It gives me unbridled joy to announce that I am now the proud owner of a soprano saxomophone! If you’re interested, it’s a Gear4Music ex-demo model that I got cheap (£156) ‘cos it’s a little bit bashed. If you’re not interested, too late – I’ve already told you. I loosened some of the springs to …
Category: Recording
Making ‘Mongolian Death Worm’: Recording the Music
[13-minute read] Watch the full musical here: N.B.: For optimal listening pleasure, it is recommended you listen to the audio examples through a good pair of headphones. It may have escaped your notice (because I’ve been keeping very quiet about it) but there’s a new musical in town, and it’s really really great. …
Video: ‘Rainbow Connection’ with The Dunleavy & Dimplesauce Showtime Orchestra
Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great pleasure that I announce the premiere performance of the U.K.’s newest and quite possibly greatest ever musical ensemble: The Dunleavy & Dimplesauce Showtime Orchestra! Yayyyyyyyyy! The orchestra was formed in mid-2020 by the legendary (and also mythical) characters of Beatrice Dunleavy and Ericona Dimplesauce. Their mission was a …
Video: ‘One Day More’ with the Welsh Musical Theatre Orchestra
O.K. guys, so here’s the thing, right… Not that long ago the BBC did a survey to find out the nation’s most favouritest of all time song from a musical. Sadly the respondents were unaware of ‘It’s Not Really the Apocalypse’ (available here) or ‘Mongolian Death Worm: A Puppet Show Musical’ (watch it here), because …
Competition! Win Some Goodies with The Jelly Roll Jazz Band’s New Video!
I bring you good news! The Jelly Roll Jazz Band – everyone’s favourite jazz band (but least favourite rock band) – have made a new video! And the good news is that this time, they remembered to agree on a tune, key, tempo and structure! Even better news: There’s an opportunity for you to win …
‘The Mob Song’ (instrumental) | Excerpts from ‘Beauty and the Beast’, Reed 3
It has recently entered my knowledge that Disney Theatrical are toying with the idea of putting on a new UK tour of ‘Beauty and the Beast’, beginning in the lusty month of May 2021. “Great Scot!” I screamed on reading the news. “It occurs to me that maybe (just maybe) they will be searching for …
‘Gaston’ (instrumental) | Excerpts from ‘Beauty and the Beast’, Reed 3
While browsing my crystal ball lately, I discovered that Disney Theatrical are planning a new UK tour of ‘Beauty and the Beast’, commencing in May 2021. “Good gracious!” I said on hearing the news. “I do solemnly believe that they will be looking for funny intelligent woodwind musicians to play the various reed parts!” Therefore …
‘Be Our Guest’ (instrumental) | Excerpts from ‘Beauty and the Beast’, Reed 3
It has come to my attention that Disney Theatrical are planning a new UK tour of ‘Beauty and the Beast’, commencing in May 2021. “Aha!” I thought on hearing the news. “It occurs to me that they will surely be looking for young attractive woodwind musicians to play the various reed parts!” Therefore I have …
I’m Having Trust Issues With Christmas Seaweed
Just when you thought the Christmas spirit was starting to fade, I have the most Christmassy thing EVER to get you right back in the mood! This is a very special seasonal remix of the very special song ‘I’m Having Trust Issues With Crispy Seaweed’, and has been put together by my good friend and …
Christmas Bassoons and Video Game Tunes
Christmas has surely come early for you, most esteemed reader, for today I have not one, not three, but two lovely videos to share with you! The first is a festive medley for four bassoons, which I have put together as an exclusive video for the online Christmas carol service of St. Andrew’s Church. You …