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I've spent the last few years recording albums, making videos and performing in and around London, the far east and New York City. Most of the songs come from the 1930's, 40's and 50's, written by the great composers of the day; Cole Porter, Rogers and Hart, Hoagy Carmichael, Matt Dennis, Harold Arlen et al. But there are also songs by Elvis Costello and Joy Division. With the help of some great collaborating musicians and producers, I'm doing my best to bring some of these great old American songbook standards into the 21st century with the aid of digital technology.

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Shamus Dark: Through A Glass Darkly

Read "Through A Glass Darkly" reviewed by Bruce Lindsay


It's taken a few years, but at last the enigmatic and talented Shamus Dark has released a follow-up to 2013's Trouble In Paradise (Bunker Media, 2013)--the stylish and sophisticated Through A Glass Darkly. The London-based vocalist focused on Songbook classics on his previous release, and for much of this album he does the same, but this time he's delved into post-punk and blues, with songs by Gary Clark, Elvis Costello and the members of Joy Division joining compositions from the ...

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Shamus Dark: Trouble In Paradise

Read "Trouble In Paradise" reviewed by Bruce Lindsay


Trenchcoats, shades, snap-brim hats, open-necked shirts and loose black ties. Not forgetting the cigarettes and alcohol. Vocalist Shamus Dark has a strong line in film noir visuals to complement the selection of songbook classics that appears on Trouble In Paradise. It's not just the cover photos: the videos that he's created to accompany many of the songs are also rich with that '40s B-movie glamor. This is a fine collection--a left-field take on the classics that reminds us how an ...

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Shamus Dark Launches New Website

Shamus Dark Launches New Website

Source: All About Jazz


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Shamus Dark: Debut Album Release

Shamus Dark: Debut Album Release

Source: All About Jazz

"...aural film noir...delve into the dark side..." ~ evolutionofmedia.com

Songs For Suicidal Lovers is the debut album from enigmatic and reclusive vocalist, Shamus Dark. Despite living a life that could only have come from fiction (see www.shamusdark.com), and being involved with music for decades, this is the first time that a recording project featuring Shamus has seen the light of day. And as such it has been a labour of love, on which Shamus decided he must record ...

"Trenchcoats, shades, snap-brim hats, open-necked shirts and loose black ties. Not forgetting the cigarettes and alcohol. Vocalist Shamus Dark has a strong line in film noir visuals to complement the selection of songbook classics that appears onTrouble In Paradise. It's not just the cover photos: the videos that he's created to accompany many of the songs are also rich with that '40s B-movie glamor. This is a fine collection—a left-field take on the classics that reminds us how an artist's vision can throw new light on old favorites.

Dark's debut, Songs For Suicidal Lovers (Drum Records, 2006), also featured classic songs—a cover of Joy Division's "Atmosphere" put in an appearance too. On his blog he's written of a musical career that pre-dates punk rock. The album was recorded in South Africa and Hong Kong, mastered at Abbey Road: hints of a globe-trotting life. But further details of his life are scant, the mystery persists.

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The Night We Called It A Day

From: The Night We Called It A Day
By Shamus Dark

My Funny Valentine (Re-imagined)

From: My Funny Valentine (Re-imagined)
By Shamus Dark

Angel Eyes

From: Trouble In Paradise (CD Digipak...
By Shamus Dark

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