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CLOCK OPERA – ” Carousel “

Posted: November 14, 2019 in MUSIC
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Clock Opera have always been a bit different from the norm. Slightly more cerebral, perhaps, or even literate, their book smart odd-pop has resulted in two fantastic studio albums.

Along the way, though, the band’s Guy Connelly has been working on a variety of different theatrical projects, producing full scores for a number of productions. For the last ten years, almost exactly the length of time our band has been going, I’ve been writing scores for theatre and dance. It’s been a continual eye-opener. I make about three or four shows a year, on average and each new project has a new set of collaborators, different subject and requirement from sound and music.

Some things I’ve made have fed into the band, some not. But it’s certainly kept my creativity fresh. The opportunity to respond, write and have music performed in a matter of weeks is a stark contrast from the years it can take from writing a song to releasing on an album. So I’m sure this process has kept my mind from exploding with impatience on countless occasions.

With a new Clock Opera album on the way, Guy wanted to discuss this a bit more, opening up another side to his – and the band’s – creativity.

 

New single released via League Of Imaginary Nations / !K7 Collective on November 1st 2019. Forthcoming third album ‘Carousel’ to be released February 7th 2020.

CLOCK OPERA – ” Whippoorwill “

Posted: October 21, 2016 in MUSIC
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Clock Opera detail second record Venn and debut new single “Whippoorwill”

The London-based foursome are following up their long-awaited debut album Ways To Forget. The new album a long time in the making was recorded between home and Kent’s Squarehead Studios with Kristopher Harris (Matthew & The Atlas, Bear’s Den).

The next track to premier is the glorious synth pop “Whippoorwill” it follows complex cut “In Memory” and bell-sampling pop ode “Changeling”.  It’s a stunning outing from Clock Opera, with the stark emotion front and centre . Subdued keys and crispy percussion back frontman Guy Connelly’s falsetto vocal, working in tandem to provide moments of poignancy rather than steal the limelight; by the time the chorus hits, all the elements are acting together to make sure you’re left breathless.

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Speaking about the track, Clock Opera say: “It’s about an inability to escape a loss, trapped in a recurring dream, a haunted onomatapoem. Probably the simplest song we’ve done, it came out all in one piece, a bare and exposed half-life companion to ‘Changeling’.”

Talking more generally about the album, Connelly adds: “A lot of the album is about loss, absence, holes, haunting, questioning identity. To be specific, the majority of the songs were inspired by a miscarriage. A lot of the others were driven by the fallout from it.”

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Venn is released 10th February 2017 via League Of Imaginary Nations/!K7.