MUSIC
Songs For Change Competition Winner 2006
The song 'Just Another Day' was one of 12 selected by a panel of judges including Roy Bailey, Rory Macleod, Maggie Holland and Robb Johnson as 'winners' of this competion. Listen to an excerpt from the song below, or go to www.songsforchange.com to listen to all the songs submitted and find out more about this competition.
I have recorded several albums and commissioned pieces, some of which are below - click on links to hear excerpts of music in MP3 format. Please note that download times will depend on the speed of your connection and computer.
I perform regularly, solo and with a band, including guitarist Martin Milner and violin player Jilah Bakhshayesh. For details of tours, performances, and events click here.
I am constantly working on new music - click below for preview demos:
play 'Just Another Day' demo (excerpt) (2Mb)
CDs
play 'No Borders' demo (excerpt) (2.2Mb)
System Fault (forthcoming national release August 2006)
Eleven songs written and recorded with some of Manchester's finest musicians helping out.
To order online, click here
play 'Dennis The Menace' (excerpt) (384k)
play 'Skin' (excerpt) (1.5Mb)
play 'Fire' (excerpt) (1.7Mb)
play 'History' (excerpt) (1.6Mb)
Contraflow (2003)
A cycle of songs in an eclectic mix of styles that looks at life in an average part of the UK, and takes the temperature of change, interwoven with interviews. Originally commissioned by Congleton Borough Council.
Play music from Contraflow (excerpt) (580k)
Time Moves On (2004)
A soundtrack album commissioned by Buxton Museum and Art Gallery to accompany their "Wonders of the Peak" exhibition. With story tellers, script by Gordon MacLellan, and additional music by Jaydev Mistry.play music from Time Moves On(556k)
links to other soundtracks
Songs From Fortress Europe (1998)
I toured, performed and wrote with Banner between 1992 and 1998 - this CD of music from three Banner productions represents the best of that period.Play music from Fortress Europe (excerpt) (720k)
for more info contact www.bannertheatre.co.uk
Soil And Wood (2004) - a song commissioned by Cheshire Age Concern's Wear Purple project. The song is based on recorded interviews with elders aged between 85 and 92 play Soil And Wood (excerpt) (644k)
for more information contact www.wearpurple.com"Everything that is good about "System Fault" derives from its spirit. When you sit and absorb what it is he's trying to say, then the deep emotions & power wash over you and "System Fault" erupts into new & vibrant life. Like Billy Bragg, Jolly holds no truck with the shallowness of music as a part of showbusiness, for him it is a means to an end" - Maverick Magazine
“Jolly has a good line in sardonic humour & righteous anger, & he allies this to strong reggae & Asian-influenced grooves & some good tunes”- Americana UK
"Impassioned, community-centred - [this] powerful set will appeal to the chill-out audience and traditional folk/rockers alike" - Musician Magazine
"Aidan Jolly's music is passionate, accessible and an absolute inspiration to listen to. Catch him when you can!" Ann Nicholls, Raise Your Banners Festival, Norwich 2005
see also www.myspace.com/aidanjolly
