People sometimes stop me in the street and ask me, “Excuse me sir, do you ever make use of that 1st class master’s degree in chemistry that you got from the University of Durham?” And I am thrilled to say that lately, yes I have, because I’ve been doing some spectroscopy! O.K., it’s technically not NMR …
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Video: ‘Whisper of the Soul’, from ‘Spectroscopy’
A little while ago I did some recording for a new project by maestro supremo Mr. Jack Mitchell Smith entitled ‘Spectroscopy’, and I have a little preview to share with you in advance of the album’s release. How exciting! ‘Spectroscopy’ is a suite of 7 pieces for various solo instruments and piano, inspired by …
Video: ‘Rainbow Connection’ with The Dunleavy & Dimplesauce Showtime Orchestra
Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great pleasure that I announce the premiere performance of the U.K.’s newest and quite possibly greatest ever musical ensemble: The Dunleavy & Dimplesauce Showtime Orchestra! Yayyyyyyyyy! The orchestra was formed in mid-2020 by the legendary (and also mythical) characters of Beatrice Dunleavy and Ericona Dimplesauce. Their mission was a …
Video: ‘One Day More’ with the Welsh Musical Theatre Orchestra
O.K. guys, so here’s the thing, right… Not that long ago the BBC did a survey to find out the nation’s most favouritest of all time song from a musical. Sadly the respondents were unaware of ‘It’s Not Really the Apocalypse’ (available here) or ‘Mongolian Death Worm: A Puppet Show Musical’ (watch it here), because …
‘The Mob Song’ (instrumental) | Excerpts from ‘Beauty and the Beast’, Reed 3
It has recently entered my knowledge that Disney Theatrical are toying with the idea of putting on a new UK tour of ‘Beauty and the Beast’, beginning in the lusty month of May 2021. “Great Scot!” I screamed on reading the news. “It occurs to me that maybe (just maybe) they will be searching for …
‘Gaston’ (instrumental) | Excerpts from ‘Beauty and the Beast’, Reed 3
While browsing my crystal ball lately, I discovered that Disney Theatrical are planning a new UK tour of ‘Beauty and the Beast’, commencing in May 2021. “Good gracious!” I said on hearing the news. “I do solemnly believe that they will be looking for funny intelligent woodwind musicians to play the various reed parts!” Therefore …
‘Be Our Guest’ (instrumental) | Excerpts from ‘Beauty and the Beast’, Reed 3
It has come to my attention that Disney Theatrical are planning a new UK tour of ‘Beauty and the Beast’, commencing in May 2021. “Aha!” I thought on hearing the news. “It occurs to me that they will surely be looking for young attractive woodwind musicians to play the various reed parts!” Therefore I have …
Christmas Bassoons and Video Game Tunes
Christmas has surely come early for you, most esteemed reader, for today I have not one, not three, but two lovely videos to share with you! The first is a festive medley for four bassoons, which I have put together as an exclusive video for the online Christmas carol service of St. Andrew’s Church. You …
Pedacito de Luna
I’ve got a li’l somethin’ for you to listen to today, which is the result of one of many remote recording sessions I’ve been doin’ lately. It’s a sultry li’l number called ‘Pedacito de Luna’, which translates as ‘Little Piece of Moon’ (if Gurgle Translate is to be believed). There’s a lot of really nice …
The New Original British British Trad. Revival Revival Jelly Roll Jazz Band Band’s Official 2020 Remote Collaboration Lockdown Moving Picture, 2.0
I think it’s time for another blog post, don’t you? Fortunately I have just the thing to write about, because The Jelly Roll Jazz Band have just released their second remote collaboration video! Their video skills are improving all the time, although it might take a few more pandemics for them to really get the …
