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Dominic Waxing Lyrical

Dominic Waxing Lyrical

Scottish musical group

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

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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

  • Dominic Waxing Lyrical, Neptunes (1995)
  • Woodland Casual, Tenement Records (2015)
  • Rural Tonic, Tenement Records (2017)

Singles

  • Victoria, Bosque 7" (1995)
  • Change, Bosque 7" (1997)
  • Dear Sir/Madam..., Bosque EP (1998)
  • Part-Timers , House of Dubois EP (1998)
  • Thursday (Searching), Tenement Records (2014)
  • Fly, Tenement Records (2015)
  • Swan Song, Tenement Records (2015)
  • Susan Sontag, Tenement Records (2017)

Tracks on compilations

  • Drowning, King, Cold Shoulder City and Roll Up! (acoustic versions) on Gallery - Edinburgh Songwriters' Showcase, Deadbeat (1994)[14]
  • Piss Staines, on Looking At The Earth From Neptune, And It Was Good, Neptunes (1996)[15]
  • Fly, Scarecrow, Lara and Cold Shoulder City on ...boats against the current..., Hedonist Productions (1996)[16]

References

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