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"We just wanted to say a huge thank you for being a part of our wedding day and helping to make is so perfect. So many people were saying you were the best band they’d every heard at a wedding - even the venue themselves had rave reviews, both about your sets and you as people. The music all night was fab and the filled dance floor just shows what an amazing time people were having. We also massively appreciated you taking the time to learn our first dance especially for us - it was beautiful. We will recommend your work far & wide! Thanks, Amy & Jonathan xxx"

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"Gareth Giles is an amazing musician. Thank you for coming to our church and leading the hymnody with such musicality and regard for the liturgy within. Your idea to end the service by switching to the Piano and playing Debussy's 'Clair de Lune' was truly inspired. As the evening sun set and the evocative music filled our church there was not ONE whisper - every member sat riveted in their seats to this extraordinary musical treat. This was such a fitting end to the worship and I think a 'first' that all our members sat and listtened and applauded. Gareth is also an extremely nice person to work with - self-effacing, reserved, a wicked sense of humour but UTTERLY professional in every way. Anyone reading this should book him asap ! WONDERFUL. George "

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"Thank you ever so much Mark. You really saved the day for me as I had to search for you last minute and you just came through all the way and calmed my nerves throughout. You did such an amazing job and played the organ so beautifully - everyone commented your music lit up the church. So thank you again for everything. I highly recommend you to anyone :) All the best."

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"Gareth was a guest organist for a Sunday service when, at short notice, we needed a deputy. He took a great deal of time and trouble to familiarise himself with our order of service and conventions, played the hymns with a real ear for the congregation, and brought true musicianship to the prelude, offertory and postlude. He switched to piano for the sung solo, which he accompanied with real sensitivity to the piece and the singer. The congregation were delighted to have him play for us, and we would have him back in a heartbeat if the opportunity arose."

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"I invited Gareth to play the organ for us at our 9.15 service having not heard him play before, and I was certainly not disappointed! The congregation and choir were delighted by his playing, with lovely improvisation before the service and a splendid Wesley Choral Song at the end. I had particularly asked Gareth to accompany a special item in the service, a festive Te Deum setting (by a relative of one of our congregation) which hadn't been performed for 60 years. His playing was extremely accurate, sensitive and thoroughly musicianly, with tasteful backing for the 'unaccompanied' choir moments when it was needed! Gareth is a complete pleasure to work with and took time and trouble to consult with me about the anthem weeks in advance. His calm, generous manner and quirky sense of humour made what could have been a stressful service into a breeze. I would not hesitate to ask Gareth to play for us again!"

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"Dear Stu, I just wanted to say thank you ever so much for your wonderful playing at my wedding last sat. I really appreciated you coming and making the day so special for us. With best wishes, Michelle"

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"Des George played at our Cancer Research Christmas Choir event. He was absolutely brilliant. He played for 4 hours solid and he absolutely nailed every song. He combined brilliantly with the drummer and everyone agreed they produced a great sound. I would unreservedly recommend Des for any function where you need live music. Not only that Des is a great guy and really got into the spirit of the occasion."

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"Des, as always, was amazing. He played my chosen entrance music which is a intricate piece and topped it off by playing for me until I arrive - which was rather late! Thank you so much Des. "

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"Des kindly played the piano at our Friendship Dinners. Des is a fantastic Pianist and his playing really added to the ambiance of the evening. Des was a warm and friendly person and we would not hesitate to ask Des to play at events in the future. Thank you Des."

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"Mark was absolutely wonderful. In the lead up to the big day, he offered lots of suggestions to help us decide, but was really flexible (and happy to take on and learn new songs like "the book of love"). Mark went above and beyond duty with the prelude music as the groom's parents got caught behind an accident so Mark serenaded our guests for an extra half hour and even took a request that earned him a standing ovation. It is fair to say that Mark goes above and beyond as music is an art and passion to him; As I walked down the aisle he combined the organ with an orchestral compliment from his keyboard that worked beautifully together. We also asked Mark to play a few instrumental tunes as we signed the register on his keyboard,it was beautiful and melodic- there was no hint that he'd only just added one of them to his repertoire and he led us out with the joyful "arrival of the queen of Sheba." Thanks for everything! Highly recommended! "

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"Thank you Gareth for making our wedding PERFECT in every way We really enjoyed meeting you at the consultation and your knowledge sense of humour and amazing skills on the organ provided us with a service we shall never forget We HIGHLY recccomend Gareth to any wedding couples reading rhis"

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"Thank you so much for playing for my daughters wedding you were fabulous, played everything we asked and more. You certainly added to the occasion and would thoroughly recommend. "

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"We wanted some background music for our daughters Christening reception, having heard Mark play before, we knew he was what we was looking for. He was fantastic and really completed the mood, an amazingly talented very friendly man. Thank you Mark."

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"Having made an aerial video of the Cardston, Alberta Temple (Mormon temple), Alberta Canada I contacted Mark to see if he could compose and play a piece of music that would fit with the video. We were hoping to get something "inspiring" and "moving." What Mark produced was truly inspirational and we knew right away that his music was absolutely perfect and we thank Mark for his wonderful talent. Here is a link for you to enjoy https://vimeo.com/136541192 "

Reply by Mark Burton - Wedding Organist / Pianist
Thanks for your kind words Mike. I'm pleased that you are happy with the composition!

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"Gareth's an absolute gem! We were in desperate need to find an organist weeks before our wedding, as our previous organist had to cancel. I came across Gareth's details and luckily he was available. He came to visit us at my family home where my mum insisted on giving him some of her home made Limoncello :) and even after that he manage to wow us with his music skills, a true talent! Thank you!"

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