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Showing posts with label Harmony Groups. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Harmony Groups. Show all posts

Sunday, January 17, 2016

The Glorious release outstanding new album "Falcon" produced by Julian Mendelsohn



Three piece Melbourne folk/pop/rock outfit The Glorious have just released their second album, "Falcon". Produced by Julian Mendelsohn (Kate Bush, Paul McCartney), this album has leanings towards the sublime sounds of  artists like The Jayhawks and Real Estate with a nod towards the psychedelic sounds of 60's artists like The Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash. 

Marty's review: Combining jangling guitars and sweet harmonies with peddle steel, piano and strings, this smooth and tightly produced effort is an album that improves with each listen. It comes at you in a "full sound" which in some ways reminds one of the Phil Spector productions. With an overall feel that's not quite laid back but not overblown either, this collection of heartfelt and emotional tunes leaves you almost gasping after each track. Songwriter and guitarist Dave Mather has opened up some personal musings in his writing and these come across in a way that demands attention. Standout tracks for me are St Clare, Wheel of Confusion, The Wave and I Wake Up. Each track on the album does stand out on its own without being long winded and in some cases almost understated. 




Neil Rogers of The Australian Mood, notably said The Glorious create a “captivating sound with great songs, soaring harmonies, and heartfelt playing.”

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Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Australia's The Glorious Give a Taste of Forthcoming Album with Premiere of "Toward Neptune"



The Glorious are ready for American success with their forthcoming album “Falcon” due out January 8th. Compared to sweetly sublime stylings of The Jayhawks and Real Estate, the Aussie band has teamed up with producer Julian Mendelsohn (Paul McCartney, Belle & Sebastian) on this upcoming album.

Listen to the premiere of “Toward Neptune” here.

(Los Angeles, CA) November 30, 2015 - The Musebox today announced the premiere of “Toward Neptune”— the finely crafted pop single from Australia’s The Glorious. “Toward Neptune” is the second release from Falcon, the Melbourne band’s forthcoming full-length album co-produced by Julian Mendelsohn (Paul McCartney). Neil Rogers of The Australian Mood, notably said The Glorious create a “captivating sound with great songs, soaring harmonies, and heartfelt playing.”



“Toward Neptune” is a chronicle of a journey into deep space. Inspired in equal measure by George Harrison's 'Beware of Darkness' and the Ridley Scott film 'Prometheus', It is a literal exploration of an imaginary mission to our farthest planet. Produced by singer-songwriter Dave Mather and Julian Mendelsohn (Kate Bush, Paul McCartney), the song bristles with metallic guitars, spacey keyboards and a dead-eye unison vocal by Mather and drummer Dan Gard'ner. The clenched-fist rhythm section nails the track down while the melody floats in dreamy echo, evoking a mixture of bliss and dread as the song moves toward the outer reaches of the universe.

Founded in Melbourne in 2004 by Mather and longtime friend and collaborator Dan Gard'ner, The Glorious began as a vehicle for Mather's songwriting before evolving into a full band. The band's lineup solidified with the addition of Joel Loukes (bass) and Danny Stain (guitar).

Find out more and download FREE tracks on their website HERE.

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR “I WAKE UP” HERE


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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

The Delltones...Walk Like A Man


The Delltones started out as a vocal harmony group with the lineup consisting of Brian Perkins, Noel Widerberg, Ian 'Peewee' Wilson and Warren Lucas. In 1962, with the single "Get a Little Dirt on Your Hands" in the top five on the Australian charts, the lead vocalist Noel Weiderberg died in a motor vehicle accident. His position was later filled by Col Loughnan.

The Delltones have been entertaining Australian audiences for over five decades, with their most successful recording years in the 1960's. Ian 'Peewee' Wilson is the only current member from the original lineup. In the mid 1980's he transformed the group from a vocal quartet to a five piece vocal band. This along with other stylistic changes, led to the band's resurgence and the chart topping, Rock ‘n' Roll revival album, "Bop Til Ya Drop". The band remains as one of the most consistent live entertainers in Australia, with arguably the longest performing and recording history, for a vocal harmony band with an original member.

This 32 track compilation from this legendary vocal group includes classics like "Gee", "Come A Little Bit Closer", "Hangin' Five" and "Hey Girl Don't Bother Me".


1 Gee
2 Why
3 Every Little Thing I Do
4 Tonight
5 Tell Me What You Care
6 Yes Indeed
7 Land Of Beauty
8 White Cliffs Of Dover
9 Get A Little Dirt On Your Hands
10 A Happy Pair
11 Come A Little Bit Closer
12 Joanie
13 Sitting In The Moonlight
14 Mary Ann
15 Hangin' Five
16 Surf City
17 Out The Back
18 That's How Many Tears
19 Walkin' Along
20 Paper Doll
21 Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
22 The Wonder Of You
23 Lonely Boy
24 Walk
25 Tonight We Love
26 Don't You Care
27 Rock'n'Roll Will Stand
28 Billy's Rock'n'Roll
29 Rag Doll
30 Walk Like A Man
31 Cottonfields
32 Surfin' Hootenanny (The Delltones On Six O'Clock Rock, Introduced By Johnny O'Keefe)