TAG Films created a new video to "Creature Comforts", a track by The Pocket Devils from the late 1990's. The video features footage from the web series version of "SVENGALI".
The Pocket Devils - Creature Comforts
TAG Films created a new video to "Creature Comforts", a track by The Pocket Devils from the late 1990's. The video features footage from the web series version of "SVENGALI".
From 1996, The Pocket Devils' "Walking On Water" EP
Credits:
Jonathan Owen (Voice)
Darren Hamer (Drums, Backing Vocals)
Christian Farrant (Bass)
Abby Hanson (Guitar)
Chris Davies (Keyboards)
Plus additional groovy percussion by Kofi Baker
Released 15 December 1996
Recorded at The Sound Suite, Camden, London
Engineered and Produced by Julian Standen
All Songs The Pocket Devils MCPS
(P) and (C) 1996 Pop Music Records, POE 001
Distribution via Pinnacle
The Pocket Devils were the creation of multi-talented musician/actor Jonathan Lewis Owen. In the 1990's, the band made a wealth of uncompromising, kick ass singles.
The Pocket Devils were the first artist signing for Pop Music Records, back in 1996. They hailed from Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales and their debut CD single contained the tracks "Walking On Water", "Take Me Away" and "Chemical Valley High". The vinyl collector's version contained "Walking On Water" and "Take Me Away". It was released in the U.K. through Fluffy Bunny (with distribution by Pinnacle) and was produced by Julian Standen, who produced The Lemonheads' "Mrs. Robinson". Julian has also worked with Siouxsie & The Banshees and China Drum, among others.
Above is the track perhaps most identified with The Pocket Devils - "Starmaker". This track was produced by the highly accomplished Pete Smith, who produced Sting's debut solo album "Dream Of The Blue Turtles", just to mention one of Pete's projects. "Starmaker" went on to become the theme song of the YouTube series "SVENGALI", which led to the cult classic music biz film of the same name being made. "SVENGALI" the film has an amazing cast that includes Jonny Owen of The Pocket Devils, Vicky McClure, Roger Evans and Martin Freeman.
The Pocket Devils were discovered by Paul Dixon, who brought the band to the attention of Dave Ambrose. Dave was a member of Brian Auger/Julie Driscoll & The Trinity, played in an early version of Fleetwood Mac, and later was Head of A&R for EMI UK. He signed The Sex Pistols (for which he was demoted), Duran Duran (for which he was promptly promoted), The Pet Shop Boys and a slew of others. Along with Dai Davies, Dave signed The Pocket Devils to a publishing contract with Sanctuary Music Publishing.
