Category: Videos and such

<p>Hi Peeps.<br /><br />Just to let you know. I just uploaded two live videos for your perusal. Also, my second album, "The Game" will be available to download from iTunes, Napster, Amazon MP3 and from Amazon On Demand on CD from around 24th October.<br /><br />I've been getting some quite healthy airplay recently too on various stations. My first album "Words And Music" has also been heard on Spotify, the music streaming site and I'm also on general rotation on Jango Airplay.<br /><br />Back in July I had a great time playing at the Spratton Folk Festival and hope to be playing there again next year.<br /><br />So. Now onto writing songs for the next album.<br /><br />Love to all, Phil H</p>

<p>Hi Peeps<br /> <br /> I was recently selected by the internet streaming site Jango Airplay. How, i don't know, but they found me somehow. I currently need just 11 more ratings and I will then be played on general rotation along with all the BIG and I mean BIG artists I've always admired. It should give my music a far greater exposure than heretofore. If you get the chance, please follow the link and give me a "thumbs up" so to speak. It would mean so much to me.<br /> <br /> http://www.jango.com/music/Phillip+Hartley?l=0<br /> <br /> Cheers all, Phil</p>

Hi Peeps.<br /><br />Just wanted to let you know that I have a brand new song on my page: "Flying". This is a track taken from what will be me next album; "The Game". I hope you'll drop by and take the time to listen and let me know what you think, as I always value you opinons.<br /><br />Love to all, Phil

Hi Folks.<br /><br />I just uploaded a new track, "Spaces". This one's a bit different for me. For a start it's an instrumental. It also has no guitar on it! It's a bit of an experiment for me, as I've never done anything quite like this. Please let me know what you think.<br /><br />Love to all, Phil H

Hi Folks.<br /><br />Just to let you know, I just uploaded two brand new songs for your delectation; "Folk Club Prima Donna" ('cos we all know one) and "Summertime Thing", I know it's a bit late, it being October and all, but as we haven't had a summer in the UK this year, what the hell?<br /><br />Can't resist another chance to polug my album "Words And Music." Out now on CD Baby and iTunes.<br /><br />Love to All, Phil

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Hi Everyone.<br /><br />I am pleased to announce that my album "Words And Music is now available to download at CD Baby and I-tunes. Go on. Make my day, you know you want it really.<br /><br />Cheers, Phil

Hi Everyone.<br /> <br /> Here is the review I just received for my album:<br /> <br /> Tim Carroll<br /> FolkWords<br /> www.folkwords.com<br /> <br /> <br /> 'Words and Music' &ndash; musical observations from Phillip Hartley<br /> <br /> Occasionally you hear an album that rivets you with its simplicity and purity. 'Words and Music' by Sheffield-based singer/songwriter, Phillip Hartley does just that. Apart from writing the songs playing acoustic 6 and 12 string guitars, mandola, mandolin, keyboards and percussion, Phillip also produced the album.<br /> <br /> Sometime lead vocalist/guitarist with Hair of the Dog he's emerged as an accomplished solo performer with 'Words and Music'. And before anyone thinks a self-produced album might be of questionable quality, forget it - he's done a fine job. The recording is crisp, the instruments sound great and Phillip's voice - ranging from anxious and edgy to demanding and questioning - is as clear as can be.<br /> <br /> There are so many fine songs on this album it's hard to select favourites. The opener, 'A Long Way' is a sad, rather introspective song, but a good introduction to Phillip's style. 'A Question of Time' is an outstanding song about changing years and growing older, the lyrics are great and Phillip's vocals are spot on. Personal songs about love can often sound trite and tedious &ndash; if that's your view listen to 'Forever on my Mind' it will change your mind. The mournful tones of 'My Town' lament the closure of British industry with perceptive lyrics it's worth taking time to absorb.<br /> <br /> The title song 'Words and Music' talks about the doubts, trials and tribulations of the itinerant songwriter. 'Just Another Song' is meticulously constructed and the vocal delivery immediately conjures up memories of Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) and there's no negative connotation attached to that view. On the contrary, it's a positive comparison, Ian Anderson writes insightful songs that reflect his personal analysis of the world - and so does Phillip Hartley. The album closes with a little touch of humour in the song 'Shy' &ndash; but I won't give away the joke, you'll have to listen.<br /> <br /> If you enjoy unadorned albums with one man singing about his observations on life, delivering a range of mellow, sometimes slightly pensive, contemplative songs then this is an album for you.<br /><br />Album soon out on CD Baby.

Well, Folks.<br /> <br /> My new album; "Words And Music" is now complete. I now have to find some ways of selling it to the public. As, with so much in this area, I am a complete novice. Any advice any of you can give me as to the various routes I might take to market my record would be very much welcome.<br /> <br /> Should I go down the download route, and If so how can I do this?<br /> <br /> Your confused friend, Phil

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<p>Thought I'd add a few lines to let you know that I just uploaded my latest composition; "Just Another Song". This song completes my "Words And Music" album, so I can now burn it all to cd at last and finish the cover art.</p>
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<p>Thanks to everybody who left such wonderful reviews on my songs. I don't have time to reply to you all at the moment as I have too much work on. I have to get up at 4.30 am tomorrow! As soon as I get the chance, most probably friday, I will thank you all in person. Til then, thank you all so much.</p>
<p>Much Love, Phil H</p>