In October 2009 my song 'Ignite' won Demo Of The Month in 'Futuremusic' magazine and was aired on the BBC Radio 6 Introducing Show with Tom Robinson. It was handpicked by Tom Robinson himself to appear on the BBC podcast. The track features on my new album 'Ignite', recently released through DJD MUSIC LTD, who also gave me the opportunity to perform at my first live electro gig in 2010, which will always be one of my fondest memories. The album has been almost 10 years in the making and I've collaborated with some very talented artists from all around the world. I also love listening to/writing film scores. I've recently composed and performed the soundtrack to a short horror film entitled 'Wrong Move'. I've also written the music to accompany an award winning short called 'Tormented', which you can watch at http://www.opticnerveproductions.co.uk/films
My home studio currently consists of a Novation Ultranova Synthesizer and M-Audio DX4 monitors
Hope you enjoy the album 😊
“Lunar - Sweet Release''.
After the 'compressed to a pancake' and 'bit - crushed to fnuck' going on elsewhere this month, it's nice to kick back with a a track that knows exactly what its doing and carefully ticks off every 'how to' in the rulebook.
Great bottom end, deep and clear kick, bright and engaging vocal, and plenty of engaging and exciting rhythmic elements, from the chugging heavy guitar to the auto-panned ultra-bright synth arpeggio. Nice work, and all with such a compact set up too.
Our only criticisms would be a little clipping in the closing phrases as the track tries to present too much, too far forward at the same time and the lack of a firm and definite snare beat means that the track never seems to 'drop' and become 'there'.
That said Lunar's productions are exemplary. With the right tunes, greatness awaits.”
Future Publishing Ltd - Futuremusic Magazine October 2008
“Lunar - Ignite''.
Simple is efficient and this track from a bedroom Electro-buff never oversteps the mark and remains tight as a drum skin throughout. And yet it's laden with changes, progression, a middle-eight, plenty of clever and unconventional sounds and most important of all - a great tune.
And all this innovation may be due to the track's rather unconventional upbringing. ''The track started out as an instrumental that was sent to Karsten Durand, who I met through broadjam.com'' explains Glyn Nightingale, the guy at the controls. The vocal sounds great. Love the effects and slightly 'affected' delivery! Love the short verses and snappy chord change into the chorus. One tweak? The guitar break - it's a great sound (from an FM disc) so why not push it louder and crank up the hi-frequencies to cut through. When the drums drop at 2:24 you're missing out on some massively funky potential. That said, this rules”
Future Publishing Ltd - Futuremusic Magazine
“5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST SYNTH ALBUM OF 2009., May 6, 2009
By M. D. Smith (England UK.)
If you love your music chilled and upbeat 'Second Wave' is the album for your music collection, an absolute cracker of an album.
Right from the start with 'Intro' Lunar grabs you by the ears and demands your attention, you will enjoy the journey through till the end track 'Glisten'.
GET IT NOW!
Mark Smith”
Mark Smith - itunes
“Just over a year ago music lover Glyn Nightingale was recording songs in the back room of his girlfriend's house.
Now he is about to see his debut album hit the shelves of a city centre music shop and one of the tracks used on a film soundtrack.
His album, The Beginning of Everything Else, will be available at Action Records, Church Street, from Monday.
Glyn's song Through The Night will also feature on No Rest For The Wicked – a short horror film by award-winning independent film-makers Optic Nerve Productions 2002.
Glyn, 34, of Morris Crescent, Ribbleton, said: "I just went into Action Records and they agreed to sell it which is great news. I'm over the moon."
Mark Smith set up Optic Nerve Productions 2002 five years ago and it recently enjoyed success at the New York Film Fest.
The 36-year-old, from Longridge, said: "Not only will Glyn be doing the musical score, he has also been kind enough to let us use his song.
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Lancashire Evening Post