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LYNDON WESLEY

It takes courage 2 grow up and B who U really are

About Me

Click to Unearth LyndonWhile The World Lay Sleeping is Lyndon's superb new offering and arguably his finest work to date. Sublime melodies ebb and flow against a sonic backdrop of guitars, drums, piano and strings. Lush and spacious, it's hard to imagine tiring of this mini-album. Mature, memorable songs that appear to be as instinctive as they are orchestrated. This record is an exciting new direction for Lyndon. 'While The World Lay Sleeping' really does show what an extraordinary songwriter Lyndon is.
"Six gorgeous, acoustic guitar-led (with full band accompaniment), dreamily sung pop songs that falls smack dab into the realm of artists like Neil Finn/Crowded House, Fran King, Tamas Wells, Elliott Smith, Arthur Yoria and David William! Featuring heavenly harmonies and lots of layered guitars! EXCELLENT!!!" Koolkatmusik
"Lyndon Wesley has two sons, Finn and Jet. His new mini-album, While The World Lay Sleeping, is more Finn than Jet. And this guy deserves the Crowded House comparison because this is classic pop songwriting. The disc grabs you from the opening line A broken man is what I am... But though some of the lyrics are downbeat, Lyndon is a melody master." Jeff Jenkins / Inpress
"The opening cut here, Happiness Is Falling Down, could be the best song that won't be a hit this year. It should be all over commercial radio but because this is an independent release, it will probably be met with a sea of ignorance. Wake up to Lyndon Wesley's pop charms!" musicaustraliaguide.com
"Best song on this six-tracker would have to be the beautiful upbeat 'A New Ceremony'...Lyndon Wesley looks set to make his mark." The Buzz
"Popboomerang has been very impressed with the new 6 track EP from local artist Lyndon Wesley. You can check him out at www.lyndonwesley.com but to our ears he is the perfect blend of acts such as Neil Finn & newer artists like Shane Nicholson" Popboomerang
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Every so often a musician comes your way who stands out from the crowd. Lyndon Wesley is no exception. A distinctive Melbournian who continues to win enormous respect as a writer, performer and producer. After returning from an Australian tour in 1996 Lyndon ventured out as a solo performer. He has since won numerous songwriting awards, produced three albums and has played support to Australian music icons such as Ross Wilson, Mark Seymour and Don Walker.
Buy the EP at CD Baby or MMusic or JB Hi Fi .
While The World Lay Sleeping is Lyndon's current 6 Track EP and is distributed by MGM.
Lyndon knows the exact location of every item in the supermarket, and when in Sydney he chooses to stay at the Sebel Townhouse.
email [email protected] web www.lyndonwesley.com

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/9/2005
Band Website: lyndonwesley.com
Band Members: Lyndon Wesley - vocals, all guitars, banjo, electric mandolin, piano, VG8, percussion, flute stones
Duffy Dowling - drums, percussion loop
Duffy is one of my favourite drummers. He's what I call a songwriter's drummer. A man of integrity and dynamics who enjoys a decent brew of coffee. It's a shame he supports the Sydney Swans. We've all got our flaws.
Matty Faulkner - keys, piano, hammond, backing vocals
The professor. Matty is at his most comfortable behind a keyboard. He's like Robbie Williams on Red Bull and seriously now, he can sing too!
Andy Naylor - bass, piano
Anyone who knows Andy will testify to his mastery of music. He's like the unexpected hero. He's the Clark Kent of the music world. I thought him to be one of our finest bass players...then I heard him play guitar! C'mon Andy, rip out the cape and undies, you're musical Superman :-)
Justin McLaren - bass, backing vocals
I've been so fortunate to work with so many great musos. Justin is another guy who has an incredible ear (two ears in fact) and he is such a generous guy. Justin passionate about music? Now there's an understatement!
Brad Evans - string arrangements & programming
Brad came highly recommended and I've been so happy with his work. He's a top bloke and another of these ridiculously talented multi-instrumentalists. A coffee lover too, makes him even more special :-)
Damian Outtrim - tambourine
A good friend of mine. We hadn't seen each other since high school until recently. In fact Damian won a scholarship to the Victorian College of the Arts when he was 16 where he studied percussion. He is a smooth drummer and a closet wedding singer.

Influences: Daniel Lanois, Rob W Jackson, Richard Thompson, Paul Kelly, The Cars, The Eels, The Dissociatives, Neil Finn, Mark Knopfler, Air, Cold Chisel, Crowded House, U2, Ryan Adams, The Eagles, Audioslave, Hermans Hermits, Rage Against The Machine, Powderfinger, John Denver, Stevie Ray Vaughan, You Am I, Chris Falson, The Divinyls, Midnight Oil, Wilco, Jeff Buckley, Eric Clapton, Sting, Diesel, The Baby Animals, Tommy Emmanuel, Chet Atkins, Johnny Diesel & The Injectors
Sounds Like: Neil Finn, Mark Knopfler, Crowded House, Shane Nicholson, U2, Ryan Adams, Powderfinger, John Denver, Chris Falson, Daniel Lanois, John Mayer, David Gray, Josh Pyke, Tamas Wells, Elliot Smith
Record Label: Independent
Type of Label: None

My Blog

A Short Synopsis And Other Big Words

It seems a life time has passed since my last correspondence. In a way it has...well my sons lifetime anyway! Mustang is 6 months old which squares him up nicely as an Aussie. [Until recently he had...
Posted by LYNDON WESLEY on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:48:00 PST

Father Of Three Survives America

Today is Australia Day and it sure feels right. I love travel and there are a whole heap of countries I still want visit but it's always great to get home. We had fun in the USA but kids and airport...
Posted by LYNDON WESLEY on Sat, 26 Jan 2008 07:03:00 PST

FREE DOWNLOAD

FREE DOWNLOADFor a limited time you can download Salvation Song from myspace for free!!. Giddy up to www.myspace.com/lyndonwesley. Add it to your playlists and share it around!SPECIAL THIS MONTHGrab...
Posted by LYNDON WESLEY on Tue, 14 Mar 2006 03:42:00 PST

Martian Chart Success

I was stoked to find myself sitting at number 3 in this weeks Martian Music Top Ten. Taking up some of the places below me were The Waifs, Cog, The John Butler Trio and Lior. Sweet. Martian Music i...
Posted by LYNDON WESLEY on Mon, 06 Mar 2006 04:04:00 PST

Download my album for less than a souvlaki with chips.

Is it uncool of me to use basically my first blog ever to tell you that my new 6-track EP 'While The World Lay Sleeping', is now available to download from Martian Music. Get the whole EP right now fo...
Posted by LYNDON WESLEY on Wed, 18 Jan 2006 02:17:00 PST