John Trevillian writes: I created Talliston to be a feast for the senses. Soundscapes were a wonderful addition of depth, colouring the experience of each of the rooms with a mix of both hidden speakers and visible period pieces to create the various levels of sound required. While sound added another layer of immersion in each location, as the house began to be finished I thought, how far can I push this? What more can be done in Britain’s most ordinary house? Everyone treats Talliston as if it is some ancient mansion set in its own estate somewhere deep in the countryside. No one sees it for what it truly is… and early on the idea of bringing music, poetry, song and story into the fabric of the times and places we had created paved the way for the unplugged acoustic gigs, open mic poetry evenings and story circles that have taken place there. Time Is Different Here… will soon be part of that tradition. To illustrate some of the wonderful and extraordinary acts and evenings, we began our own YouTube channel, TallistonTV (an obvious nudge to the fact that there is and has never been a working television in the house). This has been the perfect way of showcasing some of the local and international talent who bought into the wonderful madness of performing in a semi-detached ex-council house in Essex. Here are a few bios and links to the various musicians that have entertained us: Clive Carroll Guitar phenomenon Clive Carroll’s masterful compositions, coupled with his versatility and unparalleled technical virtuosity, have rendered him one of today’s most admired and respected guitarists. Clive newest CD, “The Furthest Tree”, was released in May 2016 and is already being hailed as some of his finest work to date. Leddra Chapman Leddra's debut album ‘Telling Tales’, was acclaimed as ‘pitch-perfect acoustic pop’ (The Independent). Debut single ‘Story’ (a track championed by Sir Terry Wogan) was playlisted by BBC Radio 2. This period of time culminated a televised live performance of the single on ITV’s This Morning. Follow up singles Summer Song and Edie were also playlisted by BBC Radio 2. Leddra has toured with the likes of Tom Jones, Katie Melua and Ed Sheeran. Cara Winter (featuring Nick Cooper) Cara currently has two self-released albums to date with album number three due for release early 2012. The debut album ‘Butterfly’, recorded at 18 years old, was greatly received, with the title track ‘Butterfly’ being picked as a favourite by judges of a BBC Singer/Songwriter competition. PRS Magazine also hailed Cara Winter ‘An artist to watch out for!’. ‘Peter And The Whale’, Cara’s sophomore album saw a more mature voice emerge which inspired this acclaim from Grammy winning Producer/Mixer, Simon Gogerly: “Cara’s music is haunting and elemental, evoking images of the sea and ghostly carnivals as her warm voice drifts over pulsating piano and strings.” Live, Cara weaves an intimate web around her audience skilfully weighting the pure musicality of performance with a natural and honest audience rapport. Wrapt in silence and wonder. The Floe The Floe are an Essex based singer-songwriter duo Sarah Springett & Liz Townsend. Their sound sweeps effortlessly between breathtakingly heartfelt Adele-worthy piano ballads to impassioned angst-driven electronica, drawing on influences such as Massive Attack, Portishead and other luminaries in their field. At the heart of every Floe song lies Townsend's multi-instrumental musicality, Springett's melodic and distinctively direct lyrics and two incredible voices. Talis Kimberley Combining the magical and the everyday with a deft hand and a unique viewpoint, Talis Kimberley is a performer watch.Working either solo or with her band, Talis is equally at home in the intimate setting of an Arts Centre or on a festival stage. Her material deals with subject matters as diverse as Quince Jelly, Peak Oil, and the hypothetical BBC commentary on Greek history. Her compelling lyrics are wrapped in multi-layered melodies and arrangements which showcase the songs perfectly. You can never be sure whether Talis’ next song will move you to tears, laughter or dance – or possibly all three! Playing Rapunzel Playing Rapunzel are an energetic folk duo who share, in powerful harmony, songs of story and myth. Marilisa Valtazanou (guitar, voice, and most other instruments) was born in Iowa, raised in Greece and now lives in London; she celebrates her multinational background by having a song in an obscure language for every occasion. She is easily recognised as the band member who will fearlessly play any instrument, including mandola, flutes, percussion, and even electric double bass. Mich Sampson (piano, voice) is a lively East Londoner who directs choirs by night, teaches singing by day, and performs synagogue music by weekend. She has been guest of honour at filk conventions in the UK and USA, and her album Just Beyond raised over £1000 for Cancer Research UK. Kevin Pearce Essex singer/songwriter Kevin Pearce has never been one to rest on his musical laurels.He’s back with So On which by his own admittance is the culmination of what has gone before yet at the same time is a more focused and distilled version of Kevin’s eclectic approach to music making.
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