PETER J LAKE
Singer Songwriter
Debut EP, 'Shifting Sands of Reason'
Out Now
'Not the Only One' - 5/5 Commended in 2019 UKSC Songwriting Contest
MUSIC
ABOUT ME
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I’m a singer/song writer guitarist, initially inspired by Nicky Campbell and his BBC show ‘Into the Night’ when he celebrated John Lennon’s birthday with a Beatles’ night. In 2019, I entered the prestigious UK Songwriting contest for the first time and was thrilled to score 5/5 Commended for ‘Not the Only One’ (considered for the semi-finals). In 2023, I released a six song EP called ‘Shifting Sands of Reason’ and was nominated in the Male Solo category for the NMG Awards 2023, celebrating music in the East of England. In 2024, I was again nominated for an NMG Award in the Male Solo category.
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My back story: many years ago, I sustained a serious arm injury whilst practicing Bach’s Cello Suites in a guitar lesson which meant I had to give up guitar and concentrate on a career as a scientist. Eventually, after 15 years of osteopaths, chiropractors and physiotherapists, I found someone to get me playing again. Since then, I've spent time honing the songwriting craft through courses, tuition and learning about Musical Theatre.
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I’m a versatile songwriter influenced by a wide variety of musical genres. I constantly strive to reinvent myself to create different moods and textures using a wide palette of chords and musical instruments. Each song I write is distinctive in content and style and rich in melody, with thoughtful lyrics often having an underlying message. Don’t be surprised to hear influences from pop, rock, folk, country, funk and classical.
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In addition, I am a member of Mercury Musical Developments, a UK Arts Council funded organisation who support Musical Theatre. Currently, I am working on a new Musical called 'Shepherd Prince,' a tragic romance inspired by a Greek story and set in Cumbria a 1000 years ago.
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For more information or to send me a message, please get in touch via the contact page.​
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Peter J Lake
Writer Associate of Mercury Musical Developments
Member of Musicians' Union
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CONTACT ME
LOCATION | CAMBRIDGE, UK
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