Quite fitting that I'm writing this on a Sunday morning. Major Chord are a two-piece folk/indie outfit from Melbourne. Next Sunday (March 2nd) marks the date of the launch of their debut self-titled album.
The album in question is light and breezy, the songs aren't too long (which is great for someone like me with the attention span of a gnat) and the melodies are sweet and subtle. To tell you the truth, the thought of folk music makes me feel tired on it's own, but Major Chord has taken folk and made it interesting to me. Much in the same style of Belle and Sebastian or Nick Drake, Major Chord takes cute lyrics and accompanies them with soft jangly instruments, but with layers of sound that produces and overall warmth.
Major Chord are Dan Flynn and Kate Connor (and I'm assuming a gaggle of others for their live show - or it'd be a bit sparse sounding): gentle guitar, violin, glockenspiel and soft vocals.
The album in question is light and breezy, the songs aren't too long (which is great for someone like me with the attention span of a gnat) and the melodies are sweet and subtle. To tell you the truth, the thought of folk music makes me feel tired on it's own, but Major Chord has taken folk and made it interesting to me. Much in the same style of Belle and Sebastian or Nick Drake, Major Chord takes cute lyrics and accompanies them with soft jangly instruments, but with layers of sound that produces and overall warmth.
Major Chord are Dan Flynn and Kate Connor (and I'm assuming a gaggle of others for their live show - or it'd be a bit sparse sounding): gentle guitar, violin, glockenspiel and soft vocals.
It seems that if you happen to live in Melbourne you are much luckier than the rest of Australia's capital cities on this account. Because if you mosey on down to Northcote Social Club next Sunday arvo, you'll be able to see these guys live.
Basically, I advise that you go. A summer Sunday afternoon, a nice cold beer and some beautiful tunes played live for your entertainment.
You can sample their wares on their myspace page.
Have a splendid day!
Sal
...a little too excited about Duran Duran's tour next month
...(tickets on sale on Friday 29th).
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