Zach Condon is a truly gifted musician. He began recording music at the age of 15 (under the band name The Real People). He dropped out of high school at the age of 16 and moved to France, where he lived with his brother and taught himself French. It is in France that he was first exposed to Balkan gypsy music, notably including the Boban Marković Orchestra (which is clearly reflected in his current work). Now 22, he is most known for his work in Beirut. His newest album, The Flying Club Cup, has captivated me and won't relinquish my soul. He is soulful, full of heart, and has a truly haunting voice.
The Flying Club Cup website has videos of all of the songs on this album, and I implore you to take some time to listen to some of the songs. He has a large band/group of friends that play virtually every instrument imaginable, including the ukulele, the accordion, several different horns, the violin, watermelons (!), trash cans, conch shells...and the list goes on and on.
Here are two of the videos you mustmustmust check out:
Nantes.
In The Mausoleum.
Two items to note - the watermelon (!) and the shirt "I listen to bands that don't even exist yet." Amazing.
Try to listen to these songs without falling in love with this man. You can't do it, can you?
2 comments:
I actually listened to this album yesterday. :) that 2nd video is so cute! i like how he laughs at the end. :) You know Andrew Bird, right?
Andrew Bird...have not heard of him. I'll go check some stuff out on YouTube! Thanks!
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