I know summer seems to be well and truly over but I thought it was time for a Fentek update to let you know what I’ve been up to. With the festival over and freshers settled in, I’ve had chance to catch my breath and here’s a low down on my latest adventures.
After a slightly delayed completion, Man Gone Missing‘s new live album, Burn You, has now officially been released. Simon and I recorded it in a church in Invergowrie way back in February. The record seems to be getting some positive responses with airplay on BBC Scotland and Ulster and an album of the week feature on Celtic Music Radio. You can buy and listen to the album here, or check below for a preview track.
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Tony Taylor (X Lion Tamer) has released his new single, Hope, which I produced and mastered last month. This has also gained radio airplay courtesy of Vic Galloway who heralded it as one of his ‘future Scottish anthems’! I also had the pleasure of doing sound for Tony at the Wee Red Bar last week supporting My Tiny Robots (who were great as well by the way). You can buy his new single here or listen below.
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In the last news update I mentioned the single launch for The Last Battle. This gig was recorded and 3 of the tracks released as a free EP entitled ‘A Wee Red Tale’. It was a great gig and these guys seem to be moving from strength to strength at the moment so download the EP here and catch them live if you can.
I’ve also been doing a fair bit of mastering including R&B tracks Down To You (Sonny ft. Singh-One) and Music’s My Life (Jeremy Jezz). I’ve also just finished an EP for rap/pop/electro voice, SiMBA. A video has been shot for one of the songs and the title track, Fix The Future, will be available as a single soon. I’m also just about to start mastering an album for Steve Heron who came to see me the other day. Follow the links to check these guys out.
Live sound-wise there was a whole variety of bands over the festival to keep me amused, as well as working for the recording of Late n Live in the Gilded Balloon. Highlights for me were probably the Complete Stone Roses in Teviot for freshers week, and the single launch for my favourite punk-pop trio, Come On Gang! This gig was in the caves at the beginning of September with formidable support from Jesus H. Foxx and FOUND. The night was fantastic with Come On Gang doing a fantastic Human League cover, and the hefty crowd seemed to enjoy every minute. You can get hold of their FREE single from their website. And whilst it’s downloading, take a look at the amazing video.
Other bits and bobs include some drum recording for Randan Discotheque, mixing for the Shooting Stansfield EP, and more recording with The Stormy Seas. I’ll keep you posted on any further developments.
That’s all for now folks. Now where did I put those gloves and that massive woolly jumper???
"Alex was easy to work with and from the outset was honest, enthusiastic and open-minded. Alex also showed several innovative master strokes during both the original (recording) sessions and the production phase, which allowed our songs to become more melodic, dynamic and striking."
