the unknown superstar provides the soundtrack for a brand new stage play
‘Paddy hill: inside out’ is the true story of the wrongful conviction of the birmingham six.
serving 21 life sentences for murders they didn’t commit, six working class irishmen fight to prove their innocence, led by a diminutive giant called paddy joe hill.
This is his story.
the unknown superstar is honoured to have provided both sound design and incidental music for this astonishingly powerful piece of theatre.
debuting at this year’s edinburgh fringe, august 7 & 8 only.
testimonials for ‘paddy hill: inside out’
“Excellent. I worked with Paddy Hill every day for a decade and I couldn’t have wished to see a more accurate portrayal.” Scott Jenkins, CEO – Miscarriages Of Justice Organisation (founded by paddy hill)
“I was lucky enough to be involved in the readings of the first draft … and in Paddy’s words, it’s not “Hollywood bulls**t”, it’s the real thing.” Garry Sweeney, actor – Still Game, The Acid House
“Paddy Hill’s story is vitally important to all of us … a cause that anyone with the barest belief in freedom and human dignity must surely support.” Alan Moore, author – V For Vendetta, The Watchmen, League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen
musical healing – brand new 4-track ep
global testimonials for ‘musical healing’
“coooooool. 5/5” – Steven Goszmann, Radio F.R.E.I. 96.2 FM, Germany
“HOT HOT HOT…LOVE IT!!!” – Bryant S LittleJohn, KISS108FM, uk
“Very good stuff, I hope there’ll be a full length album out soon” – Massimo Ferro, RadioVoceSpazio (RVS) FM 93.8, Italy
“cool Set. 4/5” – Joey Coyne, BBC Radio Gloucestershire, uk
“Great Tracks. 5/5” – Robin Haigh, Beat Route Radio, UK
“My fav….Nice one! 5/5” – Tjerk Coers, Armada Music, Amsterdam, Netherlands
“an interesting new discovery. 4/5” – Miss Prebo, Radio Krimi, Paris, France
“new style for me. 5/5” – DJ A-Train, Uptown Jazz Network, charlotte, USA
track listing
1. this feeling
Your team’s lost … The traffic’s gridlocked … The cost of living’s got you in a cold sweat … but there’s always Musical Healing.
pays homage to the artist’s mother Doreen, who tragically passed away aged 37, when the artist himself was only nine years old.
the true story of an old man – Doreen’s husband, and the artist’s father – looking back with gratitude at having once basked in her ‘effervescent presence’.
Musically inspired by the late, great Sly Stone, this song celebrates unsung heroes everywhere – not least Doreen’s mother, Ella.
exclusive bonus tracks now available on bandcamp!
track listing:
- neverlution
- math with an ‘s’
- the game
- spy fi
latest testimonials:
“The unknown superstar has delivered a smash hit” Mekey, CITR-FM 101.9 FM – Vancouver, BC, Canada
“Great music! 5/5” Brandon, WHFR 89.3FM – Dearborn, Michigan, USA
“ 5/5” Gaston Hassan, Esquel, Chubut – Patagonia Argentina
“very intriguing and original. brilliant! 5/5” dj dapper dan – uk
“Continuing the spirit of Gil Scott Heron, Disposal Heroes and the Last Poets, Social
commentary delivered in a groove…. LOVE DIS! 5/5″ Humble Lion, Falasha Recordings – Hackney, UK
“5/5” Doug Wendt , KGPR 89.9 FM – Great Falls, MT, US
“Intriguing. 5/5” DJ Gee Man, The Hillz 98.6FM Coventry UK
“really interesting!! 5/5” Ari Dublion, CJMP 90.1FM POWELL RIVER, BC CANADA
“amazing mix of styles” jean marc baehler, national radio 3 – switzerland
“Nice and different. Spy Fi is in my playing out playlist. 5/5” DJ Earthpipe, Sweet potato Soundsystem – UK
“Very nice listening. 5/5” Visionary Sound System – uk
“Wow.. Really nice.. Respect..” Da-Frogg Eyez, Açık Radyo 94.9FM – Istanbul, Turkey
“nice” Papa Wabe, WEAA 88.9 FM – Baltimore, USA
“Nice One! 5/5” Stefan Leins, Dub Embassy – Würzburg Germany
“beautiful. 5/5” Streng, RDL 103.5 FM – Colmar, France
“attitude … it’s the truth !” Joe Malignaggi, 3CR 855AM – Melbourne Australia
“Dope Production!!!!” DJ Str8cut – Tirol, Germany
“LOVE IT ALL” Bryant S LittleJohn, kiss fm – uk
“Powerful lyrics!” DJ Gremlyn, SCR Radio 101.5 FM – Sheffield, UK
“Nice ones. 5/5” Tjerk Coers, Armada Music – Amsterdam, Netherlands
“Loving the Unknown Superstar! Really unique sound & jamz” unkleknave – SF Bay, USA
“très particulier avec e nombreuses références musicales. 5/5″
(“very special with many musical references. 5/5”)
Miss Prebo, Radio Krimi – Paris, France
“Highly innovative, I like it!” Matthias Häußer,
Free Radio Stuttgart 99.2 FM – Stuttgart, Germany
“Dramatic and exhilarating with some great production!” Dr. StrangeDub,
KFAI-FM 90.3 / 106.7 FM – St. Paul, Minneapolis, usa
“great tracks” Ian Wobble, 6TCR 89.7 FM – Perth, Australia
“interesting. 5/5” Junior T, Funky Essex, 103.7FM – Essex, UK
previous release: ‘find the way’ ep
also recommended
paddy hill from ‘the birmingham six’
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