SOUNDSPHERE About Us
Sarah Dean, Judith Simpson, Angela Michel & Paula Ryan pictured at The Roundhouse, London, June 2013
And....one of our favourite photos of us together, an older black and white photo showing us doing one of our favourite things...laughing!
Soundsphere formed in York in 2000 - originally a four piece vocal singing group until the sad passing of Angela Michel in November 2013. With Angela's blessing Judith, Sarah and Paula felt that there was no other path to take, but to carry on...as three...it's what Angela wished for us and so we will carry on and think of her with joy, every time we sing.
The Soundsphere style specialises in singing 'a cappella'. This tradition of singing means, basically, without accompaniment, textured harmonies give the arrangements a rich and vibrant sound. Most of the songs in the Soundsphere repertoire are sung without accompaniment but frequently percussion and drums are used to great effect - if the song calls for it! Some are old and some are new and some are self-penned pieces but all are sung because they are special.
All over the world songs are sung and passed from generation to generation in the a cappella style - harmonies come and go but the basic style of creating an illusion of depth and feeling by using purely the voice and layering harmonies with each other, creates a stunningly rich sound that has character and depth.
Soundsphere take their songs from many countries and from across many centuries, rarely taking a set arrangement but preferring to create a unique sound, this quite often evolves and develops as it gets sung!
Soundsphere have performed in many places both at home and abroad; festivals, folk clubs, schools, restaurants! if you would like details of where we are singing next see the 'Gigs' page, or if you would like to book Soundsphere please email us at the address below. We also love to bring out the voice in anyone - for details of our Workshops see the 'Workshop' page.
For further information email info@soundsphere.co.uk