This Town - Original Videosong

You can buy the song on itunes here: http://itunes.apple.com/album/this-town-single/id488875256

My first full-band videosong! A videosong is a medium that consists of two rules: No lip-syncing or miming (what you hear is what you see) and no hidden sounds (everything you hear must feature in the video at some point). It was recorded with zero budget in three different homes in London and a rehearsal room at LCCM (my uni), and edited/produced by myself.

Double Bass - Dan Partington
Keyboard - Ben Southam
Backing Vocals - Aimee Mutambo
Tenor Sax - Graeme Airth
Guitar, Drums and Lead Vocals - Stephen Hay (that's me)

The song is one I wrote about London a few months ago. Lyrics:

Fighting against the tide (of)
Commuter suits and ties
And I'm not watching the time
I'm enjoying the frantic pace
And the lack of personal space
I'm just that way inclined

Oh I'm not taking this for granted
Another chance to be enchanted
Oh and I'm taking in the moment
Or maybe it's taking me

Caught up in all the sights and the sounds of this town
And I've been through the ups and the downs, still I'm found
Caught up in all the sights and the sounds of this town
And I've been caught up in this town

End of a summer day
Hoping that it will stay
Just for a little while
The skyline steals the show
Bathed in an amber glow
And I can't help but smile

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[MrChrisNo1]

Hello Stephen Hay. I'm under no pressure whatsoever from your keyboard player Ben Southam to make a comment. As such, I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear that I really like the music, sound quality and video quality considering the fact this was apparently made on no budget. Jolly well done!

[stephenhaymusic]

Hello @MrChrisNo1 - thanks very much for your unprompted compliments! I say!

[TheBoot8]

Awesome brother. Outstanding work. Are you back home for Xmas? -Reuben.

[stephenhaymusic]

@TheBoot8 Thanks bro, how you doin? Won't be back for a year or two by the looks of things. By 'things' of course I mean the budget

[cccags]

what sax setup is Graeme using in this video? im a tenor player and really liked his sound, plus am looking for a new horn so thought i might copy his setup :P Cheers :)

[stephenhaymusic]

@cccags He's got a great tone that boy - I'll ask for ya

[stephenhaymusic]

@cccags 'I play a Selmer Mark 6 tenor sax.

Dukof D7 mouthpiece with a RICO "jazz select " medium reed' - Graeme

[cccags]

@stephenhaymusic Thanks so much! not sure i can afford a selmer yet, but maybe ill get myself a christmas present! :P

[mxmus08]

To all those who believe that money creates or can buy you talent, this video/music clearly shows how a limited budget, buckets of raw talent, a determination to succeed and a creative mindset can overcome all obstacles to success. "To all things there is but a season and a TIME to every purpose under heaven". Keep up the good work. I'm proud of you.

[j4s0nk4ng]

Awesome video, song, and videosong guys!

Loving the double bass and sax!