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Space Elevator - Space Elevator (2014)













Year : 2014
Style : Melodic Rock , Female Vocals
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 105 mb

Bio:

Space Elevator is a band which was put together by song writing partners David Young (guitar) and the Duchess (vocals).They have enlisted the services of three great players to bring the new album to life. Neil Murray, bass (Whitesnake/Gary Moore/Black Sabbath/Brian May) Elliott Ware, Keyboards (The Who, Alice Cooper, We Will Rock You) and in demand rock session drummer Brian Greene. Tired of the endless stream of manufactured X-Factor type pap, Space Elevator set out to create an album in the classic style of Queen s A Night at the Opera, Kate Bush The Kick Inside, Genesis Trick of the Tail and Fleetwood Mac s Rumours. Well crafted rock songs with great dynamics and powerful playing supporting lush vocal harmonies and instantly memorable melodies, delivered brilliantly by the Duchess. Music Riot comments. The Duchess is impossible to ignore. The voice is big and she commands stage centre with hyperactive moves and catsuit set to stun. Throw in that extra bit of onstage exhibitionism and you ve got the perfect rock package. My Reviewer states. The Duchess presents a new kind of showwoman, that the world has not yet seen. And not only is she a captivating performer but her vocal range is outstanding both live and recorded.Prior the release of their second album, bassist Chas Maguire replaced Neil Murray and joined the band.

Album:

In March the band released the Space Elevator, among others, Neil Murray (Whitesnake, Black Sabbath, The Brian May Band), a debut album that one should check out a little extra. Space Elevator is inspired by Queen, Genesis and The Darkness to name a few.Debut album by a band formed by guitarist David Young, who plays in the West End musical ‘We Will Rock You’ house band along with female vocalist called the Duchess. The band is completed by Elliott Ware (keyboards), Brian Greene (drums) and legendary bass player Neil Murray (who also plays in the ‘We Will Rock You’ band).They set out to create an album inspired by Queen, Kate Bush and Genesis and they have hints of those artists in this album. There is also a West End musical feel to the production of some songs as you’d expect given the background of the musicians. Listen to ‘Oils And Bubbles’ and it sounds like Queen and the Darkness written for the stage. Great harmonies, Brian May approved guitar solos and a tongue in cheek lyric make this a winner.The Duchess has a fine vocal, one minute like Kate Bush fronting Queen on ‘I Will Find You (Gallifrey Dreams)’ – a real pomp rock delight and a love for Dr. Who nonetheless – then coming all over Fleetwood Mac on ‘We Can Fly’. Fine musicianship as you’d expect given the calibre of the musicians involved and a good set of tunes, a few take a few listens to click, but there are no fillers. The only problem I can envisage for this band is they need a decent support to get them noticed and a band like the Darkness would be perfect. Onwards and upwards with this fine musical elevator.

Line-Up:

David Young – Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
The Duchess – Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Vocal Arrangements
Neil Murray – Electric Bass (Ex-Whitesnake, Black Sabbath, The Brian May Band)
Brian Greene – Drums and Percussion
Elliot Ware – Grand Piano, Keyboards, Harpsichord, Hammond Organ, Moog Synths

Tracklist:

01. Elevator
02. We Are The Losers
03. I Will Find You (Gallifrey Dreams)
04. Ordinary Day
05. Little White Lies
06. Loneliness Of Love
07. More Than Enough
08. Really Don't Care
09. Oils And Bubbles
10. We Can Fly
11. Move On




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Space Elevator - Space Elevator 1 (2015)









Year : 2015
Style : Melodic Rock , Female Vocals
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 126 mb

Bio:

Space Elevator is a band which was put together by song writing partners David Young (guitar) and the Duchess (vocals). They have enlisted the services of three great players to bring the new album to life. Neil Murray, bass (Whitesnake/Gary Moore/Black Sabbath/Brian May) Elliott Ware, Keyboards (The Who, Alice Cooper, We Will Rock You) and in demand rock session drummer Brian Greene. Tired of the endless stream of manufactured X-Factor type pap, Space Elevator set out to create an album in the classic style of Queen s A Night at the Opera, Kate Bush The Kick Inside, Genesis Trick of the Tail and Fleetwood Mac s Rumours. Well crafted rock songs with great dynamics and powerful playing supporting lush vocal harmonies and instantly memorable melodies, delivered brilliantly by the Duchess. Music Riot comments. The Duchess is impossible to ignore. The voice is big and she commands stage centre with hyperactive moves and catsuit set to stun. Throw in that extra bit of onstage exhibitionism and you ve got the perfect rock package. My Reviewer states. The Duchess presents a new kind of showwoman, that the world has not yet seen. And not only is she a captivating performer but her vocal range is outstanding both live and recorded.Prior the release of their second album, bassist Chas Maguire replaced Neil Murray and joined the band.

