news
August 2008
Marcus played keyboards for The Ron-E-Carter Band at Onionfest 2008, Surrey, England
May 2008
Marcus has written a piece for Hardanger fiddle ensemble which will be premiered at the latest Spire concert at the Hardingtonar Festival in Norway on June 21st.
The Hardanger fiddle is the traditional Norwegian folk violin, which also has 4 or 5 extra internal resonating strings.
The ensemble will be led by Benedicte Maurseth.
May 2008
Jana Winderen has recently made a recording of Marcus' arrangement of the national anthem of Elgaland - Vargaland by a Norwegian marching band.
It will be released later this year on 7" vinyl through Ash International
March 2008
Marcus will be performing live at atmospheres 2, at The Museum of Garden History in London, from May 8th to May 12th 2008, with an introductory talk on March 13th.
With Robert Hampson and, for the first time, Marcus will be duetting with Philip Jeck. Admission £12. Find out more
Standing Wave gets vinyl release
December 2007
"Standing Wave" will be relased this December on vinyl on Spire Live - Fundamentalis (Autofact FACT 12/Touch Tone 28). It's on double LP vinyl only, with art direction and design by Jon Wozencroft.
Find out more - or head straight to the TouchShop to buy a copy!
December 2007
Spire Live at The Harding Tonar Festival | 21 June 2008
To mark the centenary of the birth of Norwegian composer Geir Tveit, The Harding Tonar festival has invited Spire to contribute various works based on his compositions.
Fennesz, Philip Jeck, Charles Matthews, Jana Winderen, Marcus Davidson et al will take part in a live event at various times on 21st June 2008 in Norheimsund, Norway.
September 2007
Marcus played for Lisa Stokke's July summer show, "The Lady is a Tramp" at the Rica Hall, Tromso, Norway (right).
Lisa is a brilliant singer, and the show got good reviews, mentioning the band.
Ribbon Of Time at the Ealing Global Festival
September 2007
Marcus and Rob performed material from their CD Ribbon of Time for the first time with their band (Hans Ferrao on drums, John Currie on bass) at the Ealing Global Festival on 22nd July 2007.
They played for an hour and its safe to say it was a great success. Marcus and Rob were also asked to play later in the event on the strength of the performance!
September 2007
Charles Matthews played Cyclofantasia (piano) by Marcus at the Festival de Musica Cristobal De Morales in Madrid, Spain on 12 July. The piece was well received by the audience.
22 June 2007
Marcus provided the backing for Lisa Stokke 's performance at the Langhan Hotel, London on 6th June, for the Norwegian Tourist Board's Annual Trade Fair. The performance was enthusiastically received.
A whole range of tunes were performed from traditional Norwegian to a surprise encore of Aha's "Take On Me"!
Andy Ross album nears completion
June 2007
Marcus has finished recording and mixing 8 tracks for Andy Ross's debut album at his studio. The album was arranged by Andy and Marcus, and Marcus also plays keyboards and bass.
June 2007
Marcus and Rob Millner to perform music from Rhythm of Time with their band at the Ealing Global Festival on 22 July 2007. Location: Walpole Park. More...
New! Ribbon Of Time
March 2007
Marcus and Rob Millner's Celtic inspired CD Ribbon of Time is finally released this month. It is a fusion of haunting folk melodies with classical, jazz, minimalist and funk. If you're not into folk music, start here! If you are, expect some surprises!
Contact info@ribbonoftime.com to buy
Standing Wave gets vinyl release
29th January 2007
Marcus' organ piece Standing Wave, recorded at Masthuggs Church, Gothenburg on 4th October 2005 as part of the GAS Festival, will be released this year on vinyl by Autofact /Touch.
Marcus to perform at York Minster
6th November 2006
Marcus is premiering two new pieces with Spire at York Minster, January 20th 2007; The Grey Book (three voices and organ) and The Passing (organ tape). Find out more...
Celtic album nears completion
29th August 2006
Final recording is taking place of a Celtic inspired album. The album mixes several different styles of music with Celtc, including jazz and funk, and is performed live by Rob Millner on violin and vocals, and Marcus on piano and guitar. Expect a few surprises! Release planned for early 2007.
Marcus to perform at Touch 25
5th August 2006
Touch will be celebrating its 25th anniversary with a festival of audio-visual Touch-related events at the SightSonic festival from 19th to 22nd October 2006. Marcus will be joining acts including Fennesz and Biosphere on the bill.
Spire - live in Amsterdam
24th June 2006
Spire have added another date to their European performances this summer
24th June 2006 - Live in Amsterdam Oude Kerk [Holland Festival]
Main Organ: Charles Matthews & Marcus Davidson, Soloist: Robert Millner, Fennesz, Philip Jeck, Cor Fuhler
Marcus returns to BBC Radio 3
June 6th 2006
BBC Radio 3 will be playing Marcus' recording of Arvo Pärt: Pari Intervalo on Late Junction on June 12th 2006.
And on June 13th they will be airing Duet, performed by Marcus Davidson and BJ Nilsen recorded at the FUSE Leeds festival. Find out more...
Marcus to appear on Radio 3's Mixing It
2nd May 2006
Listen out for Marcus being interviewed and performing on BBC Radio 3's late night experimental music show Mixing It on Friday 19th May.
Heavytones single gets Germany release
2nd April 2006
Marcus' song "Hour of Yellow" will be released by the Heavytones in Germany in May 2006. Listen to it now
Spire live dates announced
25th March 2006
12th May 2006 - Spire Live in Leeds Leeds Town Hall, as part of the Fuse Festival
Main Organ: Charles Matthews & Marcus Davidson, Soloist: Robert Millner, Fennesz, BJNilsen
13th May 2006 - Spire Live in Jesmond St. George's Church, Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Main Organ: Charles Matthews & Marcus Davidson, Soloist: Robert Millner, Fennesz, Philip Jeck, BJNilsen