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A World Within
Foden’s Band 2010 British Bandsman CD of the Year 2010 All works by Andy Scott
Label: Doyen Recordings Total playing time: 70:00 |
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When Andy Scott wrote ‘A World Within’ for Foden’s just a couple of years ago, it heralded the beginning of a close musical relationship, that introduced a composer who brought with him a fresh, invigorating and unashamedly eclectic creative voice… … Foden’s, along with its featured soloists, are at the top of their form and demonstrate a commitment to Andy Scott’s music that entirely befits the composer’s status as one of the most refreshing voices to appear on the brass band scene in quite some time. Christopher Thomas, 4 Bars Rest, January 2011
Andy Scott, an original and intuitive composer, has a playing background as a saxophonist that covers a vast array of styles although his time with Foden's is his first foray into the uniquely specialised (or equally diverse!) world of brass banding. The result is a melding of elements as diverse as the formalism of Western classical music, the sparsity of Japanese minimalism, the evocative sounds of rural British folk tunes and the rhythms of jazz, all pulled together by Foden's characteristic warm ensemble sound and dazzling virtuoso playing, taking composer, band and listener into new and richly rewarding areas. Will Upton