Bright Spark
Bright Spark are two guys and a girl centred on Norwich, England, playing and singing their own brand of retro Brit Pop, softcore rock, and a wide range of othe
Bright Spark's semi-concept debut album was released March 2007, receiving rave reviews. This is the title track.
"Here Comes the Rain, Mama!" by Bright Spark is a Brit Pop production available on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by acoustic and vocals, giving the song its signature feel. Representing the charismatic sound of brit pop in England, this track speaks for itself. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Brit Pop chart, peaking at #1. Looking for music inspired by Beatles, Coldplay and U2? Get this Bright Spark type-beat track with an exclusive royalty-free Creative Commons license through SoundClick.
Motorbiking at its best! If you can't imagine a combination of Status Quo, Bob Dylan, John Lennon and the Beach Boys, well you'll just have to hear it and form your own opinion.
"Rockin' at the Ace Cafe" by Bright Spark is a Rock production available on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by acoustic and vocals, giving the song its signature feel. This is the unmistakable sound of England, and it will especially appeal to rock fans. Looking for a rock type-beat track to license for free? "Rockin' at the Ace Cafe" by Bright Spark is exclusively available on SoundClick with a royalty-free Creative Commons license.
John Bartram's heart-rending but witty ballad with a gorgeous melody, harmony-building choruses and two-guitar solo break
"Don't You Know Who I Am?" by Bright Spark is a Pop/Balada production available on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by acoustic and vocals, giving the song its signature feel. Representing the charismatic sound of pop/balada in England, this track speaks for itself. It has reached #14 on the main SoundClick Latin chart. Looking for music inspired by Beatles, Coldplay and U2? Get this Bright Spark type-beat track with an exclusive royalty-free Creative Commons license through SoundClick.
Please read the true story of how John Bartram came to write this searing blues guitar instrumental.
"The Imposter (Gibson 335 version)" is a Blues Rock track by Bright Spark on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by acoustic and vocals, giving the song its signature feel. The England influence comes through clearly, making this especially appealing to blues rock fans. Producers searching for that Beatles, Coldplay and U2 sound will find type-beat "The Imposter (Gibson 335 version)" ready to license for free — with a royalty-free Creative Commons license on SoundClick.
A Reprise of 'Here Comes the Rain, Mama!' with lines from every other track on the album but based loosely on the title track.
SoundClick artist Bright Spark presents "Here Comes the Reprise, Mama!", an outstanding release in the Experimental genre. Featuring acoustic and vocals, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. This is the unmistakable sound of England, and it will especially appeal to experimental fans. "Here Comes the Reprise, Mama!" has peaked at number 8 on the SoundClick Experimental chart. If you need a type beat with the feel of Beatles, Coldplay and U2, "Here Comes the Reprise, Mama!" is available with a royalty-free Creative Commons license on SoundClick.
We are primarily a working live band and one of the busiest in the area. We enjoy every sort of gig, from private functions in swish hotels to social clubs and from sweaty rock venues to ballroom dances. Our original material reflects this and we write songs and instrumentals that are also very varied in style. All three of us play and sing and we are noted for our harmony work and our instrumental ability. We are an unusual combination - the excitement of being a new and inventive band, with the sure touch that comes only from many years of experience.
Bright Spark formed after guitarist-singer-songwriter John met bassist-songwriter-singer Heather in a music shop when he had just moved to the area from London and she had just been fired from her previous band. Heather had worked with singer-drummer-songwriter Pete previously so he was head-hunted to complete the band.
We play one or two gigs together as Bright Spark most weeks, mostly round Norfolk and occasionally Suffolk or further afield, and we love it! We are all working musicians and take gigs or sessions with anybody, so long as they don't clash with Bright Spark's.
1960s harmony beat groups, Beatles, Kinks, Hollies, 1950s vocal instrumental and pop, Shadows, Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, rock'n'roll, Eddie Cochran, Chuck Berry, jazz, blues, rock, retro, ballads, and everyone we've ever worked with. In addition to our gigs together as Bright Spark, all of us play with other bands, everything from classical to folk, rock, jazz and blues, so are constantly coming back with new influences and ideas.
Guitar (John has quite a selection), fretless bass and drums, and a PA, of course. Sometimes two PAs, one for vocals and the other to mic up drums and other instruments.
Bright Spark's page on Travelling Records:
Also on the excellent NorwichCore site:
And MySpace: