Name: Little Caged Bird - Melissa James by melissajames
Duration: 2 min 44 s
Description: This pre-mastered track, Little Caged Bird, is taken from my upcoming release.

What a cool vibe to this song Melissa! Sounding great!

“The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing” - Marcus Aurelius

‘Wrestling’ is the new single from Orlando Seale and The Swell. Conceived in a condemned Denmark Street rehearsal room and inspired by the collapsing state of Seale’s own personal life, ‘Wrestling’ pitches us straight into the heart of the fray.

Recorded with Rob Wilks at Squarehead Studios in Kent ‘Wrestling’ is powered along by a remorseless rhythm, discordant pianos, and a palpable sense of jeopardy and impermanence. Matching Seale’s dramatic delivery the band have mercilessly stripped away layers to reveal something both ugly and beautiful as the song builds to a draining yet ultimately cathartic climax.


WRESTLING

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This song was commissioned by the Times music critic Dan Cairns for his 89 year old Dad, also a music critic (it felt a little like throwing a dinner party for AA Gill). I'm pleased to say he liked it "what a beautiful song, really spine tingling, thank you so much, I'm so touched". Here's what he shared in the piece regarding the inspiration for the song:
"I start talking about my 89-year-old dad, who is also a music critic: about the intense musical bond we share, how we’re maybe a little less fluent when it comes to feelings, and how terrified I am at the thought of him dying, when I could have said so many things to him and told him how much I love him, owe him. I mention the memory of the tail lights of his car slowly disappearing as he drove away, having come to school to take me out for lunch; and how I always wanted to run after him, an impulse I still often have".
http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/…/…/music/article1637153.ece

Song For Dad

This pre-mastered track, Little Caged Bird, is taken from my upcoming release.  



Little Caged Bird - Melissa James

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A deep dark tech remix of Mutado Pintado's Carbon Copies single out on October 29th by NYC and  Siesta/Plastic City/Subtrak Recording artist/producer/dj Derek Marin.


Derek Marin
A drummer turned techno producer Derek Marin has been playing with beats since he was 9. He has performed & collaborated with some of the biggest artists in electronic music world like Andrew Fletcher of Depeche Mode, Mr. C, Terry Francis, Carl Craig, Adam X & the Yeah Yeah Yeahs just for starters. Not to mention his list of works is reaching an uncountable number. Derek is best known for his productions on the Tech House labels Plastic City, Siesta, Thoughtless Music and Adultnappers original imprint, Matterform. Marin also produces under the monikers Sideview, Platonik, Modest D & others. In 2004, he established his own imprint, Faucet Music & is now heading the New York based techno label Subtrak. Look for his continuing onslaught of releases & remixes on various labels around the globe.

Mutado Pintado "Carbon Copies (Derek Marin Remix)"

Stripped Back
RIMY Records
To be released in March 2016
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"Stripped Back" is to be the new release from Melissa James.  A return to the recording studio this summer has resulted in a mini album of acoustic songs from the soulful-folk singer to allow the stories behind the lyrics to unfold.  The depth of Melissa’s voice is highlighted as is the beautiful instrumental accompaniment of Tom Gamble’s guitar playing and Arthur Lea’s performance on piano.  These songs – co-written with her collaborator, Ross Lorraine - were recorded live and illustrate Melissa’s vulnerability and leave her with nowhere to hide which truly allows each song to shine.  

Melissa’s stories chart growth and hurt and bring to the fore the tales that are built into her own life as well as those lives and influences that have surrounded her.   A follow-up to her 2012 debut, Day Dawns, Stripped Back is a collection of candidly moving songs and the overall result is heartfelt and raw.

A live tour is expected to take place in 2016 and in the meantime Melissa will continue with one-off live dates, details of which will be posted on her website. 


Little Caged Bird - Melissa James

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