LIAM
Liam is a self-taught guitarist, songwriter and writer.
He has been playing and writing since his mid-teens
and continues to learn and develop his own style.
All his work begins as a scream-of-consciousness
which is then finely polished.
Liam is a self-taught guitarist, songwriter and writer.
He has been playing and writing since his mid-teens
and continues to learn and develop his own style.
All his work begins as a scream-of-consciousness
which is then finely polished.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
This analytical background enables Liam to bring conscious light
to the raw materials presented by his sub conscience.
2002-2006: Masters of Arts in English Literature and Philosophy
Glasgow University, 2002-2006This analytical background enables Liam to bring conscious light
to the raw materials presented by his sub conscience.
PERFORMANCES
2001:Mystery Cycle for the 21st Century- Musician and songwriter for the final showcase -
BA Performing Arts program at London Metropolitan University
2001: Jam – songwriter, performer and collaborater with Jacek Ludwig Scarso
(Vocal Motions Elastic Theatre (www.elastictheatre.com).
2002: The Silence – guitarist – alternative band
appearing in music venues in London
2002 -2006: Cecilians Society – actor/singer
Glasgow University performing arts society – various roles.
2007 – to present: Liam Baker – singer/songwriter
performing in music venues in Edinburgh, London and The Highlands
2009 – Children's Entertainer – Self Employed -
Performing music and playing interactive games.
2011: People's Eater - Sound-designer for the final showcase of
the Physial Theater Degree Glasgow in collaboration with Conflux.
2011 to present: Liam Baker & The Railway Children: Singer/songwriter:
collaboration with Cellist Maya McCourt (Tinderbox Orchestra, Tequilla Mockingbird).
Appearing in music venues in Edinburgh.
2011: Blooming Surprise – Songwriter for a clown show by Saras Feijoo. Clownstepping.com
2011: From the Earth To the Wishing Sky – Songwriter and sound design -
intallation created by Saras Feijoo - showcased in the Imaginate Ideas Exchange Glasgow.
VIDEO
2009: I'm Sorry Love – Songwriter and Actor: a short film nominated for an award at the World Music and Independent Film Festival 2010 at Washington DC US.
2011: Babytrapped - Songwriter for the soundtrack of a documentary shown on Current TV in USA, UK, ITALY and South Africa.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
2005: Drums and Rockets: assistant in a festival for young people. Assisting in music and drama workshops. Songwriter for the final showcase.
2008: Youth Worker – Glenurquhart Youth Centre – leading drama classes and music sessions.
2013: Camp Magic. Creative facilitator, planning and running creative workshops for up to 20 children. Activities included dance, singing, songwriting and drama-games.