Findlay Brown | |
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Born | 1976 (age 48–49) York,North Yorkshire, England |
Genres | Pop,experimental,ambient |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals, piano, personal computer |
Years active | 2000–present |
Labels | Verve,Peacefrog,Nettwerk |
Website | findlaybrown |
Findlay Brown is an English singer-songwriter and recording producer.
His debut studio album,Separated By the Sea (2007), was released byPeacefrog Records in the UK. It was produced by formerSimian singer, Simon Lord.The Guardian gave the album 5/5 stars: "Brilliantly melancholic, the most unlikely classic of the year" *****".[1] His second album,Love Will Find You (2010), was released byVerve Records. It was produced by ex-Suede guitaristBernard Butler. His third album,Slow Light, was co-produced with Danish producer Tobias Wilner (Blue Foundation), and with influences drawing from minimalist music, soundtracks, African music and classic songwriting.[2][3]
His music has been described as melodic, gentle and intimate, drawing on influences from the rural settings. His songs are inspired by nature, and use its imagery to convey a search for a more truthful way of living.
Findlay Brown has toured and collaborated with:Erol Alkan,Lily Allen,Au Revoir Simone,Carl Barât,Barbarossa,Bat for Lashes,Brendan Benson,Beyond the Wizard's Sleeve,Blue Foundation,Briganté,Bernard Butler,Alberta Cross,Drivin N Cryin,Duffy,Johnny Flynn,Bert Jansch,Keane,Simon Lord, Lovefingers,Luca C,Brendan Lynch,Shelby Lynne,Passenger,Fionn Regan,John Renbourn,The Sleepy Jackson,Angus and Julia Stone,Richard Swift,Taylor Swift, andPaul Weller, and at the Warchild Benefit Concert atBrixton Academy with thePet Shop Boys.[citation needed]
In 2013, Brown formed a DJing duo withXander Ferreira which they called The Happy Show, playing host at events – both in Brooklyn, where they are based, and elsewhere – to which they brought an "African groove". In describing these events, one reviewer said the pair had "created a joyous, ritualistic, dance gathering."[4]
Brown's concerts and touring from 2006 to 2015 included major cities throughout Europe and the US. He has performed at all the major summer festivals, includingCMJ Music Marathon, theEnd of the Road Festival, theGlastonbury Festival, theLatitude Festival, theReading Festival,Secret Garden Party, andSXSW.[citation needed]
Findlay Brown appeared on theLate Show with David Letterman in January 2010 with a full orchestra. Findlay has performed several TV show appearances such as The Late Show with David Letterman, Top of the Pops and TARATATA. Radio support from radio hosts Zane Lowe and Jo Whiley (Radio 1) Ferne Cotton (Radio 2), John Kennedy (XFM), Rita Houston WFUV, KEXP, Deepak Chopra (Sirius Radio).
Findlay Brown has appeared in many major international media and publications, including: The Guardian, Mojo, The New York Times, Vice, The Sun, Vogue, Musicweek, The LA Times, Spin Magazine, Arena, Oprah, Uncut, Word, Drowned in Sound, Stereogum and many more.
His song "Come Home" was featured in a television advertisements for the credit card companyMasterCard.[5]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "I Will (Ghost Ship)" | 5:17 |
2. | "But You Love Me" | 3:19 |
3. | "Down Among The Deadmen" | 4:31 |
4. | "Separated by the Sea" | 2:35 |
5. | "Loneliness I Fear" | 4:14 |
6. | "Come Home" | 3:05 |
7. | "Losing The Will To Survive (Single Version)" | 4:15 |
8. | "Paperman" | 4:53 |
9. | "Tonight Wont Wait" | 3:55 |
10. | "Don't You Know I Love You" | 7:12 |
11. | "Twin Green Pram" | 3:08 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Love Will Find You" | 3:18 |
2. | "Nobody Cared" | 3:57 |
3. | "All That I Have" | 2:40 |
4. | "Everybody Needs Love" | 4:33 |
5. | "That's Right" | 2:27 |
6. | "Teardrops Lost in the Rain" | 3:23 |
7. | "Holding Back The Night" | 4:18 |
8. | "If I Could Do It Again (I'd Do It With You)" | 2:37 |
9. | "I Still Want You" | 2:02 |
10. | "I Had A Dream" | 5:35 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Run Home" | 4:56 |
2. | "Made of Stone" | 3:24 |
3. | "Make a Getaway" | 5:52 |
4. | "The Mountain Falls for the Sea" | 3:07 |
5. | "Emeralds" | 1:44 |
6. | "All is Love" | 4:53 |
7. | "Ride into the Sun" | 3:36 |
8. | "Alone Again" | 3:50 |
9. | "Born of the Stars" | 3:30 |
10. | "Beyond the void (Part II)" | 1:36 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Don't You Know I Love You" | 2:59 |
2. | "Separated by the Sea" | 2:37 |
3. | "Come Home" | 3:05 |
4. | "Promised Land (Pilooski Edit)" | 05:58 |
5. | "Polly" | 03:43 |
6. | "Broken Every Rule" | 2:52 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Nobody Cared (Lynchmob Version)" | 05:56 |
2. | "Nobody Cared (Lynchmob Beats)" | 5:57 |
3. | "Stallions' Suite Featuring The Stallions" | 10:35 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Promised Land" | 02:20 |
2. | "Promised Land (VillA Remix)" | 07:47 |
3. | "Promised Land (Hypnolove Remix)" | 04:15 |
4. | "Promised Land (Pilooski Edit)" | 05:58 |
5. | "Promised Land (Mellow Remix)" | 03:07 |
6. | "Promised Land (Acid Washed Remix)" | 04:49 |