Tag: Melodians Magic

Melodians Annual Award Presentation Concert, 14th December 2013

Posted on | By Terry Noel

 

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The Melodians Christmas Concert was held on Saturday 14th December 2013 at Henry Cavendish School in Balham.

All the family, friends and supporters of the Melodians turned out in force to support them and enjoy the evening.

The special guests for the evening were Gavin Nicholas – The High Commissioner for Trinidad and Tobago, Councillor Mark Bennett – The late Mayor of Lambeth, Jeremy Deller – creator of ‘English Magic’ and Alexandra Hardy – the Head Teacher of Henry Cavendish.

The programme was an exciting mix of old favourites and the latest pieces that the Melodians have learned. It finished with the most recent and interesting addition to their repertoire – Bohemian Rhapsody by the legendary Freddie Mercury which completed the programme to thunderous applause.

The concert was followed by speeches and the presentation of awards.

Jeremy Deller with one of the new players Molly McDonell-Reid.
Jeremy Deller with one of the new players Molly McDonell-Reid.
The High Commissioner, Gavin Nicholas presenting the Robert Thompson trophy for ‘The Most Promising Player’ to Azaria Francis.
The High Commissioner, Gavin Nicholas presenting the Robert Thompson trophy for ‘The Most Promising Player’ to Azaria Francis.
Molly presenting a bouquet to the Head Teacher Alexandra Hardy.
Molly presenting a bouquet to the Head Teacher Alexandra Hardy.
The late Mayor, a previous Mayor Rudy Daley, Jeremy Deller and Mary Noel.
The late Mayor, a previous Mayor Rudy Daley, Jeremy Deller and Mary Noel.

The Melodians at the Venice Biennale 29th May 2013

Posted on | By Terry Noel

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We were invited to play at the opening of the festival in Venice on the 29th of May 2013 and in the evening at the launch party. 

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Transporting the instruments around Venice is interesting to say the least! 

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The link to the film English Magic with the Melodians playing the background music is here.

The Melodians at Abbey Road Studios 13th March 2013

Posted on | By Matt Harmon
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The Melodians at Abbey Road Studios, March 18 2013

We were given the opportunity by Jeremy Deller (the 2004 Turner Prize winner) to record the soundtrack for his film ‘English Magic’ at the Abbey Road Studios.  We recorded three pieces of music 

·         Excerpts from Symphony in D minor by Vaughn Williams

·         The Man Who Sold the World by David Bowie and

·         Voodoo Ray by A Guy called Gerald.

We had our photo taken with Jeremy Deller on the famous Abbey Road crossing.  There was a camera crew recording the event and taking photos which we discovered later was incorporated into the film ‘English Magic’ shown at the Biennale.  (Photos at the Abbey Road studios and on the crossing are in the News Feed already.)

 

 

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Following the steps of the Beatles on the famous crossing on Abbey Road in London

 

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