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Bio
All Things Considered are an acoustic roots band from various parts of the South East of England. Formed in 2007 from the ashes of a number of other acts, the aim of this 5 piece was to develop an all acoustic cross-over act that could sit well with both folk and more contemporary audiences. The result is a band winning praise all across the UK acoustic scene, and with the release of their debut album 'Scarecrow' they will no doubt continue to grow into a major player in British roots music.
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Reviews/Quotes
All Things Considered are a Berkshire-based roots quintet, and Scarecrow is their debut album. Their stripped-down approach enables them to recreate the earthy spontaneity of their stage show on record, so the instrumentation remain free from unnecessary studio embellishments and the gritty realities of live performance. The songs are pleasant enough and the lyrics convey a laudable message of hope and optimism, but the music lacks variation in pitch and pace, resulting in a consistency that won't attract the causal listener. There's a rocky undercurrent which betrays the band members' musical backgrounds, but it's essentially a subtle album that rewards those who make the effort to appreciate it.
Graham Hazelwood - Acoustic Magazine
A five piece acoustic outfit from Berkshire fronted by Emma Johnson and with instrumentation that includes violin and African drums, their 'folk fusion' meld of trad, blues, and world music has seen them regularly performing across the South East and London. They're now looking to spread the horizons with the release of their debut album. It's a crowded field out there, but, ahem, all things considered, they have several factors in their favour. For a start, Johnson's pure but earthy vocals combine traditional leanings with a contemporary sensibility, so that you're as likely to hear Jacqui McShee and Sally Oldfield notes as Denny, Eliza Carthy or Rusby. The playing too is strong, exemplified by violinist Gethin Webster's short intro instrumental Kuebiko (a Japanese scarecrow deity) and the textures he brings to Manipulative Perspectives, Adrian Holden's intricate guitar work and Phil Daniel's smouldering ethnic hand drum percussion showcase on The Neverending. The material stands tall too, with the bruised heart emotions of Self Pity, the heady musical interplay on Clear Your Conscience and the wounded Numb all highlights. If there's a reservation it's that sometimes the percussion overwhelms the more delicate aspects, but there's no reason to think this isn't about to see their gig diary and order books about to become increasingly full. (View Online)
Mike Davies - NetRhythms
"...it won't be long before this band are making people on the folk scene talk." (Full Online Review)
Steve Gibbons - www.folkandroots.co.uk
"Talented young folk act"
Steve Lamacq, BBC Radio 2
Contact
For bookings and any other information please email info@allthingsconsidered.org.uk or call Phil on 07773 256151
Tech Spec
- Emma - Vocals
- 1 x Vocal Mic
- Gethin - Violin and Backing Vocals
- 1 x DI Input, 1 x Vocal Mic
- Adrian - Acoustic Guitar
- 1 x DI Input
- Ben - Acoustic Bass
- 1 x DI Input
- Phil - Percussion
- Flexible depending on venue. From 1 x Instrument Mic (Djembe) to 3 x Instrument Mic (Djembe, Cajon, Cymbals, Shaker)
- Stage Layout
- Flexible, but generally Vocals, Violin and Acoustic Guitar standing at front of stage and Percussion and Acoustic Bass seated behind
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