{"id":13520,"date":"2020-08-01T06:46:20","date_gmt":"2020-08-01T06:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=13520"},"modified":"2020-08-01T06:46:24","modified_gmt":"2020-08-01T06:46:24","slug":"cellist-and-multi-instrumentalist-calum-ingram-releases-the-music-video-for-dancing-in-the-moonlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2020\/08\/01\/cellist-and-multi-instrumentalist-calum-ingram-releases-the-music-video-for-dancing-in-the-moonlight\/","title":{"rendered":"Cellist and multi-instrumentalist Calum Ingram releases the music video for \u2018Dancing In The Moonlight\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DEBUT DOUBLE A-SIDE 7\u201d &nbsp;INCH VINYL SINGLE<br>\u201cDANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT\u201d &amp; \u201cDEMON EYES\u201d<br>RELEASED FRIDAY 31<sup>st<\/sup> JULY 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><a>PRE-ORDER THE VINYL FROM FRIDAY 3<sup>rd <\/sup>JULY AT&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/calum-ingram-music.myshopify.com\">https:\/\/calum-ingram-music.myshopify.com<\/a><br><br>PRE-SAVE THE FIRST SINGLE \u201cDANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT\u201d FROM&nbsp; FRIDAY 3<sup>rd <\/sup>JULY AT <a href=\"https:\/\/smarturl.it\/dancingindamoonlight\">https:\/\/smarturl.it\/dancingindamoonlight<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternative rock and roots cellist, singer and multi-instrumentalist <strong>Calum Ingram<\/strong> launches his long-awaited double A side 7\u201d inch vinyl single<strong> \u201cDancing in The Moonlight\u201d <\/strong>and<strong> \u201cDemon Eyes\u201d <\/strong>on <strong>Friday 31<sup>st<\/sup> July 2020. <br><br><\/strong>The double A-Side 7\u201d vinyl single will be available to pre-order <strong>Friday 3<sup>rd<\/sup> July<\/strong> from <a href=\"https:\/\/calum-ingram-music.myshopify.com.\">https:\/\/calum-ingram-music.myshopify.com.<\/a><strong> <\/strong>The first single<strong> \u201cDancing In The Moonlight\u201d<\/strong> isavailable to pre-save from <a href=\"https:\/\/smarturl.it\/dancingindamoonlight\">https:\/\/smarturl.it\/dancingindamoonlight<\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calum\u2019s unique rendition of <strong>Thin Lizzy\u2019s <\/strong>classic <strong>\u201cDancing in The Moonlight\u201d<\/strong> is a fun, positive and empowering answer to the strange climate the world seems to be in at present. The songs were co-produced by <strong>Kirk Yano<\/strong> (2cello\u2019s, Miles Davis, Mariah Carey) in NYC and Calum in Paisley, Scotland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat Calum does with the cello is amazing,\u201d says record producer <strong>Tony Visconti <\/strong>(Thin Lizzy, David Bowie).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI thought it would be an interesting idea to release two contrasting singles on one 7\u201d inch vinyl,\u201d says Calum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prepare yourself for a journey like Rory Gallagher meets 70\u2019s Brit pop and Blues.<strong> \u2018Dancing In The Moonlight\u2019 <\/strong>&amp; <strong>\u2018Demon Eyes\u2019 <\/strong>demonstrate a genre fluid sound sifting through pop elements and blues breakers style cello riffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI decided to play some guitar and a bit of bass to give a bed of rock for some funky cello riffs,\u201d says Calum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cDancing in the Moonlight\u201d<\/strong> is showcased in a way like you have never heard before. I\u2019ve tried to take the Thin Lizzy classic and turn it on its head.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe moment Tony Visconti asked me to come up with my own unique take of the track for 50 years celebration concert in London, I knew I could take it to another place,\u201d reflects Calum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the moment you first hear Calum\u2019s <strong>\u201cDancing in the Moonlight\u201d<\/strong> you\u2019ll be brimming with optimism at this fun-loving rock cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Calum Ingram - Dancing in the Moonlight (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zUnfrl5IaMA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>CALUM INGRAM &#8211; BIOGRAPHY<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calum has played the cello from age nine and never looked back. He\u2019s developed a unique approach to the cello intertwining his strings. He draws influences from Peter Gabriel, Jimi Hendrix, John Mayer, Jack White, and John Martyn.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2013 Calum wrote and performed music for the off-Broadway Show Devision Avenue and won the award for Best Sound Design as part of The Midtown International Theatre Festival, New York City. Later that year, he released his debut album \u201cMaking It Possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2015, he headlined the acoustic main state at The Wicker Man Festival in Scotland, followed by the release of his \u201cTurn Around\u201d live EP. Shortly after his return, he signed a publishing deal with 23rd Precinct\/Nottinghill Music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calum has toured America, Europe, and the UK. In 2016, he performed a special concert celebrating the life of the legendary Cream bassist, Jack Bruce, alongside Mick Taylor, Steve Hackett, Bernie Marsden Lulu, and Eddi Reader.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2017, Calum was featured in the Sky Arts TV series, Tony Visconti\u2019s \u201cUnsigned Heroes\u201d which saw him performing a duet with Stewart Copeland (The Police) as part of Visconti\u2019s 50 Years in Music celebratory concert. Calum\u2019s debut album was nominated for Best Album and for the Kevin Thorpe Award at the British Blues Awards in 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2019, Calum performed at the Blues Autour Du Zinc Festival in France, following by extensive touring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2020 is shaping up to be a significant year for Calum as he releases his first 7\u201d inch vinyl double A-side summer single<br>\u201cDancing In The Moonlight\u201d and \u201cDemon Eyes.\u201d He is currently recording his next studio album.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calum has collaborated with musicians including Vieux Farka Tore, the Ronstadt Brothers, Jasmine Rodgers and has supported Jack Bruce and American reggae superstars, Soja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMusic is a powerful thing that can heal and bring people together lifting their spirits,\u201d says Calum. I\u2019ve seen this first-hand while working with \u201cMusicians in Exile,\u201d a group that helps asylum seekers and refugees. It is great to give back.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Musically, Calum\u2019s contributed to various charitable organizations. 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