From my early days listening to Blues and Folk music through 70's progressive rock and Jazz, I can't pigeon hole my influences but thanks go to John Anderson, Roy Harper, John Martyn, Dave Gilmour, Nils Lofgren, Pat Metheny and Todd Rundgren to name but a very few...
Musical heritage: My father's heritage - Billy Pigg the Northumbrian Piper.
(1902–1968)
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I absolutely have no idea. Please try and work that one out for yourselves.
Inspiration is almost intangible. Music in my head somehow erupts from the fingertips to the keyboard or the fretboard. The PC has made it much easier to capture and share the ideas.
I've had associations with music making most of my life. Some of my attempts are minor meditations and others are just plain fun. I hope that you will enjoy these simple offerings for what they are.
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Hannah-Rei features as a vocalist and co-writer and puts a magic shine on my sometimes clumsy guitar playing. Hannah has her own myspace and a talent that far exceeds my own.
Laurie and Simon's Themes are part of a suite of music for their Wedding in July. Laurie's Theme is inspired by Irish Folk Music and Simon's Theme is a more Anglicised rendition of a tune I wrote to compliment Laurie's. Originally it was just intended to be a simple two guitar arrangement but after trying several string and horn dubs, I liked this particular arrangement.
Border Crossing reflects the Northumbrian in me. Best listened to with headphones.
Ripples sometimes called the Duck Tune, is about my connection with water and a journey through a life.
You Say was a lot of fun and co-written with Hannah from a jazzy riff that had been whirring around in my head for far too long.
Mr Smooth is totally apposite to me but Hannah turned this into something workwhile.
Check out Hannah-Rei
Nov 14 2006 20:00 -
The Bedford
Balham
London, SW12 9HD
Winner of the MBF Songwriter Awards 2006 Hannah-Rei & her Band
Outstanding Performance!
MBF Songwriting Award 2006 - Hannah being presented with the Gold Envelope by Guy Chambers with Cathy Dennis and Jake Shillingford looking on, David Stark and Tony Moore (obscured).
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Hey Guys how's it going? Our debut album is finally out! Would be great if you could support us by buying our album directly from our No Machine Shop (Paypal) on the link below:
Hi Peter, Just thought I'd say hi, I recognise your username from Stormcock site,Your daughter is very talented, looks to have a brilliant future ahead in music Take Care mate! SHAUN
Hey how's it going? Really glad you like our stuff! Yeah we were listening to Nils just now really proper music. Hope you can make it to our gig in Leeds on 22nd Oct at Trash.. No Machine
Yes its me again - wait for ages and then three come along at once!!!!! i have yet ANOTHER new demo up on myspace. originally written in 1984 - 'skylark song' was never recorded. it is now being re written with an orchestral score and a vocal. see what ye thinks? mike
Spooky!!!!! the track was only put up yesterday afternoon. maybe we are caught in the twiglet zone or something? perhaps we should try and win the lottery! will follow the links to your impressive daughter! regards mike
Evening boss - what tricks??? how's the guitar??? thought i'd let you know i've got a new track up on myspace - called 9th September, hope you like it? did you see rh on his recent tour??? regards mike
Many thanks for your add and support, welcome aboard!
If you've got a little time left, please kill some by listening to the genre of Progressive Dance :-)
By the way, if you happen to like VDGG, A Dance Mix of Man Erg(!) is under construction! Check out my blog space... :) Right now I need some BG Vocals and Harmonies. Add to my blog if you wanna contribute...
Hallo my friend - sorry for the delay in replying. Been a bit busy of late. Mostly due to lifes little frustrations, but just compered a wonderful evening at the Cityscreen in York. Do let me know if youre in York anytime - youll always finds me busking on those lovely antique streets at the weekend...best wishes, DWM
(1902–1968)
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