MARK W COLLARD
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Latest Release
October 11, 2023
Mark has written a thought provoking piece about climate change entitled "A Wake Up Call" which makes good use of Mark's artistry & includes the track "When The Weather".
Talking of artistry Mark also creates original poster art works using the medium of photography to express his thoughts.
Mark is a Champion for "Time to Change Wales" a charity that seeks to abolish the stigma and discrimination that surrounds Mental Health.
November 9, 2022
The eerie, psychological and progressive 'Sitting On The Edge Of My Bed' is the first album from Welsh artist Mark W Collard. The project is inspired by Mark's struggles with anxiety, which were then scribbled out from the edge of his bed. The project offers a mix of hooks alongside quirky spoken word samples to portray the most unique concepts from the singer songwriter's mind. From the dream sequence in 'Fell into the Night' to the uplifting pep talk in 'Let The Dice Roll', Mark does an incredible job of storytelling with creative imagery and entrancing intonation. The trippy and impactful instrumentals you can hear throughout the album were arranged and performed by his good friend Carl Simmonds at his studio in Pontypool, Gwent, UK. 'Sitting On The Edge Of My Bed' includes an enigmatic mix of genres that certainly take you on a thought-provoking journey. It's a psychedelic, out of this world listen that won't you want to miss.
Mark W Collard is an author, playwright, based from the Vale of Glamorgan in South Wales. He is committed to authenticity with every project he takes on and has much success because of this. Mark is the author of the musical "Waiting for Blue" which is about living with dementia and is based upon Mark's late father-in-law. He has written various poems that have been published in books such as "I'm Rock'n This Anxiety", "What If There Were No More Polar Bears", "Touched By Auschwitz" & "Nye". He is also dedicated to lifting the veil on reality with his music, and his experience with anxiety is a strong theme within his lyrics. He calls his sound "as an eclectic mix of art pop, classical, country, electronica and post-progressive", sure to raise the eyebrows of anyone that encounters his music. So far, seven of his songs has entered the European Country Music Chart, including "Come With Me (The Barry Island Song)", "In Days Gone By", and "Blue Grass Cafe". Mark W Collard is a fascinating artist who hopes that the unique perspective in 'Sitting On The Edge of My Bed' will resonate with listeners. If you're looking for an artist with an vibrant imagination and an pure message, you can expect to enjoy Mark W Collard very much.
Influences
David Bowie, Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, Japan & Roxy Music
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