Lyndon Wesley - vocals, all guitars, banjo, electric mandolin, piano, VG8, percussion, flute stones Duffy Dowling - drums, percussion loop Duffy is one of my favourite drummers. He's what I call a songwriter's drummer. A man of integrity and dynamics who enjoys a decent brew of coffee. It's a shame he supports the Sydney Swans. We've all got our flaws. Matty Faulkner - keys, piano, hammond, backing vocals The professor. Matty is at his most comfortable behind a keyboard. He's like Robbie Williams on Red Bull and seriously now, he can sing too! Andy Naylor - bass, piano Anyone who knows Andy will testify to his mastery of music. He's like the unexpected hero. He's the Clark Kent of the music world. I thought him to be one of our finest bass players...then I heard him play guitar! C'mon Andy, rip out the cape and undies, you're musical Superman :-) Justin McLaren - bass, backing vocals I've been so fortunate to work with so many great musos. Justin is another guy who has an incredible ear (two ears in fact) and he is such a generous guy. Justin passionate about music? Now there's an understatement! Brad Evans - string arrangements & programming Brad came highly recommended and I've been so happy with his work. He's a top bloke and another of these ridiculously talented multi-instrumentalists. A coffee lover too, makes him even more special :-) Damian Outtrim - tambourine A good friend of mine. We hadn't seen each other since high school until recently. In fact Damian won a scholarship to the Victorian College of the Arts when he was 16 where he studied percussion. He is a smooth drummer and a closet wedding singer.
Influences
Daniel Lanois, Rob W Jackson, Richard Thompson, Paul Kelly, The Cars, The Eels, The Dissociatives, Neil Finn, Mark Knopfler, Air, Cold Chisel, Crowded House, U2, Ryan Adams, The Eagles, Audioslave, Hermans Hermits, Rage Against The Machine, Powderfinger, John Denver, Stevie Ray Vaughan, You Am I, Chris Falson, The Divinyls, Midnight Oil, Wilco, Jeff Buckley, Eric Clapton, Sting, Diesel, The Baby Animals, Tommy Emmanuel, Chet Atkins, Johnny Diesel & The Injectors
Sounds Like
Neil Finn, Mark Knopfler, Crowded House, Shane Nicholson, U2, Ryan Adams, Powderfinger, John Denver, Chris Falson, Daniel Lanois, John Mayer, David Gray, Josh Pyke, Tamas Wells, Elliot Smith
While The World Lay Sleeping is Lyndon's superb new offering and arguably his finest work to date. Sublime melodies ebb and flow against a sonic backdrop of guitars, drums, piano and strings. Lush and spacious, it's hard to imagine tiring of this mini-album. Mature, memorable songs that appear to be as instinctive as they are orchestrated. This record is an exciting new direction for Lyndon. 'While The World Lay Sleeping' really does show what an extraordinary songwriter Lyndon is.
"Six gorgeous, acoustic guitar-led (with full band accompaniment), dreamily sung pop songs that falls smack dab into the realm of artists like Neil Finn/Crowded House, Fran King, Tamas Wells, Elliott Smith, Arthur Yoria and David William! Featuring heavenly harmonies and lots of layered guitars! EXCELLENT!!!" Koolkatmusik
"Lyndon Wesley has two sons, Finn and Jet. His new mini-album, While The World Lay Sleeping, is more Finn than Jet. And this guy deserves the Crowded House comparison because this is classic pop songwriting. The disc grabs you from the opening line A broken man is what I am... But though some of the lyrics are downbeat, Lyndon is a melody master." Jeff Jenkins / Inpress
"The opening cut here, Happiness Is Falling Down, could be the best song that won't be a hit this year. It should be all over commercial radio but because this is an independent release, it will probably be met with a sea of ignorance. Wake up to Lyndon Wesley's pop charms!" musicaustraliaguide.com
"Best song on this six-tracker would have to be the beautiful upbeat 'A New Ceremony'...Lyndon Wesley looks set to make his mark." The Buzz
"Popboomerang has been very impressed with the new 6 track EP from local artist Lyndon Wesley. You can check him out at www.lyndonwesley.com but to our ears he is the perfect blend of acts such as Neil Finn & newer artists like Shane Nicholson" Popboomerang
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Every so often a musician comes your way who stands out from the crowd. Lyndon Wesley is no exception. A distinctive Melbournian who continues to win enormous respect as a writer, performer and producer. After returning from an Australian tour in 1996 Lyndon ventured out as a solo performer. He has since won numerous songwriting awards, produced three albums and has played support to Australian music icons such as Ross Wilson, Mark Seymour and Don Walker.
hey man i love ur guitar playing as im a guitarist to just wondering if u could give me any tips for guitar. Just again u rocked when u came to Busselton HIgh seya
Thanks for coming to YCIS!! You guys are awesome!!! Love your sharing & your music!!! Rock on!!! Hope your Lantern Festival in Hong Kong was a good experience!
hey!! sorry i missed you at school today!! i had every intention of chatting to you, or at least saying hi, after the assembly but it ran soo long and i had to catch up with a heap of teachers about holiday homework (yay) and when i saw hannah after lunch she said you may have still been in the stadium and so i walked over but, alas, you had all left.. anyway.. just wanted to say sorry.. i had meant to.. and hi!! hopefully ill catch ya some other time Ash
Just wondering if you're doing any shows soon? By yourself or with the darlow show? I just really enjoy your music ALOT :D so yeahh. let me know if anything coming up!
Really enjoy your music. Thanks for the downloads. I really like your music from the Darlow show also. We would love to have you guys come and play for the kids at El Dorado county Juvenile hall sometime. Maybe do a show together down the road. great tunes and thanks again! Chris
Good to catch up the other day as well mate. How was Stake n' Kidney? Did you get anything out of the Song Writer's convention? Having a blast from the past listening to your tunes. Had almost forgotten what a freaking talent you are. Almost!
Hey Mr. Wesley I'm doing one final show in Australia before we head off over the seas This friday May 2nd 303 in Northcote. WOuld love to see you if you can make it down. Cheers, Justin
AHAHAHAH....ur friends with borat. that is so kool... you've got some pretty sweet pics too. yey!storytime..haha, i like travel storys, i cant wait till i can travel.
decking ey..im going away tomorrow!yeha, im very exited. this time last year i was in rosebud and my mum and aunty were buying cds to hear anutha one of your songs. we're going to phillip island this year in a kooler house for longer over xmas n new years so i cant wait to get into the silly season :p
a very merry christmas to you n your family n happy new year!
Hey Lyndon, hey that's great...no place like home right? I'm fine, how about you? yeah my holidays have been alright so far. Its good to hear the tour went well... Personally, i cant wait for your new album... catch ya later, ZoE
thats quite gross... but kinda funny... tehe... good to hear from you Lyndon, its been a while!! good to hear you are all home safe. holidays are so far going pretty great, mum and dad allowed me to give blood for the first time the other day!!! it was fantastic... but next time ill know to eat something a bit more sugary afterwards cos i got a bit sick... but it was great!!! haha in the new year we have MTC's which is a younger version of OTC's which is the camp you came to.. that should be great... anyway... have a fantastic boiling hot christmas as opposed to the white one you wanted... hehe first christmas with the 3 boys. have fun keep in touch Ash
Hey dude... i'm such a fool!!! So here I am wondering why I sent you a comment weeks ago and you didn't reply... then I just looked at your comments and I have realised I sent it from Lukes page.... oops... I bet you were wondering why he would write something like "missing you loads.xoxo"..... He he he..... how is everything anyway??
