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‘Silent screen, living sound’ Performance at Shambles Theatre, 20 September 2025, reviewed by Shamus Baker Audiences were treated to an invigorating immersion into the past on Saturday 20 September at Shambles Theatre, where pianist David Selfe and percussionist Jeremy Fitzsimons provided an ingenious musical accompaniment to two silent films of the great Charlie Chaplin, A Dog’s Life (1918) and The Pawn Shop (1916). All music was composed by Selfe, and adapted by Fitzsimons for their duo. While this is not the place for a synopsis of either film, both involved Chaplin’s iconic Little Tramp persona in various scenarios of mayhem, trickery and social faux pas, with his eventual triumph occurring against both the odds of ordinary logic and his own relentlessly inventive disdain for normal codes of behaviour – to great comic effect. Both musicians did themselves great credit in a performance situation that stretched concentration and agility to an unusual degree.

It was incredible! The mix of salsa, merengue, cumbia, and bachata kept everyone dancing all night. Professional, punctual, and with a perfect repertoire, Cenit made our celebration truly special. Highly recommended!

What are people saying after they have “experienced Ember”? “I think I had more fun than my kids dancing around to their performance. Was a great Friday night. Thank you guys”. “Awesome Band, crazy powerful lead singer... worth traveling to see”. “They did an amazing job for our event! Talented and easy to work with. Highly recommend”. “They have good energy and cover a wide variety of music, was impressed with them”. “We rang in 2023 with Ember in Bessemer last Saturday night and it was AWESOME!! They are fantastic and great people to boot! I felt 16 again (it’s been awhile) and Ember burst into flames and took us on a real rockin ride, can hardly wait to see them again! TWO GREAT BIG THUMBS UP!!”