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The High Wire puts us “Under a Spell” with their Latest Release

THE HIGH WIRE
“UNDER A SPELL”

PREMIERS ON THE BLUE WALRUS ALONGSIDE CROFTS REMIX &
GARNERS PRAISE FROM BBC
“Under A Spell” is a pure pop song. It goes straight into the bloodstream and stays there. A heady mix of 60s folk rock, 90s soul and early noughties pop, where soaring synths, widescreen acoustic guitars and attacking electro rhythms help drive the song towards it’s euphoric conclusion.
With guest vocals from London soul & gospel legend Nicky Brown (Primal Scream, Madonna) and seasoned soul singer Ladonna Harley-Peters (Florence & the Machine, Groove Armada), sitting perfectly alongside those of band members Alexia Hagen & Tim Crompton, it’s no surprise Alice Levine and Phil Taggart jumped at the chance to give the eclectic track a first spin on Radio 1.
“Under the Spell” is a great single to release during the Halloween season.  It has a popish feel to it, but puts in enough strangeness (with the instrumentals and voice work) to give the song a supernatural or otherworldly feel.  With “Crofts Remix” the song takes on a sound more applicable for a club so people can dance to it.  I can see the remixes purpose and appreciate it, but for myself I like the original better.  Be sure to check both out with the links above.
The High Wire are Alexia Hagen, Ross Forrest and Tim Crompton. 
Their new album is due out in early 2014.
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New High Wire Music Video


THE HIGH WIRE
 LNOE Video
Released 29 July 2013
Starring Ray Winstone
Directed by Mat Whitecross

This video and song are not going to make you want to get up and dance, but not all songs are meant to do that. This is one that makes you slow down and think. Check out The High Wire’s music video here or click on the link below to show them your support.

To coincide with the release of LNOE as a single on 29 July 2013, The High Wire are now sharing the official video. Directed by Mat Whitecross (Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, The Road To Guantanamo, Spike Island) and starring Ray Winstone, the video is set against the backdrop of Whitecross’ stunning film noir Ashes (2013) – an engrossing rumination on love over time, plagued by unanswered questions and lingering sadness.  Beautifully shot, it centers on Alzheimers-afflicted Frank (Winstone), whose surroundings are constantly changing and out of focus. Highlighting Frank’s condition and past relationship with his wife (played by Lesley Manville), the video perfectly suits the darker emotional undercurrent of the track. By turns abstract and heart wrenching, the video shares the apocalyptic bent of Fight Club’s skyscraper climax, fitting for a song as massive as LNOE.

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Amanda Charney / The MuseBox / Amanda@themusebox.net

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Ghost Loft Takes on “LNOE”

BRITISH / CANADIAN INDIE OUTFIT
The High Wire
Premiere FREE Ghost Loft Remix of Buzzed About Single “LNOE”

“’LNOE’ captivates with a high-flying melody that sticks, but the indie pop anthem has been transplanted into an electronic setting, taking on an almost apocalyptic tone that makes the “last night on Earth” line really come to life.”
Ghost Loft has been busy this last year in Remixing songs for several groups.  This is another one to add to their portfolio, “LNOE” performed by The High Wire.
 
The High Wire began in 2007 as a vehicle for singer/songwriter Tim Crompton. Tim started out recording tracks solo with Producer Julian Simmons (Guillemots, Midlake), until West coast Canadian Alexia Hagen and UK native Ross Forrest joined Tim as core members of The High Wire and the three-piece vision was established.
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AMANDA CHARNEY
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The High Wire’s Latest

 

ANGLO CANADIAN INDIE OUTFIT
The High Wire
PREMIERE swirling string led single “LNOE”
Exclusively Through Pigeons & Planes
 
“there’s a crispness and melodic power that drives “LNOE”… It’s a song that strikes a chord between anthemic and laid back, with strings and production touches fit for a stadium-mover and a melody that could easily be placed on top of a lone acoustic guitar and hold up just fine.”
— Confusion, Pigeons & Planes
 
 
Indie outfit The High Wire, who are named after the Richard and Linda Thompson song “Walking on a Wire,” premiere new track “LNOE” exclusively through Pigeons & Planes.
The Hire Wire’s sound for this single is quite a bit of instrumentation.  I like to hear different sounds within my music and with the violin and bell it achieves that for me.  This might not appeal to most people at first, but if you listen to it a few times I think you will appreciate it.  The vocals are nice and clear and they kind of sound like the ’60’s songs.  Give it a try by clicking the link above.
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AMANDA CHARNEY