UnSparkPlugged
UnSparkPlugged
The experimental semi-acoustic wing of guitar-based vocal harmony and instrumental trio, Bright Spark
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Sandy Beach Stroll (skim version)
Sandy Beach Stroll (skim version)
Short but sweet first draft, dedicated to Pete's late wife, the beautiful and talented Sandy.
"Sandy Beach Stroll (skim version)" is a Dance-Pop track by UnSparkPlugged on SoundClick. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. The track creates a listening experience that feels shadows, led zeppelin and queen. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Dance-Pop chart, peaking at #4. Producers searching for that Beatles, Radiohead and Coldplay sound will find type-beat "Sandy Beach Stroll (skim version)" ready to license for free — with a royalty-free Creative Commons license on SoundClick.
All Bad Times (Must Come to an End) (skim)
All Bad Times (Must Come to an End) (skim)
A gentle song of hope and comfort. The harmonies have a 1950s feel but the message is for today.
SoundClick artist UnSparkPlugged presents "All Bad Times (Must Come to an End) (skim)", an outstanding release in the Afro Pop genre. Every element serves the song, creating a cohesive listening experience from start to finish. With a tone that is shadows, jimi hendrix and pink floyd, UnSparkPlugged's track connects on an emotional level. "All Bad Times (Must Come to an End) (skim)" has peaked at number 8 on the SoundClick Afro Pop chart. That sound inspired by Beatles, Radiohead and Coldplay is now available to license for free — "All Bad Times (Must Come to an End) (skim)" is available with a royalty-free Creative Commons license on SoundClick.
The Man You Knew Yesterday (preview)
The Man You Knew Yesterday (preview)
John and Heather's version of Lefty's song. Jangly guitars. Vocal harmonies. Striding fretless bass. No drums as yet!
"The Man You Knew Yesterday (preview)" by UnSparkPlugged is a Folk Rock production available on SoundClick. The song establishes its own world and invites the listener to settle in. The track creates a listening experience that feels shadows, the beach boys and pink floyd. It has charted at #19 on the SoundClick Folk Rock chart. Fans and creators alike who love the sound of Beatles, Radiohead and Coldplay can download "The Man You Knew Yesterday (preview)" with a royalty-free Creative Commons license on SoundClick.
Dream Police (preview)
Dream Police (preview)
'We are your Dream Police - we're gonna find you!' Menacing bass, sneaky electric guitars and scary vocal harmonies.
Independent artist UnSparkPlugged drops "Dream Police (preview)", an Experimental track on SoundClick. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. With a tone that is shadows, the doors and led zeppelin, UnSparkPlugged's track connects on an emotional level. "Dream Police (preview)" has peaked at #16 in the Experimental category on SoundClick. In the style of Beatles, Radiohead and Coldplay, this type-beat track is available to license royalty-free with a Creative Commons license on UnSparkPlugged's SoundClick page.
Bring the House Down (preview)
Bring the House Down (preview)
Here's John Bartram in playful 'Elvis' mode accompanied by Heather Enid Wells on bass. A scary nightmare indeed...
Independent artist UnSparkPlugged drops "Bring the House Down (preview)", a Rockabilly track on SoundClick. The track showcases UnSparkPlugged's instinct for crafting memorable music. With a tone that is shadows, the doors and the who, UnSparkPlugged's track connects on an emotional level. "Bring the House Down (preview)" has peaked at number 10 on the SoundClick Rockabilly chart. In the style of Beatles, Radiohead and Coldplay, this type-beat track is available to license royalty-free with a Creative Commons license on UnSparkPlugged's SoundClick page.
UnSparkPlugged is the writing, preview and demo wing of the band Bright Spark.
We have lots of new songs at various stages of development, and they appear here designated as follows:
"Skim" means just a flavour of the song, not necessarily complete or coherent or in the right order.
"Outline" is similar but should give the structure too.
"Preview" is a bit more complete, often with a bass, harmonies and extra guitar tracks.
"Demo" is pretty much how the finished version will sound, often recorded by the full band with drums etc., but needs proper mixing and mastering.
"Current" is mixed but needs further mastering, etc.
"Final" well, are they ever final? but usually this is the released CD version and is ready for the Bright Spark page.
Band/artist history
Bright Spark actually played its first gigs as a duo of John Bartram (guitars and vocals) and Heather Enid Wells (bass and vocals), before recruiting Pete Allen (drums and vocals), so in this sense UnSparkPlugged is the original version.
We use only real percussion or none at all, and don't use click-track, MIDI or looping, though naturally we use 'normal' effects such as reverb. This applies to both live playing and recordings.
Bright Spark's all-original 12-track debut CD, was released in March 2007 and received excellent reviews. Three different tracks from the CD have reached the top twenty in their respective SoundClick sub-genres, including No.2 for John Bartram's witty but heart-rending pop-ballad .
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Bright Spark is a working band, and plays usually one or two 'proper' gigs a week. However, UnSparkPlugged in the form of John and Heather (usually) does occasionally appear at quieter venues and sessions, such as GoAcoustic.
Your musical influences
We've all played in many bands over the years, and our backgrounds range from acoustic, folk, jazz, session work, etc, to blues, rock, pop, soul, and especially guitar-based music with vocal harmonies. We are all influenced by everyone we've ever played with, though our roots are in 1950s and 1960s music.
What equipment do you use?
Various guitars, both acoustic and electric - all three of us play guitar. Pete has a Ludwig drum kit and Heather an Iceni 5-string fretless bass-on-a-pole.
The recordings are all made and mixed on a Yamaha AW16G hard-disc 16-track recorder, with final mastering and production on computer using SoundForge mainly.
Anything else?
Bright Spark are on
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and on a great local site,
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and also on
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There is also a
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Norwich,
United Kingdom
ID
710255
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