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Distant Shores is a song about long-distance relationships in an Easy Listening style that will feature on my upcoming debut album, Let's Join Hands released on the 30th April 2021.

All music & lyrics by Samuel Alexander Barbour

Sam Barbour - Main Vocals & Acoustic Guitar
Bass, Piano, Percussion-Stephen Bull
Electric Guitar & Backing Vocals-Paul Roth
Cello-Billy Houston
Produced by Stephen Bull
Mastered by Pete Maher

Distant Shores

Folk duo Megson go back to their roots to find the inspiration for their tenth studio album UNKNOWN WATERS -  an imaginative compilation of songs by written by the songwriters who inspired them - all from their native North East of England. 

During the last fifteen years, Debbie and Stu Hanna have established themselves as “one of most original acts on the British folk scene” (The Guardian) by combining their own sensitive compositions with traditional music from the North East. Now, for the first time,  they have recorded nine songs written by their favourite north eastern songwriters, all arranged for guitars, mandolin, banjo, fiddle and accordion with typical Megson elegance. Their trademark soaring harmonies bring a refreshing bite to classics such as Chris Rea’s ROAD TO HELL as well as compositions from undiscovered aritsts like Middlesbrough’s Richard Grainger. 

And to top it all off included as a bonus track is their composition THROUGH THE WINTER. Written during the dark days of January 2020 it tells the emotional tale of a couple making the most of a tough winter - we all know what that was like!

Debs says ‘ Putting together this album has been a refreshing journey for us. We started with songs and songwriters we’ve always known and performed - like the wonderful Vin Garbutt’s ‘NOT FOR THE FIRST TIME’ and Lindisfarne’s ‘MARSHALL RILEY’S ARMY’  and it paved the way for us to record some songs from writers we’ve always admired but never found the reason to perform like Jez Lowe, Richard Grainger & Martin Stephenson.”

Megson will be performing songs from UNKNOWN WATERS during their UK Tour in Spring 2022.

03 - Megson - Marshall Riley's Army

Bellagio

'The Children of Scorpio’ is the first single and title track from Project Gemini’s forthcoming album. Project Gemini, aka Paul Osborne, has created a cinematic musical journey that plays out like a long-lost soundtrack (think cult B-movies of the 60s and 70s); 'The Children of Scorpio’ was formed from Paul's love of a myriad of genres; from European library music, acid folk, psych-funk, vintage soundtracks and the contemporary breaks scene. 

The single ’The Children of Scorpio' started life as a demo 12 years ago, when Paul's time playing in various bands had come to an end and he started recording music at his home studio. Paul took inspiration from many sources including his obsession with Lalo Schifrin’s soundtrack to the Clint Eastwood film, 'Dirty Harry’, and artists like David Axelrod and his work on The Electric Prunes 'Release of an Oath’ LP. Paul channelled these influences into his creation, titled it in a nod to the villain in 'Dirty Harry', shelved it and moved on. 

After the release of his first single as Project Gemini in 2019 Paul decided to start work on an album project and revisited the original demo. He described the process, “I stripped it right back to its bare bones and started reconstructing it from scratch (although the vocals and middle guitar break survived from that original 2010 demo), and once I’d nailed the bass sound it all came together. Haifa-based multi-instrumentalist Shuzin brought some serious heat on the drums, and Barrie Cadogan, aka Little Barrie, put the icing on the cake by adding the solo you hear at the tail end of the track. It turned out to be the creative trigger for the whole album, and for that reason, it’s a really important track for me personally.”

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Project Gemini - The Children Of Scorpio

Avalanche

LIFE CAN BE

FIRE & ICE

Desktop

PAPER PLANES featuring Liel

track 1 from the album "B Sides, Alternates and Other Songs" ......... a collection of 10 songs written or recorded during the making of my "For the Stars" album in 2019 but didn't make the album.......releasing one song monthly thru October 2020!

"People Would Say" was just a couple words, an idea, when I finished up last years album so consider it an "other song" for purposes of this release! A conversation with a friend about finding music so late in my life led to this song. I should have finished it sooner, it's a personal favorite!

ALL OF MY TRACKS ARE FREE TO DOWNLOAD direct from this page or at this link: lenaloise.bandcamp.com/music ........... CD's are available in the USA for the cost of postage at this link: lenaloise.bandcamp.com/merch

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B Sides, Alternates and Other Songs

People Would Say

Ebullience - the quality of lively or enthusiastic expression of thoughts or feelings

Ebullience

A chill pop song with influences from rock, folk, gospel, rnb and more. A song about unconditional love, faith and living life

Still

track 3 from the album "B Sides, Alternates and Other Songs" ......... a collection of 10 songs written or recorded during the making of my "For the Stars" album in 2019 but didn't make the album.......releasing one song monthly thru October 2020!

"I Was Small" is an "alternate" version of a song I released in 2018 (When I was Small). I felt this song needed to be be much more stripped down than the version I originally released and this was the result. It was much more a recording exercise than anything else so it never made last years album.

