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James Ellis Ford – “The Ever After”
James Ellis Ford, the acclaimed producer behind numerous major UK albums, has shared a new track called "The Ever After" from his forthcoming second solo album. The song is notable for having been written and recorded while Ford was undergoing chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukaemia, with the artist describing the record as an attempt to focus on positivity during treatment.
"The Ever After" is a synthpop track that follows lead single "Overtones" from the album Lost In Another World, due for release on 14 August via Domino. Ford, previously one half of dance duo Simian Mobile Disco, recorded the entire album alone in a hospital bed, and has said the song was inspired by his eight-year-old son Frank's ability to bring joy and hope into difficult circumstances.
In short
- Producer James Ellis Ford shares new song "The Ever After"
- Written and recorded during chemotherapy for leukaemia
- Album Lost In Another World out 14 August on Domino
Explained simply
James Ellis Ford is a British musician and record producer, known for his work with artists including Arctic Monkeys and the Last Shadow Puppets. He was also one half of Simian Mobile Disco, a dance music duo formed with Jas Shaw.
Acute myeloid leukaemia is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow, and chemotherapy is one treatment used for it. Ford’s illness is part of the background to his second solo album, which he made while receiving treatment.
The album also draws on family life: Ford has said his young son helped him find moments of hope during a difficult period. This context connects the record’s personal subject matter with Ford’s longer career making music both on his own and with other artists.
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