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I Seem Too Cold (single version)
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I Seem Too Cold (single version)
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Released: Sep 17, 2012
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General Info

  • Genre: Electronica / Indie / Pop

    Location Brighton, Un

    Profile Views: 40290

    Last Login: 9/17/2012

    Member Since 11/10/2005

    Website www.heliopause.co.uk

    Record Label none

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    Richard Davis is the songwriter behind Heliopause. An artist and animator at heart, he began songwriting and performing after working closely with Belfast's music scene, directing music videos for local bands. This relationship brought out a confidence to use music to articulate what he could not express via visual art. Developing a personal, soft and heartfelt style of songwriting, his music has taken him from Belfast to Berlin and now to Brighton, constantly evolving with various members along the way. Over the years, Heliopause has been renowned for interesting shows, playing intimate acoustic performances in cafés and friends backyards to full band shows in major venues or occasionally alternative venues such as Belfast's Botanical Palm House, art galleries or a freight container. After a series of early EP's, Heliopause self-released their debut album Walk into the Sea in 2009, receiving great reviews and featuring various Northern Irish musicians who have performed with Heliopause over the years. 'Lush-sounding, understated but cinematic pop' Rough Trade 'A truly great album' BBC NI Across The Line 'These are simply beautiful songs, soft and evocative, seeping into the consciousness and demanding repeated listening.' Brighton Source In 2009 Richard relocated to Brighton to study a Masters in Digital Art where an exploration of digital software and sound art projects influenced his songwriting. Incorporating electronic beats with guitar loops and vocal layers, his music developed a new dynamic, recently receiving comparisons to the likes of Sigur Rós and Fourtet combined. Heliopause was named as one of Brighton's 'definite must-see's' ahead of One Inch Badge's 6 day Sea Monsters festival heralding Brighton's talent. With the growing excitement towards the new direction, a new label, Precious Metal approached Heliopause to release tracks on limited edition cassette tape. What was intended to be an EP soon became an album due to the wealth of material being written. In May 2012 The Lumo Tape was released and the reviews again proved well for Heliopause. The Lumo Tape is a bright, endlessly tuneful affair' Brighton Source 'An album of impressive depth, the progression and inventiveness on display throughout The Lumo Tape will stand Heliopause in good stead' AU Magazine 'This puts them on our one's to watch list' Hound The music in-turn feeds back into Richard's artwork with the new songs finding home in his digital installations. His interactive Guitar Sculpture presents audiences with opportunities to mix and hear elements of Heliopause tracks in a playful way and has been exhibited in various galleries in Brighton and Belfast in the last year. The new electronic songs are also occasionally performed with his self-made visuals to create a more immersive experience for the audience. Art and music re-enforce each other. Gaining continued recognition and support, Heliopause have been invited to play various festivals in Brighton, Leeds and Milton Keynes this year already, as well as flying to perform at this years NXNE showcase in Toronto. With another release and shows planned for the rest of 2012, Heliopause refuses to sleep.

  • Members

    Richard Davis, Chris McCorry, Dan Skelt

  • Influences

    everything creative.

  • Sounds Like

    Mice Parade, American Analog Set, Sigur Ros, Fourtet
Derived from folk and singer/songwriter acoustic styles, the music of Heliopause has developed into the realms of subtle pop, creating epic soundscapes with elements of electronic backing tracks, soaring ethereal vocals, guitars and catchy melodies.

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