What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong Solo Guitar Cover
http://youtu.be/gUUy0s1daeM Good evening, Check out the newest video that I've just uploaded, this time covering Louis Armstrong's hit 'What a Wonderful World'. Once again I'm using my Takamine TANC40 recorded with a Zoom Q3HD camcorder. Enjoy!
Ho Hey – Lumineers Solo Guitar Cover
http://youtu.be/ObktuG_Ro2M Good morning! Another day, and another cover. This time I've made an arrangement of 'Ho Hey' by the Lumineers, played on my Takamine TAN40C. This version pretty much sticks to the chords used in the original but with the melody placed into the mix along with some broken chords/bass line parts. Let us know what you think!
Bring Him Home Solo Guitar Arrangement
http://youtu.be/62E8fHbK2AQ So today I decided to record some video demos of various pieces that I've arranged for solo guitar over the last couple of months. Today I've started with 'Bring Him Home' from Les Misérables played on my old Classical Guitar (Vicente Sanchis Model 29). Hope you enjoy and look out for more arrangements soon!
Rig Rundown @ The Rose, Kingston 2013
We're now into our fourth year at live @ the Rose in Kinston upon Thames and its become tradition to not only go for a pre gig meal at GBK but also to have a crazy photo session of all the band kit being used throughout the show. This year in particular for me has marked a significant milestone in terms of the equipment that I'm now using for live shows as you can see via the pics in this post. For the show [...]
Rockaoke Fun n Games
Last night I got the opportunity to play a rather unique gig in the form of Rockaoke, which karaoke with a live band! Very good fun n banter, of which the party featured its very own Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Ozzy Osbourne and many Amy Winehouse's to name a few! Decided to revise my pedalboard for the show of which I've now got a MXR Micro Amp for clean boosts and for more gain when driving the dirty channel on the Rivera, and the [...]
Rolling down the River
Afternoon, It's nearly Easter break (well it is for me already!) but to get people in an upbeat mood, check out this new DisCovered song released last week. Probably my favourite of the sessions so far, let us know what you think![soundcloud url="http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/83716164" params="" width=" 100%" height="166" iframe="true" /]
View from the Stage
Tonight's show was the Royal Festival Hall in Southbank and once the crowd started coming in, I had to take the opportunity to take a shot of how incredible the view was from stage, especially for the kids singing and playing this evening. All around an excellent evening for music education of which I hope to see more events in future.
DisCovered Rock out Foo Fighters!
Function band DisCovered have just released a new demo, which is 'Times Like These' by the Foo Fighters, recorded during the December 2012 sessions along with Jessie J's 'Domino'. Check it out below and let us know what you think! [soundcloud url="http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/82117418%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-DItSF" params="" width=" 100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] More audio and details @ www.wearediscovered.co.uk
DisCovered jammin’ out Jessie J
Afternoon! My function band have been recording some new tracks for this year's promotion and we've just put this one up online! Check it out and let me know what you think! Follow us @ www.facebook.com/discovered or via twitter @wearediscovered - and of course www.wearediscovered.co.uk [soundcloud url="http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/77536845" params="" width=" 100%" height="166" iframe="true" /]
New to the collection…
My new bass (named 'Leona') is a Fender Jazz Deluxe Bass which includes a passive/active switch for a whole range of tones! Amazing! Looking forward to jamming this out with DisCovered!
Merry Christmas!
My folks believe I should learn a different instrument and so I shall! This one has been christened 'Mango' (as mom couldn't quite the word mandolin out!) Merry Christmas all and a have an awesome new year!
So we survived the end of the world…
http://youtu.be/fw-IzBeB13M ...so let's party! This is my function band 'DisCovered' playing a Christmas/Jungle themed party in Oxford last week!
Epic update!
It's been an absolute age since I've updated this site so I'm gonna announce here that over the next month or so we should be seeing plenty of posts! Falling Astoria are currently recording new songs with new singer Lisa fronting the band, of which will we're very excited about. Check us @ www.fallingastoria.com DisCovered are also recording new songs to demo for events and functions for next of which again the band are looking forward to showing off new songs and a new sound to [...]
New DisCovered Songs
Happy new year all! Check out some new tunes from DisCovered recording over the Christmas period. [soundcloud url="http://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/1499379" height="200"]
Tuborg and old Acoustic Guitars
Falling Astoria have just recruited a new drummer, who goes by the name of Cem Andre. He appeared in a recent Tuborg advert covered in tattoos (although he doesn't look like Travis Barker in real life!) and yeah, good times! We're currently planning an EP recording session, of all the best tracks with a professional edge and sound, help us choose what songs by completing our survey! Click here to visit our survey page! Last night Chris and I decided to record some acoustic [...]