The Fantasy Orchestra is a community project led by Jesse D Vernon, based in Paris and also in Bristol. The Orchestra (motto: ‘World Peace One Note At A Time’) brings together 50+ musicians, professional and amateur, to create a kaleidoscopic symphonic brigade.
Their eclectic repertoire covers film soundtracks (Morricone, John Barry, RD Burman), rock and pop favourites (Hendrix, Beatles, Bowie, Radiohead), and some more obscure treasures. Think psychedelic loveliness, rousing choral noise, and some choice costumes.
The Fantasy Orchestra is very excited to be coming back to the Union Chapel for a joyous set of tunes from Brazil and the likes of Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Tom Zé and many more! See here for more information!
See our music video, for the single The Empty Boat
The fantasy orchestra has made an album!
Click here to find out more and buy a copy on CV / Vinyl!
This has been gathering some media attention.
‘I can’t remember having such an entertaining, fabulous evening in ages! … Incredible!’
Christina S, Keynsham Music Festival 2016
‘For all the fun-filled antics the Bristol Fantasy Orchestra is actually a seriously brilliant musical experience.’
Bristol247, Bristol Harbourside Festival 2015
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Here’s a playlist from some of our performances: