Andrews Massey Duo: from the roots… new branches
As heard on BBC Radio Scotland
Emily and David are currently touring their “…from the Roots” project – where they took a collection of very well-known British folk songs and arranged them in instrumental versions for various flutes and plucked strings. Like the best folk music, these arrangements bring together the old and the new, and whilst they began with live versions of the songs on flute and guitar, they then overdub harmony parts and improvised solos (using a loop pedal in live performances) to create the widest range of colours, reflecting the breadth of feeling, the light and shade, present in all folk music of the British Isles.
“[a] blissful listen, bringing together flautist Emily Andrews’ pastoral playing with guitarist David Massey’s tender arpeggios” – Jude Rogers (The Guardian)
Carmenco
CarmenCo is an ensemble comprising Emily Andrews, flautist/mezzo; David Massey & Francisco Correa, guitars. Exploiting the rich textures and varied instrumentation available to us with two guitars and voice or flute, as well as our love of arranging music, we have developed a truly unique programme of Spanish and Spanish-inspired music, centered around but not limited to music from Bizet’s opera Carmen.
“A playful and well-crafted performance with a depth of exceptional musical talent that audiences both respect and adore” – Ed Driscoll, CEO of Air in G rural touring Gloucestershire
A Wild Dream
My first album of original songs, exploring a variety of dreamlike psychological states.
“a dreamlike experience, tranquil and comforting, adorned with lyrical poetry and gentle vocals.” u-n indie folk music
Andrews Massey Duo – Stolen Serenades
Stolen Serenades contains some of the best loved works of Schubert and Mozart, arranged by Emily and David for their instruments.
Ständchen (or Serenade), was the very first piece we played together in 2009. Originally arranged for flute by Böhm (inventor of the modern flute), David further arranged the piano accompaniment for guitar. This twice-stolen serenade has become one of our most popular concert pieces.
The Mozart sonata K.330, this time stolen from the piano, is one of our favourite and most popular classical arrangements. The piano notes divide between flute and guitar almost as if written for them originally.
Andrews Massey Duo – Make Merry
Setting free their imagination, the Andrews Massey Duo have reinvented the Christmas carol. Their new album, “Make Merry”, brings a fresh take to the festive classics.
Recasting some of the most well-loved Christmas carols and seasonal songs in a variety of guises, “Make Merry” sees David (guitars) and Emily (flutes) touching on country, world music and folk to give you something different for Christmas this year.
“Make Merry” ranges from the playful and virtuosic renditions of “Deck the Halls” and “Good King Wenceslas” through to the darker “Coventry Carol”.
A thrilling camel ride through “We Three Kings of Orient Are” contrasts with the magical rendition of “Silent Night”, where high guitar harmonics shine out a shimmering starscape above the alto flute’s gentle lullaby.