DANIEL STANIFORTH
Classically trained as a Cellist, Daniel Staniforth composes in a variety of genres from classical, impressionist, atonal, ambient, to ethereal - whether using real orchestral instruments or synthesizers. From traditional to experimental, dark to light and airy - his sophistication and colour may charm the discerning listener. Although his formal academic training is mostly in Literature, Staniforth studied Cello, Piano, Music Theory, and Composition from an early age, passing various exams at the Royal Academy of Music.
Father to Father is a series of impressionistic orchestral pieces written and performed by Staniforth in homage to his father, Ken Staniforth, a classical music aficionado. The pieces explore the English landscape of Staniforth's youth and his experiences as an immigrant in America. The CD features the voices of brother, Jonathan Staniforth; Brother-in-law, Julian Lukins; and great-grandmother-in-law, the late Lucia Zarlinga(recorded in her 105th year).
Sections of the CD were recently used by theatre producer, Gouri Nilakantan Mehta, for plays at the National Media Centre in Nathupur, India.
LUNA TRICK (AKA DANIEL STANIFORTH)
Luna Trick is the creative brainchild of English multi-Instrumentalist, Daniel Staniforth. Classically trained as a Cellist, Staniforth crafts an array of songs styles - ranging from alt-pop/rock to widely experimental. His hybridized guitar style renders many different sonic colours, which are further enhanced by his willingness to explore different instrumentation. Luna Trick is hard to pidgeon-hole in that it fuses many different elements, from darkwave, electronica, space-funk, to ethereal. Staniforth also composes ambient, neo-classical, and soundtrack type pieces under his own name - and a classical album was released last spring. For more information on Luna Trick and Daniel Staniforth’s other projects visit the www.flowforth.com
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