Poisoned Town soundtrack from the EP Impact Statement

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Posoned town (from the EP Impact Statement)
 

The words of ‘Poisoned town’ are influenced by victim impact statements and statements from the perpetrator for street crime. The song describes the emotional gulf between the grief of the family and the cold detachment of the perpetrator which is this case is representative of the growing immorality in society.

The full track is split into two parts, in the first part 'Poisoned town' you can hear the sound of children playing, 'a blank piece of paper', which have yet to be influenced by the streets they live in, the games/films they play/see and the people who surround them. However even with all these factors the conclusion is that we all have a choice; which way we should turn and how we should act and we are all responsible for our own actions. The second part of this track is a reflection of the real results created by street crime and gangs not the glorification created by the powerful media of games and film.

Impact Statement sound track

Part1 - Poisoned Town

Part 2 - Virtual Cut (featuring Ruth Jenkins-Róbertsson soprano)

Impact Statement video
In the video Simz brilliantly uses the blend of video gaming and real life to focus on this issue in his 2 minute video. The Video uses the first two verses and middle 8 of the ‘Poisoned town track’. The full track and words are available for live stream on Reverbnation.

 

The video is available to view on Reverbnation (inner voices page).

http://www.reverbnation.com/innervoices

Part 2 Virtual Cut -
Featuring Ruth Jenkins,

In April the track ‘Virtual Cut (Impact Statement part2)’ was released in its instrumental format as part of the EP, Impact Statement. The final version was always meant to have a chorus based a variation of the ‘Poisoned town’ track. You can hear the finalised second part by clicking the player.

Ruth has performed with Sir Thomas Allen and Malcolm Martineau at Auckland Castle, with Stephen Cleobury and the Choir of King's College Cambridge at St. David's Hall in Cardiff, with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the Gentlemen of St. John's College Cambridge and with the Brandenburg Sinfonia at St. Martin-in-the-Fields.

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Music Film and Book review ( Woodland Hills : California U.S.A.) April 2010 http://musicfilmbookreviews.blogspot.com/2010/02/poisoned-town-and-virtual-cut-by-inner.html 'The theme of both Poisoned Town and Virtual Cut comes from Brierley's observation of the devastating aspects of street violence and its effects on many victims' friends and families. Poisoned Town, although is lyrically based on unfortunate events, has a catchy, smooth melody. Brierley dazzles the listener with his brilliant use of the synthesizer like always, but in this particular song he also includes a beautiful piano solo during the second half of the track. Of all his releases, I’d say this one is my favorite so far.' http://musicfilmbookreviews.blogspot.com/2010/02/poisoned-town-and-virtual-cut-by-inner.html

"Solid Impact Beautiful Statement by 5 star debut. I have a real feel for this new EP from Adam. All four tracks are what I really like to hear. From the great inner city statement made on Poisoned Town. That carries through to the beutiful rolling piano on Virtual Cut. And then on to the real shivery. Almost ghostly beauty that is Bend Your Mind. And coming to it's excellent conclusion. Maybe a little too soon. On the very progressive heartbeat. That is Stay In The light. This is truly brilliant work from this great singer. Really worth the pennies spent here. And leaves me eagerly awaiting whatever comes next...... Impact Statement is a proper gem. And thoroughly deserving of a 5 star rating. " — by 5 star debut. , itunes "We recently had Adam Brierley on the Radio Show as a special Guest to promote his fantastic new EP ''impact statement''..Lots of love went out to Adam as our record listening figures audience lapped up the tracks with sheer delight..Lots of fun was had along the way as Adam joined in with the shows banter.." — Reputation Media, Hubpages Acuvi The music you'll love tomorrow! http://acuvi.org/2009/10/23/inner-voices/ Inner Voices is the creation of Adam Brierley, a new artist known for his creative and unique way of making music. The forthcoming EP “Impact Statement” consists of four tracks; Poisoned town (part 1 impact statement), Virtual Cut (part 2 impact statement), Stay in the Light and Bend Your Mind. Poisoned town. Thele by a classical inspired piano and classical rock guitar riffs makes this music sound a bit epic and sad at the same time. Stay in the Light This song has some good bits of everything; the lyrics are genius and very well written. The part “I want to rip the dark chapter away, I wanted to make you feel tall” is uplifting and suit the music perfectly. The opening is inspiring and makes you want to continue to listen to the song. And the theme through the song is unique; you can spot elements from psychedelic-new wave to alternative-acoustic (and gentle) guitar riffs and proper rock.This, combined with some great and emotional vocal work, makes this to a real masterpiece. “Stay in the Light” was nominated in five different categories in the final round of Effigy awards by ABC radio/MMI Fame Games, in January 2009. For: best overall song, best song in general rock category, best songwriting, best production and most popular song. Poisoned town (from the EP Impact Statement) Impact Statement EP from itunes Intense Pulse Records 2018

