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When I was announced as the winner in the Brit Writers song writing
category, I said I was amazed because all the other finalists were so bloomin’
good. Don’t believe me? Check them out for yourself. Go on, give your ears a
treat. In no particular order…
David Harwick: “Kick start
your life” - A great pop tune with an original lyrical theme. It’s
seriously catchy so you’ll be singing it all week. You’ve been warned.
Kay Fallico: “Delirious”
- A feast of furious, fiery passion, with powerful pop-rock groove. This
track wouldn’t feel out of place on a Radio One play list. Consider the
neighbours and turn the volume down a smidge for this one.
Jack Shaw: “Walk
Away” - A fascinating fusion of pop, rap and rock (prack?). This clip
features his band, Dancing Lotus, performing the song as part of a BBC
Introducing session.
Doing it for the kids
Jack has also just produced a lovely Christmassy track called “Snowprints”,
available on iTunes to raise funds for
Barnardos. Recommendation: Buy, buy, BUY! Then impress the family with how cool
and contemporary you are by putting it on repeat in the run up to the Queen’s
speech.
Regrets, I’ve had a few
Mainly not having enough time to speak to more folk at the awards
event. It was great to meet fellow finalists David and Jack, but I failed to
spot Kay or Malcolm; if you’re reading, do get in touch.
And I’m kicking myself for missing the chance to high-five
Joel Cranefield, winner of the junior songwriting award. But I’m delighted to
have linked up with the young maestro in the Twittersphere since. What an
achievement for an 11 year old.
Me myself I
Can I be excused a wee smidgeon of shameless self-promotion? My songs. I’m
planning to release an enhanced version of the winning song - “What love is” -
for charity. It features my daughter, Fay, doing a superb job on lead vocals,
in my outrageously biased opinion. And I’m working with a local media student
to produce a promotional video. Look out for it in 2013.
Ken Brown
20 December
2012
Hi Ken.
ReplyDeleteListened to the links to other artists; especially enjoyed Kay's link to Kat Ferguson's songs.
I liked your 'What love is', but particularly enjoyed your 'Circles' song; also sung by your daughter Fay.
Thanks, Phoebe. Glad someone followed the links and enjoyed what they heard :-) Ken
DeleteHi Ken,
ReplyDeletethank you so much for your very gracious comments on 'Delirious'... (a songwriting collaboration between myself and Kat Ferguson) and thank you also to Phoebe who commented.
I would have loved to meet you at the Awards but unfortunately living in Australia became too much of an obstacle in this instance.
Can I just say as a lyricist, I thoroughly enjoyed your winning song 'What Love Is' - songs with significant meaning deserve to be heard across a wider net. CONGRATULATIONS!!! well deserved win,
Kay :)