Rock Pool – A Rock Opera by Simon Vaughan & Ricky Simonds
A ROCK OPERA BY
SIMON VAUGHAN AND RICKY SIMMONDS
Jan 16, 2023 | Article
A ROCK OPERA BY
SIMON VAUGHAN AND RICKY SIMMONDS
Dec 16, 2022 | Article
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“She Donβt Care” Β –Β This track Chris Kimsey has arranged and produced… now sounds so James Taylor meets Burt Bacharach itβs uncanny !!![]()
Chris has really conjured some magic!! Iβm genuinely blown away by what heβs brought to the table … what a top topΒ producer brings to the party !! ![]()
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posted by singer-songwriter James PasseyΒ on Facebook
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“Erja Lyytinen’s a great player and the collaboration with Chris Kimsey has really paid off; production is huge and musical, tone are fabulous, and almost every track is a stand-out. Fantastic from start to finish.” Guitar Techniques makes Erja Lyytinen’s “Stolen Hearts” Album of the Month (5 Stars).
–Jimmy Zisson
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Fun show. Rocks hard. 99% by Bad Touch sounds like a smash to me, Great, snarling, sound. Congratulations, Chris Kimsey. You did it again!
–Jimmy Zisson
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What are you up to with Chris ? He’s such a joy to work with.
–David Knopfler
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Thanks heaps for the last month or so mate! Been a truly amazing experience well never forget & we defiantly created something were proud of. Learnt so much working with you guys & look forward to the next album!!! Haha hopefully well be back over soon. Take care,
–Short Stack
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Just got my copy of this wonderful album Femina Australis by Maryen Cairns , produced by Chris Kimsey (Rolling Stones) . Great record , lovely package includes a booklet with the stories of the twelve women featured in the songs. Very proud to have played the bass on this, Ashley Soan on drums , Red Young keys , plus a cast of many more.
–Jennifer Maidman
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Dear Chris thank you for sharing the love π having you Engineering and co-producing this album (Sketches of Africa) it has been a blessing. I treasure the time we spent together recording…a very creative and learning process for me …and lots of fun too! See you soon master.
–Antonio Forcione
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Looks like a cosmic listening experience-it was -great sound by the great Chris Kimsey – Seriously the guy has been at the controls of 5 Rolling Stones albums-and he did the sound for us!! Brilliant what a day
–Kwame Kwaten