Currently writing next album - a folk-opera based on mythology
“Make Us Happy is a spectacular effort, chock full of charm and whimsy, wrapped up in an exotic package full of heavy-duty chops and tones.” - Marty Peters, Recording Magazine
“Make Us Happy - rootsy, issue-driven pop that’s passed through the dark side of a carnival fun-house mirror.” - Geoff Wilbur’s Music Blog
It's a lovely melange of sounds and arranged quite beautifully making for an arresting listening. Bravo.” - The Crack. Review of "Make Us Happy" (2016).
“A spine-tingling listen” Maverick Magazine
“You never know what is lurking around That Dangerous Sparkle’s dark corner, but whatever it is will always shock and surprise. Scardanelli is always prepared to take a risk, and we should all hope that it is this experimentation that is the future of British singer/songwriters.” - Evan Parker - Base.Ad
“Simon's greatest asset is a fantastic singing voice....his performance on tracks such as They Dance bear comparison to the likes of Scott Walker.” - Sound On Sound Magazine
"Inspiring, entertaining, creative, attention grabbing, unforgettable, a true professional musician, songwriter, performer & vocalist. Played our small venue as intimately as it is possible to do, but equally as rewarding in a theatre or arena. Digitally he is amazing, live he is mind blowing." - Rob Henry, Real Music Club, Willington, Derbyshire.”
“...a beguiling range of powerful sonorities and richly textured vocal styles.” -
Michael Ward
“If you like intriguing and experimental songwriting, charismatic performing and singing that works in some of the areas explored by the likes of Scott Walker, John Martyn, Léo Ferré, Jacques Brel and Georges Brassens, you'll be inspired to discover Simon Scardanelli's work.” - The Roomz, Hastings.
