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"A Buskers Alms"
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running time 45.00
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Mark Davies
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My new CD "A Buskers Alms" available now at CDBaby, use "Official Web Page" link on this page > below & left.
Also CD "The Bardic Wyrd" by Jenneth Tollin. Have a listen & see her music video, search Soundclick > Artist > Jenneth Tollin.
Also CD "The Bardic Wyrd" by Jenneth Tollin. Have a listen & see her music video, search Soundclick > Artist > Jenneth Tollin.
Celtic Harp
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Demo clip for functions, receptions etc
CD 'the Celtic Harp' by Mark Davies now on ebay.com.au
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Welcome to my page! If you like the music, please save this to your FAVOURITES list, & register on the "MAILING LIST" to be notified of upcoming concerts, CD releases etc.
Check "MESSAGE BOARD" for upcoming gigs, CD releases etc. Newly signed artist Jenneth Tollin's first CD "the Bardic Wyrd" is now available on CDBaby, as well as my new CD "A Buskers Alms".
If you know anyone who likes this type of music, or might be getting married or organising a function soon, please send a link to this web page.
Mark has been, & still is, performing music for over 20 yrs, mostly Celtic Harp (weddings, corp. functions, busker as necessary) & also works freelance as an accompanist on guitar for Flamenco dance studios, & occasionally as soloist on Classical guitar (lessons also available). The harps are designed & made by Mark (approx. 5 - 6.5 octaves) from native Australian Rosewood (fallen timber- not felled) & there are also handmade hire harps & lessons available so you can "try before you buy".
In the past, he also performed on flute, Renaissance & Baroque Lutes, Vihuela de Mano & Theorbo (basso continuo) in the Arminius Ensemble (Renaissance & Baroque music) for a few years as a soloist & accompanist.
He currently also runs an "on location, or in studio" (home) audio production / recording facility in Sydney, Australia, arranging & recording backing tracks for singers / instrumentalists in any genre, & also composes / arranges music for film & artists in various styles, influenced by the broad range of experience he has aquired over the years. Is currently working towards providing 5.1 & 7.1 surround sound & video production services for selected artists.
Has been the preferred harpist / guitarist at many venues in & around Sydney for Wedding / Corporate clients; see Message Board "LINKS" page;
eg: AMERICAN CLUB, Sydney , beautiful Sydney Harbour views, excellent function facilities / ALL STS ANGLICAN CHURCH, Parramatta, beautiful wedding venue /
The CASTLEREAGH BOUTIQUE HOTEL, Sydney excellent function facilities / PEPPERS MANOR HOUSE, Suttons Forest / MILTON PARK, Bowral / RANELAGH HOUSE, Robertson / DUNTRYLEAGUE GUESTHOUSE, Orange (NSW)
SYDNEY LORD MAYORS NEW YEARS EVE PICNIC Botanical Gardens Annual Event.
Brendan Leggett, radio announcer at 2SWR FM, for continuing support.
References available on request.
Check "MESSAGE BOARD" for upcoming gigs, CD releases etc. Newly signed artist Jenneth Tollin's first CD "the Bardic Wyrd" is now available on CDBaby, as well as my new CD "A Buskers Alms".
If you know anyone who likes this type of music, or might be getting married or organising a function soon, please send a link to this web page.
Mark has been, & still is, performing music for over 20 yrs, mostly Celtic Harp (weddings, corp. functions, busker as necessary) & also works freelance as an accompanist on guitar for Flamenco dance studios, & occasionally as soloist on Classical guitar (lessons also available). The harps are designed & made by Mark (approx. 5 - 6.5 octaves) from native Australian Rosewood (fallen timber- not felled) & there are also handmade hire harps & lessons available so you can "try before you buy".
In the past, he also performed on flute, Renaissance & Baroque Lutes, Vihuela de Mano & Theorbo (basso continuo) in the Arminius Ensemble (Renaissance & Baroque music) for a few years as a soloist & accompanist.
He currently also runs an "on location, or in studio" (home) audio production / recording facility in Sydney, Australia, arranging & recording backing tracks for singers / instrumentalists in any genre, & also composes / arranges music for film & artists in various styles, influenced by the broad range of experience he has aquired over the years. Is currently working towards providing 5.1 & 7.1 surround sound & video production services for selected artists.
Has been the preferred harpist / guitarist at many venues in & around Sydney for Wedding / Corporate clients; see Message Board "LINKS" page;
eg: AMERICAN CLUB, Sydney , beautiful Sydney Harbour views, excellent function facilities / ALL STS ANGLICAN CHURCH, Parramatta, beautiful wedding venue /
The CASTLEREAGH BOUTIQUE HOTEL, Sydney excellent function facilities / PEPPERS MANOR HOUSE, Suttons Forest / MILTON PARK, Bowral / RANELAGH HOUSE, Robertson / DUNTRYLEAGUE GUESTHOUSE, Orange (NSW)
SYDNEY LORD MAYORS NEW YEARS EVE PICNIC Botanical Gardens Annual Event.
Brendan Leggett, radio announcer at 2SWR FM, for continuing support.
References available on request.
