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was released on 13 June 2005 on the Serpent label.

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's record producer

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became interested in the album and reviewed it saying: 'Going back to the mid-Sixties, I have heard more than any one man's share of singer-songwriters. So it takes a lot to get my attention. His melodies are original, his vocals warm and distinctive, a real musical sensibility is obvious, with literary lyrics to boot. My vote for one of the best of the new generation'. His song "Summerbreeze" has enjoyed several releases, and was recorded by

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for her album, '' Love in the Time of Science''. "Summerbreeze" has been featured on television programmes including '' Brothers & Sisters'', ''

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'', and ''

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''. The song was included on the 2003 official soundtrack album ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Radio Sunnydale''. His song "For a Woman's Love" was featured on the television programme ''

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''. In 2015, Abis signed to

's publishing company Carthage Music to release the new work. Abis tours in the UK and Europe and has new work awaiting release. Abis is also a member of Blues/Folk trio Three Pilgrims with

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and David Watson.Folk Radio Review
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Discography

*''Changing Inside'' (2005) Track Listing: # "Summerbreeze" # "Memory" # "For a Woman's Love" # "Dream Come True" # "Heaven is Your Face" # "Steppin' Out" # "Changing Inside" # "Through the Heart of New York" # "Stronger Than Desire" # "Already There" # "Pink Tulips"

"Summerbreeze" covers and compilation credits

*'' Love in the Time of Science'' –

– (2000) *''Musique de Nuit Vol 5'' – Compilation, Virgin/Labels France (2000) *''Meter Sessies Vol 10'' – Compilation, Universal Holland (2001) *''Chilled'' – Compilation, Hot Tickets/Associated Newspapers Ltd (2002) *''The Late Lounge'' – Compilation, Jazz FM Records (2002) *''Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Radio Sunnydale'' (2003 Original Soundtrack release)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Abis, Mark Year of birth missing (living people) Living people English male singer-songwriters English male guitarists Acoustic guitarists Singers from London