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About Me:
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Firefalldown officially came to be on the 9th of February, 2007. The band's members came together to jam for the first time on an unusually bright and sunny London day in the summer of 2006. Previously, Joel Sablayan (the band's bassist) had been meeting sporadically with drummer Andrew Hodgson to bounce ideas off each other in the latter's electronic drum-kit decorated kitchen. They had originally met playing for the same worship band at a London church called Every Nation. The two continued their sessions, trusting that providence would nudge someone their way to fill the obvious gap. That someone came in the person of Jon Blaylock, a business student who was in London to finish his undergraduate studies at Thames Valley University.
As Jon graduated from Business school and moved on to The Guitar Institute in mid-2006, he had the opportunity to focus all his time on his true passion - music. The three immediately set to work laying out the blue print for what would eventually become Firefalldown. Each member being relatively experienced as a gigging musician, the main obstacle was availability – both Joel and Andrew had high-responsibility, full-time jobs – Andrew held a middle management position at Heathrow Airport, "doing financial analysis, budget forecasts, and that kind of crap", while Joel worked irregular shifts as a supervising nurse at a busy hospital in the city. In spite of the hindrances, they persevered. Things eventually came into full swing around January of the following year. By that time the band had enough originals to take to the clubs.
"The songs aren't that easy to classify. Andrew is a double-kick, snare-thrashing death-metal drummer… Joel has been in few R&B/ Funk outfits… and I fronted a punkrock band, though I do love my funk and my motown. Firefalldown is a three-piece rock band with pretty diverse influences… and I think it shows." - Jon
The result is a sound not all too familiar to the average listener… something fresh and poignant which, on some tracks, trickles down ones throat as smooth as a soul ballad, and on others, pummels through the chest as intensely as a hardcore anthem. In terms of persona, the band clearly envisions themselves being set apart, having committed to values less pervasive in the industry: integrity, perseverance, going the extra mile, and having a genuine love for those who listen, to name a few.
Many have been waiting to hear what the synergy of these three talented musicians has to offer. All three having at one point played for the Every Nation church, and Jon having made quite an impact at The Guitar Institute, the band luckily has a modest fan base to start with. Aptly balancing catchiness, sophistication, and intensity of performance, this trio will undoubtedly leave a taste in the mouth, a gleam in the eye, and a pulse in ear that will leave music lovers craving for more. Only time will tell the story of the band's future conquests, but as of the moment, the band leaves their prospective audience with a promise…
That promise is Firefalldown
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will catch up soon..
come to Australia!! lol
take care
lots of love..
xo..rhea
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