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Trumpet player, composer and member of 1980s band The Style Council, Stewart Prosser has released his first solo work as a triptych of tracks. Entitled ‘Far From Home’, the EP was released digitally through Elm Tree Records on 14 February 2025.
Commenting on the work, Stewart said, “The compositions were prompted by my deep concerns about how difficult the world has become for young people to navigate. The melodies came to me as I was trying to capture a mood that sits somewhere between jazz and ambient sounds. From searching for meaning and sparring with constraints, to reflecting on the right path and self-care, I hope the tracks speak to personal fortitude, optimism and resilience. Each musical statement has that at its core.”
The triptych itself was recorded in Autumn 2024, and produced by Jody Smith, a seasoned Irish multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer who has performed with artists such as Van Morrison, Clannad, Bill Shanley, Nigel Price and Carl Orr. His film and soundtrack work has been featured on numerous TV channels and streaming services. The EP was mastered by Lucky Kilmartin, a gifted young performer, songwriter and producer in his own right.
Photos by Jacq Justice.
Commenting on the work, Stewart said, “The compositions were prompted by my deep concerns about how difficult the world has become for young people to navigate. The melodies came to me as I was trying to capture a mood that sits somewhere between jazz and ambient sounds. From searching for meaning and sparring with constraints, to reflecting on the right path and self-care, I hope the tracks speak to personal fortitude, optimism and resilience. Each musical statement has that at its core.”
The triptych itself was recorded in Autumn 2024, and produced by Jody Smith, a seasoned Irish multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer who has performed with artists such as Van Morrison, Clannad, Bill Shanley, Nigel Price and Carl Orr. His film and soundtrack work has been featured on numerous TV channels and streaming services. The EP was mastered by Lucky Kilmartin, a gifted young performer, songwriter and producer in his own right.
Photos by Jacq Justice.
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