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About Me

As soon as I learnt how to play the piano I got into writing songs. It's something almost inbred in me. I gained a thirst for the rock star lifestyle after dancing in a pop video aged 3. By 6 I recorded my first song called 'I've got the Rhythm'. When I reached secondary school I started to fully translate ideas into music and the rest is history. I listen to a wide variety of music and therefore I feel this is reflected through the music I create. I feel the music transcends genre, as it is what is in the heart that matters. I like to see each song as a canvas on which to paint musical ideas. In 2005 I was happy to win an international songwriting competition. I have enjoyed playing with a variety of different musicians-rock bands, jazz bands, jazz trio/duo, choirs, with flutists and lyricists..lots of talented people! I really believe that music can make the world go round, and that special song or piece has the power to inspire, communicate and translate what otherwise cannot be said in simple words. I feel we have a responsiblity as artists to keep filling the world with light, hope and encourage others to keep creating a better world. I am only at the beginning of my musical journey, and where it goes I'm not entirely sure but I'm looking forward to the ride. I hope you enjoy my music. Feel free to make any comments or suggestions! Thanks for reading and listening! :-) MyGen Profile Generator

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Member Since: 27/06/2006
Band Website: watch this space!
Band Members: Myself and others depending on the band! I am currently in a soul 60s/70 Motown type function band and a jazz band.
Influences: Everything and anything. At a young age I listened to the Hollies, the Beatles, Michael Jackson, Gloria Estefan, Madonna, Sting, Jimi Hendrix, Greg Howe and fusion such as Chick Corea, Frank Gambale and Kate Bush in my parents record collection. More recently I have been influenced by and/or enjoy listening to: Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Linkin Park, Stevie Wonder, Martinu, Handel, Schumann, Brecker Brothers, Herbie Hancock, Maroon 5, RHCP, Carole King, Tracey Chapman, Cole Porter, Irish folk, Muse, Hanson, James Morrison, Spice Girls, Human League, John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Shakira, The Feeling, Jeff Buckley, Josh Groban, Fiona Apple, Tori Amos, Zero 7, Michael Nyman, Josh Groban, The Kooks, Evanescence, Chaka Khan, Rooster, Steve Reich, Alien Ant Farm, Junior Boys, Vivaldi, friends music love, life and the universe and too many more to mention.
Sounds Like: Me hopefully, with an ecclectic mix of influences (see above).
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Update, it's about time!

Hey!!I realise I have been tres lazy about posting blogs, and so seeing as it's been too long voila....I'm in a few bands at the moment. I Have a gig with Clockwork Radio on Friday 20th March (2 days ...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:39:00 GMT

Gigging!

Pinch, punch first of the month! Well on Friday I had my first gig with Clockwork Radio at Dry Bar! Thanks to my friends that came down and to everyone who watched. Despite technical difficulties I th...
Posted by on Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:04:00 GMT

Check out this event: Acoustic night at the New Oxford

Hosted By: Phill FlemingWhen: 30 Sep 2007, 19:00Where: New OxfordBexely SquareSalford, NW M36DBUnited KingdomDescription:Phill Fleming Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:03:00 GMT

Check out this event: Penguin in the Sun live at the Late Room

Hosted By: Rea C When: Thursday May 24, 2007 at 8:00 PMWhere: The Late RoomPeter StreetManchester, NW MUnited KingdomDescription:Rea C Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Tue, 22 May 2007 19:10:00 GMT

Recording

Hiya, if you're reading this then hello and thanks for reading!Anyhow, at the moment, amongst a whole lot of other things, I'm trying to finish recording a song I wrote around October time for a band ...
Posted by on Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:58:00 GMT

Acoustic gig

Had a great time at the acoustic gig Phill organised last night. Lots of different people played, bit of blues, folk, rock, funk.Phill, Blake and me played 4 covers- Walk on By, My Funny Valentine, Ki...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:21:00 GMT

James Morrison gig

Last night I was lucky enough to see James Morrison play at ULU along with The Webb Stisters as support. The Webb Sisters were excellent, I had heard of them before but didn't really know their music....
Posted by on Thu, 07 Sep 2006 04:24:00 GMT

songwriting

I'm writing lots of songs at the moment but the real trouble I have is the lyrics. I would like to colloborate with a lyricist/poet to write meaningful lyrics!
Posted by on Sun, 13 Aug 2006 03:12:00 GMT

Music shop

Kensington Pianos is great to buy all pianos such as Yamaha, Streicher, Kawai etc and sells lots of sheet music!!! I highly recommend it!!! xx
Posted by on Wed, 02 Aug 2006 08:56:00 GMT

new music

Welcome to my music page!At the moment I am in the middle of writing new songs with the help of some great new recording equipment I have acquired! (thanks to you no who) fab.I am very interested to l...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Jul 2006 13:01:00 GMT