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MUSIC REVIEW – Tron Legacy OST by Daft Punk

By Joseph Viney

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On paper it’s a match made in heaven; the enigmatic techno-bods Daft Punk scoring the soundtrack to the sci-fi geek’s paradise that is Disney’s long-awaited sequel to Tron. Disney must be commended in some way for having the foresight to enlist Daft Punk instead of opting for a faceless conductor or agoraphobic studio bod. Daft Punk, with their experience and willingness to push the envelope, have yet to work so closely in conjunction with a film studio prior to this release. OSTs do have certain limitations, but are the master of futuristic dance-floor fillers able to clear such obstacles?

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MUSIC REVIEW – Symphonicities by Sting

By Marty Mulrooney

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Symphonicities is Sting’s tenth studio album, sharing its name with his most recent tour and no doubt playfully reminiscent in title to Synchronicity, the final album from his band The Police all the way back in 1983. Heralded as Sting’s greatest hits, re-imagined for symphonic arrangement, he is joined by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra in a delightfully alternative album suitable for fans old and new alike.

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INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Wilson T. King (Guitarist)

By Marty Mulrooney

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AMO recently reviewed Wilson T. King’s debut album Follow Your First Mind, describing it as “a debut to be proud of, echoing the past whilst always managing to sound refreshingly contemporary.” Which makes it even more exciting that we recently interviewed the man himself in an exclusive online interview! Here is what he had to say…

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INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Dave Lord (Lead Singer, Ambershift)

By Joseph Viney

Left to right: Ben Clement - Guitar, Phil Hodgson - Drums, Dave Lord - Vocals/Bass, Andy Green - Keys

Emerging from the North East of England, Ambershift are keen to blaze a trail across the country. Taking their inspiration from acts such as The Police, The Smiths and New Order, Ambershift want to be the group that defines the soundtrack to your life. Soldiering on without any of the privileges enjoyed by other bands such as expensive PR and a fear-inducing management team, Ambershift are doing things the old-fashioned way; travelling in packed vans, lugging their own gear and building up a fan base one gig at a time.

Lead singer and bass-player Dave Lord has kindly taken some time out of his busy schedule to tell AMO more about the band.

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