@jennifer-john: Thanks so much!  That means a lot, we really appreciate it!  Very happy with the track and so excited for what the new year brings.  Sending love and warmest wishes for  - Luke

love the build here and the percussive elements are wonderful

OPERATION LIGHTFOOT 
featuring Sophia Ben-Yousef
CHAINS      Released 27/10/15

Music & Lyrics by Luke Moore & Sophia Ben-Yousef
Recorded & mixed by Luke Alexander Hodgkinson
Mastered by Tony Draper

Vocals: Sophia Ben-Yousef
Guitar/piano/bass/cello: Luke Moore
Electric guitar/percussion: Luke Alexander Hodgkinson

Lyrics:

See the way that they hold themselves
Trapped within your game
See the way that they kiss and beg
Bound by your chains
Old and young, all the same
Dance to your tune
Softly spoken twisted words
Calling your name

Am I too late?  Too far gone?
Break these chains, leave your game.

Coins in palms and gritted teeth
Slaves and martyrs, all
Save their wealth but not themselves
Open cells await.
Fear and pain, forged with hate
Hold strong your heart.
Light and dark, choose your fate
Fight for your soul.

Am I too late?  Too far gone?
Break these chains, leave your game.

Chains feat. Sophia Ben-Yousef

Dylan Thomas / Bitter Bitter

With Alasdair Paul (guitar).

Recorded, mixed and mastered by David de la Haye, Newcastle University Music Studios in December 2017.

This track is a traditional tune, arranged by Grace Smith and Alasdair Paul, developed from research into traditional music and dance in North Yorkshire.

Boyne Water

performed by Crash Ensemble, and recorded for their album 'Crashlands'.

Vultures (for strings and percussion)

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Existence

stay home, stay safe... here's a track about isolation from the confines of my house to the comfort of yours :)

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‘on hold’ is all about being able to cope with the terrors of the outside world while keeping the panic of our minds at bay. The window (as well as being a literal window) symbolises our exposure to the outside world in the form of the news and media. We can get so hooked to the TV that it sparks unnecessary fear and can cause adverse effects on our mental wellbeing, especially in times like this where all sorts of misinformation is being spread. The song also touches on the scale of this pandemic; the whole world has essentially come to stop. The world’s pause button has been pressed and our lives are now on hold...

artwork credits (drawing): zeynah
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on hold

Lockdown thoughts and studies. More to follow...

Isolation Etude 3  (In fear every day, every evening)

MATT MEREPORT - Isolation Etude 3  (In fear every day, every evening)

A reflection on landscape and changing times.

Isolation Etude 4

MATT MEREPORT - Isolation Etude 4

This is a demo of my new piano piece. The Berserker Mazurka. As it is a demo, please accept some rough piano playing (and some odd pedalling in the first half), as it is only meant to give you an idea of what the piece sounds like, not to be a professional,  polished performance

The Berserker Mazurka (Demo)

Operation Lightfoot is an ongoing series of collaborations featuring guest songwriters and musicians.  The project's founder and artistic director is composer Luke Moore (soundcloud.com/lukemooremusic) .

In addition to several commissions to write new music, Operation Lightfoot are recording their debut album "Alignments" which features a range of artists from different genres.  With the emphasis as much on process - working outside a comfort zone - as the end result, each collaboration is an exciting and rewarding way of approaching songwriting.

Live performances regularly incorporate strings, brass and wind players alongside the regular band set up, blending music with a mixture of projections, visual artists, film makers, photographers and dancers, tailored to match each piece. 



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