Michael Nyman

Hi-Fi Choice -- 4 stars -- "McAlmont's lyrics meld and chime with the sumptuous, memorable melodies"

Britain’s leading contemporary composer and one of our most expressively soulful pop vocalists lower the barrier between classical and popular music as David McAlmont selects his favourite pieces from Michael Nyman’s long career and adds lyrics based on news stories.

Oct 21st, 2009   Continue reading this article »

Scotland on Sunday feature article -- David McAlmont tells Andrew Eaton why he is giving a voice to the names behind the news with help from Michael Nyman

If the idea of a black, gay Englishman, singing “in character” as Susan Boyle, raises your eyebrows, you need to hear the rest of The Glare.

Oct 18th, 2009   Continue reading this article »

Michael Nyman scores 4 new films

Oct 9th, 2009   Continue reading this article »

The Guardian feature article -- The Glare -- Hear all about it. Composer Michael Nyman and singer David McAlmont have joined forces – plundering news stories for their new album

Composer Michael Nyman and singer David McAlmont have joined forces – plundering news stories for their new album.

Oct 1st, 2009   Continue reading this article »