Do you play live?
YES !!! I have to. Playing "live" & CD production & sales is my only source of income, & it keeps me off the pension, BUT.......
most of my "live" playing these days is busking around Sydney, & then some weddings / receptions / corp. functions, & the occasional concert, "if you can find a venue" (public liability $$$). Unfortunately, there just isn't enough "sensibly" paid work left for musicians in Sydney venues, & busking is the only real way left to keep the rent & food paid, & advertise my services to the general public without going broke.
most of my "live" playing these days is busking around Sydney, & then some weddings / receptions / corp. functions, & the occasional concert, "if you can find a venue" (public liability $$$). Unfortunately, there just isn't enough "sensibly" paid work left for musicians in Sydney venues, & busking is the only real way left to keep the rent & food paid, & advertise my services to the general public without going broke.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Too soon to tell, but anything that can find a break in the current global corporate "noose" has to be supported.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Its unlikely I'd get the offer. I'd rather become my own small label. See my first signed artist at www.soundclick.com/jennethtollin
Band History:
I'll use this space to thank those who have been so helpful & encouraging over the years;see LINKS on the Message Board;
Alan & friends at SAVOUR THE MEMORIES for shooting & editing video(GreatWedding videos) NTH.RYDE RSL CLUB for helping with video shoot(excellent function facilities)
CHARLES BREWER (Cathedral Organist, All Sts, P'matta)
LINDA MEHRTENS, who makes & plays beautiful celtic harps.
NOT SO SURE ABOUT; people who see me on the street & want a CD for $10-(production cost = approx $12.50+ each x 1,000) & also offer me gigs "FOR THE EXPOSURE" or for a fee that wouldnt feed me for a week !!!
Alan & friends at SAVOUR THE MEMORIES for shooting & editing video(GreatWedding videos) NTH.RYDE RSL CLUB for helping with video shoot(excellent function facilities)
CHARLES BREWER (Cathedral Organist, All Sts, P'matta)
LINDA MEHRTENS, who makes & plays beautiful celtic harps.
NOT SO SURE ABOUT; people who see me on the street & want a CD for $10-(production cost = approx $12.50+ each x 1,000) & also offer me gigs "FOR THE EXPOSURE" or for a fee that wouldnt feed me for a week !!!
Your influences?
1st, JETHRO TULL (Ian Anderson). I still think he is one of the worlds best songwriters / arrangers from that era. (personal opinion only) Also, celtic artists O'CAROLAN, ENYA, STEELEYE SPAN, THE CORRS, DEREK BELL, ALAN STIVELL, TOUCHWOOD, "hondo" flamenco, eg; PACO PENA, PACO DE LUCIA, VICENTE AMIGO, CAMARON, RADIO TARIFA, OJOS DE BRUJOS, TOMATITO, JUAN MARTIN, KETAMA, the 15th - 18th century European composers, eg; GUEDRON, DOWLAND, CAMPRA, COUPERIN, SCHUTZ, plus all the usual suspects like BACH, HANDEL, TELEMANN, VIVALDI etc. Classical guitarists / composers, JOHN WILLIAMS, JULIAN BREAM, ANDRES SEGOVIA, MARCELO KAYATH, ALIRIO DIAZ, SLAVA GRIGORYAN, AGUSTIN BARRIOS etc etc
Favorite spot?
Any mountain trout stream on a sunny & windless day. Any concert hall, listening to a couple of good sopranos singing Couperins "Trois Lecons Tenebres", or any of Guedron or Dowlands lute ayres. Alternatively, late nights at a passionate flamenco performance (working or watching is equally enjoyable).
Equipment used:
FOR GIGS: Mitsubishi Express van,My own harps, Admira Flamenco & Classical guitars. Yamaha P.A. system through 5 band Parametric EQ > ZOOM MRS Digital mixer / recorder / EFX. Audio Technics & Rhode mics. Valve preamps.
FOR STUDIO (& on location): Studio condenser mics, cardioid condenser mics, ribbon mics for operatic voices > Up to 32 separately recorded channels / mics through hi quality warm digital tube pre amps (Mackie Onyx 1640, 24 bit, EQ & EFX pre Firewire out) to disc > Cubase SX3.1 > on Intel Core 2 Duo CPU / Win XP > top of range sample libraries for film scores & operatic, instrumental or contemp. backing tracks. EWQLSO GoldXP , Colossus , Sampletank 2, etc etc.
FOR STUDIO (& on location): Studio condenser mics, cardioid condenser mics, ribbon mics for operatic voices > Up to 32 separately recorded channels / mics through hi quality warm digital tube pre amps (Mackie Onyx 1640, 24 bit, EQ & EFX pre Firewire out) to disc > Cubase SX3.1 > on Intel Core 2 Duo CPU / Win XP > top of range sample libraries for film scores & operatic, instrumental or contemp. backing tracks. EWQLSO GoldXP , Colossus , Sampletank 2, etc etc.
Anything else...?
All booking enquiries for performing at weddings & functions, lessons for classical or flamenco guitar / celtic harp / lute , sound recording, arranging & production, film music & backing tracks (all genres) welcomed.
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