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Simon Scardanelli has been singing, writing and recording since the age of 16. He has worked extensively in Europe and the USA , and has at various times been based in London , Amsterdam , Munich , New York and Los Angeles . Having been signed to both major and independent labels, Simon currently releases independently through Resonator Records. As one reviewer wrote of the his 2007 album - “ You never know what is lurking around That Dangerous Sparkle's dark corner, but whatever it is will always shock and surprise. Scardanelli is always prepared to take a risk, and we should all hope that it is this experimentation that is the future of British singer-songwriters.”
A charismatic and engaging performer, Simon's live shows are peppered with wry anecdotes and dry, self-deprecating humour – he is able to look back on a long and varied career with an ironic appreciation of its highs and lows. But it is the quality of songwriting and singing that will ring in your ears after a Scardanelli gig – as Sound on Sound wrote – “Simon's greatest asset is a fantastic singing voice…his performance on tracks such as “They Dance” bear comparison to the likes of Scott Walker.”
Simon Scardanelli had chart success in the eighties with the rock duo Big Bam Boo, notably in the USA with the single "Shooting From My Heart". Working solo since 1991 he has released three albums since Big Bam Boo's "Fun, Faith & Fairplay" of 1989 (MCA Records). His third solo album "THAT DANGEROUS SPARKLE" was released in June 2007.
Simon Scardanelli is also a composer of sonic and acousmatic installations, music for experimental film & theatre, & sound sculptures. He has recently submitted a PhD in Electro-acoustic Composition at Birmingham University and is a member of B.E.A.S.T (Birmingham ElectroAcoustic Sound Theatre). To listen to extracts from commissions and works visit the electroacoustic pages on his website.
We'd love you to come on but I'm not really into sorting out live gigs in the local area. When I do it, it tends to be local artistes performing to raise money for charity, but if I can come up with any ideas I'll certainly pass them on as I would love you to come on the radio show. However, we are in Chorley, Lancashire and you're in London. It's a real shame.
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