While his music is nothing to do with the controversy BBC3's new show Lip Service has attracted, here local songwriter, musician and newly-made blogger Ian McKelvie tells us how excited he is to report that his work is included in its soundtrack.
Lip Service is a six part lesbian drama series written by Harriet Braun, written about the love/sex lives of a close knit group of women in their twenties who live in Glasgow.
The first episode of the show is on next Tuesday at 10.30pm, and my music is associated with one particular character called Tess and her life as a struggling actress.
I have to admit, although its a shade unprofessional, that Fiona Button who plays this character is absolutely lovely. And can say from experience that although working part time to keep your passion going is at times a questionable lifestyle choice, this kind of made it worthwhile.
In the springtime, Lee Harris the music editor for the show first contacted me asking if I would like to have my song 'STARS' put forward as a contender for a particular scene.
I had recently self-released my first EP, 'The Colourful EP' by The Colourful Band, had which had been reviewed by Stevie Kearney who writes for The Scotsman.
Lee had come across this article whilst reasearching local bands, and thought one song in particular would fit the series.
What a stroke of luck.
So after a moment's consideration, I jumped headlong at the chance. Thankfully the producers thought it fitted the scene, and Lee emailed me with the news and posted out the licence agreement.
It was sorted out in a matter of weeks, and I am so grateful for the chance to be involved.
Another local act Eagleowl are also in the soundtrack. I'm rather excited.
I am putting together a more settled lineup for live shows and we are due to rehearse as a band in October/November.
We have a new EP coming out on 8 November titled 'Postcards from Paris'.
Ian's music can be heard on The Colourful Band's Myspace page by clicking here, and more information on the BBC3 Show Lip Service can be found here on its official Twitter page.
