Lush and eclectic joyful stuff
Chicago four piece with something of the Vampire Weekend about them did the right thing as an unsigned band and decided that they should give away their brand new 5 track EP in a bid to garner the ever evasive publicity...
It seems to have been working and attention and awareness is on the up, they are booked for SXSW in Texas and nice bits of press stateside, 2010 is looking like an exciting proposition, which is not something many freshfaced newcomers can claim.
Their music is an uplifting business, using intricate percussion, vocal harmonies and often clear cut world oriented melodies (including gospel samples looped and modified with electronics). You get the feeling that this could be huge, the lush sounds take you somewhere you havent been before, a little like Animal Collective, but more accessible...
Download the EP here:
http://yawntheband.com/Yawn/Yawn.html
It seems to have been working and attention and awareness is on the up, they are booked for SXSW in Texas and nice bits of press stateside, 2010 is looking like an exciting proposition, which is not something many freshfaced newcomers can claim.
Their music is an uplifting business, using intricate percussion, vocal harmonies and often clear cut world oriented melodies (including gospel samples looped and modified with electronics). You get the feeling that this could be huge, the lush sounds take you somewhere you havent been before, a little like Animal Collective, but more accessible...
Download the EP here:
http://yawntheband.com/Yawn/Yawn.html
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Beautifully crafted timeless folk
Hush the Many are a great band that unfortunately are no more. This is a strange exposure, but I was listening to my Ipod yesterday on shuffle and for the first time in ages up popped this beautiful hushed singing over extremely well crafted cello. I had to turn the song up as I was on a busy hectic train, and suddenly everything became calm like a perfect soundtrack to a film, where the protagonist reaches their equilibrium. I first saw this band at Spice of Life in Covent Garden, and was blown away by their friendliness and ability to quieten a drunk pub crowd at the right moment. I then followed their career over the next few years, to two UK tours, an EP a couple of singles and a recording of an album. That is where the story ends in July 2008, the album recording was at the world famous Hook End Studios (formally the Pink Floyd's recording Studio) but then the studio was taken over by Trevor Horn and updated for the likes of Radiohead, Coldplay and Morrissey et al to record many a hit.
This recording session was straining on a band with huge potential, and the band with four key members (two boys and two girls), Jo on cello, Alex on bass and vocals, Ruban on lead guitar and Nima main vocals and acoustic guitar. The guys were joined by Joantoni, one of many drummers over the years. They played many shows with many variants and additions but they always pleased a dedicated fan base, and very easily won over new listeners. They played every major festival including Bestival, Glastonbury and End of The Road; as well as most gig venues in London including the Barfly, 93 Feet East and 100 club. However a gig at the legendary Secret Garden Party has to be my favourite. The band packed out the second stage tent with people very eager to see them. Jo was stuck in traffic and the band had to start without her. They played a couple of slow ones and everyone was extremely chilled and enjoying the atmosphere. However Nima was looking around for the cellist and telling the crowd the situation. Suddenly a massive hard cello carry case came through the calm, and people who had never seen this band before were overcome with emotion and started cheering at the fact that the full band would play. From a relaxed vibe an energy rushed around everyone and Hush The Many played one of their more energetic songs and everyone literally started dancing around with joy.
They could compliment any mood and I believe their songs are timeless, and they will sound like classics in years to come. I would definitely recommend looking around the web to see what songs of theirs you can find. I have attached their only music video, a beautifully drawn by Angela Hooker and animated by about 5 different animators. Its definitely a work of art, as is this incredible track that you can stream. Its an early live recording of the band warts and all. I suggest putting on a set of headphones, sitting back and escaping for 4 minutes 34 seconds!
This recording session was straining on a band with huge potential, and the band with four key members (two boys and two girls), Jo on cello, Alex on bass and vocals, Ruban on lead guitar and Nima main vocals and acoustic guitar. The guys were joined by Joantoni, one of many drummers over the years. They played many shows with many variants and additions but they always pleased a dedicated fan base, and very easily won over new listeners. They played every major festival including Bestival, Glastonbury and End of The Road; as well as most gig venues in London including the Barfly, 93 Feet East and 100 club. However a gig at the legendary Secret Garden Party has to be my favourite. The band packed out the second stage tent with people very eager to see them. Jo was stuck in traffic and the band had to start without her. They played a couple of slow ones and everyone was extremely chilled and enjoying the atmosphere. However Nima was looking around for the cellist and telling the crowd the situation. Suddenly a massive hard cello carry case came through the calm, and people who had never seen this band before were overcome with emotion and started cheering at the fact that the full band would play. From a relaxed vibe an energy rushed around everyone and Hush The Many played one of their more energetic songs and everyone literally started dancing around with joy.
They could compliment any mood and I believe their songs are timeless, and they will sound like classics in years to come. I would definitely recommend looking around the web to see what songs of theirs you can find. I have attached their only music video, a beautifully drawn by Angela Hooker and animated by about 5 different animators. Its definitely a work of art, as is this incredible track that you can stream. Its an early live recording of the band warts and all. I suggest putting on a set of headphones, sitting back and escaping for 4 minutes 34 seconds!
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