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The Blue Nile is an alternative/pop band from Glasgow, Scotland, known for their perfectionist work ethic and long gaps between releases.
The music of The Blue Nile is built heavily on synthesizers and electronic instrumentation and percussion, although later works have featured acoustic guitar more prominently. Despite the “coldness” often associated with the use of such electronic instruments, The Blue Nile has managed to create music that is deeply emotional, and a lot of this has to do with the plaintive vocals of lead singer Paul Buchanan, whom critics have often compared to Peter Gabriel. The lyrics are often stream-of-consciousness descriptions of feelings and environments, which heighten the drama of the compositions, which are as much soundscapes as they are songs.
The band was formed when friends Buchanan and Paul Joseph Moore met Robert Bell shortly after graduating from the University of Glasgow in the late 1970s. Their debut album A Walk Across the Rooftops was the result of a request from the Linn Company to test a newly built recording studio!
The rare, later albums have been released by the scottish high end hifi company Linn and feature exceptional sound and production values.
The music of The Blue Nile is built heavily on synthesizers and electronic instrumentation and percussion, although later works have featured acoustic guitar more prominently. Despite the “coldness” often associated with the use of such electronic instruments, The Blue Nile has managed to create music that is deeply emotional, and a lot of this has to do with the plaintive vocals of lead singer Paul Buchanan, whom critics have often compared to Peter Gabriel. The lyrics are often stream-of-consciousness descriptions of feelings and environments, which heighten the drama of the compositions, which are as much soundscapes as they are songs.
The band was formed when friends Buchanan and Paul Joseph Moore met Robert Bell shortly after graduating from the University of Glasgow in the late 1970s. Their debut album A Walk Across the Rooftops was the result of a request from the Linn Company to test a newly built recording studio!
The rare, later albums have been released by the scottish high end hifi company Linn and feature exceptional sound and production values.
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A Walk Across The Rooftops
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Peace at Last
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PhoenixBloom wrote:
Their music is incredible, it has a romantic atmosphere but isn't cheesy or corny, beautiful stuff! And Paul's voice is heaven!! Under-rated! :o
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barb177 wrote:
Let's go out tonight! Awesome!
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dramatist wrote:
"Over The Hillside " brings back bittersweet memories I shared with my ex in LA. The song channels how we felt almost perfectly.
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mk741 wrote:
Well I adore Hats. Saturday Night is now my favorite song. Looking forward to checking out Rooftops next.
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Amaru_Cheetox wrote:
One of those bands who's entire discography is timeless - maybe I'm biased as I was brought up on these guys, but I've thoroughly enjoyed an evening of rediscovering them. Hard to find a band quite so soothing and utterly romantic as this one, like a warm blanket to huddle up in.
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Hellraiser917 wrote:
Seven years since the last album another must be due soon surely, come on Paul!!
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AbbyBenjamin wrote:
I definitely agree. I recently heard a cover of "Stay" by Duncan Sheik. It's a great track embodying what this band was all about
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PhoenixBloom wrote:
Just discovered them but expected to see a few million plays, shockingly underrated as they make beautiful music.
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mlata wrote:
I hear some peter gabriel, kate bush, waterboys... love it
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thesafetyroom wrote:
laughably underrated
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kozmo99 wrote:
Listening to 'Peace At Last' for the first time in forever. I'd put it solidly between the first two albums. Much better than I remembered.....
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tiffpenn wrote:
@SonnyJoeFoxx, they aren't really on good terms right now apparently so no new album, which sucks.
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SonnyJoeFoxx wrote:
Any word of a new album in the works?
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electrolutz wrote:
very underrated band (2)
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Jack_Cousteau wrote:
http://eventful.com/montreal/events/the-blue-nile-/E0-001-035431320-8 If you want a NYE to remember in Montreal.
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drownedinsound2 wrote:
I also went to see them at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. A night i`ll never forget. Such a great band....!!!!
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3stripe wrote:
I lived in Glasgow for 10 years and no-one ever even utted these guys' name... why not!?
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FutureOfTheLeft wrote:
I also agree, the first 2 albums are great. the recent stuff is a pale reminder.
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fastlane01 wrote:
I totally agree with the previous poster!
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Hellraiser917 wrote:
The first two albums by this band are up there with anything i have ever heard, this band are outstanding...!!!
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RussellChap tagged The Blue Nile with enigmatic, perverse, take too long to record and one other tag. last month
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Chromefox tagged The Blue Nile with ‘sophisti-pop’. December 2011
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alpn00 tagged The Blue Nile with dream pop, pop, 80s and 2 other tags. December 2011
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