SI TAYLOR '9 MAGPIES' - EPK
The 9 track release was recorded in Nottingham from 2023-2025 at the legendary Mouse House [Spititualized, Jake Bugg, Julian Cope, Sleaford Mods]
The '9 Magpies' project was born in 2023. Following many hours of writing and demoing by Si,
he & co-producer Tony 'Doggen' Foster, decided [after talking about it for too many years],
to record a full length band album from Si's demos.
Between other touring & recording commitments it was completed in late 2025.
Why '9 Magpies'?
"Whilst walking the dogs, my partner & I spotted that many, 9!, all together!
We knew the rhyme, so we had a kiss!"
A well known search engine says:
“Universally interpreted as a promise of a kiss, romance,
or a pleasant, affectionate interaction”
It’s 9 songs about, or for, people… all from a place of love.
"I also had the notion, that whilst I’d like to think the album doesn’t sound like anyone, or anything specifically, music composed and recorded now has to be somehow ‘Magpied’,
having soaked up so much over the years"
Stylistically, Si's songs ended up sounding like nothing in particular, but at the same time lots of things from before! Genre wise it's hard to define - please do try ;-)
Si's writing and vocal style is diverse, so tender Americana ballads
through to punchy, soulful pop, are all in the mix [literally!]
Aside from Si on vocals, acoustic, and some electric guitar,
the rest of the project band were very few in number...
Tony 'Doggen' Foster - [Spiritualized, Starsailor, Dave Gahan & Soulsavers, Julian Cope]
Guitars, Bass, Keys, Lap Steel
Kev Bales - [Spiritualized, Dave Gahan & Soulsavers, Julian Cope, BE / Karmen Line]
Drums
Karen Murden - [Crossroads - the programme!]
B.V's
The album will be available on all streaming platforms from XXXX
Physicals will come later, as may some live dates [which would be great fun & sound ace!]
'9 MAGPIES' IS A FULLY INDEPENDENTLY PRODUCED & RELEASED ALBUM
RESOURCE LINKS - SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO SCROLL FOREVER ;-)
PRIVATE ALBUM STREAM [WAV's] - please request downloads
INSTRUMENTALS [WAV's] - please request downloads
TRACK LISTING / TIMINGS
FULL ALBUM LYRIC SHEET [Synopsis below along with links to individual lyrics]
STILLS, VIDEOS & ARTWORK
SI'S BIO
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CONTACT SI FOR FURTHER INFO & CHATS: +447714 246278 - sitaylormusic@gmail.com
Credits:
Engineering & Mixing - Si Taylor & Tony Foster
Mastering: Pete Maher
Stills: Sarah Wilkes Photography
Video:
Song synopsis, and links to lyrics are below...PDF of all lyrics here
1.BLACK DOG
We've lost too many good people in the past few years. Mental health is a major issue amongst musicians and people that work in the music & events industry in general.
It can be a lonely place...
Black Dog follows the thoughts of someone considering ending their own life, and the internal battles and conversations that undoubtedly take place. It concludes / resolves with the notion that there is always hope & love; 'love of the people'. Link to lyrics here
2.ANGEL
A semi autobiographical story of the reality of the people left behind when we disappear on the road, or in a studio. If you're lucky, like me, there is always some one grinding out the day to day. Someone who is there, 'sunshine and rain'... I was keen to use a female voice as part of the choruses, to denote always being together, even when apart... Link to lyrics here
3.COLD HEART
A dedication to, and about, Lucinda Williams...kind of. I wrote this after seeing her live, and wanted to capture the essence of her occasionally visceral lyrics, and somewhat dismissive attitude toward love... Link to lyrics here
4.LUCKY KID
A track that explores growing up as an elder brother, through some interesting childhood memories, and the feeling behind always [well nearly always], wanting your kid brother to do well, and follow his dreams...Link to lyrics here
5.PRODIGAL
Written as a commentary to reaching a point in life where you seem to be everyone's go to, and the pull, or weight of responsibility therein. That time when both your kids and parents need you in equal measure...Link to lyrics here
6.REAL LOVE
A song about the purity and sheer consumption of the early stages of love. I loosely based it on the idea of a couple meeting at a festival, and the power of the event along side their feelings carrying them along...Link to lyrics here
7.VU
A tale of first time romantic heartbreak. She was older, called Alison, and a very cool punky girl form Cardiff. I was a spotty confused youth. A one week romance that left me distraught on parting. She was in to the Velvet Underground...and I didn't even know who they were...
Link to lyrics here
8. DEAR COWBOY
An imaginary letter to a movie actor, who may or may not play cowboys. The letter is from someone who knew the 'cowboy' before he was famous. It explores how success brings change, reality slips, and she wants to know where the 'boy she used to know' has gone...
Link to lyrics here
9. SUPERMEN & TROUBADOURS
I wrote this after reading 'This Wheel's On Fire' by Levon Helm.I tried to imagine what it would have been like to have witnessed the wild times at The Big Pink house during the times of making The Basement Tapes...Link to lyrics here