Dominic Waxing Lyrical

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Dominic Waxing Lyrical
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Dominic Waxing Lyrical playing in 2014
Background information
Origin Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Genres Art rock, Folk
Years active1994–present
Labels Tenement Records, Neptunes, Bosque, House of Dubois
MembersDominic Harris
Riley Briggs
Kenneth McIntosh
Murray Briggs
Past membersJoel Sanderson
Ruby Worth
Ewan Hunter
Tom Bancroft
Neil Bateman
George McFall

Dominic Waxing Lyrical is a musical band from Edinburgh. The band is centered around their frontman, musician and songwriter Dominic Harris.

Contents

History

Formed in 1994 by Dominic Harris and Joel Sanderson, the band's music and performances incorporated influences from medieval and renaissance poetry, [1] and performance art. [2] They first appeared on the UK indie music scene in the mid-90s. During this time they performed live and released a series of singles and an eponymous LP. Their music received radio plays from John Peel. And they were covered in zines [3] [4] and Melody Maker. [5]

In 2015, they released a second album, Woodland Casual, [6] and a series of singles, featuring musicians from Aberfeldy, Clean George IV and Badgewearer. The band also toured Central Scotland. The tour was performed on a barge, and included a date at Saughton Prison. [7]

The band released a third album Rural Tonic in 2017 with orchestral players from Mr McFall's Chamber. [8] [9] They were subsequently recorded by the BBC in session with Mr McFall's Chamber [10] and aired on BBC Radio by Lauren Laverne and Vic Galloway. [11] [12]

The band is reported to have recorded a fourth album in the United States with Ricky White of Kling Klang and Oi Polloi. [13]

Discography

Albums

Singles

Tracks on compilations

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References

  1. ↑ Betty Mayonaisse (6 February 2015). "DOMINIC WAXING LYRICAL SMART, BUT CASUAL (BACK FROM THE OUTBACK)". Is this music?. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  2. ↑ "Listings - National Review of Live Art". The List. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  3. ↑ The Great Indie Discography. Canongate. 2003. ISBN   1841953350.
  4. ↑ Peacock, Tim (May 2017). "A Tonic for the troops". No. 466. Record Collector Magazine. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  5. ↑ Luffman, Mark (11 January 1997). "Melody Maker".
  6. ↑ Peacock, Tim (February 2015). "A Tonic for the troops". No. 436. Record Collector Magazine. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  7. ↑ Whitelaw, Paul. "Music reviews: Seasick Steve | Dominic waxing lyrical". The Scotsman.
  8. ↑ Harris, Harry. "Dominic Waxing Lyrical – Rural Tonic". The Skinny.
  9. ↑ Jupp, Ed (7 February 2017). "TRACK OF THE DAY #980: DOMINIC WAXING LYRICAL – LA GIOSTRA". God is in the TV. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  10. ↑ "Dominic Waxing Lyrical and Mr McFall's Chamber - Harris: Laika". BBC Classics Unwrapped. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  11. ↑ "6Music Recommends with Lauren Laverne".
  12. ↑ "Vic Galloway 19 April 2017". BBC Scotland. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  13. ↑ "SOUNDHOUSE SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS: Dominic Waxing Lyrical". Traverse Theatre. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  14. ↑ "Gallery - Edinburgh Songwriters' Showcase". Discogs. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
  15. ↑ "Looking At The Earth From Neptune, And It Was Good". Discogs. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  16. ↑ "...boats against the current..." Discogs. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
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