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Hot off the Circus, the EP is now available from bandcamp.com Having been described as a “terrific four piece band” (The Times) whose music is “intense, haunting and pulsating” (The Independent), it is sure enough that Fireproof Giant are experiencing a whirlwind of recognition with the release of highly anticipated EP ‘A Place to Start’. The EP has a refreshing, poignant sound with honest lyrical and musical influences. The soulful, charming vocals make for a relaxing composition which leaves the audience truly captivated. It is no surprise the EP is receiving such positive appreciation from fellow musicians including Coldplay front man, Chris Martin. The making of ‘A Place to Start’ can be seen here:Listen to the EP here: Facebook: Facebook.com/FireproofGiant Twitter: @FireproofGiant Website: www.FireproofGiant.com Fireproof Giant: Gareth Jones – Lead vocals, guitar, piano, accordion, glockenspiel Ashley John Long – Double bass, backing vocals Joel Rees – Drums, trumpet, backing vocals Cat Jones – Violin, backing vocals The EP opens with ‘Pandora’, an eerie, hypnotic piece which intrigues the listener, giving a taste of what else is on offer. Other tracks, ‘Gather You’ and ‘Cover Up’ are more upbeat with intricate guitar riffs and catchy hooks. However, title track, ‘A Place to Start’, is a powerful and moving piece about starting over again which includes a melodic piano and double bass accompaniment to give the single a more layered tone. Having been mastered by Andy ‘Hippy’ Baldwin (Blur, Mark Ronson, The Who), the EP has a top quality, solid sound production. |
