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Magic Arm - who, in 2009, you will see erroneously described as a singer-songwriter; laptop-folk troubadour; and more - is otherwise known as Marc Rigelsford. Like Beck, Beta Band or Adem, Magic Arm is a sonically curious soul who fuses folk, rock and effervescent electronics. But, as reference points, none of those three quite hit the spot.
New single ‘Widths & Heights’ is a masterpiece of modern musicianship, with layers of sounds, bleeps and vocals all fighting for supremacy over each other, yet working side by side to produce a playfully organic gem, whilst at the same time serving the best interests of pop music. B-side ‘Ballad of Melody Nelson’ is a cover of the Serge Gainsbourg classic which has now become a regular in his live show. Marc was invited to perform a song at an evening celebrating the French singer, and he proceeded to leave his unmistakeable stamp all over the classic, to a fantastic response.
Magic Arm was born in Rustington, West Sussex but now lives in Manchester (he studied photography at University there). Previous musical projects include the band Escape Pod, who once put a 10” out on XL offshoot, Rex. Marc claims that he only started making music as Magic Arm in order to help out a film-maker friend who needed some soundtrack music, quick smart. In truth, Magic Arm has spent years painstakingly forging his sound. He plays all the instruments (drums, keyboards, guitars) himself, and has laboriously taught himself how to use Pro-Tools and such, in order to create music that, refreshingly, defies easy categorisation.
New single ‘Widths & Heights’ is a masterpiece of modern musicianship, with layers of sounds, bleeps and vocals all fighting for supremacy over each other, yet working side by side to produce a playfully organic gem, whilst at the same time serving the best interests of pop music. B-side ‘Ballad of Melody Nelson’ is a cover of the Serge Gainsbourg classic which has now become a regular in his live show. Marc was invited to perform a song at an evening celebrating the French singer, and he proceeded to leave his unmistakeable stamp all over the classic, to a fantastic response.
Magic Arm was born in Rustington, West Sussex but now lives in Manchester (he studied photography at University there). Previous musical projects include the band Escape Pod, who once put a 10” out on XL offshoot, Rex. Marc claims that he only started making music as Magic Arm in order to help out a film-maker friend who needed some soundtrack music, quick smart. In truth, Magic Arm has spent years painstakingly forging his sound. He plays all the instruments (drums, keyboards, guitars) himself, and has laboriously taught himself how to use Pro-Tools and such, in order to create music that, refreshingly, defies easy categorisation.
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stefano89 wrote:
skip faenza, stay in Modena, it's closer to Brescia!!
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dubhead wrote:
Come to NYC pleez!
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exprof wrote:
In Brussels http://concerts-review.over-blog.com/article-camera-obscura-support-magic-arm-a-l-ab-club-le-19-octobre-2009-37990008.html
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Vanilla_taste wrote:
yup, yesterday was amazing. Wrocław loves You! come back soon with your amazing songs!
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disorientedamI wrote:
I heard you warm up for camera obscura tonight and it was amazing. you've got yourself a new fan in me.
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poexone wrote:
good stuff.
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thestr8sounds wrote:
thanks for free mp3 of "Daft Punk is Playing at my House" on NME.
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PABBY wrote:
I got a great recording of magic arm supporting Final Fantasy in Manchester a couple of days ago. However, I have no idea of the setlist. If I upload a copy of the show, could someone help me out? Cheers.
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ImNotLSD wrote:
i dont understand why the name doesnt start with capital letters when scrobbling
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bolanddd wrote:
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switchflicker wrote:
new photos here http://www.magicarm.co.uk/gallery-live.php
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switchflicker wrote:
you can watch the live show at TAGV - Coimbra Portugal, here http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=dxAYgDjm_LY
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TheMarooned wrote:
I saw this guy yesterday. He's really good! An authentic One Man Show. Made some little mistakes (because of beer xD) but but I was very surprised.
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heres_to wrote:
hah, i got it from the grizzly bear blog too
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MadelineAwesome wrote:
outdoor games is fucking out of control. i really am obsessed with it.
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MadelineAwesome wrote:
ty grizzly bear blog. <3
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KaddiJ wrote:
http://www.myspace.com/magicarm
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Taliored In Manchester series
13 May 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/magicarm
Manchester musician Magic Arm is the latest artist to feature
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best new
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