Review Centre: Singing Pianists

"I'm very impressed. You helped make Mother's Day a very special day for our patrons, thank you."

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"I've performed with, or seen Mark perform hundreds of times over the past 15 years. He can entertain all ages with his singing and playing. He relies on a vast repertoire of songs and musical styles to put a smile on your face and get your toes to tapping. What a versitile and talented musician, singer and performer! Book him for your event and he won't dissapoint!! As a professional musician and guitarist for over 40 years, I highly recommend him!"

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"Mood Indigo completely transformed the atmosphere at our venue. The music was exactly what we needed—elegant and lively, and our guests were truly impressed. We can't wait to book them again!"

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"As a music journalist, I am someone well used to hearing performances covering the whole spectrum of ability, from very talented, to no talent whatsoever; mainly on the working circuit, encountering much from the bottom end of the scale, the flaws of which seemingly pass by, or go over the heads of the audience, mediocre musical acts often gaining acceptance despite (or because of) their lack of any talent whatsoever. So, when on a random whim, I booked MAYHEM into The Old Crown, Hayes, I was pleasantly surprised to come across that jewel one constantly seeks: a light hidden in the bushel, an act of great quality. Don’t get me wrong, on the surface, MAYHEM are basically just another covers band, with certainly not much more to offer in terms of choice of material than others treading the same circuit. The difference though, is in the depth of thought in the vocal arrangements, and the attention to detail in the performance of the songs. Someone in the band has true musical knowledge. The way the vocals are arranged and used is no accident, and the music has a depth and surety that is pure class. Carol’s voice is unique, and at many points conveys rare emotion for those who can hear. The two voices are a happy accident of coincidence; Carol’s rather treble voice, Billy’s gruff baritone, both interesting voices taken in isolation, but together producing a sound that is perhaps greater than the sum of its parts. The quality of both singers shows itself also in the faultlessly correct intonation, the thrilling blend and invention of the harmonies, the search for expression in the vocals, the subtle use of the arrangements to produce expression. Most of these subtleties are of course lost on the general public, but the band still have enough battle-hardened experience and know-how to ride out any waves of indifference, and overcome the hardest heart with a friendly approach to their clientele, patiently trying out various styles and eras, constantly striving to reach their listeners, despite a kind of yearning in the music for serious recognition. Personally, I found it somewhat sad that a talented band like this has to resort to some popular (and bland) material, but one must bow to reality, and work is work. Still, the musicians didn’t just accept the status quo of this material; they always had a few surprises in store in the way they approached any song, however scraped from the bottom of the barrel. Carol’s voice sounded at its best on songs like “SUMMER OF ’69” and “I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT”, but she shone through on harder songs too, like “LIVING ON A PRAYER” and “DON’T BRING ME DOWN”. Billy didn’t sing quite as many lead lines, but when he did, it was with a power and confidence that knew just how best to carry the melody, and the strength of harmony singing was in a different league from the average one would expect to hear in a situation like this. On “Living La Vida Loca” the dual vocals were outstanding, perhaps the most equal blend of the day, with other such highlights for me being “Don’t Stop me Now” and “I Wanna Know what Love is”. The locals however enjoyed some of the lighter material more, such as “Rockabilly Rebel”, square dancing their way through the afternoon with great whoops and hollers, playing their part in a very pleasant day in a very pleasant pub. There was a humorous moment when the lads at the bar joined in with “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” all pointing and dancing in the manner of Tom Cruise in “Top Gun”! A vivid sight to behold, for sure! The day ended with a raucous rendition of “Rockin’ All Over The World”, the two singers showing that they could rock it with the best of them when the chips are down. Can’t wait to see this band again. (10 / 10) Andrew Staines "

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"Helen had a beautiful voice and a wonderfully chosen range of songs "

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"Steve had been performing his amazing piano-playing and singing at the SPETSES HOTEL in Spetses for many summer seasons. It had been one of the great highlights and guests kept coming to enjoy him playing. He plays Jazz Standards like no other but also modern Greek music and soft rock/pop. Steve is able to hold the show just by himself but also match perfectly with a guitar and a second vocalist. Highly recommended!!"

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"One of the best gigs I've ever been to. One of the best gigs I've ever been to. Loved the whole vibe. Dans a great singer, host and raconteur."

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"Just a message to say thank you to Tom & Alice for performing at the engagement lunch last Saturday. You guys really made an impression - just what we hoped for and made for a wonderful atmosphere for the occasion. Great feedback from all who attended. Thanks again guys!"

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"Outstanding musician and great voice and large selection of songs "

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"Jess was a great addition to our Valentine’s Day 2019 line up at The View from The Shard and really struck the right chord with her song choices. Her performance was most in keeping with the occasion and our audience."

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"Such a good vibe, thanks! We'll definitely have to invite you back. Always a complete pleasure to have you guys play! "

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"Happy that Jahangir played at our wedding Though it was relatively far, he came to Hamburg from Groningen which we were very happy about, and he played songs that all of our friends and families loved, especially the classic ones. Thankyou! Best, Catherine and Don"

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"Talented, passionate and professional. Watching Jahangir perform, it is clear that he not only loves what he is doing, but is also amazing at it. The playlist he made for the event was loved by the audience. Moreover, his ability to pick up and adapt to the mood of the audience was incredibly impressive. He is an absolute gem of a person! I look forward to hiring him again for future events."

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"I booked Jahangir for a house party recently and it was one of the best decisions I made! Jahangir is a talented singer and musician. He has a vast repertoire and covers a wide range of songs. His song selection was on point and eagerly took requests from the guests. The atmosphere he created made the event a memorable one. I highly recommend him everyone! Thank you Jahangir!"

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"We had a great evening! Booming Pianos is a great team that got the audience involved. Happy reunion after 12.5 years. As if nothing had changed, just everyone a little older."

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