Record 2 is being made by Christian Hardy and talented friends such as: Nick Hemming Sebastian Hankins Darren Bonehill Mike Siddell Shannon Fields Will Calderbank Helen Whitaker Cathy Cardin
and others...
Influences
Kurt Vonnegut.
Mashed Potato.
Francis Bacon.
Blondie.
Roxy Music.
All the restaurants I served food at.
Department Of Eagles.
Loney Dear.
The Leisure Society.
Billy Joel.
Bob Dylan.
The Beach Boys.
"Superb songwriting and careful production make Onward! quite a masterpiece of a debut album...Majestic piano work and a voice that envelops the listener like a warm spring breeze...Christian can sing in nearly as many voices as instruments he plays. 92%."" The Line Of Best Fit
"A soaring voice...invoking the all-time greats...flamboyant introspection: Silva should patent it." Guardian
"Big and gleaming" Uncut
"A fascinatingly untethered young talent." Time Out
Christian Silva is the nom de plume adopted by Christian Hardy for his solo output.
Christian Hardy is a singer, multi-instrumentalist and burgeoning producer who plays in and records The Leisure Society.
The first Christian Silva LP Onward! was released in early 2008 on Something In Construction records (Loney Dear, The Gay Blades, Air France, The Silent League).
Onward! was in essence a selection of 13 recordings chosen from the hundreds that Christian and his musical friends had made up to that point. Dave Bascombe (Funeral For A Friend, Depeche Mode, Bruce Springsteen) lent a hand with some of the mixing.
The album received largely glowing critical acclaim and was featured in the ABC TV drama series Brothers & Sisters. A two-piece iteration (featuring Christian and drummer/best mate Bas Hankins) promoted the LP with support slots on tours with The Silent League, White Rabbits, Peter, Bjorn & John and Maps.
The second Christian Silva LP is being made right now. It is a more consistent, cohesive and controlled affair than Onward! The Hardy boy has been learning things you see.
Christian is a session musician sometimes and has been spotted performing harmonium for Swedish singer Loney Dear, piano for Gavin Clark and vocals with Dresden Doll firebrand Amanda Palmer. He also sings on the forthcoming Silent League LP.
So, Wednesday is the new Sunday. Which makes Saturday the new Tuesday? And, according to my calculations…That makes Monday the new Friday!!!! Which is just as well, as we’re playing at Cargo on Monday 18thMay!! Come down!!! www.ticketweb.com
Hiya Christian, Absolutely brilliant brilliant news, I really really am glad that this is happening, lets hope that a major record deal is in the pipeline for you all :) Hope to see you soon, take care and enjoy all the press bedlam due to errupt!!! x
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
