giGo just released Christmas Bells, the band’s first holiday song.
Released November 22, 2024
Music and Lyrics by GIGO and Kim Duke
Anthony Duke- Vocals Andy Kinch- Keyboards & Pre-Production Doug Scarratt- Guitars Don Schiff- NS/Stick Bass Jamie-Ray Scarratt- Drums
Produced by the band at Raygun Studios. Brighton. UK Engineered by Jamie-Ray Scarratt
The song was inspired by a friend of mine of many years ago who had broken up with his girlfriend she had gone for a vacation to Greece during the Christmas holidays, and he was left putting up all the Christmas decorations in a bleak cold house, whilst she was calling him telling him she was sunning herself on a beach, he wasn’t very complimentary about her at the time, but I knew he was in love with this girl…I can remember him telling me in the pub he’d tried to get some paper Christmas Bells to adorn his tree but ended up ripping them to shreds in frustration, needless to say, he was very drunk!
The chant I came across many years later, the first part is Sanskrit: Sa or Sha is birth, Na or Nah is death and the transformation of consciousness, Ma is rebirth and the resurrection for the rest of time. The last part of the chant is Native American, in fact, Lakota/Sioux it means Where are you going?
I was part of a Lakota singing and drum group here in the U.K. for a while and a song we used to sing in Lakota was ‘Kola tokyahle’ it was a song associated with the Lakota warrior chief Tȟašúŋke Witkó(Crazy Horse). -Anthony Duke
Christmas Bells is also featured on Spirit of December EiGht release by Melodic Revolution records
Spirit of December EiGht features all new original compositions brimming with creativity, each track is thoughtfully curated to capture the magic of the holidays. Most importantly, the album is filled with songs that resonate deeply, touching our hearts and spreading the warmth, joy, and spirit of the season.
Participating Musicians A Multitude of ONE giGO, Orchestre Celesti, Don Schiff, Maurizio Vercon, Juan R Leõn, Refestramus, The Round Robins, and Stanislav And The Lion
Spirit of December EiGht will be available for streaming through mid-January 2025
There’s a way to end the isolation and separation between neighbors and our fellow man, and it starts with a conversation. We’re excited to share with you the official release of the video of our song Talking Through Fences.
Video produced by BlissBliss Filmed by: Jerry Fee Filmed by: Kurt Wayne Edited by: Lang Bliss, Renee Garcia
Studio recording: Producer: Lang Bliss Recorded at: S-s-studio Nashville, TN engineered by Mark Lee Townsend Diff’rent Wirld Studio, Spring Hill, TN engineered by Lang Bliss
Performed by: Guitars-Mark Lee Townsend, Kurt Stowe Keys-Eric Bikales Bass-Zane Bliss Drums-Lang Bliss Background Vocalists- Irene Kelly, Renee Bliss, Lang Bliss
Watch ‘Talking Through Fences’ Here
Horizons is available worldwide on PeacockSunrise Records
L-R Andy Kinch, Anthony Duke, Don Schiff, Jamie-Ray Scarratt, Doug Scarratt
July 26th, 2024.
PeacockSunrise Records (PSR) is thrilled beyond measure to release the long-awaited debut, “The Divine Proportion,” by the sensational new UK rock band giGO with a global flair. Set to make waves in the music scene, giGO’s highly anticipated album, “The Divine Proportion,” is released today.
The music of giGO is 100% distinctive and original, featuring members from Flip, Kracked Earth, Saxon, and Terry Newman Project. However, don’t let these associations create preconceived notions of the band’s sound. It’s often said that great bands boast diverse lineups that bring fresh ideas while working together seamlessly, like a well-oiled machine.
We truly believe that giGO will appeal to fans of legendary artists such as Mike & The Mechanics, Tears for Fears, Don Henley, Terry Reid, Phil Collins, Steely Dan, Johnny Hates Jazz, Hall & Oates, ELO, and Simply Red, to name just a few.
Track listing
1. Fly In The Ointment 05:21 2. Hold Me In Your Heart 04:27 3. Game Of Life 05:08 4. Down In Durango 05:21 5. That’s What They Say About Love 04:31 6. You’re The Kind Of Drug 05:37 7. Another Rainstorm 04:20 8. Highway To Your Soul 04:55 9. The Proof 09:41
Anthony Duke- Vocals & Acoustic Guitars Andy Kinch- Keyboards & Pre-Production Doug Scarratt- Guitars Don Schiff- NS/Stick Bass & live strings on “The Proof” Jamie-Ray Scarratt- Drums and Percussion
Special Guests: *Robin Boult- Additional Guitars **Georgia Blankson- Backing Vocals. Produced by the band at Raygun Studios. Brighton. UK Engineered by Jamie-Ray Scarratt Mastered By Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. London. UK
giGO have just released The Proof the first video from the new album The Divine Proportion due out tomorrow on PeacockSunrise Records on July 26th 2024 the track features a blistering guitar solo from Doug Scarratt.
