Mark Abis is an English singer-songwriter and musician. His album ''Changing Inside'', produced by
Eg White
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was released on 13 June 2005 on the Serpent label.
Nick Drake
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's record producer
Joe Boyd
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became interested in the album and reviewed it saying: 'Going back to the mid-Sixties, I have heard more than any one man's share of singer-songwriters. So it takes a lot to get my attention. His melodies are original, his vocals warm and distinctive, a real musical sensibility is obvious, with literary lyrics to boot. My vote for one of the best of the new generation'.
His song "Summerbreeze" has enjoyed several releases, and was recorded by
Emiliana Torrini
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As a given name
* Emiliana of Trasilla and Emiliana, Catholic saints
* Emilíana Torrini (born 1977), Icelandic singer
As a surname
* Cesare Emiliani (1922–1995), Italian-Ame ...
for her album, ''
Love in the Time of Science''.
"Summerbreeze" has been featured on television programmes including ''
Brothers & Sisters'', ''
Secret Diary of a Call Girl
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'', and ''
Buffy the Vampire Slayer''. The song was included on the 2003 official soundtrack album ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Radio Sunnydale''.
His song "For a Woman's Love" was featured on the television programme ''
Eli Stone
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''.
In 2015, Abis signed to
Joe Boyd
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's publishing company Carthage Music to release the new work.
Abis tours in the UK and Europe and has new work awaiting release.
Abis is also a member of
Blues/Folk trio Three Pilgrims with
Paul Wassif
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Early career
Paul Wassif's early career included a brief spell with Punk/Rock band The London Cowboys. This was followed by various stints in N ...
and
David Watson.
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Discography
*''Changing Inside'' (2005)
Track Listing:
# "Summerbreeze"
# "Memory"
# "For a Woman's Love"
# "Dream Come True"
# "Heaven is Your Face"
# "Steppin' Out"
# "Changing Inside"
# "Through the Heart of New York"
# "Stronger Than Desire"
# "Already There"
# "Pink Tulips"
"Summerbreeze" covers and compilation credits
*''
Love in the Time of Science'' –
Emiliana Torrini
Emiliana is a feminine name of Italian origin. It can refer to:
As a given name
* Emiliana of Trasilla and Emiliana, Catholic saints
* Emilíana Torrini (born 1977), Icelandic singer
As a surname
* Cesare Emiliani (1922–1995), Italian-Ame ...
– (2000)
*''Musique de Nuit Vol 5'' – Compilation, Virgin/Labels France (2000)
*''Meter Sessies Vol 10'' – Compilation, Universal Holland (2001)
*''Chilled'' – Compilation, Hot Tickets/Associated Newspapers Ltd (2002)
*''The Late Lounge'' – Compilation, Jazz FM Records (2002)
*''Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Radio Sunnydale'' (2003 Original Soundtrack release)
References
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Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people
English male singer-songwriters
English male guitarists
Acoustic guitarists
Singers from London