The marvellous Al Pillay - who we thoroughly enjoyed in his/her star turn as the effervescent Dorothy Squires back in June - has a new album out, just in time for Xmas!
Unfortunately it seems to be download-only at the moment (which is annoying), but if it is anything like his/her last - A Life In Song, which we loved - then it will be a marvellously entertaining and escapist treat. Certainly, the tiny clips on Amazon sound promising. Here's what the maestro of "cracked cabaret" Mr David Hoyle has to say about Pillaydium:
"Al is one of The Few Genuine Performers Who can Comfortably Straddle:-The West End & The Avant-Garde! On "PILLAYDIUM":-Al's latest Recorded Work, We are Gifted A Journey, on which Al shares Hir Life, utilizing Hir Rich, Resonant and Relatable Vocal Artistry.Now, if that doesn't pique your interest...
It has to be Said that The 6 Songs are Expertly Arranged by The Wonderful Barney Ashton-Bullock. Both should be Complimented on Producing such FAB Work. Al generously let's Us see where S/He is NOW! With perfect diction & enunciation; which still belies Al's "humble" origins in Grimsby & ALL THAT LIFE EXPERIENCE !!! Singing of:- "Suburban Caligulas" & "Trainee Perverts" = I Love This E.P.Recording.
Thank-You Al & Thank-You Barney for This Filmic Aural Delight.=A Contemporary Classic ! Love to ALL-Dx.
ALL music Collections will benefit from The Inclusion of This Committed Work!
Viva Al!
Viva PILLAYDIUM !!!"
Here are some videos of Al Pillay in cabaret - marvellous stuff indeed:
The Wonderful World of Al Pillay
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