Member Since: 23/10/2006
Band Website: www.johnnyparksband.com
Band Members: Johnny Parks - vocals, guitar, David Hamilton - guitars, Claire Hamilton - vocals, synths, piano, accordion, Paul Ireland - bass, Matt Weir - drums
Influences: Amazing Pilots, Gorecki, Mogwai, Whiskeytown, Wheat, Ryan Adams, Lunasa, The National, Broken Social Scene, Gustav Holtz, The Frames, Iain Archer, The Flaming Lips, Sigur Ros, Wilco, The Great Lake Swimmers, Duke Special, Tom Waits, Low, Bob Dylan, Arcade Fire, Bruce Cockburn, U2
Sounds Like: Songs such as Rescuer, Great Church, Our God Is Mighty, and Brand New Day stand out as anthems for today’s church. These songs sit alongside others which reflect the changes that have been taking place on the political landscape of Northern Ireland.The Troubles are Over, Walls and Freedom ‘Let’s Go’ have been written as a response to the political/religious conflict in Ireland and as a prophetic cry for the change that still needs to take place. In a day when religious division and conflict are increasingly evident in our communities, the heart of these songs will resonate across the world as songs for our times.‘Break The Silence’ challenges us to worship with our lives in our nations, in our communities and beyond the walls of our churches. It is a call for the church to “Break the Silence†and “lift your voiceâ€, to speak and act in our communities today.
Record Label: Survivor
Type of Label: Major