Album:

Last year we featured here in exclusive the self-titled debut of SPACE ELEVATOR, the new sensation from Britain that was put together by songwriter / guitarist David Young, who plays in the West End production of the Queen musical ‘We Will Rock You’.While preparing the new album, the band has re-launched the album re-entitled “Space Elevator 1“, featuring as bonus track a cover of Queen’s ‘Who Wants To Live Forever’ (read comments), plus some tracks re-mixed and new artwork.David Young has pulled into the project some of the best musicians in the business including Whitesnake / Black Sabbath legend Neil Murray on bass, Elliott Ware (The Who, Alice Cooper) on keyboards and in demand rock session drummer Brian Greene.The last piece of the Space Elevator line up is the female lead singer known only as ‘The Duchess’ who has a voice that really must be heard to be believed (and a gorgeous look).I pretty much guarantee that if you’re a fan of classic rock then this album will blow you away.If you think that Space Elevator sounds alike a ‘stage musical’ judging David Young’s pedigree, you’re wrong.This is a terrific, imaginative, bombastic rockin’ combo inspired by big late seventies / eighties acts but with a vibrant ‘real band’ feeling.Young makes his Stratocaster sing sweetly on one song before rocking out on the next with a valvular Les Paul, but all done in an understated way. He is the musical director, but the guitarist is not trying to out do the rest of the band, they come across as a tight professional unit.We have a magical keyboard work from Elliot Ware (also of We Will Rock You fame) – and when I say magical believe me, the man goes from Grand Piano, Synths, Harpsichord to Hammond Organ and Moog. All his ivory arsenal sits happily next to the dynamic rhythm section handled by Murray and Greene.And then ‘The Duchess’; she not only is a gorgeous, eye-candy beautiful woman, her vocal work is simply outstanding on this record, full of emotion, from silky whispers to all out rock screams – you are left in no doubt she is good at what she does.Space Elevator set out to create an album inspired by classic rock with a lot of early Queen, Thin Lizzy, ’80s Kate Bush, Foreigner and more, much more. They will take your senses on an auditory journey of well crafted rock songs with great dynamics and powerful playing supporting lush vocal harmonies and instantly memorable melodies.The journey begins with the opening, “Elevator” that sets the mood for the rest of the CD, and is actually one of the real highlights, as a groove laden riff from David Young complement the alluring vocal prowess of the Duchess. The chorus is instantly catchy, the guitar solo is tasty and punchy, and the overall vibe is like some majestic combination of Queen meets eighties Yes. “We Are The Losers” is a grandiose sympho-pop rocker, with emotional lyrics that the Duchess drives home with a potent delivery. She is a beast of a vocalist, one minute like Kate Bush fronting Queen on “I Will Find You (Gallifrey Dreams)” – a real pomp rock delight – then coming all over Fleetwood Mac on “We Can Fly”.“Ordinary Day” (somehow Heart meets ELO) and the melodic rocker “Little White Lies” (great guitar work) are little gems, while “Loneliness Of Love” is a stunning AOR rock song that has radio play written all over it.More solid and catchy melodic rock can be heard on awesome Romeo Daughter’s like “More Than Enough”, and the bluesy midtempo “Really Don’t Care”, the latter plenty of musical layers.I mean, Space Elevator do not produce ordinary songs, all are rich on varied types of keyborads, electric / acoustic guitars, different bass tones and drum patterns.Listen to “Oils And Bubbles” and it sounds like nothing in today’s music scene: great harmonies, Brian May approved guitar solos and a tongue in cheek lyric make this a winner. The last two tracks, “We Can Fly” and “Move On” are filled with amazing melodies, intriguing atmosphere and dramatic textures.Expect to be bowled over by the majestic & powerful sounds that will come out of your speakers or through your headphones when you pop this CD in.Space Elevator spreads excellent musicianship as you’d expect given the calibre of the musicians involved, and a fantastic set of songs plenty of musical ideas and gorgeous melodies. Not a single filler here, all served by a top notch production with lots of layering and texturing coming through giving a new spin on the traditional rock sound which is very refreshing.It’s recordings like this that should be the talked about in the music world. It’s an amazing listening experience that gets better with every listen. Brilliant I’d say. Do yourself a favour and get a copy now.

