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Charity

Iain Petrie — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:29:40 +0000

You may be aware that a couple of years ago we released the charity christmas CD ‘Bridge and Bauble’. Well, there are still a few copies left. All the proceeds go to the Berwick Youth Project. Yes, its not quite christmas yet – but the music is great – and it goes to a really good cause. Visit the shop for a copy.

I managed to persuade 10 local acts to write and record an original christmas song. The CD was recorded and produced at breakneck speed over 3 weeks in November and on the shelves by December. I don’t think I’ve ever worked so hard in my life! However, the results are entirely worth it. Many thanks to all who contributed to the CD.
Now, enjoy the teaser and go buy your loved ones a copy or 2!

Duality

Iain Petrie — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:28:00 +0000

Well its a wonderful pleasure to have another release from Awakemusic Studios. Ronnie Hek and I, plus some other fantastic local musicians, spent over 6 months creating his Debut album ‘Duality’
I have to say it was a lot of fun. We often had many people in to play/sing their parts , and that was often accompanied by plenty of beer and wine. And we’d often end up going out after to the Blenhiem for some more singing at the jam session there.

Ronnie has only been writing songs for just over a year, and we got together to play his first gig – one song ‘norham in the morning’ in front of 1200 people on the main stage of the flodden festival at norham. Not bad for a newbie!

I offered to record the song here, and in adittion to paying me in the form of 5 litres of his home made damson gin, he decided he’d like to do an entire album. After settling on a more manageable form of renumeration, we commenced, and the result is now available from the shop.

Big thanks to Ronnie and all the guys for bringing so much good energy into Awakemusic!

A new beginning

Iain Petrie — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 12:32:02 +0000

Well, I’m absolutely delighted with the new website! Much praise goes to Lucas Emmins at Northern Lab for putting my disorganised thoughts and ideas into a cohesive and simple format.

I will be adding new links and new music as time goes on, so don’t be a stranger.

I feel like I’m on a creative roll, and have been for the last few years. Im currently busy on 3 projects.

I’m close to completion with Hazel Quinn’s album which is due for release at the end of 2014. Thats going to be a real showstopper. Hazel is a fantastic singer, pianist, and songwriter. The album reflects her colourful personality and eclectic musical tastes.

I’m also right in the thick of Gary Miller’s Epic double album ‘Mad Martins’, which will feature over 120 minutes of music and poetry. The album tells the story of the 3 Martin brothers from Northumberland and has a rich variety of songs from sea shanties, skiffle, rock, pop, music hall, and many other styles. This is a huge undertaking and will have been 2 years in the making by the time it is completed. ‘Mad Martins’ is scheduled for release spring 2015

A major arts council funded project for young musicians in the Berwick area is being planned for January to April 2015. At this stage i cant say too much about it, but it is going to be of great benefit to many of the supremely talented and gifted young musicians who live here. Watch this space!

And yes – I AM slowly but surely making progress with my next album. It WILL manifest!

Thanks for dropping by and do feel free to comment

Cheers
Iain