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Self-written songs

Initially, the tracks on my CDs were mostly covers of contemporary or traditional folk songs. In December 2018, I released my first CD of self-written songs titled 'Post Modern Man' which was a 'solo' recording where I played all the instruments. 

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For my second CD of self-written songs 'Postcards from England' (2019), I was joined by a group of friends to give the recording more of a 'band' feel.

 

My third CD, again of self-written songs, '65 Million BC to AD 1945' (2021) was an attempt to create an historical 'concept' CD and was performed as a trio with two friends providing the bass and percussion rhythm section.  

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My fourth CD of self-written songs, 'The More You Think it Changes....' (2023), has more of a 'folk rock' feel to it and I'm joined by three friends to help create the fuller sound.     

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Each CD can be downloaded below at the stated cost. However, if you would like to hear simpler versions of each song with just vocals and a single instrument, then you're welcome to access these 'free' from the Acoustic Playlist box further down. My aim is to upload an acoustic version of each original song that I write, in the hope that other singers might be inspired to sing some of the songs and spread them a little further afield.

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You will find word and chord sheets to accompany each acoustic recording under the 'Songs-Words' link at the top of this page. As stated, these acoustic versions are offered as 'free' downloads; all I ask is that you credit myself as the songwriter, if performing them in public, and please do let me know how you get on.       

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Cheers - John  C. (January 2024)

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To buy a CD download click on 'Buy Album' in boxes below /

                                                     If a CD hard copy is also required, please e-mail me via contact page

Audio 5

The More You Think it Changes.... 
John Clachan & Friends 

13 original songs - £10.00
(All proceeds go to The Epsom Hospital Medical Equipment Fund)

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Click preferred icon to download free insert/booklet which includes words and chords.

65 Million BC to AD 1945 
(A History of the English People)
John Clachan
(inc. Mark Campbell/bass &
Ronnie Laing/percussion)

14 original songs + Overture
- £10.00

(All proceeds go to The Epsom Hospital Medical Equipment Fund)

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Click preferred icon to download free insert/booklet which includes words, chords and story.

 Postcards from England 

John Clachan & Friends CD

13 original songs - £8.00

  Post Modern Man 

John Clachan solo CD

12 original songs - £6.00

Audio 6

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Acoustic versions of 'JC' Songs to tie-in with word and chord sheets on 'Songs - Words' page of the website. 

                       **  These are all free downloads  **

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Audio 1

John Clachan - Complete Discography from 2011

2023 - The More You Think it Changes.... - John Clachan & Friends   >>>

2021 - 65 Million BC to AD 1945  - John Clachan                       >>>

2020 - Postcards from England  - John Clachan & Friends        >>>

2019 - Post Modern Man             - John Clachan                       >>>

2018 - Connection                     - Machan:Pettet                      >>>

2016 - Mach 1                            - Machan                                 >>> 

2016 - Interval                          - John Clachan                        >>>

2014 - One Man's Freedom          - John Clachan                        >>>

2013 - 10 years after                 - Riotous Brothers                  >>> 

2011 - Tales to Tell                    - John Clachan & Friends         >>>

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             Connection

Machan's 2nd CD - recorded with

  Emily Pettet on violin - £6.00

                    Mach 1

             Machan's 1st CD

18 Acoustic folk covers - £6.00

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Audio 3

                    Interval

               John Clachan 

     A flotsam of old 'pop/rock'

favourites - you choose what you 

   wish to pay when downloading!

           One Man's Freedom

              John Clachan

   A CD of favourite traditional

    & contemporary folk songs

             Tales to Tell

     John Clachan & Friends

 A CD of favourite traditional

  & contemporary folk songs

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Audio 4

                10 Years after
          The Riotous Brothers
  A 10th anniversary celebration
               of their music 

      SHR Interview
 John's interview and 'live' performance on Chris Stagg's 'Transmission' show on Surrey Hills Radio

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