When the waters run too deep live at the Brudenell.
The Wine and Me on hit show 'Skins'
'Down Slow' live at The Brudenell Social Club
'If I Told You' Live at The Brudenell Social Club
Fan Video of 'All Along the Watchtower' live at The Cockpit.
Influences
Neil Young, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Jeff Buckley, Ray LaMontagne, James Morrison, Radiohead, Coldplay, Jack Johnson, Rufus Wainwright, Steve Winwood, BB King, John lee Hooker, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Mayer, Johnny Lang,Ray Charles, Dr John, Nick Drake, Loudon Wainwright III, and on and on and on....
The Bedroom Orchestra is the alter ego of Leeds based singer/songwriter Tristan Mackay.
Tristan has risen in popularity while busking professionally in Leeds over the last 18 months and in that time he released two completely independent EP's: 'Tales from a Bedroom Orchestra' and 'Live from the Lounge', a spoof live lounge session made using editing and overdubbing to create a fake interview/performance with Jo Whiley.
Tristan's music soon caught the attention of the powers that be and one of the songs from the 'Tales' EP was chosen to appear in the DVD release of the hit show 'Skins' after being recommended by fans. It can be heard on episode 4.
In late 2007, having caught the ear of various record companies, Tristan signed to Wales based Indie Label 'Red Kite Records' founded by Grammy award winning producer and engineer Martin Levin. Unfortunately the label closed before any recording took place, and Tristan is now pursuing another deal.
In 2008, Tristan's music was showcased on BBC Radio 2.
Hey man. Saw you on Briggate last weekend and really liked what I heard. Thanks for the free entertainment, you made a boring 2 hours of waiting around a lot easier! I'll be sure to buy your stuff once I get paid.
Hey Tris! So finally you've recorded Down Slow and got that up on myspace so I'm very happy :) I've never heard Who Am I before but wow it's absolutly beautiful I've gotta say, really great song x
hi, Tristan!...tnx so much for accepting my request...oh boy, you've got an amazing talent...i'll always try to be on top of ur new songs/releases...good luck & God bless!
Forgot to say the ep we got on the night is great - we downloaded the cover artwork from your photos and printed it on card which makes the whole thing a bit more sturdy and permanent!
honestly, it's one of the best songs i've heard in a while. and believe me i'm very critical of music i'm one of those nightmare musician/journalists =]! let me know if you're doing/looking for any gigs down here and i'll be there or get you intouch with some people to make it happen! xx
tristan, good to see you singing in leeds on valentines day (: ha, i spent it with my best friend and you singing billy jean and hallelujah, it just made my valentines day :} i think your greatt, all the best, Fayee x
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