FRAN KING - SINGER/SONGWRITER
"Beautification" is the critically acclaimed debut solo album
from Dublin Pop / Rock Artist Fran King. The album has received rave reviews
since its release in Ireland in June 2005. Fran is a former member of Beach
, who scored a top twenty hit in 1997 with their debut single. Fran left the
band in summer 1999 to pursue a solo career and commence work on his debut
album. He's worked with many talented people along the way, including the
worlds most successful producer, Sir George Martin, with whom he performed
three sell out shows in Dublins National Concert Hall with a full orchestra
in October 1999. He's guested in the past in the Studio / Live with: Brendan
Benson, Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze), David Mead, Tears for Fears, Texas, World
Party, Sugababes ..to name only a few. He's completed two short film
soundtracks (one with Duncan Maitland, his good friend and producer whos
worked with the likes of XTC & Colin Hare of sixties legends The Honeybus).
One of these soundtracks won a top award in Italy! Fran's a seasoned
musician & performer who's played to an estimated 70,000 people @ O2 in the
Park in summer 2004, as well as every major venue in Ireland. He's just
returned from a very successful run of shows in New York ( Beautification
has already sold out four times on-line in America since his return!). He's
a regular visitor to the Big Apple, a lot of the album was penned there. In
May 2006 Fran performed to a television audience of 1 Billion in Athens,
Greece, as part of Irish singer songwriter Brian Kennedy's band in a
European song festival. A second single from his album will be released in
Ireland in August 2006. It's titled Fine day, and will also be available
on-line (Keep an eye out on his My Space profile for an exclusive look at
the video). Summer 2006 will be spent both on the road and in the Studio,
bringing Beautification to a new audience and test driving some new songs.
Below are a number of links where you can purchase this fine record..
Recent Press / Media Reviews:
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"King has the ability to teach doctoral studies in pop craftsmanship"-
NOTLAME.COM
"Sun kissed shimmery pop/rock, equal parts Brendan Benson & Elvis Costello
with old school love songs, infectious.."- HOT PRESS
"Sublimely beautiful songs that slow burn their way to your heart"- DUBLIN
MAIL
"Somewhat of a rarity these days, strong melodies, a very fine debut.."-
DAILY MIRROR
"He had me after the album's beautiful intro, worthy of international
exposure.." - ECHO
"I like the sound of this CD. A very dry vocal sound brings to mind Emitt
Rhodes and McCartney. Great melodies and chord changes prevail on this CD. I
especially like " Misunderstood". Well done to Fran."- Steve ( MELODY
MAGAZINE,U.S.A. )
"Sophisticated adult pop, If youre a fan of David Mead & Neil Finn, you'll
love this record, one of my top twenty of 2005"- ABSOLUTEPOWERPOP.COM
You can hear Fran's superb excellent new Single FINE DAY on his myspace page at www.myspace.com/frankingband and you can by his album at www.franking.tv
