Dreamscape FREE Download

Hi guys!

Just to let you all know that my song 'Dreamscape' can be downloaded for FREE from NEXT MONDAY, the 14th October. This coincides with my London dates next week:

 Sunday 13th: Camden Acoustic Club, Bar Vinyl, CAMDEN
 Monday 14th: Alley Cat Club, Denmark Street, LONDON (Dreamscape download day!!)
 Wednesday 16th: The Troubadour, Earls Court, LONDON
 Thursday 17th: Tamesis Dock, Vauxhall, LONDON
 Friday 18th: The Regal Room, Hammersmith, LONDON

I'm really looking forward to doing my string of London dates, as in the past, most of my London gigs have been one-off stops in the City, so to stay for a consecutive run will be something to immerse myself in.

'Dreamscape' was conceived in an exact state of its subject matter; one night I had a nightmare about the safety of my partner which finished with her hand slipping away from mine. After waking from this rather commonly experienced (but very real!) dream it got me thinking about dream cliches. There are many that are well documented... sinking in sand, falling off a cliff, teeth falling out, being chased by an entity of some kind etc. So I wrote a claustrophobic sonic easel in which to hang these cliched dream experiences on.

My iPad has played a huge part in the birth of 'Dreamscape', especially the DM1 drum sequencer, which you can hear on the recording (the 808 kit samples running through the track). I wanted a disorientating feel that came together in the choruses using phasing, space, repetition, and minimalist ideals. 'Dreamscape' literally fell out of my head and songwriting doesn't happen like that very often. I hope you enjoy this first free offering from the new album currently nearing completion 'Science & Magic'.

This is a session I did at Red Bull Studios playing guitar for an acoustic re-working of Shadowchild's new track 'Friday' featuring Takura. It was an absolute pleasure working on something different and also so close to Takura who has an exceptional voice. Takura is the voice of many Chase & Status and Sub Focus records, also penning a track with Rihanna and providing vocals for countless acts including Plan B. Shadowchild is a top dance producer in his own right providing remixes this year for London Grammar amongst many, both need no introduction in there field but some people may not be aware of them.

Watch the interview and live session here

Hope you enjoy the FREE download 'Dreamscape'... please let me know what you think, all your feedback is appreciated, I look forward to seeing some of you Londeners at the gigs!

Stay Safe
Andy xx


Mostly listening to:
Richard Dawkins: Various lectures
Magoo: All Electric Amusement Arcade
David Bowie: The Next Day
Jagwar Mar: Howlin