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Here is the exclusive video premiere of ‘Giveaway’, the latest single from Phil Gammage. The song, taken from the album ‘It’s All Real Good’, was written as a tribute to a friend who tragically passed away. ‘Giveaway’ sensitively handles the words of Gammage’s dying friend, who parted – both physically and spiritually – from his possessions. Gammage’s sonorous voice is perfect for such a personal and emotionally resonant subject. Continue reading “Video Premiere: Phil Gammage “Giveaway””
Times are strange and life has changed so much in recent months. Many of us are missing gigs and shows and those opportunities to connect with others through the energy of live music. Here at AUK, we’ve been sharing regular ‘mini-gigs’ to help lift the gloom and to let you see some great artists in action. Today, we have three songs from Phil Gammage, beamed from his living room to yours. Continue reading “Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Phil Gammage”
Taken from Phil Gammage’s eighth solo album, ‘It’s all Real Good’, this song tells the tale of the legendary 19th century New Yorker, Hellcat Maggie. It begins with an atmospheric strum and features Gammage’s sonorous vocal and the distinctive sounds of Kenny Margolis’s accordion, lending the piece a real old-time feel that is reinforced by the silent movie-style video. Genuine silent movie footage is combined with intertitle cards, used to display dialogue and exposition back in the silent film era; here, they’re used cleverly for the song lyrics. We’re delighted to share the exclusive, online video premiere for ‘Hellcat Maggie’.