OCTOBER 2024

First of all, apologies! It's been a very long time since I last updated any news. The main reason was that there wasn't much to report, as always, there are other things in life to deal with. A change of computer in 2022 didn't help, meaning that I was no longer able to access the software needed to do the updates. I've fixed this by dragging out the old computer as I've still not got a permanent fix to the problem. I'm not sure how many people really visit this website anymore (and frankly, why would you if it's not updated?!) but I hope to update the website more frequently as well as The Shining Hour Facebook page. The good news is that I have completed 11 full backing tracks which now require vocals and mixing. I'm currently in the lyric writing phase so realistically, the new album is likely to be completed in the first few months of 2025, all being well. I think the (unmixed) backing tracks sound really good so I hope I can match them with my vocals. The album is far more guitar orientated than 'Reflection', with fewer keyboard sounds, just used for the occasional embellishment. I'll be excited to share these new songs when all finished. In the meantime, thank you for coming back to the website!

JUNE 2021

Time marccd uploaded to YouTube, 3 videos looking back on 3 songs from the past; Walk Away, Blue Water & All We Shared. The videos delve into the history of each song and the recording process. Just click on the screenshots of the videos on the main page and you will be taken to YouTube.