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Xiamen Wanderings – 27/02/12
February 29th, 2012My first efforts with the video camera to try and capture some glimpses of daily life in Xiamen before I get sidetracked by Gulangyu island and other piano-based activities in the next few days. ‘First efforts’ must be emphasised – I’m a neophyte and am certainly no Alain Resnais or Claudia Marschal but the camera READ MORE
Xiamen: Arrival
February 25th, 2012…Ni hao! So, the journey begins… I am struggling to stay awake but I’m determined to go to bed at the proper time, forcing my circadian rhythm into another place after yesterday’s flight. So far today (on 23/24 Feb), I have eaten in one of the most incredible fish restaurants overlooking the bay, where every READ MORE
Upcoming Residency in China: some pre-departure thoughts…
February 7th, 2012I know I promised that that my next blog would be about my European motorcycle trip during September 2011 – it’s coming soon, though… As the leaving date of February 23rd grows ever-nearer, the usual feelings of excitement, apprehension and uncertainty have surfaced (as they often do at the initial stages of the undertaking of READ MORE
Montauk Variations – Album Launch
January 2nd, 2012After two years of thinking and three days of recording, Bourne’s debut solo album for The Leaf Label, Montauk Variations, is now available for pre-order and will be released on February 7th 2012. Montauk Variations marks the beginning of a new creative relationship with the highly-respected label; and is the first in a series of project albums READ MORE
Lament
November 9th, 2011Thought I’d post this to my blog, although I did admittedly need prompting. Must get into the habit of doing this a lot more often, like the establishment of a ‘good’ habit, you know – like going for a run every day, not relentlessly checking Facebook/Shitter/emails, that sort of thing. Enough. So, the music. READ MORE
Bourne In China…
September 27th, 2011Bourne, along with Imogen Heap, Jamie Woon and Gareth Bonello has been chosen from around 40 applicants to take part in a residency programme organised by The British Council and PRS for Music Foundation. The six-week residencies are designed to enable innovative British musicians to explore new musical territory, reach new audiences and write new READ MORE
Welcome
September 1st, 2011Welcome to my new website. It’s been a long time in the making but it has finally arrived. Do stay tuned for news regarding upcoming releases, appearances and exclusive downloads from the 10-year back catalogue in my private archive (more news soon about the scheduling of these releases).
Introit
August 25th, 2011Hello. If you’re visiting this page you’ll most probably know me or know about me. I AM NOT THE CHOREOGRAPHER OF THE SAME NAME. There, just thought I’d dispel that one immediately, and I may well mention it again from time to time just in case you think that I should be nominated for a READ MORE