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Paul Downing

Bass Guitar - Composition - Songwriting

About Me

Paul studied bass guitar and composition at Leeds College Of Music and the Guildhall School Of Music & Drama.
He has worked extensively in the worlds of Pop, Jazz and Media Music both as a musician and composer.
His work has been released and performed all over the world and his production music has been synchronized to TV programs broadcast by numerous major channels, including the BBC, ITV, C4 & Sky.
Other credits include; Martha Reeves, Anne Clark, Mark Murphy, Cayenne, Coup D'Etat...
The muse struck Paul recently and a torrent of songs came forth. So, he decided to take these songs and create a solo singer-songwriter album. He was fortunate to have many talented and creative friends around to help make the album.
The album titled 'Days Of Light' is a personal journey into the emotions, humour and reflections of life. It brings together the musical and life experiences of Paul and aims to entertain, amuse and provoke the listener.
The album was mixed on a beautiful Neve console at Parkgate studios and mastered by Pete Smith.
'Days Of Light' is now available for download on iTunes!
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Member Since: 4/12/2006
Band Website: pauldowningmusic.co.uk
Band Members: Paul Downing - Lead Vocals, Songs, Guitars, Bass Guitars, 'Cello, Keyboards, Programming.
Jill Jarman - Production, Arranging, Keyboards.
Dave Jackson - Backing Vocals, Keyboards.
Mike Eaves - Guitars.
Karen Akroyd - Violin.
Marc Parnell - Drums.
Sarah Downing - Backing Vocals.
Lizzie B - Backing Vocals.
Doc Spoons - Percussion.
Mark Allaway - Saxophones.
Bernard O'Neill - Double Bass.
Pete Smith - Mixing & Mastering Engineer.
Jamie Orchard-Lisle - Recording Engineer (drums).
Simon Wakeling - Assistant Engineer (Mixing).
Jackie Lewin - Artwork.
Influences: Donald Fagen, Joni Mitchell, Weather Report, Miles Davis, Nick Drake, Carole King, J.S. Bach, Johannes Brahms, Herbert Howells, Pat Metheny, Steely Dan, Jaco Pastorius, The Beatles, Peter Gabriel, Charles Mingus, Tony Levin, Kenny Wheeler, Wayne Shorter, Paul Chambers...
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Record Label: Paulos Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Press Release : Paul Downing Unleashes Days Of Light on iTunes

Paul Downing Unleashes 'Days of Light' on iTunes And brings alien abduction to the musical masses October 29, 2007 - Press Dispensary - Renowned musician Paul Downing ( http://www.pauldowningmusic...
Posted by Paul Downing on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 03:19:00 PST

Days Of Light released on iTunes!

Fantastic news! My album 'Days Of Light' has now been released on iTunes! So, if you like what you hear, and would like to support me as an artist, please download a copy of the album.Please find the ...
Posted by Paul Downing on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 04:44:00 PST

Album copies have arrived!

I've now received the demo copies of 'Days Of Light', and am really pleased with the way they've turned out. I've been busy giving copies to everyone involved in the project and I'm saving the remaind...
Posted by Paul Downing on Thu, 15 Jun 2006 06:40:00 PST

Five Leaves Left

 Five Leaves Left   A strange tale to impart. Soon after I'd finished writing and recording my album Days Of Light I promised myself that I'd take a really good listen to the works of Nick D...
Posted by Paul Downing on Sat, 29 Apr 2006 08:23:00 PST

Gosh

Wow..this myspace thing is incredible...it's only been a few days since I started my site and all of a sudden I'm connecting up with friends I havn't seen for years and getting to listen to some fab m...
Posted by Paul Downing on Wed, 19 Apr 2006 04:32:00 PST