Surveillance State - Inner Voices (UK Music)

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 Surveillance State EP -   by inner voices

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/surveillance-state/id372578916

Surveillance State on itunes 

'In digital era, privacy must be a priority. Is it just me, or is secret blanket surveillance obscenely outrageous?'  Al Gore

Judge, Richard J. Leon of Federal District Court for the District of Columbia (on the Fourth amendment & PRISM)
“I cannot imagine a more ‘indiscriminate’ and ‘arbitrary’ invasion than this systematic and high-tech collection and retention of personal data on virtually every single citizen for purposes of querying and analyzing it without prior judicial approval,” Judge Leon wrote in a 68-page ruling. “Surely, such a program infringes on ‘that degree of privacy’ that the founders enshrined in the Fourth Amendment,”

Britain has 20% of the worlds cameras for less that 1% of the World’s population, are they just an excuse for the police not policing the streets.

'On the wall outside Orwells former residence - flat number 27B - where Orwell lived until his death in 1950, an historical plaque commemorates the anti-authoritarian author. And within 200 yards of the flat, there are 32 CCTV cameras, scanning every move.

 

Orwell's view of the tree-filled gardens outside the flat is under 24-hour surveillance from two cameras perched on traffic lights. The flat's rear windows are constantly viewed from two more security cameras outside a conference centre in Canonbury Place. In a lane, just off the square, close to Orwell's favourite pub, the Compton Arms, a camera at the rear of a car dealership records every person entering or leaving the pub.
  

Within a 200-yard radius of the flat, there are another 28 CCTV cameras, together with hundreds of private, remote-controlled security cameras used to scrutinise visitors to homes, shops and offices.' 1984 seem more up to date than ever.

In April 2013 a top secret document from the National security Agency (NSA) was obtained by the Guardian Newspaper UK. This describes PRISM, a secret US operation which is used to harvest data from the countries largest internet giants. This includes FACEBOOK, AOL, APLLE, GOOGLE. MICROSOFT, PALTALK, SKYPE, YAHOO and YOUTUBE. It seems this operates above the law and contravenes  all the basic principles of democracy. This is such a powerful system it could be used to drag up any information about any individual from any time over the last 3-5 years. 

PRISM Tech Giants Shock NSA is data-mining

Surveillance State

Quote "Surveillance state starts with an urban rhythm, the idea or image for this was that society and everyday life is helping us to sleepwalk into a surveillance state without even realising it. I've introduced the main riff of the song using a soft acoustic guitar first as a kindof warning floating around.  

Then the message is driven home with the 80's sounding Telecaster electric guitar taking over the riff and layered vocals later. I spent long periods of time blending the synth/electronic & guitar sounds which layer the track beneath the singing and lead guitar parts; this has paid off to create a really rich sound." 

Surveillance state EP went on to become A-listed on a number of radio stations in the US and UK including the iconic sister station of Pirate Radio Caroline - RNI (Radio Northsea international) and awarded an effigy at ABC Radio/MMI Fame games .

Surveillance State EP (There Goes the Fear - London, Thom Morgan on Friday, 13th February 2009)

Music film and book:

http://musicfilmbookreviews.blogspot.com/2009_05_01_archive.html

Have you ever bought an album only to find that just a small handful of the songs were ones you actually liked? I realize iTunes has now virtually eliminated such a problem, but lucky for us there's one EP out there that can save the trouble of testing out each song before we commit to buying it. The Surveillance State EP by Inner Voices was released in March, and includes three songs that have been placed at number one positions on several independent charts, along with two semi-finalist positions in the UK Songwriters Competition of September 2008.
Here's the track list:

1. Surveillance State (radio version)
2. Carbon Shadow
3. My Aberration
4. Surveillance State

This one-man band has found that "just right" balance between electronica and rock which, coupled with his incredible vocals, results in a similar style to that of Depeche Mode and New Order.
Adam Brierley, the man behind the inner voices sound, pushes that synthesizer in Surveillance State to where it sounds as though it's just putty in his hands. He starts it off with a misty beat that just gets catchier by the second, bringing the guitar and drums about ten seconds in, establishing a firm framework for the rest of the track. It is definitely my favorite track off the EP, as it's so danceable. Brieley expands on the song as being about "a society sleep walking into a surveillance state justified by 'anti-terror' legislation." This track actually has already receieved a finalist Effigy Award from MMi-ABC Radio Famegames, USA and Europe in January of this year.

Carbon Shadow's meaning gets even deeper, as Brieley "questions the motivation of the religious leader who asks the people to sacrifice their lives for their own gain." He starts his second verse with "Drilling through your head, these words they carry tasks.../Guilty man for ending life too soon/bending words to enhance your personal tune" makes reference to suicide bombings and essentially opens up the listener's ears to what is going on in the world. It's really refreshing to hear artists pull away from the typical theme of writing about personal issues, and instead enlightening us with world issues. What's so great about this track is that it still has that danceable synth and guitar; Brieley successfully keeps the listener going while getting his message across.


