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A snippet from my latest song idea…

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Title says it all, a new percussive guitar thing I’m currently working on.

Overjoyed by Stevie Wonder (Guitar Cover)

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Here’s my own arrangement of “Overjoyed” by Stevie Wonder. I’ve been working on it since January and it’s been quite hard figuring out all the chord changes etc. I also had to change the key as he plays it in Eb and I found it sounded better in E on the guitar.

I’m quite proud of this arrangement as I’ve never before attempted a Stevie Wonder song before. I’ve been a fan of his music all my life but he has a seriously advanced understanding of harmony and I’ve always found his tunes very hard to figure out as a result.

I was going to perform this at this years Harlington Festival but, as it has been canceled this year, I thought I’d upload a video instead.

New Acoustic Composition: Last June

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

New Acoustic Composition: Last June

My new song – “Last June”. I wrote this for my girlfriend at the time. High quality video this time I borrowed my mum’s camera :).

I’m normally known for playing Funky / Soul kinda stuff but recently, I’ve got right into the http://www.candyrat.com artists. Especially the awesome Andy Mckee. This song was inspired by his awesome music and the unique techniques I’ve picked up from learning his songs.

First and foremost I’m a drummer but I play a few other instruments, mainly for my own enjoyment. To be honest, I wish I had the confidence I do on drums with other instruments but I also play Bass, Guitar and Keys. I’ve been working on songs like this for my solo Jazz, Soul, Funk and Gospel Project – The Cloud9 Mission. I may well add other instruments when the time comes to record this song.

New Acoustic Composition: Wake Me When Its Over

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

New Acoustic Composition: Wake Me When Its Over

My new song – “Wake Me When Its Over”. High quality video this time I borrowed my mum’s camera :).

I’m normally known for playing Funky / Soul kinda stuff but recently, I’ve got right into the www.candyrat.com artists. Especially the awesome Andy Mckee. This song was inspired by his awesome music and the unique techniques I’ve picked up from learning his songs.

First and foremost I’m a drummer but I play a few other instruments, mainly for my own enjoyment. To be honest, I wish I had the confidence I do on drums with other instruments but I also play Bass, Guitar and Keys. I’ve been working on songs like this for my solo Jazz, Soul, Funk and Gospel Project – The Cloud9 Mission. I may well add other instruments when the time comes to record this song.

New Acoustic Composition – Your Song

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

This is my new solo composition – “Your Song”.

I’m normally known for playing Funky / Soul kinda stuff but recently, I’ve got right into the www.candyrat.com artists. Especially the awesome Andy Mckee. This song was inspired by his awesome music and the unique techniques I’ve picked up from learning his songs. I may well add other instruments when the time comes to record this song.

Recording a new bass line

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

  • View Recording the bass line to my new solo song – “Your Love”
  • Check out my official web site for more of my solo music.

    Recording the bass line for my new solo tune – “Your Love”. This was just the first rough take but I had the camera rolling to critique my playing. As well as the bass part, I also played the other instruments on this recording too!

    First and foremost I’m a drummer but I play a few other instruments, mainly for my own enjoyment. To be honest, I wish I had the confidence I do on drums with other instruments but I also play Bass, Guitar and Keys. I’ve been working on songs like this for my solo Jazz, Soul, Funk and Gospel Project – The Cloud9 Mission.

    If you like the music on this video, please checkout The Cloud9 Mission YouTube Channel

    iLike.com Page

    Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

    The Cloud9 Mission now has a page on iLike.com. You can add the iLike app to your facebook and other social networks to show your friends what music you are listening to. Add The Cloud9 Mission to your iLike account below:

    iLike The Cloud9 Mission

    Pre Release Demo Re-Released

    Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

    The Pre Release Demo is the debut release from The Cloud9 Mission. This demo was discontinued as of December 1st 2003 but is now available once more via iTunes, AmazonMP3, Rhapsody, Napster and Emusic. Designed to give listeners a taste for the double album – Cloud9, The Pre Release Demo contains 6 tracks including:

    1. Power
    2. Lay It Down
    3. A Moment Of Your Time
    4. 3 Wishes
    5. With Love
    6. Mission

    New album from New Groove Formation

    Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

    Crowd Control is the debut EP from New Groove Formation. Featuring 10 tracks, the EP contains both old favourites and new tracks alike:Track Listing: 

    1. Serious
    2. Always
    3. Let Go
    4. Love Is Funky
    5. Human Race
    6. Bedford Street
    7. International Waste Of Time
    8. Music
    9. Didgeridoo
    10. Once In A While

    Now available from:

    Download New Groove Formation music at iTunes Download New Groove Formation music at Amazon MP3 Download New Groove Formation music at Rhapsody

    Download New Groove Formation music at Napster Download New Groove Formation music at Emusic Download New Groove Formation music at Lala

    Crowd Control

    Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign

    Monday, April 28th, 2008

    I have replaced the old donate link with my justgiving.com page. If you would like to make a donation to The Cloud9 Mission – Jazz, Soul and Funk Project, please give to The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.

    Click here to make a donation

     
     
     

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