing in the new year!!!!:( PICK UP @ THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS-DERBY 7PM! Patchwork Grace ... sleazy trashy quirky fucked up stage show peepshow freakshow porno suicide hotline teenage sex wannabe pink fucking liars
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Hows evrythin goin? What You bin up2? Just writing to remind you of our video launch at Derby, on Saturday the 1st of November at the Vic Inn (Next Saturday). Its gonna be a great night with us unveiling our first ever video of our first EVER single called ‘Sing’. There are some other great bands on too, Including Esteban, The Dandilions and Satnams Tash. We will be on last, and it’s a very special gig for us because we’ve not played a full on rock set in Derby for over 6 months too, so please get your kind self down to the gig, and lets have an awesome night of partying and celebrations!
The Doors open at 7.00, and it’s £4 Entry.
Thank you so much, and we really hope to see you there! Let us know or drop us a comment on the myspace!
hey dude i just uploaded me new song "outside in creeping dark" it's a bit ginger beer but it'd be cool if you could have a listen and tell me what you think xxx
Hi Ollie! How's it going? Thanx for accepting my request! Come check out the songs from my brand new EP on my page! I'd really appreciate your opinion of them:) Cheers Itamar
Hi, sorry it's taken a bit to get back to u but I've been on holiday for the past week. Thanks so much for playing 'Lifeline' on the radio-I really appreciate it and thanks too for the link-I'll definately get in touch. Hope everything is good with u and thanks again :) Charis x
don't forget it's bishop blaise open mic tomorrow, as every thursday no pre-booking nonsense just turn up and play tell a friend, bring an army, support the derby music scene hope to see you down ed xx
bishop blaise open mic, every thursday at the bishop blaise (on friargate near mosh n scream n red) free sweets! £1.00 vodka shots! free drink for everyone who plays! this thursday and every thursday from 8pm and to make it even more lovely it's hosted by me hope to see you there
