Friday, Dec 19, 2008

Possible Xmas Number 1?

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This is a song that I helped write with the disturbingly talented Paul Garner back in 1997. It is called "Floppy Gifts For Christmas" as was recorded and released by the Bedford local radio station B97 (now called Chiltern Radio 96.9FM or something!). The aim was to raise money for the regional Anglia TV Kids Toy Appeal, which we did...lots of money. The single was released on cassette (remember those!) and sold through WHSmith stores across the region. We would have charted too, if we'd bothered to get it listed!

Much of the credit goes to Paul Garner who wrote the majority of the lyrics, and all the music. He sings the lead vocal, plays the guitar, piano and drums (blimey!). I recorded the backing vocals and bass. The B97 breakfast crew, Neil Bentley and Tim Page, plus all the staff of the station and friends from Yamaha and other local nutters all joined in ob the chorus vocals.

Many thanks must go to the studio chaps at The Bunkers in Bedford, who donated all the recording and mastering time.

Sorry for the poor quality, but it is off an 11 year old cassette, so its not THAT bad!

Enjoy the festive tune and maybe we can get it released as a single next year, eh?

Neil G :-)

P.S. Exciting Brightonomicon-sequel news coming in the early new year...and don't miss the launch of NECROPHENIA, Robert Rankin's 30th novel, on January 9th in sunny Brentford.

Happy Xmas!!!

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Friday, Mar 07, 2008

The Brightonomicon In-Production Podcast #12 - Talking The Final Toot!

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The series has finally been released (go buy it now at www.play.com or www.audioville.co.uk ) and following the launch signing event on Weds 13th Feb 2008, director NEIL GARDNER talks one final time with author ROBERT RANKIN all about meeting the stars, hearing the finished product and looking to the future! Thanks to everyone for listening to our podcasts and don't unsubscribe because we'll be keeping up with regular Rankin-related podcasting as the months progress.

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Monday, Feb 11, 2008

The Brightonomicon In-Production Podcast #11 - Danbury Gatecrashes the Signing!

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While trying to talk about the forthcoming Forbidden Planet signing event on Weds Feb 13th, Neil Gardner is interupted by a less-than-happy Danbury Collins. What could the psychic-youth be so upset about?

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Thursday, Nov 22, 2007

The Brightonomicon In-Production Podcast #10 - SPROUTCAST No. 1 with Graham Rogers!

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Inspired by the lovely types at Sproutlore (the official Robert Rankin fanclub...join now!) this 10th podcast is subtitled SPROUTCAST...and features an impromptu chat between producer/director NEIL GARDNER and the series announcer, and former voice of ITV, GRAHAM ROGERS...enjoy!

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Tuesday, Nov 13, 2007

The Brightonomicon In-Production Podcast #9 - Meet The Winner!

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It's a mini-podcast featuring NEIL GARDNER and RUPERT DEGAS (Rizla) chatting with the competition winner JAMES 'JAY' FRANCIS on the day he visited the studio to record his lines for episode 12. Well done Jay!

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Monday, Oct 15, 2007

The Brightonomicon In-Production Podcast #8 - Robert n Neil Talk More Toot

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In this episode ROBERT RANKIN and NEIL GARDNER talk random toot after a day spent recording interviews and lines and other stuff for The Brightonomicon Audio Series. It's a story of two blokes in a radio studio with a lot to say but no script to follow!

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Monday, Sep 24, 2007

The Brightonomicon In-Production Podcast #7 - Rune 'n' Rizla Speak...meet David Warner & Rupert Degas

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In the seventh free podcast from behind-the-scenes of The Brightonomicon Audio Series, producer & director NEIL GARDNER chats with stars DAVID WARNER (Hugo Rune) and RUPERT DEGAS (Rizla) about the series, their careers and why William Shatner only directed one movie!

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