Max Sedgley
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Max Sedgley is a British
producer
and disc jockey
, currently signed to the independent record label
, Sunday Best
(founded by Rob da Bank
). In 2004, Sedgley released his first single
, "Happy", a remix
of which was later used by ITV
as the theme music to their coverage of the Euro 2004 football tournament. It reached #30 in the UK Singles Chart
in July 2004.
On 17 July 2006, Sedgley released his 10-track debut album, From the Roots to the Shoots, on the Sunday Best label, which contained the singles "Slowly", "The Devil Inside", (which both featured guest Z-Star
on lead vocals) and "Happy".
Sedgley tours as both a DJ
and in a five-piece musical ensemble
, Max Sedgley and the Shoots. The band consists of Max Sedgley (drums, percussion, keyboards), Tasita D'mour (lead vocals), Mike Buchanan (guitar, lead and backing vocals), Andy ("V") Valentine (guitar, lead and backing vocals) and Marcus Dods (bass guitar).
United Kingdom
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producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
and disc jockey
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
, currently signed to the independent record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
, Sunday Best
Sunday Best
Sunday best or Sunday Best can mean:* Sunday best clothes, traditionally reserved for wearing to church on Sundays* Sunday Best * Sunday Best...
(founded by Rob da Bank
Rob da Bank
Robert John Gorham, known by the pseudonym Rob da Bank, is a British disc jockey. He presents a Friday-night/Saturday-morning show, Rob da Bank, on BBC Radio 1 from 5am-7am, focused on promoting new left field music...
). In 2004, Sedgley released his first single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
, "Happy", a remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
of which was later used by ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
as the theme music to their coverage of the Euro 2004 football tournament. It reached #30 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
in July 2004.
On 17 July 2006, Sedgley released his 10-track debut album, From the Roots to the Shoots, on the Sunday Best label, which contained the singles "Slowly", "The Devil Inside", (which both featured guest Z-Star
Z-Star
Z-Star is a British/Trinidadian singer, songwriter, musician and producer, currently based in Brighton, UK.-Early life:Z* was born in Hackney, East London to Trinidadian parents. Her mother, Lisa Yeates was a celebrated international model and local entrepreneur in the B&B and catering business...
on lead vocals) and "Happy".
Sedgley tours as both a DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
and in a five-piece musical ensemble
Musical ensemble
A musical ensemble is a group of people who perform instrumental or vocal music. In classical music, trios or quartets either blend the sounds of musical instrument families or group together instruments from the same instrument family, such as string ensembles or wind ensembles...
, Max Sedgley and the Shoots. The band consists of Max Sedgley (drums, percussion, keyboards), Tasita D'mour (lead vocals), Mike Buchanan (guitar, lead and backing vocals), Andy ("V") Valentine (guitar, lead and backing vocals) and Marcus Dods (bass guitar).
Discography
| Year | Title | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Happy" | 12" , CD | Sunday Best Recordings |
| 2005 | "Devil Inside" | 12" , CD | Sunday Best Recordings |
| 2006 | "Celebrity" | 12" single | Sunday Best Recordings |
| 2006 | "From The Roots To The Shoots" | CD | Sunday Best Recordings |
| 2006 | "Slowly" | 12" , CD | Sunday Best Recordings |