Before independent modern classical came more to the fore there weren’t many touch point back in my pre-release days. One of them was Keith Kenniff
though. He helped pave the way for a generation of composers so it was an honour when he asked to interview me

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Looks like Amazon have my piano score book of collated works at half price this week if anyone fancies a copy on the cheap! Sad they manage to undercut everyone though so do consider buying from Rough Trade, Bandcamp, Presto or Ninja Tune too! #piano

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Taking a break from releasing and shows after 7 years to recharge but couldn’t say no to doing just this one ‘gig’ at my old junior school. I went back recently and did an immersive performance for 180 children and the teachers gave their blessing to share these photos!

Honoured to be part of the first Piano Day score book by Faber. My track ‘Borders’ with Sinemis is included alongside composers such as @ahamiltonayres.bsky.social @chillygonzales.bsky.social MJ Cole Johann Johannsson @ludovicoeinaudioff.bsky.social & many more! #piano

For the 75th edition of my radio show Moving Sounds I welcome Aukai to debut with a 2 hour mix!

Picks include Tortoise, Mario Batkovic, Arvo Pärt, Keith Jarret & Büşra Kayıkçı.

Aukai’s own instrument is the Charango, a plucked string instrument from the Andes

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R.I.P Bill Fay

His music went straight to the heart and observes what can be beautiful and pure about the connected human experience and also its relationship with the natural world.

There will always be someone with more hype or bigger stats than you as an artist & there will always someone with less. Best to just put on the blinkers & just do your thing, make something true to you & also support other artists with whatever platform you may have.

Enjoy!

After a glitch in the matrix these are now fully downloadable! #sheetmusic

Digital versions of individual tracks as sheet music now finally available!

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Bit late posting this but I did my first mix for a few years for my Radio Show ‘Moving Sounds’, hopefully some gems for you to discover here!

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I mean I haven't listened to everything obviously, but here's my Tracks of the Year in no particular order! Wishing everyone a joyful New Year. open.spotify.com/playlist/3dm...

Sat down with bonafide legend Vashti Bunyan and had a chat about life & music.

Was fascinating to hear more about the time she went to Nick Drakes house, song writing process, her trip in a horse & cart to the Scottish Islands & much more!

Listen here…

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Tonight is my last live show after a 3 year run of gigs around the Invisible Forces LP, can’t wait to give my all at Low Four Studio in Manchester!

It’s then time to recalibrate, spend time with loved ones and create something new, big love & see you on the other side 💜

Looking forward to some final ‘Invisible Forces’ shows in Manchester, Dublin & Leeds next week! www.jamesheather.com/concerts

I had a chat about life & creativity via music that brings tears to the eyes with Miguel Atwood-Ferguson for my show on Soho Radio

He has worked on over 600 albums & is so giving with his wisdom. It ended up being a two parter & you can hear both here!

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“When I am in a state of grace I reveal the composition. If the time does not come, I simply destroy it.” Galina Ustvolskaya