Music
The best kept secret in music
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Discography
Our demo '24 Hours' has been played on Near FM in Dublin.
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Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
CORSAIRS are a five-piece band locked inside a three-piece bandâs body. Their ethos being creating synergy and making the biggest rush of sound possible with three bodies via guitar-based, alternative, melodic music. The band was formed in July 2005 after Gareth (lead vocals / guitars) recruited a friend Brian (bass) and his brother Niall (drums / vocals) in order to bang out some tunes heâd written with the intention of recruiting other members over time (this recruitment policy is now abandoned). The first rehearsal was a revelation for these music-starved men all of whom had flirted with various ensembles without finding the cohesion that was instantly recognisable in this first glorious session.
With over 15 songs put together in these first few months the band went to 147 Studios in November 2005 and in an intense day and a half of recording they produced â24 Hoursâ, a 7-track demo which illustrates the musical range of a band who record with an eye constantly trained on the essential aim of creating a thoroughly engaging live performance (go to a show and youâll understand). Mixing genres, emotions, tempos and themes, CORSAIRS are song-driven and reject the notion of a singular sound or influence having observed the many, many bands in Dublin and otherwise who canât take their eyes off the past long enough to produce interesting music. See how far they go. Nods to influences are inevitable (if you must ask weâd suggest Nirvana, My Bloody Valentine, Ride, Bowie, Muse, The Smiths, The Charlatansâ¦et alâ¦et alâ¦) but pigeon-hole at your peril and expect surprises.
Having played most of the usual venues in Dublin (Dorans, The Hub, Radio City, Crawdaddy, The Sugar Clubâ¦) theyâve picked up new fans at every gig theyâve played, displaying poise belaying their young age. They have been booked on the Castlepalooza bill on the August Bank Holiday weekend alongside the Republic of Loose, The Blizzards and Delorentos among others and are beginning recording their first proper EP in July. For this EP the band have considerably raised the stakes already in a myriad of potent new tunes which have a harder edge than those on â24 Hoursâ and an engaging obscurity while possessing vice-like, effect-laden melodies which will constantly bring people back for more. This they promise. They expect to release the EP in August and will be offering previews as soon as tracks are ready. Stay tuned and watch this space, many of the new tunes are being broken live so catch a show when you can.
Demo tunes (7 recorded) are available at www.myspace.com/corsairs and www.thecorsairsband.com
Contact the band at corsairsband@gmail.com or 087 921 4008.
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