Speed of Life
After 2 successful and well received shows in Edinburgh and Irvine, Richard Jobson & Martin Metcalfe take this unusual and enthralling performance on tour across the UK over 6 dates.
This project isn’t be the first time the multi-faceted Jobson and Metcalfe have worked together. Jobson has previously provided the vocal for Isa & the Filthy Tongues track Bus Shelter and more recently the pair collaborated on a number of songs on the Skids recent comeback album “Burning Cities.” I’m sure this collaboration won’t be the last.
Green and Blue
The dates will be a combination of spoken word, music, songs and a Q&A
Jobson will read excerpts from his acclaimed new sci-fi novel “Speed of Life”, its name taken from the instrumental track of the same name on Bowies “Low” album.
Two aliens visit Earth in search of the secret of human creativity.
They’ve already received broadcast from Earth on their own distant planet.
They’ve identified what they think is the best example of a creative human.
His name is David Bowie.Richard’s heartfelt love letter to David Bowie is brought to life in form of two aliens. Their names are Green & Blue. Their search for Bowie, their observations about humanity and its strange habit of ‘creating’ are a joy to read.
The Speed of Life is both an examination of the intangible relationship between creator and fan, the loved and the lovers, and a quiet meditation on the inexplicable power of music.
Musical marvel, Filthy Tongue & David Bowie fan (having previously covered Heroes and the Brel classic also covered by Bowie, Amsterdam) Martin Metcalfe provides the musical landscape to Jobson’s readings.
If the music is as atmospheric as the magnificence and character of the Filthy Tongues albums of the last few years, Jacob’s Ladder and Back to Hell, this will be a musical spectacular.
Add to that, Richard & Martin performing unplugged songs from the Skids back catalogue plus a few of their co-writes from the recent UK top 30 Skids LP “Burning Cities”, you are in for a multi-aural treat.
I will be at The Admiral date in Glasgow, so expect a review back here shortly after.
Dates
Here are the details of all the dates – make sure you don’t miss these dates:
FORFAR BAR 10, 6th SEPTEMBER: FACEBOOK
DUNFERMLINE OUTWITH FESTIVAL, 7th SEPTEMBER 2018: GET TICKETS
GLASGOW THE ADMIRAL 9th. SEPTEMBER 2018: GET TICKETS
LONDON WATER RATS 20th. SEPTEMBER 2018: GET TICKETS
BRIGHTON LATEST MUSIC BAR. 21st SEPTEMBER 2018: GET TICKETS
CORBY THE WHITE HART 22nd. SEPTEMBER 2018: GET TICKETS
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