When I was a child, I remember that whenever my parents argued or we were in some turmoil over something, when a record was put on the turntable, the atmosphere of the room changed – the music calmed the situation and lifted everyone’s spirits it was like magic to me, and that realization had a profound effect on me. I also seek positivity in my songs – even if I’m writing about sad or difficult themes, as I believe that music is to inspire and uplift and encourage people.
Joy, despair, hope, suffering…these are emotions that contain the elements of nature, of our human condition/history, and which give songs a potential for extended/long life. I believe that the reason why many songs from the past sound more contemporary than those of today is because they were written from an “eternal” perspective. I try to write songs that are “eternal,” that remain modern, transcend styles and fashion and connect with the core of what’s human in all of us. So, over the decades, I became a sponge for all this wonderful diversity in popular music and culture, and as a result, I think my three solo albums exhibit a freedom and diversity in song style and production – which is especially apparent in A Temper of Peace. I was also entranced at this time by the neo-progressive/folk music of such bands as early Genesis and Jethro Tull, and the raw street reggae of Toots and the Maytals and Bob Marley. Groove, rhythm and “feel” entered the equation.
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When I later developed into a pro bass player, the funk era of the ’70s (with bands such as Sly & The Family Stone, Earth, Wind & Fire, Rufus, The Brothers Johnson and Parliament) made a big impression on me. My most impressionable years were fueled by those great, auspicious Beatles songs and the soul of the Detroit sound. I grew up during the ’60s – in an environment of Lennon & McCartney and Motown. I’ve always loved albums that stride over many genres, styles and moods, and I think Temper does that. With this record, I was able to indulge myself and tap into multiple and varied influences – from R&B, traditional folk and reggae to dance and rock.
Songs are the lifeblood of my expression, the foundation upon which everything else is built. I wanted to be completely and intimately immersed in every part of the creative process of making an album, which, of course, started with the SONGS. Ever since hearing Paul McCartney’s first solo album ( McCartney) as a young boy, on which he achieved this, I’ve harbored the desire to do the same. With this project, I set myself a new challenge by playing all the instruments myself. Music and songwriting have always been that for me – healing balms, methods by which to engage in something pure and natural yet so mysteriously magical and indefinable. Thank you for your help.I truly believe that music is medicine for the soul, and writing, performing and producing my new solo album, A Temper of Peace, afforded me that most-sought-after of emotions – a temperance of peace, that special occurrence when our lives, albeit for brief moments, feel in total and complete harmony with all that is with the world. You can help show your support for this blog by making a donation using PayPal. **24bit FLAC only available for seven days! Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)ĭown Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
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Written-By – Martin Page, Peter Cox, Richard Drummieįrom the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack “Pretty Woman” The King Of Wishful Thinking (LP Edit) 4:00 The King Of Wishful Thinking (Cuss-A-Pella) 2:44 The King Of Wishful Thinking (Power Radio Mix) 4:05 The King Of Wishful Thinking (Club Mix) 5:52 In 2018, actor Paul Rudd and late-night host Jimmy Fallon made a shot-for-shot recreation of the music video for The Tonight Show. At the 1991 Brit Awards the song was nominated for the Brit Award for British Video of the Year. The song reached number three in Canada, number six in Australia, number eight in the United States, and number 18 in the United Kingdom. It was later featured on Go West’s third studio album, Indian Summer, in 1992. It was featured in the film Pretty Woman and appeared on its soundtrack. “The King of Wishful Thinking” is a song by British pop duo Go West, written by Peter Cox, Richard Drummie and Martin Page.
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