Awkward Annie - Awkward Annie - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Inclusive outsider pop mavericks and Antifolk legends The Awkward Silences return with their eponymous 4th album and their first in 5 years. Led by songwriter, author and disability campaigner Paul Hawkins, The Awkward Silences combine cleverly off-kilter Daniel Johnston-esque pop songs with energetic and inspired live performances pitched somewhere between Ian Dury, Iggy Pop and the Flaming Lips. Having cut their teeth at the infamous Blang nights at the 12 Bar Club back in the late 00's, The Awkward Silences built up a dedicated following amongst the UK Antifolk Scene before taking on the mainstream. As a disabled musician himself, Hawkins is passionate about improving access for deaf and disabled performers, gig-goers and professionals. All Awkward Silences self-promoted gigs have captioned lyrics for anyone who can't hear them. Paul is very happy to hear from disabled musicians who'd like some advice or a chat. * Graham Coxon was once1 Quantum Physics 2 Getting Ready For My Life To Begin 3 There's Nothing More Obnoxious Than A Self-Made Man 4 Everybody Loves Organised Fun 5 Other People Die 6 Count Each Mistake 7 The Medical Model 8 Everything Will Probably Be Fine 9 Pretending To Be Fine 10 The New World

Little Annie - With [COMPACT DISCS] date 06/20/2025

2017 . For Homecoming, there was only one guideline All compositions had to be by Vince Mendoza. The second condition was set by the Vince himself He wanted to use only newly written pieces - and it goes without saying - they were made to measure for the WDR Big Band. The band appreciated his high level of commitment. The recording shows, that permanently employed musicians of a broadcasting house orchestra, working in a well-organized setting, are not necessarily just Inchfinishing a projectInch but can be inspired and at ease when performing. There is no hint of this tiring theme/solo/solo/solo/theme-pattern as Vince Mendoza is a true master of the organic form and the musical arc, a master of densely interwoven musical thoughts. The six- to nine minutes long compositions are complex and intensive without being excessive - on the contrary the music breathes.