Line-Up:

David Young – Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
The Duchess – Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Vocal Arrangements
Neil Murray – Electric Bass (Ex-Whitesnake, Black Sabbath, The Brian May Band)
Brian Greene – Drums and Percussion
Elliot Ware – Grand Piano, Keyboards, Harpsichord, Hammond Organ, Moog Synths

Tracklist:

01. Elevator
02. We Are The Losers
03. I Will Find You (Gallifrey Dreams)
04. Ordinary Day
05. Little White Lies
06. Loneliness Of Love
07. More Than Enough
08. Oils And Bubbles
09. Really Don’t Care
10. We Can Fly
11. Move On
12. Who Wants To Live Forever (Queen)




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Space Elevator - Space Elevator II (2018)















Year : 2018
Style : Melodic Rock , Female Vocals
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + scans + Video
Size : 166 mb

Bio:

Space Elevator is a band which was put together by song writing partners David Young (guitar) and the Duchess (vocals). They have enlisted the services of three great players to bring the new album to life. Neil Murray, bass (Whitesnake/Gary Moore/Black Sabbath/Brian May) Elliott Ware, Keyboards (The Who, Alice Cooper, We Will Rock You) and in demand rock session drummer Brian Greene. Tired of the endless stream of manufactured X-Factor type pap, Space Elevator set out to create an album in the classic style of Queen s A Night at the Opera, Kate Bush The Kick Inside, Genesis Trick of the Tail and Fleetwood Mac s Rumours. Well crafted rock songs with great dynamics and powerful playing supporting lush vocal harmonies and instantly memorable melodies, delivered brilliantly by the Duchess. Music Riot comments. The Duchess is impossible to ignore. The voice is big and she commands stage centre with hyperactive moves and catsuit set to stun. Throw in that extra bit of onstage exhibitionism and you ve got the perfect rock package. My Reviewer states. The Duchess presents a new kind of showwoman, that the world has not yet seen. And not only is she a captivating performer but her vocal range is outstanding both live and recorded.Prior the release of their second album, bassist Chas Maguire replaced Neil Murray and joined the band.

Album:

It's official at last: Space Elevator, one of Britain's most talented newcomer acts, has signed with Steamhammer/SPV. The quartet featuring flamboyant vocalist The Duchess, with its mélange of tasteful classic rock and radio compatible pop rock is currently among the hottest new acts on the British music scene. Following the release of their single "We Can Fly", 25th May 2018 will see the arrival of their second album "Space Elevator II". The video for "We Can Fly" was shot atop the largest privately owned satellite dish in the world, which belongs to Thoth Technology, Canada, designers of the world's first 20 km high space elevator and collaborators with the band on their space project. The band is scheduled to tour the UK in May with festival appearances in the summer. Additional shows for the autumn are currently being organised.Space Elevator was founded by The Duchess and guitarist David Young, who have been joined by drummer Brian Greene and bassist Chas Maguire. This line-up has produced the successor to their 2014 debut, featuring twelve numbers that impress listeners with well-crafted rock songs, great dynamics, powerful playing, lush vocal harmonies and instantly memorable melodies. "Space Elevator II" will be available on CD, vinyl and digital.Founder member David Young looks forward to the band's collaboration with Steamhammer/SPV and explains the band's reasons for signing with the Hanover label: "SPV share our own ambition to make Space Elevator an international success ... the decision was easy!"Olly Hahn (head of Steamhammer) is proud of and happy about the signing: "In Space Elevator, one of the most promising new British bands has decided to join forces with us. To us, that's a confirmation of our work and at the same time a challenge that we're happy to accept."

