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This Morning Call
Pop / Alternative / Electronica



Manchester,
United Kingdom

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Member Since7/14/2006
Band WebsiteYou are on it.
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Red Sub laptop
Roland V-Mixer
Novation MIDI synth
Nigel's electric cello
Mexican Fender Electric guitar
various acoustic guitars
shit bass guitar from 10 years ago (now broken)
Dave's amazing home made bass guitar
Korg Triton
Mark's Alto Sax
my vocal chords
cubase and reason
Sydney the practice amp
Joe's drum kit
unknown yamaha keyboard
shakers (various sizes)
Nigel's acoustic cello
fucking loud tambourine
tapping the desk with a pen to make a bass drum.... and so on.

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InfluencesThink Sigur Ros stealing Keanes vocals underpinned by glitched up Groove Armada style electronics, and seriously talented live instrumentalists.

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Sounds Like'This Morning Call are inspired by an array of musical talent, ranging from Goldfrapp to Bowie. But even recording sessions at Ben's home, just around the corner from the McVities factory - have helped to get the juices flowing. "Yes, biscuits have been an inspiration, we were considering releasing a record called Hobnobs", Ben joked.' (Laura Thistlethwaite, South Manchester Reporter)

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Record LabelSubstream (SE), Pearl Diver (DE), Areebo (UK)
Type of LabelIndie


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A health dose of electronica blended with the soft pop-rock vocals of Ben Heyworth make "This Morning Call" a wonderful, dreamlike experience...."This Morning Call" are here to stay and will be appearing on a radio station near you in the future" (WeHeartMusic.com)

Ben Heyworth,David Lilley,Mark Ward,Nigel Barrow,Jake Maun



Imagine heartfelt vocals set against a backdrop of beeps, loops and crunching samples...you're somewhere close to the world of "This Morning Call"...Whistle is a revelation, you'll be whistling this tune for days afterwards. (MJ Hardman, Guestlist)

Helping us ease into the swing of this remarkably familiar yet supposedly 'new' year are downbeat electro band "This Morning Call" - without doubt one of the most remarkable bands to emerge from the indie deadzone of Manchester in recent history. Like a restrained and melancholy Hot Chip with the lid screwed on, "This Morning Call" specialise in soft, haunting electronica. Even when they verge towards generic guitar balladry such as Clockworks and Romance, the experimental electronic production stands this unusual outfit out from the crowd. In a very short space of time, we've fallen very much in love with "This Morning Call" but also feel a great sense of appreciation for the band for simply making music so amazing that we had to pull our big lazy finger out and write something explaining this. The most wonderful band we've heard this year... (rockrobotrock.blogspot)

Pop is not a dirty word. "This Morning Call" is pop music in its best sense. Accessable and easy, yet intelligent and sophisticated...Pick for me is Whistle, an instrumental not completely dissimilar to Air's 'Alpha Beta Gaga'. I'll be playing this demo again. Its not always the case. (Sandman Magazine)

Is it too late to tip a band for success this year? Perhaps we should wait until Adele is crowned the more important person in music and then quietly suggest that This Morning Call are one of the most wonderful bands we have heard this year. Mixing traditional indie balladry with the electronic quirks of geek-gods Hot Chip, This Morning Call draw a somber line between last year's crop of Coldplay identikits such as the unremarkable but perfectly pleasant Ghosts and the increasingly creative goings on in the electro scene. Putting a quiet rocket under the traditional guitar band set-up, This Morning Call describe themselves as 'Portishead on anti depressants' although LCD Soundsystem with a hangover might be more appropriate - although a sense of bleak brilliance applies to both descriptions. (This Morning Call reviewed by Michael Baggs at Channel Four Music)

Band in Lidl

Ben would like to thank the following people for their continued contributions -Sian Gouldstone, Chris Marshall, Andrew Darbyshire, Lisa Risbec, Matthew Dines, Nik Sheppard, Nick Farramond, the lads from Thriller Killer, Channel M and the staff at the Hard Rock Cafe, Stuart Avery, Hakan and all at Substream Records, Blue Cell and all at Pearl Diver Records, Alex Dixon for the forthcoming EP and album artwork, David Lilley, Dan Smith, and John Heyworth.

