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"Takes something special to produce music that is this individual and this far out of the mainstream and yet make something that is immediately listenable and, indeed, charming. A lot of the cognoscenti are chattering hard about Fancy Toys and this suggests that they could well be the next big thing on the club circuit. (Andy Snipper, Music News - 08/02/09)
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"They are uniqueness personified, surprising and bold. I love them!" (TG Magazine - 01/02/09)
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"They deserve to reap massive rewards: Great work, great single, great potential!" (Peter J Brown aka Toxic Pete - 24/01/09)
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"This is very, very, very good. They are snappily relaxed left-banking n wanking stylists of no little talent." (Unpeeled Magazine - 05/02/09)
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"The singer reminds of the young and innocent Freddie Mercury in his sensitive moods." (Floris Stoter, Altsounds - 28/05/09)
James Duncan: Toys, Cajon, Drums, Shakers, Guitar, Backing Vocals, Glockenspiel, Melodion and the famous Shoe-Tambo
Maurice the Monkey: Mascot
Guest musicians:
Simon Robinson: Double Bass, Trumpet, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Holly Madge: Percussion, Vibraphone
Sébastien Piasco: Electric Bass, Percussion
Lorris Piasco: Vibraphone, Keyboards
Anna Phoebe: Violin
Cedric Lepinasse: Violin, Guitar
Influences
Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, Scott Matthews, Django Reinhardt, Andrew Bird, Bob Marley, Muse, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Marvin Gaye, Supertramp, Rufus Wainwright, Manu Katché, Brad Mehldau, Richard Bona, Talvin Singh, Pat Metheny, Massive Attack, The Bird and the Bee, Jamiroquai, Sting, Stevie Wonder and many more...
- Finalists of Metro's 'Best New Band 2008' competition.- Nominated 'Best International Act' - Balcony TV Music Awards 2009
"The Fancy Toys have mustered some impressively jaunty, craftily catchy tunes. They will find fans across a wide variety of audiences." (Metro Newspaper - 16/09/08)
THE FANCY TOYS' RECIPE...Take 2 guys, give them some toys, a big appetite, a vast imagination, a quirky sense of observation, a ticket to visit the world - shake them really hard, and that’s it! You get a delicious and delightfully refreshing cocktail...
James Duncan and Mickaël Téo have been writing, playing both live and in the studio, with many artists since they were really pretty young. They have performed at some of the most prestigious venues, all over the world.
With the Fancy Toys, they unleash their creativity, challenge themselves through the use of different and unusual instruments, explore new sounds and caress various emotions and the front row!
Trying to describe their style is impossible: There is literally nothing like it. You might be able to spot a few influences here and there but these will soon whizz off somewhere else in an exciting and unusual way.
The Fancy Toys live performance is a unique and unforgettable experience, so if you haven't seen them yet, have a look at their gig diary or send us an email and we will keep you informed.
Fancy Toys Command... Over and out...
don't wanna compare you to anybody, as i know we all like to be unique, and you are!! .. but just wanna add that having just watched your live band vid' that on that track, your sound did remind me a little bit of the Scissor Sisters.. and look how successful they are!!!..
hope you don't mind that comparison ..
love your page, it's so alive, it reminds me of a box of liquorice allsorts!!!
oooooh... i like IMMORAL... the opening is all jazzy and frenchie, very much my style... that's my fave so far.. really like the jazz guitar and the french vocals... cool!..
(thought you might throw in a line from Bill Wymans 'je suis un rock star'!!! ;-)
cool to make contact here and fab you are launching at Ronnies with the EP...
Hi The Fancy Toys! Thanks for the friendship and lovely words! I like ur music very much...nice vibe here! Need to come to see u live, for sure!!! xxxxxxx
Hi Guys, I thought you were fab at The Bedford last night... great set! The more I hear the new songs the more I'm liking them :) I still like the old ones too though! xx
Hi Guys, Loved your gig in Cambridge last night... well worth the trip up from London! Great to hear lots of shouts for "more" at the end too! You went down very well :) Dawn x
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