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01-11-08

~ LAKELAND RECORDS COMPILATION CD'S ~

Two Reviews by SubCity Radio Glasgow

1) This is a great collection of tracks by a great collection of artists. Very varied in terms of genre and style, but with a thread of continuity running through them. The mood of the collection is laid back, and almost all the artists sound sophisticated without taking themselves too seriously. Most of the tracks are quirky and different, with something setting them apart. From acoustic to blues to funk to rap, the most surprising thing about the collection is its range.

Lakeland Records call themselves �a local global label� and this is very evident in this compilation album, which definitely doesn�t sound like the music of Kendal in Cumbria where the label is based.
My personal favourite track is �Rock Star Clone� by Jamie Strange, which is absolutely hilarious, beginning with the lyrics �I�ll steal this riff from another song, I�ll make it roughly three minutes long, I�ll make the chords go one-four-five, I�ll sing in a punk voice way up high.� It�s so well done that it would be easy to miss the parody, and it�s a good example of the attitude evident throughout the collection.

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:57 pm Post subject: Lakeland Records Limited Compilation Promo CD 01 and 02 - 01-03-08

2) The second compilation of Lakeland Records is another wide-ranging collection of work by unsigned artists from around the world.

David John Duckworth, the man behind Lakeland Records, seems to be intent to provide a label that allows new artists to promote and distribute their work irrespective of their background or stylistic tastes; accepting demos from all comers and singling out the best for CD and digital release. Relying on a blend of internet and traditional promotional methods, providing it is run correctly this label could provide great exposure for a number of relatively unknown artists. Still in its fledging stages, is Lakeland Records perhaps typical of the way new music is to be promoted in the coming years? A number of releases are scheduled for the coming year. Further details can be found on T he Lakeland Records website .

As far as the tunes in this selection go, the standard is consistently mediocre. Sadly there are few stand out tracks, but all the artists seem to be competent players with something to offer. A couple of songs sound as if they would benefit from a bit of polishing and more refined (often less intrusive) production, whilst others are pleasing head nodders that do little to grab the ear or offend. All of these artists appear to have the potential to produce very good work but sadly this isn't it. I look forward to following the development of this label over the coming years.
01-03-08

~ BOLTFISH - RECORDINGS ~

On listening to the six track Demo CD.

Decent tracks and well produced, we wish you all the best in finding a home for your music,

Please feel free to consider us again when sending out any future demos.

Wil(cheju) boltfish recordings. 23-05-07

~ KID ANTRIM MUSIC ~

On listening to the track " Only In Dreams "

After revewing a large number of submissions

we remain suitably impressed with the originality of your song,

as well as your inspired style and sound. 27-02-07

~ BRIAN PATTEN ~

On listening to the track " Black Coat "

after seeking permission for use of his words within the song

Posted Oct - 2006

Dear David - Nice Voice! 01-10-06

Short but sweet - Thanks Brian!

~ MARK BARTON @ LOSINGTODAY.COM ~

Review on

" Quieter Times Ahead - on Bedrooom Amdience Four "

Review Posted - April 2004

One of the albums high points sees David J Duckworth (whose latest album �The Parables of Artistic Creativity� from which this is taken we are duty bound to recommend you track down) pamper us with the elegantly arranged �Quieter times ahead� which can only be described as classic Primal Scream having a fist fight with Jah Wobble�s Invaders of the Heart, magnificent stuff. Fighting for the mantle of coolest cut. 13-04-04

~ ENRAPTURED RECORDS ~

"D J Duckworth & The Parables Of Artistic Creativity CD"

REVIEW POSTED - JANUARY 2003 -

David John Duckworth follows in the long line of music lovers and musicians, who for years enjoyed creating their own music in home studios, building up a mountain of material with no real plans to do anything with it! Then, one day they think to themselves, "I wonder if" and a demo is born!

This is how Enraptured came to hear some of the many works of D.J. Duckworth and was suitably impressed enough to tag a track for the forthcoming compilation, "Bedroom Ambience 4" due out on Enraptured Records

in March 2004

David�s contribution is called, Quieter Times Ahead and will be exclusive to BA4!

In the meantime checkout his self released works, such as the fore mentioned, THE PARABLES OF ARTISTIC CREATIVITY, which I attempt to review here!

While running a label I have never been asked to write a review, but there�s always a first time and with David�s enthusiasm, how could I refuse!

The album opens with Visions of Paris, a very dreamy start, which places you in some down town ultra cool Paris lounge bar, chilling out with a tall drink and soaking up the atmosphere.

This track has oodles of cool!

Defcon Four, considerably up�s the pace and changes style, shocking you gently but firmly from your previously induced mellow state with it�s more rockier overtones and electro beats!

Conceptual, brings the album back to chill out level with a melodic mix of guitar, strings, salsa beats and vocal sample.

Next up is Pink Perfume, with a track that seems to draw from 70�s funk and 80�s electro and blends them together along with some soul diva vocal samples.

River of Gods, has one of those Gospel Choir samples that always seem to make you feel good mixed up with electro beats and tubular bells and just for good measure, what sounds like some pipe organ!

Invisible Jim, is full on electro-rock, with an 80�s full on feel and some very cool drums!

The Strangeness, slips into the world of dance tracks with this trancey number that would probably be at home in the late 80�s and early nineties, but equally feels right in the present!

Junction 36 � M6 North, is a trip back to 80�s dark, atmospheric electro!

Opaque Emotion, enters the realm of intelligent dance with a tune that would be good on your stereo or at a club!

Elevate Your Thoughts, returns to 80�s electro with a mix of beats, strings, synths and vocal samples.

Dreaming, closes this album and is 80�s electro funk, flavoured with great sampled soul diva vocals and is quite, well, dreamy!

It�s clear that this collection of tracks are heavily influenced by the 80�s and 90�s, but to wonderful effect!

A very enjoyable album!!!

Jack@ Enraptured/Endorphin.

Email: jackenraptured@hotmail.com

Website: www.enrapturedrecords.com

Jack@Enraptured/Endorphin, 134 Replingham Rd. Southfields, London SW18 5LL. UK.

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~DIDIER BECU~

NEWS POSTED - FEBRUARY 2003 -

" DAVID JOHN DUCKWORTH "

This British musician who is making a sort of inspirational intelligent (huhuhuh) dancemusic (and you read more of him soon as well) proudly anounces us that one of his tracks "Quieter times ahead" will be out on Enraptured Records. And there's more coming from the man this year as the newest cd "Transitions" is as good as finished!

Coming soon to a computer near you! check out the imminent -Enraptured Records- website For some exclusive info on the proposed ambient compilation release for 2004, and a possible press release on some of the artist�s featured on it.

Some news from Belgium, I have recently been approached by Didier Becu who is currently running his own music review website and Internet news letter, and would like to post a review on �The Parables Of Artistic Creativity� CD, as soon as possible, a copy of which I will place on this page. So keep watching and take a look at this unique site at Dreams Never End , you can also subscribe to his newsletter from the same site. Thanks�

Bye For Now!