My Aberration starts off slightly different to the other two, opening up with an exotic Spanish beat. About fifty seconds into it the synth starts to creep in. The mood is a bit more serious in this track, expanding on truth that our identity isn't about how we're made up, or "molded," but who we are beneath the outer layer.



Brieley, just like so many other unsigned artists out there, is a good reminder that quality music doesn't necessarily come from a fancy studio. He puts thought into his music which leaves him with a talent that, judging from the Surveillance State EP chart positions, shines bright and clear.

Get ready to Rock Magazine - UK
http://www.getreadytorock.com/reviews2009/single_reviews0109.htm

INNER VOICES Surveillance State http://www.reverbnation.com/#!/innervoices

Home recorded selection of songs from the upcoming debut album, 'Bend Your Mind' from Inner Voices, which is basically Adam Brierly. Three songs on here with the title track the real stand out, reminded me of Saga in their prime and the vocals are very similar to Michael Sadler's as well.

Very effective use of synths throughout the song. 'Carbon State' ups the tempo going down a guitar led sound (not a million miles away from Fish era Marillion) whilst 'My Aberation' again has a few tatsy bursts of guitar and the Saga comparisons come back to mind again.

Definately makes you want to hear the full album, especially fans of Saga and hi-tech prog rock music. ***½

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/surveillance-state/id372578916

Surveillance State on itunes

http://www.theregoesthefear.com/2009/02/notes-from-the-undergound.php

Inner Voices is the project of Adam Brierly and debut EP ‘Surveillance State’ is filled with guts and attacks society in a way not many others would dare. The lyrics on opener ‘Surveillance State’ contain an angsty undertone: “So render your profile, with hits you made last/Building monuments, with your virtual past!” It’s energy filled and the combination of electro breakbeats with guitars and emotive lyrics help separate Inner Voices from the pack. On ‘Carbon Shadow’ the electro influences are more evident as Adam tackles the sensitive issue of religion with the powerful booming of “You will never stuff, never stuff this war”. The lyrics on this track are easily the best on the EP, further attacking religious blasphemy with the energetic wailing “When your time has come/what shadows your memories with the things that you’ve done.”

‘My Aberration’ opens more peacefully with soft guitars but the chorus soon kicks in and the indie-electro mania soon takes over. Again the energy in the vocals is remarkable and the persistent of this through the EP is a magnificent achievement. The track is self produced and self mastered which shows the talents of this young man, the lyrics again are spot on; “Airbrush lines around my eyes/Paint dark clouds make them white/But through the eye of your lens this is me.” The album version of opener ‘Surveillance State’ which closes the EP is a massive achievement. The track seems reborn with a better sound and tone. The electro-synth is more spot on and the guitars ring more clearly – the sound is a brilliant achievement and closes the EP beautifully. It differs from the homemade approach on the other tracks and the echoes of the guitars prove to help the mood. The entire EP is a brilliant musical accomplishment – it’s filled with the balls that most artists seem to be lacking, and the unique electro-guitar sound ensures that this excellence exceeds the excellent songwriting – this is borderline genius.

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Surveillance State - Inner Voices (UK Music) 

Alex James Brierley - Listen EP (Official Video)

Alex James Brierley - Debut EP  'LISTEN' due out 5th January

Visit: www.alexjamesbrierley.com

One of the most exciting New Alternative Rock Artists emerge in the UK recently, Alex James Brierley isbased in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The band comprises of Alex James Brierley (lead vocals/Guitar & keyboards), Sam Dickman (drums and Vocals), Mario Vitikiotis (Bass and Vocals), Jonathan Vitikiotis (Guitar and Vocals).

Alex James Brierley, Macron Stadium (Bolton 2017) 

Alex James Brierley has appeared at the Macron Stadium, Bolton alongside 'Scouting for Girls' and 'Reverend and the Makers'. Then went on to support the famous Britpop band 'Space' on parts of their UK Tour.

Alex James Brierley supporting SPACE (Manchester 2017)

The blend of emotive lyrics, melodic hooks and complex

musical textures help to give the band a refreshing unique

sound. 

DEBUT EP 'Listen' Due for release on  5th January 2018

​Alex James Brierley has recently been working with legendary Brit and Grammy award winning producer; Steve Levine in his new Liverpool studio to record the first EP 'Listen', due to be released January 2018.

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​The Fantastic debut EP 'Listen' has been Mastered at the World famous Abbey Road Studios.

You should Visit: www.alexjamesbrierley.com

for more information contact: ajb@intensepulse.co.uk