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Sounds Like
The Family Simpson at times sound as beautiful as lemonade soaking through a summer dress. At other times they sound like a kettle being thrown around in a fridge.
I used to be a singer / songwriter called Ian Simpson and I talked on the phone with a record label. Before that I was in a band called The Beaker People and we talked about talking to a record label (and world domination too, I recall). I am now The Family Simpson and I've realised no-one actually needs a record label, just listeners. Sorry if I was a bit slow.
Absolutely every single CD I have recorded as a solo artist is now online at http://www.last.fm/music/The+Family+Simpson. Please take the time to listen, comment and tag... if you can! And if you own a podcast and would like to feature any of the songs get in touch - I'll probably say yes.
Sometimes I load up draft tracks at soundclick.com...
"CAREER" HIGHLIGHTS
* netlabel release Montague's Lunchtime Speciale [wm099] achieving 5000 downloads in a single month (Oct 2009)
* supporting Anni Rossi and Rollin Hunt AND playing an art gallery at the same time.
* tracks from 'Happiness. Shared' regularly used as lullabies for 'other people's children'. Wow.
* met Gary Lightbody (Snow Patrol) comparing final of 2003 Daily Record 192 Acoustic Big Break (him, not me). Neither of us won.
* had telephone conversation with someone from a minor label as a result of 2004 BBC Sold on Song. I got excited and sent in some very wrong tracks.
* nearly supported Lloyd Cole. He didn't want any support.
* left-field recognition from Mark Sandall (BBC Radio 3: Mixing It) on Unknown Public compilation
* intermittant radio play on Scottish indie stations, US college/pirate stations and Swiss/American/Czech podcasts, although it's slowly improving. Grateful for all.
Hellllo to yoo tae! So, whits fresh wi yoo? ocht or nocht?
(its susi byraway no Alan...he's far too busy being a very sensible and lovely teacher the noo, but he still has fairyish tendencies that need venting from time tae time as ye can see...) hope the family are happy and well. Are you writing much? I wrote a new song in between sorting oot baby and the washing and dishing up the tea! haha...i was rather stunned. Just picked up the guitar when I went upstairs wi the clean washing and sat with the guitar, got a tune going...then I ran back down, finished making the tea...went back up for another shot....suddenly there were words. Nice when that happens eh?
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Cheers mate, yeah still in mancunia. i'll let you know when it's done, haven't really got a date just waiting for some fiddle to be added and then getting it mastered. How's things with you ?
yo-de-doody er thats a bit odd, i thought i put all my songs up to download, anyway, if you e-mail me your address i can just post you a cd down. gis a shout then... tom
Well I moved out of my place once I left for Japan, and don't really intend to live there again. I think Glasgow is the logical place to live when I get back in about a month - before I left I was always commutting through for various musical projects. Plus it will be easier to promote the EP release there, and there's tonnes of musos from Aberdeen too - total sweet.
I dream of an island that I could fashion as part a Mekong Kurtz / Hackworth terror experience and part an escape from servitude. Who knows?
So are you still on a live gig hiatus? See any cool shows in Abs? I always wish I was back for some of the Interesting Music nights - Edinburgh gigs at times could be a little soulless.
You, Blastcap and I should catch up once I'm back if you fancy it in Ian?
i just read ur blog about ur lemon tree nightmare - i'm scared to try for a gig now! i'm sure most musicians get pissed around sometimes when gigging - i know have. anyway, i feel ur pain. hope to hear more tunage from ye soon. keith
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