Collectively, giGo embodies the perfect blend of experience, talent, and fresh ideas. This seasoned ensemble delivers exceptional music that crosses and blends genres with ease.
The song draws inspiration from tales of UFO sightings and extra-terrestrial encounters, challenging the listener amidst a sea of speculation. giGO’s new album ‘The Divine Proportion* journeys through diverse subject and a soundscape, crafted to resonate with both old-school rock enthusiasts and new listeners alike.”
Video created by Sven Rothe (Camera/Editing) James Fogarty (Camera/Direction) The Divine Proportion will be available on CD, for download and on all major streaming platforms.
giGo are…
Doug Scarratt – Guitar Anthony Duke – Vocals Andy Kinch – Keyboards Don Schiff – NS/Stick and Live Strings Jamie-Ray Scarratt – Drums and Drum Programming
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PeacockSunrise Records (PSR) is thrilled beyond measure to introduce giGo, a sensational new rock band with a global flair, marking the newest addition to the illustrious PSR family. giGo is set to make waves in the music scene, with the highly anticipated release of their debut album, “The Divine Proportion,” slated for July 26th, 2024.
In many respects, giGo embodies the essence of a supergroup, boasting members who have made their mark in esteemed bands such as Saxon, and Flip, and even bearing ties to the legendary Elvis Presley. With a fusion of diverse talents and experiences, giGo promises to deliver a musical experience like no other, captivating audiences worldwide with their electrifying sound. Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey with giGo as they redefine the boundaries of rock music and leave an indelible mark on the industry. More details to follow soon!
Meet giGo, a UK-based band with a wealth of experience and talent, which came together during the worldwide pandemic of the early 2020s.
The seeds of the band were sown during the early 1980s when Andy met Anthony, who was looking for a keyboard player for a new recording project in Aylesbury, where they both lived at the time. That project started under the banner of Cairo, but eventually, the band became known as Flip, which was active between 1983 &1987. It was during this time that they signed a major recording contract, securing a hit record in the Netherlands with the single “That’s What They Say About Love.” It is this song that brought them together originally, and now brings them back together again with a beautiful new arrangement which features on giGo’s debut album “The Divine Proportion.”
When Flip eventually broke up, Anthony and his wife Kim moved down to the south coast where they were to discover, many years later, that they had moved very close to a certain guitar player!
Andy came to know Doug Scarratt back in 1996 when he was introduced to him by his long-time friend and drummer Mark (Milly) Millin, whom Andy had worked with in the band PTO back in the 1970s. Mark had played Doug Andy’s song “Simple Man” and he liked it, and agreed to play the solo on what would become an important track on the “Andy’s Diner” CD. Doug’s solo on that song impressed Andy so much, that he has featured on all his work since that time, including both Kracked Earth projects, “Splash” (2012) & “Immortal” (2019), both of which are available on the MRR record label. https://krackedearth.bandcamp.com/
During the recording of the first Kracked Earth album in 2010, Andy was introduced over the airwaves to NS/Stick bass player extraordinaire Don Schiff, by KE vocalist and longtime collaborator Tim Lynk, who had also played with Andy in PTO before relocating to Australia in the late 1970s.
Despite all the obstacles, and with the wonder of the internet, “Splash” was recorded with vocals recorded at Tim’s home studio in Melbourne, and Don’s bass parts at his home studio in California.
Then in 2020, the world would change forever, and after a hiatus of too many years, Tony and Andy reconnected. And afterward, it was discovered that by chance, Tony and Doug were now living very close to each other, the decision to form a band and start a recording project seemed the natural thing to do.
With Saxon having to cancel shows across the globe, the core of the band was taking shape.
Luckily, Doug and his son Jamie-Ray were putting together a studio at their home, which soon became the “Mother Ship” for the project, with Andy, Don, and Tony, sending over their files as needed.
Oh, and as it turned out, as well as being a great engineer, Jamie is also a fantastic drummer!
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