Other bands influenced by Keane
| On Project Opus since: | April 6, 2007 |
| Last seen: | 15 weeks 5 days ago |
| Biography: | Artist Information Biography "their debut EP "Walk" contains amazing songs that easily could be featured on any release with these pop makers." (Keane and Coldplay) There came a time in early 2006 when the urge to begin writing and recording seemed to well up inside Sean once again. He began writing songs within hours and recording them the next day and after amassing 15 good sounding demo's within 3 months where he narrowed it down to 5. This is when he reached out to friends ask them to play on what he now terms "a good songwriting demo." to come and play on this project. These friends included guitar player Bob Egan - Wilco, and Blue Rodeo. Tony Lind- Hewitt, and former guitarist for Thousand Foot Krutch. Drummer-Jim Boudreau whose resume includes The Wilkinsons, David Foster, Chuck Berry, and countless others. Steve Hogg, acclaimed bassist who played with Ian Thomas, Jamie Warren, and is a regular session player for Juno winning producer J. Richard Hutt. This gave Sean a very solid sounding EP, well sculptured and very well produced. Now, all Sean needed was the live band. Again, a call went out to friends who knew people who knew people and the emails started to come in. One by one Sean met with each of the candidates turning some away and latching on to others telling them that they're in, never once did he ask to hear them play. The only thing he went on was word of mouth, gut feeling, and a prayer. Together, they have taken the Seans songs to another level far beyond even Sean's expectations to create a live show that has brought the crowds to their feet for standing ovations. This eclectic group of guys who's style and influence range from jazz to power punk have found one vision, one dream, one band that they all believe in. They are... "THE WEAK NEED" A high energy pop act being regularly compared to such bands as Keane, Coldplay, Mute Math, Pilot Speed and U2. Their emotive delivery at their live shows has their fans saying that they were "blown away" and "speechless" afterwards. "They are like the Coldplay of Canada." Sean himself is quoted as saying "I love Keane and Coldplay. I really like their sound but honestly, I don't listen to them alot of the time because I don't want to start writing like they do. I'm totally influenced by their sound but I really try to take it somewhere totally different." Different indeed. It is easy to hear bands like The Cure, The Smiths, U2, and Canadian favorites, Pilot Speed, and Never Ending White Lights washing through The Weak Need as the listener is bathed in Croley's unique intimate vocals, textured harmonies and intricately woven lyrics. Here is what industry and fans are saying about The Weak Need: "The Weak Need is favourite band in my iTunes library (15.000 songs) " - Benjamin T. "emotive, memorable writing and tasteful, very impressive production! " � Vlad Shusterman "...very cool sounds. You're professionals...Maybe the new Cold Play " - 100 Ilusoes "Cold Play... I think that's a great comparison, but you still manage to have an original sound.. " - J. Spengler "Every once and awhile you stumble across a band that gives you goose bumps and no pun intended but I feel ya! " - Jill "Your songs are great! You have to get a band together and start playing...people need to hear your music live. " - The Entropy "Really lovely chorus in lay me down "One Word....Amazing!!! " - Cool Planet Entertainment "Todays world, people will do anything to "FEEL" You've done that ..." - Nathan "Great song and impressed by your voice...breath of fresh air" - Raine "I just truly wanted to share with you what a powerful experience it was for both of us. We were not at all familiar with your music before last night, but it left a huge imprint on both of our hearts. Thank you for your courage in pursuing this dream. " - Lisa. |
| Albums: | Walk |
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reminds me of keane." - Flo Anito
| On Project Opus since: | September 7, 2006 |
| Last seen: | never |
| Biography: | Welcome! Grab a cup of tea, put your feet up and have a browse through her pages. Carmen has been hard at work promoting, recording, rehearsing, booking and performing over the past few years. After so much hard work and due to a growing fanbase, she has decided to get some help from Marketing/Promotions Manager, Melanie Tromp. In 2005 she wrapped recording her latest EP with Producer, John Webster (Tom Cochrane, David Bowie, Cher, Aerosmith). The EP is now available to buy (see the MUSIC page of this site). Listen to clips in the new music player above or use the play button beside track titles on the music page. Feel free to drop Carmen a line to let her know which tune is your favorite! Music from the Ep was showcased on BFBS Radio in the UK this week! Click link to listen (Carmen comes in at 12:22). She is currently completing the full length album with Producer Hayden Cyr. She chose to work with Hayden because she fell in love with his song Breath on My Hand and felt he would understand the direction she was planning to take with the newest tracks. You can help support Carmen's work directly by ordering in advance a copy of the upcoming album "WINDOW SEAT" at www.carmenhillary.com!! Every 8th person to order will receive a full refund!!! (CD will include the three songs found here on MySpace!) Carmen's music will be appearing in two movies which are slated to come out within the year. One is an action movie and the other a romantic comedy. More information to come... Watch for Carmen's next co-writing project with Singer/Songwriter/Actress, Anet Ducharme. Anet is known for writing chart topping songs like "Sinking Like a Sunset" - performed by Tom Cochrane and writing for Artists such as Amanda Marshall and Larry Gowan. |
| Albums: | Window Seat |
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