Reviews of 'Angels Falling Down' the New CD by Gavin Stephens**********
'Angels Falling Down'
Review by Jean-Emmanuel Dubois.
"You are feeling miserable at the choice in the record shops and you are left feeling depressed and gloomy, nothing interests you anymore.
I think I have the remedy for you, a songwriter still little known, who is carving out a niche for himself on the Web with pocket Symphonies shot through with waves of emotion.
Gavin is certainly awash with diverse influences (Van Dyke Parkes/Randy Newman/Bacharach and Co.) but he possesses his own vocabulary, which proves that pop can re-invent itself.
Gavin (English) is also continental: he invokes Michel Legrand and Jacques Tatti with a dash of Prince. If Valentino has an affluent 'Deauville' side to him, Stephens is more 'Trouville', with its charm of muted colours.
Angels Falling Down, is a man who soars up on his dreams, far above the world of all its problems."*********Reviews of 'Angels Falling Down' the New CD by Gavin Stephens**********
author: Mr Aa -
Absolutely brilliant song cycle !It's utterly wilsonesque without sounding like mere pastiche as Wilson lovers too often do. Highly recommended !
*********Reviews of 'Angels Falling Down' the New CD by Gavin Stephens**********: - Heir Apparent? - author: Paul Howard - Angels Falling Down is a beautifully realized song-cycle that calls to mind the classic late 60's early 70's Beach Boys, with a dash of Prince at his most playful as well as the odd nod to Miles Davis. Sublime close harmonies weave through the whole piece like gold and silver threads. Gavin Stephens plays and sings everything himself, displaying dexterity and confidence throughout. To pick out the best tracks would do a great disservice to this breathtaking recording. Clocking in at just under 35 minutes, it should be listened to in its entirety, every time! Gorgeous art work from Dave Houssart completes this beautiful package. Any serious fan of Brian Wilson must hear this CD, and consider, perhaps, that the master may have a successor. -**********. *********Reviews of 'Angels Falling Down' the New CD by Gavin Stephens**********:Here Comes The Summer - author: Fred - A fabulous blend of everything I love. Wonderful arrangements and beautiful melodies. The harmonies are out of this world and the playing is incredible throughout. A perfect soundtrack for a perfect summer. Love it**********
1st off a BIG thanks to Skip The Funktologist @ A Funk Above The Rest @ www.kuvo.org & Gi Dussault / Joe Kelley @ The Upper Room With Joe Kelley for their Radio Broadcast support and permission to use the clips from their shows @ www.myspace.com/oceanoftunes (The Mothership of all New Gavin Stephens/Knight & Stephens and Fred work) and @ www.oceanoftunes.com. Cheers Guys. www.oceanoftunes.com hosts a plethora of musical styles and Poetry sporned by Gavin Stephens/Harry Knight & Fred. The concept of Ocean Of Tunes is to celebrate the 9 albums that have been Produced by Gavin since 2005 and collate all the material that has been released in one sea worthy surfin' vessel. Since the birth of Ocean, Gavin has enjoyed consistent support of many radio stations, such as: www.kuvo.org courtesy of "The Funktologist" Skip Reeves on his "A Funk Above The Rest" radio show every Saturday night, being played between the likes of George Clinton, Larry Graham, James Brown, Bootsy Collins, Sly & The Family Stone, The Temptations etc...for his solo CD "Rock Chocolate". On the back of his interest, Skip Reeves is now also giving "Rock Chocolate" additional distribution through his own website www.afunkabovetherest.com. The 2nd main Station being The BBC. A Big Band Saturday night show hosted by John Hellings on www.bbc.co.uk/herefordandworcester/. John has played tracks from Gavin & Harry's "Swings & Roundabouts" CD under the band name "Roarin' Greedients" inbetween Hero's such as Miles Davis and Gil Evans. The 3rd Funky Station is the Prince endorsed "The Upper Room with Joe Kelley". The show was included on Prince's own website in 2004 and has been playing tracks from Gavin's Solo releases "Rock Chocolate" and "The Truth About Women". Thanks to Gi Dassault and Joe Kelley for their continued support at the station and Gi for her Prince stories and related Photo's! and most recently 'The Curve Ball' hosted by Mojo & Record collector magazine writer Chris Evans' who gave 'Angels Falling Down' its first airing on 22/04/2008 with the likes of Van Dyke Parkes!!!! playing the track 'Falling Down'. Cheers Chris. This new release for April 2008 is now at CDBABY/iTunes/Napster & beyond!). It's material recently recorded and archived tracks blended together as one 32min mini Suite, so expect something completely different from "Rock Chocolate" & "The Truth About Women". It has already been quoted as "The most comprehensive collection of tunes yet produced by Gavin"(from a non-paying source!) and described as 'The Wilson Brothers on Jacques Tati's bike dreaming of Legrand & Bacharach Melodies'-"We can't say fairer than that" says Chris Evans! Both Fred (Poet In Limbo) & Harry are working on their own projects which will coming to "Ocean" as and when..... Cheers to all along the way that's filled the Ocean: Kay Jackson/Colin Bell/Bill Cornell/Barry Strong/Alan Jones/Robin Whitbread/Jeff Carpenter/One to One/The Sullivans/The Tender Trap/The Soul Traders/Chris Knowles/Paul Childs/Tony Roche/Jem Wand/Dave Monk/John Hellings/Skip Reeves/Gi Dussault & Joe Kelley/Chris Evans (From 'The Curve Ball' radio show/Jean-Emmanuel Dubois/Steve Perry (Artwork for "Swings & Roundabouts" and "The Truth About Women")/Robert John Burley (Artwork For "Oriental Elements") Dave Monk (The reason "Rock Chocolate" was released!!!)/Dave Houssart (Artwork for "Angels Falling Down" and 30yrs of friendship and consistant inspiration) /Harry Knight & Fred (Poet In Limbo).
Tis the very same Mr. Mortimer, whos van Chris Fallon christened one night after the Powerhaus! Saw the last half hour of thr Spector doc. One spooky dude, several dodgy syrups and many, many great records. Apart from his Leonard Cohen LP which he ruined. Take care fella. Paul
Hi everyone. Just announcing that my new album 'The Ill-Tempered Klavier' is now available from my page. Please take a listen to the sample tracks on my page's player. The music is a kind of cross between jazz, classical and rock music. Thanks. Chris L
Hi Roarin' Greedients - Thanks for friending back ... 'Dig your film noirish - Torch style. CLOSER TO YOU and BLUE reminds me of late night FM when I was getting into Chet Baker, Jack Jones even Mark Murphy ... Night breeze ballads, that's what your sound brings forth ... Just timeless.
In music,
-Julian
afternoonblue
ps. love the upturned ending on BLUE ...very elegant.
Hi Roarin', I love this music..great to waltz to..I checked out the other sites and they are equally good..Oceans fo tunes got a rock thing going..How are you all intertwined together? Thanks for stopping by my site..Keep the music flowin..Aloha Kimo Holland
Hola!!!!.....just a little luv your way....hope you're having a great night whether it's at home or out on the town...if you're out and about take some crazy pics and toss em' in my wall of fame..hope you're doin' well�CARPE DIEM!!!!
- aaron
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14 Funky & Chilled 70's influenced grooves. Inspired by Blaxploitation soundtracks of the day by Issac Hayes, Curtis Mayfield, James Brown etc.Can U Dig It.? Right On.
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