ALL OF MY TRACKS ARE FREE TO DOWNLOAD direct from this page or at this link: lenaloise.bandcamp.com/music ........... CD's are available in the USA for the cost of postage at this link: lenaloise.bandcamp.com/merch

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I Was Small

A wee dance track featuring again the vocal talents of Liel Bar-Z

Bounces

GIVE IT BACK

Join Me at 8pm on Indie Rocks UK for an exclusive first play of Husk "Below the neck" plus 17 amazing tunes from new artists -

listen in A1M Records Ltd new music show we also have new tunes from Stepford Wives The Moods THE WINACHI TRIBE (Group Page) Everyday Heroes Anna Secret Poet MISS KILL@ Narrow Margin Samuel Alexander Barbour Embrace The Crisis MiG 15 Ashley Palmer Energy Whores Gregory Porter - tune in and support us Puffer Fish PR Pluggin' Baby Manilla PR Ltd David Tolan

Artist/Track

1. Narrow Margin - Oxford Street
2. Ashley Palmer- I made you Toast (IMYT)
3. Miss Kill - Explain Yourself
4. The Moods - Gotta Get a Hold - (Dave Tolan Remix)
5. Gregory Porter - Revival (R3HAB Remix)
6. Stepford Wives - All on me
7. Anna Secret Poet - No Brainer
8. MiG-15 - Interstellar
9. The Winachi Tribe - Funky But Chic
10. Energy Whores - Show You 
11. The Crisis - Release the tension
(@colinscuts tune of the week)
12. The Moods - Joy- (JSD remix)
13.  Husk - Below the Neck - Exclusive
14. Everyday Heroes - Standing Stones
(Emma Scotts pluggin baby tune of the week)
15. Anna Secret Poet - Dragopticon theme
16. Samuel Alexandra Barbour - Street Sleeper 
17. The Moods - Atmosphere (Sidders & The Snake - Remix)

A1M Records New Music Show Indie Rocks Radio

New Music Show Episode 55 - Indie Rocks Radio

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Follow me online:
www.sambarbour.com
https://sambarbour.hearnow.com/
www.youtube.com/c/TeacherHam

Hello & Welcome!

Skills:
Available for music consultation, public performance, songwriting, co-writing, session work (guitar & vocal), narration, voice-over, script-writing, story-writing, academic editing

Press Contact: sambarbourmusic5@gmail.com

Latest Release:
Stormproof - Single - Summer 2024

I am an award-winning educator, songwriter, children's author & podcaster based in Hong Kong.
Member of CASH (HK), PRS & PPL (UK)

Skills:
Available for music consultation, public performance, songwriting, co-writing, session work (guitar & vocal), narration, voice-over, script-writing, story-writing, academic editing
Press Contact: sambarbourmusic@gmail.com

HELLO & WELCOME! 

I believe in the value of creating original, authentic teaching materials for students to aid their holistic growth. These include songs, chants, poems, stories & drama scripts.

BOOKS:
Debut Book for Children: The Litter Bug was published on Friday 3rd June, 2022 with Brown Dog Books in the UK. In Hong Kong, it is available at: 
VIBE Book and Music Shop in Mui Wo
Kelly and Walsh (Pacific Place) (Best-Seller)
KIWIK (Kwai Hing)
Fun to Read Book Outlet (Kwun Tong & Causeway Bay)
Hong Kong Public Libraries (2023)
Handmade Hong Kong Markets, Discovery Bay (Stall in 2023)

I am available for face-to-face school (Primary & Secondary) workshops for students & teachers alike schools in Hong Kong on how to integrate The Litter Bug into the English curriculum.

The Teacher Ham YouTube channel was set up in earnest in March, 2013 as a way to share my resources with students in Hong Kong and around the world. As of March, 2024, it had collected over 3.65 million views, 14,500 subscribers & 344 videos. It is truly humbling and inspiring when I think that through sharing my simple resources, I am able to help students in all corners of the world improve their skills and interest in learning English and for that I feel privileged and honoured. Thank you.

MUSIC:
Teacher Ham (Sam Barbour Music) is also an award-winning songwriter. His music has been played on radio stations in 27 countries (6 continents) including the BBC & Amazing Radio. He has performed his music live on both TV & Radio in Hong Kong (RTHK & The Works) and in the UK and has conducted radio interviews with stations around the world. He has both won and been nominated for numerous songwriting awards with different associations including the ISC (International Songwriting Competition), ISSA, The Josie Awards and the UK Songwriting Competition respectively to name a few. My podcast - A Light in the Dark: My Songwriting Journey has now amassed over 500 downloads and is now in its second season.

Teacher Ham also acts as an education consultant and is always happy to offer free advice via email to fellow educators, schools and students anywhere in the world about teaching and/or learning English. I have learned so much from my fellow educators and students and am only too happy to pass this information on. When learning English, one must try to be brave enough to speak, make mistakes and keep learning. 

I always say, 'Don't be shy! Give it a try!'

Favourite Quotes:
'Try you best!' 
'Don't be shy! Give it a try!'

Notable Airplay:
-BBC Airplay - The Iain Anderson Show - April 11th, 2021
-The Jim Gellatly Sunday Show on Amazing Radio
-Music played in 27 countries to date over 6 continents.
Awards:
2022: 
-ISC Semi-Finalist - Freedom Wheels - COUNTRY Category
2021:
-Gold Award Winner - ISSA - 2021 - International Male Songwriter of the Year
-Finalist in 4 categories - 2021 ISSA Awards
-2021 UK Songwriting Competition Semi Finalist:
1. Let’s Join Hands 2. So Near Yet So Far 3. Growing Pains 4. Love is in our Hands
-The 2021 Josie Awards Nominee in 2 categories
-2021 Celtic Music Radio Album of the Year - Longlisted (Let's Join Hands)
-2021 Blues & Roots Radio International Song Competition (4th Annual) - Finalist (Freedom Wheels)
2020:
-Bronze Award Winner - ISSA - 2020 - International Male Songwriter of the Year
-Finalist in 2 categories - 2020 ISSA Awards
-UK Songwriting Competition 2020 - Semi-Finalist - Let's Join Hands
2017-2019:
-World Songwriting Awards (3 x Finalist)
-Clouzine (3 x Winner)
-Global Music Award (Silver Medal-Streetsleeper)

Enjoy and thank you for your support. 
Sam (Teacher Ham)

Distant Shores

Sam Barbour Music (Teacher Ham)

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