Reflecting back on this year there is something that most, if not all of us, have been able to partake in – reconnecting with nature. The stresses and pace for modern life can distract us from all the natural beauty that surrounds us every day. As we’ve had more time…
Christmas Karens
I have to admit I am particularly tickled by the attack of the Karen memes across social media. The “Karen” can be found in many areas of society and as someone who has put together many, many Christmas Carol services I can tell you that nothing like tradition can draw…
Top 10 Songs from My Youth
The old man speaks! Now that I’m nearing 40 (not quite but way closer than the others) I realise there are a lot of songs that remind me of those golden years. I think it’s true we all look back with rose tinted glasses at the past, maybe the younger…
The Chinese Folk Song Tu-Ning
This is a solid Joel-joke. But there’s a bit of a rumour that I am a little obsessed with having many guitars with me… I’d to address this head on if I may. No one looks at the drummer and says he’s got too many drums (looking at you Mike…
Spotify: Year One
What an odd thing to do a blog about. I wanted to get across a few feelings about my transition from purely ‘physical’ music to streaming. Definitely came to the party pretty late. I love music and remember the excitement when one of my favourite bands released their latest album.…
Mark’s Equipment Rundown
I have played guitar now for about 12 years and touring the local gig circuit with Alpha Tide for 5 years. Over the years of playing with different musicians both in Alpha Tide and in Church worship groups I have had to adapt my sound to compliment different arrangements. This…
Am I Delirious?
Music hasn’t always been as important to me as it is now. My first CD purchase was in fact the soundtrack to the Phantom Menace (I love me the Star Wars). I wanted to be an actor until the later end of sixth form. School was weird for me as…
Tom’s 2019 Picks (So Far)
Here’s Tom’s 2019 Picks so far and this 2019 has been very busy for Alpha Tide so far (with even more busy-ness to come). As you all know we released our debut album at the beginning of December and the lovely Emily joined us to make up a five piece.…
Hymns (and Hers)
Alpha Tide didn’t just originate at a church fete (you might recall Paul McCartney and John Lennon met at a church fete… you know just sayin’). We are all church-going Christians too which means that we all share a rich history when it comes to to music. Specifically hymns. Hymns…