Line-Up:

The Duchess – Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Vocal Arrangements
David Young – Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Chas Maguire – Electric Bass
Brian Greene – Drums and Percussion

Tracklist:

01. Take the Pain
02. Talk Talk
03. World of Possibilities
04. The One That Got Away
05. Crazies (Take Me Home)
06. We Can Fly (Aro Mix)
07. All This Time
08. Far Away Boy
09. Lucky Girl
10. Keep Waiting
11. W.Y.T.A.T.
12. Queen for a Day

+ Video "We Can Fly (Aro Mix)" (Official Video)




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Space Elevator - Persona Non Grata (2022)















Year : 2022
Style : Melodic Rock , Female Vocals
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 116 mb

Bio:

Space Elevator is a band which was put together by song writing partners David Young (guitar) and the Duchess (vocals). They have enlisted the services of three great players to bring the new album to life. Neil Murray, bass (Whitesnake/Gary Moore/Black Sabbath/Brian May) Elliott Ware, Keyboards (The Who, Alice Cooper, We Will Rock You) and in demand rock session drummer Brian Greene. Tired of the endless stream of manufactured X-Factor type pap, Space Elevator set out to create an album in the classic style of Queen s A Night at the Opera, Kate Bush The Kick Inside, Genesis Trick of the Tail and Fleetwood Mac s Rumours. Well crafted rock songs with great dynamics and powerful playing supporting lush vocal harmonies and instantly memorable melodies, delivered brilliantly by the Duchess. Music Riot comments. The Duchess is impossible to ignore. The voice is big and she commands stage centre with hyperactive moves and catsuit set to stun. Throw in that extra bit of onstage exhibitionism and you ve got the perfect rock package. My Reviewer states. The Duchess presents a new kind of showwoman, that the world has not yet seen. And not only is she a captivating performer but her vocal range is outstanding both live and recorded.Prior the release of their second album, bassist Chas Maguire replaced Neil Murray and joined the band.

Album:

After their celebrated debut album, female fronted rockers SPACE ELEVATOR are back with new album “Persona Non Grata” to be released next February 25th. It’s amazing that this British combo sound so downright American! This is no British Invasion nor the coming of a new wave, but if we had to put our fingers on it, it’s more like the second coming of Pat Benatar – classic, ‘70s and ‘80s-tinged, American rock n’ roll.Space Elevator continue to deliver a great blend of catchy, rocking power pop music that is rooted in classic rock with a slight ’80s radio element. The Duchess hooks you right in, delivering stellar vocals that are well paired with David Young’s limitless selection of hooky guitar riffs and grooves.While Space Elevator’s was really bombastic and flamboyant, “Persona Non Grata” is more direct, rockier, to the bone. There’s some dark tones as well like on ‘Passive Aggression’, and fun, humor on ‘Stevie Nicks Smile’.Bands today don’t write songs like these, and while the vibe may take you back a few years, it comes across as something fresh and pleasantly different. Young’s guitar work is excellent, and while a discerning ear will notice the obvious Brian May influence, the band’s style of songwriting is more in the vein of Pat Benatar, Heart and Meatloaf.A driving rhythm section, great guitar riffs and tones, sexy female vocals with rocking attitude… it’s all here in spades. Space Elevator’s “Persona Non Grata” delivers more of what you got from their previous CD, though with a bit less keyboard work, but you’ll keep coming back for more anyway.Did we mention the great guitars and vocals? This is old-school good rock ‘n roll (with a great modern production and mix), and as such, it happens to sound quite new.

Line-Up:

The Duchess – Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Vocal Arrangements
Chas Maguire – Electric Bass, Backing Vocals
David Young – Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Brian Greene – Drums and Percussion

Tracklist:

01. Persona Non Grata, Pt. 1 03:05
02. Persona Non Grata, Pt. 2 03:04
03. Duchess Of This Town 04:29
04. Passive Aggression 04:23
05. Stevie Nicks Smile 04:50
06. First Girl On The Moon 05:12
07. Ritchie (See You Later Baby) 05:38
08. Cheerful Frank 04:21
09. Love You Better 05:08
10. I Will Hold On To You 03:26
11. Reverie And Souvenirs 03:55




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