BY LUCY STEVENSON
The Leamington Spa - based duo Nizlopi are currently touring the nation for the last time in the foreseeable future. The two friends, Luke Concannon and John Parker, have been writing music together since their early teens. Probably best know for their Number 1 ‘The JCB song’, they combine incredibly soulful lyrics, skillful acoustic guitar, jaw-droppingly masterful double-bass and human beat-boxing to create an original and distinct sub-genre of indie-folk. They say they’re taking time out in 2009 for “writing, traveling, learning and getting inspired.”
The JCB Song, which soared to the top of the charts at the end of 2005, is still remembered by anyone who was paying attention at the time – the adorably honest lyrics hit a note with the public, ensuring the band a place in music history.
Their recently released third album- ‘Make it Happen’ – features many of their musical friends and influences, including Rory McLeod, Hobbit, Benjamin Zephaniah and Tom Richards from Jamie Cullum’s band.
Now entering their final run of shows, including a performance at Warwick Arts Centre tomorrow night at 8pm, the band seem to have achieved the aim they stated back in 2003 “to speak to you up in your face with double heart and double bass”
Refresh your memory of their biggest hit here!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=k3WhQB7Hq0Q
1 comment:
I just took the link to the JCB song, and I think I hadn't heard it before. Its great...Makes me wonder how many lyrics are written from the point of view of a child, as it works so well here. Only other example I can think of is K's Choice doing "Breakfast", which is just as magical. Are there any others?
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