Amethyst Glory by Simon Houghton - Oltrarno Recordings [OLTRAW09]

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Amethyst Glory

Simon Houghton

A 9 track soundtracks album (39m 46s) — released November 8th 2019 on Oltrarno Recordings

#soundtracks #soundtracks

My beautiful family the Houghtons, you made me. This is for you.

"Cyprus 1982. A family holiday that would turn out to have a big impact on me. Visiting my grandparents on their sailing boat home the "Amethyst Glory" and seeing the very real possibilities of adventure and self exploration at such a young age planted deep rooted seeds which i am only just beginning to understand."

Simon Houghton aka Sneaky is a Manchester born and bred cellist, bass player, arranger, composer and DJ operating out of Berlin. You might know him through the extensive catalog of his trio Fingathing (bass, turntables & visuals). Arguably, the project could have been the inspiration for the Gorillaz in regards to combining cartoon characters with music. Sneaky also played strings on a slew of songs from artist Robot Koch, appeared live in different configurations with members of the Cinematic Orchestra, Simian Mobile Disco and Mark Rae. Mr. Scruff's certified hit Get A Move On (featured in countless commercials) also happens to be set to his signature-style bass line. Right now Sneaky will drop his third solo record, this time venturing out into what he calls lo-fi neoclassical / mylife soundtrack territory. Moondog and Arthur Russell fans will not be disappointed. And who knows, maybe the final destination for this man is writing to images flickering across a silver screen?

Released on digital and vinyl: https://oltrarnorecordings.bandcamp.com/album/amethyst-glory

Tracklist
A1. Amethyst Glory*
A2. Inside Out*
A3. A Premonition
A4. Look For Magic (A.Y.W.S.I)*
A5. My Dear*
B1. The Front Room**
B2. No Way Out*~
B3. A Little Lost*
B4. I Am

All tracks written, performed and produced by Simon Houghton at Sneaky Studios, Berlin
Additional Musicians
*French Horn - Jez Houghton
** French Horn - Jez Houghton, Bass Clarinet - Anthony Houghton, Flute - Susan Houghton
~ Drums - Gianpaolo Camplese

Mastered by Frederic Stader at Music Matters Mastering
Artwork by 44flavours
Photos by the Houghtons

Now this is a family affair, what a reunion! Fantastic record... - Gilles Peterson BBC

http://shanewoolman.uk/ptb21/ - Shane Woolman The Wire

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