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About Me

The Original Sin are the brainchild of the Sheffield born singer/songwriter,Michael Brown.Inspired by early Roxy, Bowie and Mott the Hoople with their big 'glamrock' style choruses and harmonies, the lyrics are inspired by social events and issues. Lyrical and musical influences are also prevalent in artists such as Ian Dury and The Clash.Michael has been involved in music for many years from musical theatre to playing in a variety of bands and appearing as a solo performer.In 2006, Michael had the opportunity to record his songs.Recorded during 2006 and 2007 in Sheffield's The Red Room the songs feature contributions from several top local musicians.Written and conceived by Michael Brown with studio engineering and production provided by Matt Howden the songs all feature on the album 'For My Guilt' which was released on the indie Weekend Rockstar label in January 2008.Since then Michael has appeared at a variety of venues in the UK playing his songs mainly in a solo/acoustic environment - although he still plans to put together a full touring band.As a footnote Michael appeared with Elbow at their Meltdown performance in June 2008, performing as part of the now renowned choir named 'Geoff'. The opportunity to appear with one of his favourite bands and spend time with Guy to discuss music and songwriting was 'inspirational'Thereby follows a simple philosophy Live Life, Have Fun, Make Music and love your children.

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Member Since: 28/10/2006
Band Members: Michael Brown (Guitar & Vocals) with contributions from Rich Allott (Drums), Jane Griffiths (Bass), Pete White (Saxaphone), Denis T (Lead Guitar) and Matt Howden (Violin and backing vocals). No Place To Stand features contributions from Matt and Jane along with Jason White on Cajun with angelic backing vocals from Eve and Grace Brown.
Influences: Elbow, Fleet Foxes, The Blue Nile, Johnny Cash, Steve Earle, Doves, I Am Kloot, Dylan, Alabama 3, Ian Hunter, Mott the Hoople, Early Roxy Music, David Bowie, The Clash, Ian Dury, Squeeze, Sparks, The Stranglers, The Psychedelic Furs, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Ultimate.
Record Label: Weekend Rockstar
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Interview with Square Indie

Hello to everyone Please click on the following link to find the interview that i have done with Square Indie the online music mag. www.squareindie.co.uk/007/index.html We are on pages 18 and 19 Curre...
Posted by on Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:38:00 GMT

Record Available via Digital Downloads

Hi The album 'For My Guilt' is now available for digital download through I Tunes, Napster, Rhapsody and E Music. Also for the more conventional amongst you who like the thrill of still owning a CD it...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:39:00 GMT

New Gig Added

Hello There New gig added. I'll be playing an acoustic set at the Cafe Moco on West Street in Sheffield, on the 15th May 2008. Start time around 8pm. Hope to see you there - more gigs to follow. All t...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:33:00 GMT

New Songs Added

Hello New songs added which feature on the album ’For My Guilt’ which has just been released on Weekend Rockstar records. The songs are ’Seven Years’ which is about love, loss,...
Posted by on Sat, 29 Mar 2008 10:44:00 GMT

New Show Added

Acoustic set at The Boardwalk - Sheffield on Saturday 22nd March at about 8.30pm. Hope to see you there !
Posted by on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:35:00 GMT

Album Due Soon

Long time no Blog !! Working hard on the album which is now completed. Final mix and mastering done just waiting for the artwork. The album entitled 'For My Guilt' is due out in October 2007 on ...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Sep 2007 08:39:00 GMT

New Song Added

New song added to MySpace entitled 'No Place To Stand'. It is inspired by a book entitled The Men Who Built Britain by Ultan Cowley. It is the history of the Irish Navvy, and the economic situation th...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Dec 2006 03:04:00 GMT