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MADRUM

About Me

GAVIN FRANK has been involved in music from choirboy to Ba Hons Music Degree. He has studied with international voice teacher and performer, Chloe Goodchild for the last 6 years , completing the "NAKED VOICE" and "FACILITATOR" Trainings. He facilitates voice workshops around the south west and beyond. More info can be found on www.listentothevoice.co.uk LAWRENCE KELSON has been drumming since he was 11 years old. He is an arts graduate from Chelsea School of Art which he describes as a major learning experience. He is interested in a wide range of musical styles/artists from Dead Can Dance to Arvo Part.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 19/07/2006
Band Website: www.madrum.com
Band Members: GAVIN FRANK: VOCALS, INDIAN HARMONIUM, GUITAR and KEYBOARDS.LAWRENCE KELSON: PERCUSSION, SEQUENCERS and KEYBOARDS.
Influences: MADRUM draws its inspiration from various musical traditions using sound and rhythm as a vehicle for authentic expression. Their work is infused with a sense of the sacred and reflects a deep longing. Music is seen as a form through which the inner landscape is brought into being.They have a sensitive and considered approach to their work which produces a powerful and unique sound: yearning, lyrical,and, at times, explosive. Emotion and passion are expressed in songs, soundscapes, chants, and rhythm. They use combinations of voice, Indian harmonium, guitar, keyboards, and sequencers, and a wide range of percussion instruments to reflect their interest in multi-cultural styles of music.Influences include: Lisa Gerrard, Dead Can Dance, Chloe Goodchild, Classical Music, Folk music such as Dougie Maclean, June Tabor, Arvo Part, John Tavener, Sheila Chandra, Indian Music, Middle Eastern music, Jewish music, Choral music, Drum Corps International, the Naked Voice.
Sounds Like: DEAD CAN DANCE.MADRUM!!
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

New songs and pics!

Check out new pics from Morocco and new live recordings from gigs in Brighton and Hay-on-Wye!   Enjoy!
Posted by on Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:14:00 GMT

Madrum in the Desert 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUV7jTAfxAA Madrum in the desert 2
Posted by on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:31:00 GMT

Madrum in the Desert 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHIu8J-TOiM
Posted by on Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:35:00 GMT