James' music has been described as music that "lifts you up and carries you on a wave of instrumental beauty that transverses many moods and atmospheres, whilst retaining a raw and human element." On his self released debut album ‘Reality Of The Fantasy’ solo acoustic guitarist James Sera "Creates a pallet of light, freedom of thought and striking imagery." His music can range from uplifting to haunting, inspirational to gothic. The soulful nine track collection crosses numerous genres and has been described as everything from "atmospheric," "ambient," "psychedelic," and "neo-folk" to "neo-classical with a dash of American Primitive."Drawing his inspiration from individual experience and inner reflection, James’ debut album ‘Reality of the Fantasy is a deeply personal affair, and much of it has an air of melancholy, anger and the regrets and frustrations of everyday life. At the same time, ‘Reality Of The Fantasy’ is a collection of songs that is a quest to find harmony in a world of dissonance and discord, creating a calming, soothing yet hypnotic quality to the music for the listener to experience.
Written over a crucial time in his life, James wanted to musically express something with a different depth and meaning that was a true representation of what was happening to him at that particular time. The stress, pressures, inner revelations and questions about the what-ifs in one’s life all play an imperative role in the nature of his music. Also underpinning this particular body of music is the battle and struggle his younger brother George faces after being diagnosed with an aggressive and crippling form of MS, a theme that hangs deeply over the nine heartfelt compositions like a dark portrait.
Radio Playlist 7th September 2011
Black Eagle Child - Walk In River Park (v/a Various Deficiencies Vol.2)
Voice Of The Seven Woods - The Fire In My Head (S/T)
Jimmy Page & Robert Plant - The Battle Of Evermore (No Quarter: Unledded)
Voice Of The Seven Woods - Silver Morning Branches (S/T)
James Sera - Wish (Reality Of The Fantasy)
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We Are Willow - Bring You Round (Part 3)
Hailer - Postbag (Demo)
The Flying Eyes - Lay With Me (S/T)
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James Sera - In The Evening (Reality Of The Fantasy)
The Yellow Moon Band - Focused (Travels Into Several Remote Nations Of The World)
Led Zeppelin - In The Evening (In Through The Out Door)
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Jonathan Wilson & Farmer Dave Cher - La Isla Bonita (Live On Sideways Through Sound 08-04-2009)
Into The Woods - Where The River Meets The Sea (Demo)
Quiet Loner - There Go The Ghosts (EP)
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James Sera - Chemistry In Motion (Reality Of The Fantasy)
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Sideways Through Sound Archive
29th September 2010: Mondo Drag
22nd September 2010: Amaya Laucirica in Session
15th September 2010: Black Mountain & Interview
8th September 2010: Martha Tilston / Khancoban in Session
1st September 2010: Tompkins Square
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30th September 2009: Nancy Elizabeth
23rd September 2009: Major Chord
16th September 2009: Safety Meeting Records
9th September 2009: Anonymeye in Session
2nd September 2009: Ben Reynolds
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29th September 2008: Heidi Elva in Session
22nd September 2008: Khancoban
15th September 2008: Mary Hampton
8th September 2008: Static Caravan Records
1st September 2008: The Black Angels
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27th September 2007: Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter
20th September 2007: Diane Cluck
13th September 2007: Gravenhurst
6th September 2007: Men-An-Tol
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