Member Since: 05/03/2007
Band Website: www.majorchord.net
Band Members: Dan Flynn: vocals/guitar/glockenspiel/loops/Farfisa/Casio/other bits n pieces
Kate Connor: violin/vocals
Influences: Neil Young, Beatles, Pink Floyd, Nick Drake, Iron and Wine, Sparklehorse, Wilco, Radiohead, Leonard Cohen, Grandaddy, Flaming Lips, Beach Boys, Gillian Welch, Dirty Three, Sigur Ros, Bjork, life
Sounds Like: 'It’s hard to quantify exactly what it is that makes this self-titled debut album from Melbourne-based duo Major Chord so instantly and heart-warmingly appealing. Singer-songwriter/guitarist Dan Flynn and violinist Kate Connor weave an undeniable magic that’s often reminiscent of Neil Young’s quieter moments, or Nick Drake for that matter. Major Chord is as delightfully soothing as it is surprising.’
Justin Grey, Time Off
'Dan Flynn is direct with his lyrics and has a smooth, gentle vocal to match, but the melodies are also immediate and endearing. The ballads are great - quite close in style to the sombre folk of Iron and Wine...Both comforting and confronting in all its unabashed loved-up glory. A minor classic.’
Chris Girdler, Beat
'An emotional and intimate record with well-polished songs, replete with violin and glockenspiel, that seem to have been discovered from an early '70s singer-songwriter’s basement, transcending time and fashion...recalling the splendid Iron & Wine at their best.’
Con Sarazan, MX
'Dan Flynn and Kate Connor, really weave a special magic into their songs. Delicate, mesmerising, fragile, beautiful, there are many words to describe the music found on Major Chord‘s self-titled debut release. This album contains ten songs in all, each as incredible and moving as the other. Personal favourites include the slow build of 'Light’, which sweeps into some lush strings towards its completion, to the slightly more upbeat ‘Inside Out’ but to be honest; all of the ten songs are captivating. This is well worth the effort and more to seek out; it's just amazing.'
Mark Rasmussen, Media Search
Type of Label: Indie