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The wheel

by Bellcrash

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Soul inspiration 06:37
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Lost 05:14
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Rack‘em up 04:49
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Closer 05:22
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Regime change 05:03
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Starlight samba 04:58
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Feline 05:53
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Rhythm of surprise 05:25
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Illusions 05:10
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It's the music 04:48
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I know 04:40
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The Wheel 00:41
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about

A beautifully written, musically intricate and outstanding album languishing in the studio vaults since 2004 finally seeing the light of day. 12 stunning tracks on one LP from Nu-jazz maestros Bellcrash.

Bellcrash are Mark Bell and Paul McMahon. They are music producers from Belfast who met each other over 20 years ago through a mutual friend who thought that they should work together.

The friend was right because Mark and Paul really clicked. They discovered that they not only had a mutual interest in jazz, funk, disco & electronic music but also all forms of music technology.

Throughout the years they have released singles for various labels as well as their first album which was called “Suzume Park” and was released on Sunshine Enterprises records.

Their music has also featured on many nu-jazz & chill out compilations through the years and has received a lot of support from Gilles Peterson, LTJ Bukem, Laurent Garnier and many others.

Bellcrash would like to thank everyone who contributed to this album: Martina Evers, Tim Cobain, Neil Everett, Linley Hamilton, Chris McComish, Lewis Smith, David Lyttle, Nicky Scott, Joel Byrne McCullough, Scott Flanigan, Carl Harvey, Seamus Rafferty, John McMahon, Jerry Lockhart, Simon Sheldon, John McCullough, Andrew Motion, Alan Watts and Chris Martin.

credits

released May 13, 2022

Credits: Artwork: Chris Martin

Music: All tracks written and performed by Mark Bell and Paul McMahon except otherwise stated.

Soul Inspiration: Written by Mark Bell, Paul McMahon and Neil Everett Pianos and Organ: Neil Everett Bass and Double Bass: Nicky Scott Guitar: Joel Byrne McCullough Brass: Linley Hamilton & Lewis Smyth Additional Drum cymbals: David Lyttle Flute: Seamus Rafferty Percussion: Chris McComish

Lost: Written by Mark Bell, Paul McMahon and Martina Evers Vocal: Martina Evers Piano: Neil Everett Bass: Carl Harvey Trumpet: Linley Hamilton Drum cymbals: David Lyttle Rack ‘Em Up: Keyboards: Neil Everett Synthesizer: John McCullough Bass: Nicky Scott Guitar: Joel Byrne McCullough Harmonica: John McMahon Drum cymbals: Chris McComish

Closer Written by Mark Bell, Paul McMahon and Martina Evers Vocals: Martina Evers Keyboards: Neil Everett Bass: Nicky Scott Alto Sax: Lewis Smith Percussion: Chris McComish Drums: David Lyttle Guitar: Joel Byrne McCullough Brass: Linley Hamilton and Lewis Smith Strings: Scott Flanigan

Regime Change: Music by Mark Bell, Paul McMahon and Neil Everett, words by Andrew Motion from his poem ‘Regime Change’) Spoken Word: Andrew Motion Piano: Neil Everett Melodica: Simon Sheldon Double Bass: Nicky Scott Percussion & drum cymbals: Chris McComish

It’s the Music: Written by Mark Bell, Paul McMahon and Tim Cobain Brass Arrangement: Lewis Smith Vocals: Tim Cobain Keyboards: Neil Everett Guitar: Joel Byrne McCullough Sax: Lewis Smith Trumpet: Linley Hamilton Percussion and Drum cymbals: Chris McComish

Starlight Samba: Written by Mark Bell, Paul McMahon and Martina Evers Vocals: Martina Evers Piano: Neil Everett Organ: Scott Flanigan Percussion: Chris McComish Brass: Linley Hamilton and Lewis Smith Guitar: Joel Byrne McCullough

Feline: Written by Mark Bell, Paul McMahon and Linley Hamilton Congas: Jerry Lockhart Bass: Nicky Scott Keyboard: Neil Everett Trumpet: Linley Hamilton Drums: David Lyttle

Rhythm of Surprise: Written by Mark Bell, Paul McMahon and Martina Evers Vocals: Martina Evers Flugel horn: Linley Hamilton Percussion and Drum Parts: Chris McComish Synthesizer: John McCullough

Illusions:
Words: Alan Watts
Piano: Neil Everett Percussion and Drums: Chris McComish Trumpet: Linley Hamilton Sax: Lewis Smith

I Know: Written by Mark Bell, Paul McMahon and Martina Evers Vocals: Martina Evers Bass: Nicky Scott Keyboards: Neil Everett Trumpet: Linley Hamilton Guitar: Joel Byrne McCullough Drum Cymbals: Chris McComish Synthesizer: Scott Flanigan

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