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RESCUE PARTY:
An "art-pop" project about America, and how its exported culture
is seen in the UK. The album, "Imaginary America" took the
concept of the American Dream and tried to capture different
elements: The space race, the open-road, East-Coast, West-Coast,
the early days of cinema, the 60s and Woodstock, but also
dealing with more serious issues, civil rights, war, greed and
911.
"Imaginary
America" is just a snapshot of a journey seen through the eyes
of Gareth Rhys Jones and Gerald Masters, from across the pond.
In 2014, "A
Darkened Love" - the first new song by Rescue Party in 8 years
was released on iTunes.
www.rescueparty.net
 GERALD
MASTERS:
A songwriter of great pedigree, Gerald was a fixture of the
music business for nearly 30 years. Gareth began working
with Gerald as a mix engineer, but soon progressed into a
working partnership that saw the two musicians write, produce
and collaborate with many artists, groups and publishing houses,
including Island, Sony/ATV and Bucks. Together they penned
over 50 songs to add to Gerald's significant catalogue, which
still continues to be worked today.
Gareth is working
with Gerald's US agent Fabian Fernandez as executive producer to
oversee the release of Gerald's song catalogue. "Dreamtime" - songs dating from 1987/88,
was released in 2010. This was followed up by "Strike a
Light" in 2011 and "Terminal Life" in 2012. Going forward,
every year on Gerald's birthday (February 17) will see a new
release.
www.geraldmasters.com
JAYADEV:
Better known as John Richardson from the seventies band, "The Rubettes," Jayadev sought out Gareth to help him create a
"definitive" album. Together they created an
album described as "a fusion of eastern and celtic influences,
on a bed of orchestration." Aidan O'Brien (Uillean Pipes,
Banjo, Whistles, Guitars) and Joe O'Donnell (Violin) made most
welcome additions to the album. Gareth's role was
Producer, Arranger and Orchestrator.
Jayadev, Gareth
and Aidan performed the album for the festival crowds at
Bhaktivedanta Manor, to celebrate Janmashtami in August 2008.
In 2010, Jayadev
once again enlisted his services to create two new albums, one
fully arranged and orchestrated, and one only featuring vocal
arrangements and beatboxing. Jayadev has toured these
across the world, assembling 107 Mantra Choirs worldwide so far.
ESSENSE:
A small collection of songs, featuring the delicate voice of
Otez, but with strong sentimental songwriting from production
team, Gareth Rhys Jones, Gerald Masters and Ben Rohleder.
"In Your Arms"
became a regular favourite with fans, whilst "Paper In The
Flames" saw further collaboration from lyricist Joanne Gill and
CBSO violinist Claire Horgan. |