James Ryan

Sydney
Music

SONIC MAYHEM ORCHESTRA LIVE ALBUM!!

A$885
of $3,500 targetyrs ago
Closed on 8th Sep 2014 at 4:03AM.
‘a collection of Sydney’s best and brightest and that rare bird: a large ensemble bristling with astonishing soloists that play as an ensemble, as one.’ John Hardaker - www.jazz-planet.com 2012

‘ still Sydney’s most elite and dangerous ensemble’ John Hardaker -www.megaphoneoz.com 2013

Sonic Mayhem Orchestra exploded on the Sydney Jazz scene in February 2012 with a weekly residency at Blue Beat, Sydney. After 4 months the all original composition and/ or arrangement performing group moved on to do monthly specialised concerts at Blue Beat. They performed all original re workings of the music of Bob Marley, Ray Charles and Porgy and Bess, the jazz opera by Gershwin.

In July 2013 SMO began a weekly residency at Lazybones Lounge, Sydney. The band continues this residency to continues to perform all original arrangements and/or compositions there every Monday night. This is one seriously dedicated group of musicians and it is not all about the money!!

On October 11th 2013 SMO performed live at 505, Sydney with special guest and trumpet legend Scott Tinkler.
Two sets of blistering music was performed and recorded!! The first set original music by artistic director James Ryan. The second set was the reworking of Porgy and Bess featuring Scott Tinkler with JR conducting and the amazing Paul Cutlan on baritone sax and performing a beautiful bass clarinet feature.




The Band

Trish Delaney-Brown: Vocals

Special guest: Scott Tinkler: Trumpet

Kim Lawson: Alto and Tenor Saxophones
Sean Coffin: Tenor Saxophone
Aaron Michael: Flute/ Soprano/ Alto/ Tenor
James Ryan: Baritone Sax and Conductor
Paul Cutlan: Baritone Sax and Bass Clarinet

Ray Cassar: Trumpet
Warwick Alder: Trumpet
Simon Ferenci: Trumpet
Dave Panichi: Trombone

Nic Cecire: Drums
Karl Dunnicliff: Bass
Greg Coffin: Piano

How The Funds Will Be Used

The music is already recorded!
We need your help to:
Mix the 12 track recording: $1400
Master the recording: $900
Print the CD and layout: $1200

Art work and all else will be covered!!

The Challenges

The basic risk is that we don't raise the funds.
SMO is made up of all hard working professional muscians with families. We hope that through this project we will be able to presell copies of the recording to help fund its release.

Download of Album!

Receive a download of the finished product! To be emailed to you.

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Est. delivery is Nov 14

CD Copy of 'Live at 505'

Receive a CD copy of the finished product to listen to over and over! Includes postage within Australia

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Est. delivery is Nov 14

CD and name in cd cover!!

We really appreciate you supporting this project! We would like to thank you publicly in the cover of the CD! Includes postage within Australia

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Est. delivery is Nov 14

Lesson with James Ryan!

Be it composition, improvisation, arranging for large ensemble, saxophone or flute performance or anything else musical. Have a lesson with SMO Artistic Director and composer/arranger, James Ryan. Must be in Sydney or by Skype and at a suitable time to be arranged. Also included is a CD of the album!

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Est. delivery is Nov 14

Sing/play with SMO!

SMO performs every Monday night at Lazybones Lounge, Sydney. Come and perform a song/tune with us! We will discuss which song/tune in advance.

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Est. delivery is Nov 14

SMO to perform for you!!

Have Sonic Mayhem Orchestra perform at your next event/function or even in your lounge room. Totally up to you! Must be in Sydney and at a time to be negotiated with SMO. Also includes a signed copy of CD and your name listed in the CD cover!

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Est. delivery is Dec 14