Ben would also like to thank the following musicians for their essential contributions to the recordings and at gigs - Mark Ward (Sax, Piano, Vocals), David Lilley (Bass), Jake Maun (Guitars), Rob Cross (Guitars), Joe Weaver (Drums), Nigel Barrow (Cello), Lucy Keyes (Bassoon), the Carousel String Quartet, Hannah Davis (Bvox), Ben Griffiths (Flute), Madfiddler (Violin)

And here's a little video of us playing "The End Of Camden" gig in December 2007 in London, featuring us and our friends The Picture Show, Suzie Wilkins, Fox Cubs (who you can hear on the soundtrack), and D-Finitive. Thanks to IB at SonyBMG for filming this:




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Jul 2 2009 10:34 PM

Nice stuff!! Ben

I enjoyed 'orange glow' the most. Really, really lovely feel to it. And I love the glitchy/lo-fi noise in the background.

All the best!
Dan.
Lee Greveson





Jul 1 2009 4:06 PM

Hi - came across your profile and thought "I know these guys!" How you doing? I'd given up with VOX!
Husky





Jun 22 2009 8:52 PM

Cheers Ben for the request. Happy to meet you! Excellent stuff, particularly like Orange Glow. Great artwork too! May you go far! Stay in touch. Husky x
Suspect Audio





Jun 22 2009 4:07 PM

chairs man much appreciated. Where did you hear me?... i don't play live at the mo due to lack of musicians but as soon as a i find a bass player and a drummer im hoping to get some stuff together.

p.s. your stuff sounds grate. id love to have a shot at a remix of clockwork.

much love
The Bright Eye


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Jun 21 2009 6:49 AM

thanks for friending ;)
Izzy Plastic & The Manicans





Jun 19 2009 9:28 PM

heyo, thanks for the add

Izzy
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Double Yellow





Jun 12 2009 8:26 PM

yeah I probably need to! will come over to yours for more mixing next week if you're about...
Jamie Lynn Noon





Jun 10 2009 11:42 PM

Hey,

Thank you so much!

:)

Always,

Jamie
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www.jamielynnnoon.com
Alberto Perrone





Jun 10 2009 7:36 PM

Thank you very much.

Cheers from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Digital Genome





Jun 10 2009 12:17 AM

Thanks for the request and for the comment about Rowla's music.

Orange glow is a cool track.

Have a great week
Milke





Jun 6 2009 11:18 AM

Aw thanks! Glad you like :)
The Milling Gowns





May 19 2009 6:38 PM

Hi guys, Thanks for the nice comment! I am really liking your songs... I love the arrangements. ~ S.
Bispatial





May 8 2009 7:14 PM

I'm experiencing some worrying man love for Ben's voice on "Clockworks." What an incredible song, melody and vocal.

Can't wait for the ep!

Paul
Paul Song Lyricist - Better Believe it Babe!





Apr 28 2009 5:15 PM

Cheers for the add lads - I like your sounds, hope you like mine too:)!
Good luck & all the best from Paul:)!
Series Two Records





Apr 13 2009 2:03 AM

Dear Ben,

thank you for your nice words.

hugs,
Christopher
squares on both sides





Apr 8 2009 2:23 PM

thanks for your kind words. i really like your stuff as well - especially 'tides' and the LIDL-photograph...

best wishes,
daniel

Pascal





Apr 5 2009 2:03 PM

Bonjour
thanks for the friendly add
I like your interesting sound
Best wishes from France
Pascal
LT Honeyfuzz





Mar 31 2009 8:51 PM

Hey Guys, great tracks, really like Tides, very cool and very fresh sounding!
LT.
OURLIVES





Mar 23 2009 8:46 PM

Hey Guys, Thank you !

Lets keep in touch. We'll be in Manchester sooner rather than later I think.

takk
Bjossi ourlives
Tramps & Horses





Mar 23 2009 7:50 PM

Yo ben i like the new version of clockworks, much better keep up the good work hey....
all the best man
Peace N Love
Vincent
P.s.
send me a copy when it's done
VierSieben Records





Mar 20 2009 4:45 PM

Great tunes guys,
Tides' a real killer!
Cheers from Dortmund
TBondProductions





Mar 18 2009 2:30 AM

Your song 'Orange Glow' has been selected for top 10 playlist on TBondProductions. Your music is diverse and yet blends with the melody and soul. Keep up the wonderful work.
TBondProductions





Mar 13 2009 7:07 PM

Well.....when you're good, you get noticed!
dboy





Feb 24 2009 1:08 PM

i guess greetings from across the 'nines are in order! good to hear ms williams is spreading the word! really like what i hear here... stay creative.

why not join dboy on facebook?
According to Her (NEW SONG)





Feb 21 2009 2:20 PM

No problem guys, really digging your music :]

Mikey x
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