Saturday, December 19, 2009

“Inexplicably compelling, uncompromisingly unturnoffable!”


I was asked to come up with what is called an “Elevator Pitch”. In less than 300 words describe your music. This is what I came up with……


The inspirational “coupling” of Williams and Lewis (and I use the word “coupling” in a mature, non smutty way ;) has given birth to a wealth of “Heart swelling” violinicity, lovingly laced with a luscious dreamscape of soft synthesis.

Beauty and the Beast, Rogers and Hammerstein, Batman and Robin, Monty and Python - none these have anything to do with this achingly beautiful interpretation of some of the worlds most wonderful classical compositions. A combination of virtuosic instrumentation and lush, futuristic arrangements. Check out this carefully chosen, random list of a few of their lusty toons with cutesy titles:


“Tootin’ Carmen”…………………Habanera from “Carmen” - Bizet

“The Lying King”………………….In the Hall of the Mountain King - Grieg

“Really Big Swans”……………....Four Little Swans - Tchaikovsky

“Dear Old Swanney”…………….The Swan - Saint-Saens


Not to mention several original works from the pixilated pen of “The Wizard of Magical Music and Shoes” himself – Dave Williams.


All in all a quirky collection of Classics with a Twist, played with passion, genuine affection and a gentle tongue in the cheek.

No animals were harmed during the making of these recordings..…well not intentionally……and it was a stray…..


SO That’s what I came up with. I was felling pretty smug, then I started thinking about the phrase “Elevator Pitch”. It occured to me that 300 words was a hell of a lot to spew out to anyone unfortunate enough to be stuck in a lift with me. I reread the brief. It actually said 30 words! ……DOH! It was so close to 300 words. I was so really really miffed that I came up with this alternative……..


“Dave and Ollie - 2 toffs from the U.K. (They’ll blow your f***ing Tits off”)

It does what it says on the tin doesn’t it?


MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY PEEPS!


Ooh and all three Albums – “Deviations Project“Ivory Bow” and the Extremely Christmassy “ADESTE FIDDLES” are at last available on iTunes or any of the usual download shops – The perfik Christmas gift. To celebrate we are giving away a FREE MP3 download, which is available by clicking the pretty Christmas Card.






Now, all together after three (And in 4 part harmony if your up for it ; )...



“AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!”


New Year Resolution No. 1 – Stop teasing the Thunder Heads and actually tell the Keith Stories! : )


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