One year on from their debut collaboration for the sensational ‘New Flag’ single, The John Williams Syndicate and Petula Clark return with the brilliant ‘Luminescent’. This release is a new version of the song from the highly acclaimed album ‘Out of Darkness’.
John Williams has had a career where he’s signed and/or produced The Housemartins, The Proclaimers, Robert Plant, Simple Minds, Debbie Harry, Blancmange and Beth Nielsen Chapman. He brings all of that experience to the fantastic album from his Syndicate, which appeared on several ‘Best of 2021’ listings, and continues to receive grand praise:
“Williams has been able to call on the cream of his heavyweight friends to make a very pleasing album. A debut more than worth the wait”. Record Collector
“An excellent offering utilizing the vocal talents of some of those he’s worked with. The song writing is of the highest quality. A very enjoyable listen”. Maverick Mag.
"10 well-crafted songs sumptuous melodies, intricate arrangements, sensuous phrasing & sparkling instrumentation". ‘Out Of Darkness’ has an essential pop-rock feel that will surely be embraced with open arms by BBC Radio 2, but has a potentially wider appeal”. 4**** Get Ready To Rock
After the achievements of 'New Flag' (with Petula Clark) on radio, The John Williams Syndicate’s new release sees a renewal of that enduring relationship, and is available from the 25th of February. Whilst the debut single received airplay across local, national, and international broadcasters, ‘Luminescent’ is poised for even more success. Featuring a beautiful and haunting vocal, this recording showcases pop songwriting at its finest.
John has produced albums and written songs with Petula Clark and has assisted her career for the last 20 years. She’s an actress, composer and one of the most revered and renowned singers of any generation in popular music. She’s the complete vocalist, a great lyric interpreter, and reaches the core of every song she sings. She’s sold 68 million records in her lifetime.
Since the mid 70’s John has been part of every aspect of making and marketing music. He’s been a record plugger, a label manager, head of A&R, a songwriter, a recording artist and a BBC Radio 1 session producer. As a record producer he has celebrated No 1 singles and albums with hugely talented artists and has had four Top 4 albums including a recent No.1 with Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbot, who he continues to work with.
Last year John stepped out front and released the album “Out of Darkness” by The John Williams Syndicate which received amazing reviews and airplay.
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The single “Luminescent” will be released on 25th February on Wulfrun Records.
