Narration (band)
Narration are an epic rock band from Twickenham. The quartet are in their early twenties and in April 09 were cited as part of the "nu-prog brigade" by Classic Rock magazine. The first single to be released on their own Exploding Light label will be released in June 09. It's been produced by Mark Williams, known for his work with acts like Biffy Clyro, Exit Ten, Fightstar, and Bloc Party. Kerrang! journalist Mischa Pearlman has written that Narration are "The New Kings of the live circuit". The Fly Magazine has also written AbOUT the band's "Brilliant, trembling car crash romanticism".
Band Members
Al Oliver - Drums
Paddy McNicholas - Keys/Synth
Dan Holt - Vocals
Si Macson - Guitars
Live
"Dangerously talented" (The Fly)
"Fiercely melodic with impressively catchy songs... their formula is winning hearts as well as turning heads" (Classic Rock)
"Itʼs pretty clear why these guys are making waves... these memorable tracks are radio play dreams" (Gigwise)
Not Alone
"irresistibly catchy, emotionally turbulent, symphonic... it’s another step on Narration’s inevitable ascent to wider recognition" (Big Cheese)
"the atmospheric soft rock of Not Alone has massive mainstream potential (DSD)
"A fresh burst of sinister, epic pop, Not Alone is a twisting, careening rollercoaster of a song. A great debut from a great band." (The Fly)
"With the dynamic finesee of 30 Seconds To Mars and the subtle intricacies of Bloc Party at their most emotive, Narration make a great first impression" (subba-cultcha)
"Encapsulating elements of the 90’s Britpop era that saw bands like Blur and Pulp catapulted in to the limelight for their attempts on a revitalisation of British youth culture, the rockier sound of post-Britpop bands like Travis and Coldplay, and the keyboard/synths of Indie giants like Bloc Party, ‘Not Alone’ combines all three eras to formulate a track of anthemic quality" (Music-Zine)
Discography
Singles
- 2008 - Not Alone (iTunes exclusive Released 1 September)
- 2009 - Miracle (Released 8 June)
Awards
- XFM Uploaded Winners, 2008
External links
- NarrationMusic.com - Official Website
- James, Vic (2008) "London Gig descends into brawl…", The Fly
- Pearlman, Mischa (2008) "Narration "Not Alone"", The Fly
- Pearlman, Mischa (2008) "Narration" (live review), The Fly