School of Language
Monday 08 Sep '08 - Belfast's The Black Box
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{/map} {/venue_google_map}18 - 22 Hill Street
Belfast
BT1 2LA
T: 028 9024 4400
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Artist Bio
School of Language is currently the most pressing musical concern of Field Music’s David Brewis Field Music's Tones of Town was a highlight for many in 2007, and the group's star seemed to be on the rise. But when the Sunderland band played the Empty Bottle in Chicago last spring, something didn't quite seem right. The music- a herky-jerk mix reminiscent of XTC- sounded perfectly fine, but the trio, flitting between instruments, didn't appear to be taking any real pleasure or satisfaction from it.
Granted, the group preceded the tour by announcing it would be followed by an extended hiatus, during which Field Music’s three members would explore other projects, so as far as the crowd knew, Tones of Town was the last they’d hear from Field Music. The faithful needn’t fret, though, as Brewis’ debut as School of Language, Sea From Shore (Memphis Industries / Thrill Jockey Records) should satisfy fans of Field Music’s tightly wound pop. Recorded mostly solo, with some scattered help from a couple of fellow Sunderlanders in the Futureheads, Sea From Shore is a lot like taking a peek at a talented someone’s sketch book.
Admittedly, for anyone wondering if School of Language rises above the level of side project, the relatively quick turnaround between Tones of Town and Sea From Shore implies Brewis was serious about opening the creative tap wide and seeing what flows out. If everything he releases stays at this level, that enigmatic Field Music hiatus might just stretch on a little longer.