Pure M Magazine ISSUE 5 | Page 25

Our Man in the Field releases new track My Confidante By Dave Simpson In case you missed our review of his self-titled EP, when he’s not on stage or making music, Our Man in the Field goes by the name of Alexander Ellis. The London based musician specialises in a captivating style of folk, the inspiration for which he takes from all that life encompasses. This tradition continues into the artist’s latest composition, “My Confidante”, with love serving as the creative basis. Our Man in the Field has purposely worked to make his touching new track available for Valentine’s Day. The arrangement begins with a hushed acoustic riff that develops over the sound of trickling water. Gentle, clear vocals soon set in, carrying forth a pleasant harmony. The pace of the guitar gradually quickens, making the transition from a solemn tone to a more optimistic one. As it increases in momentum, the instrumentation maintains a sense of reservation and poignancy, stirring emotions. The melody picks up for the chorus, growing in stature as it narrates the passionate lyrics. The musical elements continue to build as things progress, adding strings to the background that are strikingly moving. All the while the vocals manage to hit some remarkably high notes as they make very earnest declarations about love and commitment. “My Confidante” is a simple and tender track that’s full of depth. Once again, Our Man in the Field proves he can take matters with which we are all familiar and use them to craft an extremely affective listening experience. You can check the new piece out on Soundcloud now, while the self-titled EP is available for purchase on iTunes. Hannah McLeod By Dave Simpson Bristol native Hannah MacLeod took to the performing arts at a young age, being an active participant in musical theatre during childhood. It wasn’t until her late teens though that she really began to take an interest in composing her own material, finding inspiration in experiences of heartbreak, anguish and the fundamental feelings inherent in young adulthood. Despite cultivating her own personal approach to song writing as she matured, MacLeod’s lifelong ambition has always remained the same; asserting that she “never grew out of the phase of wanting to be a popstar.” To that end, she made the move to London in 2013 in the hopes of realising her dreams of a career in music. After working with industry producers and continuing to base her lyrics on matters impacting her life, MacLeod was finally ready to share the fruits of her labour with the world when 2015 began. Her first single, “Freeze My Heart”, was released on January 22nd. MacLeod’s singing voice is immediately affecting as it drifts gently into an emotional melody, hitting some impressively high notes in the chorus. Her passion for her art is clearly evident throughout the superb vocal delivery, while the solemn instruments add a sense of completion to what is a wonderfully touching song. MacLeod’s debut sees her achieve her goal of crafting captivating and moving harmonies. It has a soft and accessible sound that should give her a good start on the road to chart success and pop stardom. You can find “Freeze My Heart” on Soundcloud or to keep up to date with the latest news and updates from the singer herself, head over to her Facebook and Twitter pages. An Inside Look At Outside The Wire By Caddy Cooper By Ciara Walsh The well known singer-songwriter and lyricist Caddy Cooper is set to take the world by stage as she releases her second new up and coming album “Outside The Wire” which is set to be released on February 12th in Australia and March 6th in the UK and worldwide. The Australian singer now living in London England released her first acoustic EP album “Snapshot” in 2011 after touring around nine countries in 2014 promoting her new album. Cooper’s first album “Snapshot” is now one of the most critically acclaimed albums of 2014, you can be sure that her second album “Outside The Wire” will be just as amazing as “Snapshot”, maybe even better. Cooper is an acoustic blues, country and folk singer songwriter who loves to travel and share her passion for music with everyone she meets, not only is Cooper kindhearted she is also talented. Cooper’s newest album “Outside The Wire” is an album like no other embodying both powerful songs and soulful melodies that almost make listeners feel