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Starlight
Hi all,
Just finished putting the finishing touches to a Christmas album I’m doing with a folk band I’ve been playing with; more info on that on the way. Since I’d not put a track of my own together in the studio for a while here’s a cover I’ve been wanting to do for ages, a classic from last decade; “Starlight” by the Supermen Lovers. On SoundCloud or below, as ever.
More tracks in the pipeline (one or two in a particularly long pipeline of their own…) at the moment, so watch this space š§
Yours, Truly
While I’m at it, here’s a rock trackĀ I’ve been working on for a while, finally done; “Yours, Truly”, available on SoundCloud. Feedback, comments, likes etc. always appreciated as ever…
Acquiescence
New track, an instrumental piano jazz composition, “Acquiescence” now up on SoundCloudĀ or below. Comment, likes, feedback etc. always appreciated!
Manchester Rain
New track “Manchester Rain” up for you guys to check out on SoundCloud and below as usual. Seems ironically appropriate for this time of year… š #ManchesterSummer
Trip Inside reviewed by No More Division
Thanks to the team at No More Division for their review of Trip Inside, published this morning!
Ted Rogen scored the album at 3.5 out of 5, commenting that “[Soames]Ā opens with āSun In Squaresā which is a funky rock song. Itās catchy and a good opener. The mood is upbeat and lively. … [In Whispers in Paris]Ā there is a distinct ā80s vibe that is not too far off from Richard Marx.
Speaking of other decades Soames pulls off an old classic guitar solo on āTrip Insideā as well as the famous talking guitar effect made popular by Peter Frampton. āFlyā is a highlight amongst the batch. The song is hopeful, optimistic and certainly does have a feeling of flying.”
“Trip Inside isnāt exactly an album that will have an easy time finding its way into the underground but it will be appreciated by an audience who has a penchant for pop music.”
Check out the full review atĀ http://www.nomoredivision.com/indie-music-album-reviews/chris-soames-trip-inside.
Scars
New track, Scars, now up on SoundCloud! Check it out atĀ https://soundcloud.com/chrissoames/scars or below!
Red & Golden Fire
One more new track, Red & GoldenĀ Fire… Enjoy š
Take It Slow
It’s been a few weeks coming, but here’s the first of the new originals that I’ve been working on, Take It Slow.Ā Feedback always welcome š
Ellan Vannin
This is a traditional Manx folk song whose lyrics were written by Eliza Craven Green before the end of the 19th century and set to music by a certain J. Townsend. In 1998, it was covered by the Bee Gees, who were born on the island. The song was originally in 3/4 and I’ve left half a verse out for arrangement purposes; a little artistic license š “Ellan Vannin”, the alternative name for this track, means “Isle of Man” in Manx.
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