LATEST NEWS: May 08: The new album and probably my musical masterpiece, Tests, will be available on the 26th of May and will be accompanied by a launch night at 13th Note, door at 9pm. Coincidentally, Tests will also be available on that date on itunes, as are the two previous releases. Bear in mind that this might be the last gig for a wee while, as I'm slightly changing tack. Details later. So, the only news right now is come to 13th Note on Monday 26th May where Tests will be released. Be good. Dx
Bio: Beaches of the Proud is an electronica/IDM/Ambient/Downtempo/whateveryouwanttocallit act formed by Dave Webster, who used to be theGuitarist/Synthist/Vocalist from Glasgow band The Makos. It started off as a side projectfrom The Makos, containing songs that didn't really fit in with the direction we were going,and also as a sneaky page to secretly big us up. However it kind of snowballed, and after Igot some great feedback on the music and playing the songs live, I've now turned Beachesinto a regular live act, with (occasional) visuals and everything.
If you've seen/heard of Beaches before, I really recommend you come and see a few live shows, as I work very hard to make each show as "live" as possible, and different to the last one, which involves new songs, different versions of old songs, and new segues. It's mostly improvisation based, so sometimes even I don't totally know whats going to happen. I DO NOT USE COMPUTERS its all done on hardware sequencers etc and live instruments, I just feel its a bit more exciting to see music being created live rather than staring at a laptop screen.
If you like the music you're hearing, the first album "Veils" is available from itunes, as will the new EP "The Truth Always Follows Me Around". I'd recommend a CD version of both because a) it's cheaper b) its better quality and c) everything seques and merges properly. CDs are available at gigs, or I can send them via paypal. Message me for further details.
In the meantime, enjoy the music, download some more if you like, come to a few gigs and be good.
Enjoy.
Dave
Words by various mags/fanzines regarding "The Truth Always Follows me Around EP":
"As soaring and celestial as Boards of Canada playing on a balloon ride to Atlantis" - METRO
"You can hear the heart and
passion in the recording, it has a life that most electronica lacks. If folk
noir and antifolk have an instrumental counterpart this is it." - FATEA
"With [Webster's] multi-layered approach, he takes you from crashing, crushing crescendos to subtle, sensitive serenity - music for the mind, music for the moment... a mighty fine outing that shows guts, dedication and innovation" - TOXIC PETE
"This is a highly impressive EP. It's steeped in complexities, excellent song writing but most of all displays a level of humanity that is so often missing from electronic acts. 10/10" - TASTY FANZINE
"The most important element of this EP is that Beaches have kept on their toes, changing things around and avoiding formula-songs to make each of the five tracks appealing in its own right" - THE MAG
"Among the more contemporary and obvious influences like Boards of Canada or Mogwai, you can hear echoes of Durutti Column, at least to these ears. Not only is this refreshing but like Vini Reilly all those years ago in the milieu of punk it is at times inspiring work." - BAD ROBOT
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