ARTiST: Dlugokecki
TiTLE: Before The Storm (Studio Recordings 2003-2006)
LABEL: And Records
GENRE: Acoustic
TiME: 40:04 min
SiZE: 51,2 MB
BiTRATE: VBRkbps
RiP DATE: Jul-16-2007
RELEASE DATE: Jul-30-2007
WEBSiTE: www.dlugokecki.co.uk
Track List:
01. Upon Landing 04:28
02. Clog Up The System 04:03
03. Set In Stone 04:07
04. Autumn 03:50
05. Belted Unsafely 03:58
06. Thinking Away 04:22
07. Calm Before The Storm 03:55
08. Bluebells & Bluebirds 03:50
09. Shine On 03:35
10. Sold Out 03:56
Release Notes:
Ben Dlugokecki (pronounced- Der-loo-go-ken-ski) is
an extraordinarily talented and prolific
singer/songwriter based in Southampton, England.
Still just 23 his beautifully crafted songs and
superb voice surpass many more experienced and feted
performers. With a wide range of influences from
Paul Simon and James Taylor through to modern acts
such as Elbow and David Gray. His songs range from
gentle Piano and Guitar based ballads to epic,
emotional upbeat songs all with a broad appeal.
After recording 4 self produced albums at home, Ben
came to the attention of producer/writer Neil Kerr.
He signed a production deal with Off The Wharf
Productions, a music production company co-owned by
Neil and award-winning producer Mark Hill (Artful
Dodger/Craig David). They completed two singles,
mixed at LondonÆs Metropolis studio, released March
1st 2005 on Cherrywood Records followed by an album
of Studio Recordings called 'Before The Storm' in
July 2006 mixed in the USA.
Some of the highlights over the last 2 years include
reaching the final 8 of the 'Sennheiser Best
Unsigned Artist 2004' out of 2000 entries, playing
the 2005 ASCAP showcase at the London Barfly, having
his music in the i-tunes music store, being named
artist of the month on the 'Musician's Channel' on
Sky and his debut music video played daily. His
music has been used on the soundtrack of Channel 4
hit show ôNy-Lonö, he has recorded in Metropolis
Studio, London and had a twelve-day session in Ibiza
and recently had three tracks heavily featured in
episodes of Channel 4's "Hollyoaks".
With his live performances he has also played
alongside 'Paddy Casey', 'The Bluetones', 'Nerina
Pallot', 'Battle', 'Corinne-Bailey Rae' twice and
Number 1 selling artiste 'Sandi Thom' three times.
Two of his biggest shows to date were with 'Snow
Patrol' and 'Lu Lu', playing to thousands of people.
In 2006, Dlugokecki will complete his debut album.
With over 30 superb songs to choose from it's going
to be an enjoyable task and a great year for the
singer/songwriter.