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Director
Origin Flag of Ireland Dublin, Ireland
Genre(s) Rock, Pop
Years active 2005–present
Label(s) Atlantic Records
Website DirectorMusic.co.uk
Members
Michael Moloney (Vocals/Guitars)
Eoin Aherne (Guitars)
Shea Lawlor (Drums)
Rowan Averill (Bass Guitar)

Director are a Choice Music Prize nominated [1] pop rock quartet from Malahide, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Atlantic Records ( Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American Record label best known for its many recordings of Rhythm & blues, Rock The Choice Music Prize is a music award given annually to the best full-length Irish Album based on artistic merit regardless of genre sales or record The Choice Music Prize is a music award given annually to the best full-length Irish Album based on artistic merit regardless of genre sales or record Pop rock is a hybrid of Pop music and Rock music that uses catchy pop style with light lyrics over top of guitar-based songs Malahide ( Mullach Íde in Irish) is a coastal suburban town near Dublin city located in the administrative county of Fingal, within the The County of Fingal ( is a county in Ireland. It was formed from part of the historic County Dublin. Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. Band members are Michael Moloney (Vocals/Guitars), Eoin Aherne (Guitars), Shea Lawlor (Drums) and Rowan Averill (Bass Guitar). [2] It is often stated in online articles about the band that singer Michael Moloney is Canadian or is of Canadian or American exctaction. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The United States of America —commonly referred to as the This is untrue.

Director has a hook-based pop-rock sound, making their songs quite accessible. Taking their musical cues from their early encounters with the songwriting of The Beatles, Steely Dan and Randy Newman, Director cite Beck, Grandaddy, Muse and The Strokes as some of their modern day influences. The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 Steely Dan is a American rock band centered on core members Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. Randall Stuart “Randy” Newman (born November 28 1943 is an Academy Award –winning American Singer/songwriter, arranger, Composer Beck' s birth name was Bek see the sources given This is not a typo and should not be changed without good reason Grandaddy was an Indie rock group from Modesto, California, United States. Muse are

As a relatively new band, Director have gained moderate popularity within the Republic of Ireland and the UK, through their debut album and touring both on their own and as a support act for bands such as Hard-Fi, Goo Goo Dolls who they supported on their UK Let Love In tour, The Fratellis and Razorlight. Hard-Fi are an English Indie rock band formed in Staines, Surrey in 2003 The Goo Goo Dolls are a Rock band formed in 1986 in Buffalo New York by John Rzeznik and Robby Takac. Let Love In is The Goo Goo Dolls ' eighth studio album " Better Days " which was released as a single late in 2005 appears on the album The Fratellis are an Alternative rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. Razorlight are an English rock band formed in 2002 They are primarily known in their home country having topped the charts with the 2006 single America and

Contents

Debut album

Director produced their debut single, "Reconnect", and the accompanying self-written and co-directed video. "Reconnect" was the debut single of Irish pop rock quartet Director. It was released in Ireland and the UK on April 26, 2006. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Single was to be the first of 3 Irish top 10's and stayed in the Irish charts for 19 weeks. The band then went on to perform as the opening artist on the Main Stage on the Sunday at Oxegen later that summer. Oxegen is an annual Music festival, held since 2004, sponsored by Heineken.

Director's self-produced debut album, We Thrive on Big Cities was released on October 6 in the Republic of Ireland and included their debut single, "Reconnect". We Thrive on Big Cities is the Choice Music Prize nominated debut Studio album by the Irish pop rock quartet Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. Within the first week of release, the album had reached number 2 in the Irish album sales charts, conceding the first place to Sam's Town, by The Killers. Sam's Town is the second Studio album by Las Vegas Rock band The Killers, released on October 2 2006 in The Killers are an American rock band from Las Vegas Nevada. Formed in 2002 the group consists of Brandon Flowers ( vocals, keyboards A UK release is forthcoming. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The album has now gone multiplatinum in Ireland.

The second single taken from the band's debut album, "Come With a Friend", was released on September 29 of the same year, to which the video was also self-written. "Come With a Friend" was the second single by the Irish Pop rock quartet Director. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. The third single from the album, "Leave It to Me", was released on January 5 2007 but with no corresponding video. "Leave It to Me" was the third single by the Irish pop rock quartet Director. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Both these releases were solely in the Republic of Ireland. Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe.

The album was nominated for the Choice Music Prize 2006 for Irish album of the year. The Choice Music Prize is a music award given annually to the best full-length Irish Album based on artistic merit regardless of genre sales or record It was also nominated in the 'Best Irish Album' category at the 2006 Meteor Music Awards at which the band won the award for 'Best New Irish Act' and performed their single "Reconnect" live. The Meteor Ireland Music Awards (colloquially called "The Meteors") are the national Music Awards of Ireland.

Present

Director's latest single "Be With You" was released in Ireland on May 11, 2007. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. It is scheduled to be added to the tracklisting of the album We Thrive on Big Cities. We Thrive on Big Cities is the Choice Music Prize nominated debut Studio album by the Irish pop rock quartet The single is also due for a UK release, but the date is still to be announced. Director's summer 2007 shows have included Slane Castle X-Fighters on May 26 and the Main Stage at Oxegen 07 on Saturday July 7 and several sold out tours in Ireland, as well as support slots with Snow Patrol and Razorlight. Slane Castle is a castle located in Slane village County Meath, in the Republic of Ireland. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Oxegen '07 was the fourth Oxegen festival to take place following the dissolution of its predecessor Witnness in 2004. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Snow Patrol are a Northern Irish / Scottish Alternative rock band which formed in Dundee Scotland, The band achieved worldwide success due to Razorlight are an English rock band formed in 2002 They are primarily known in their home country having topped the charts with the 2006 single America and They also played on the main stage at the 2007 Trinity Ball.

Discography

Main article: Director discography

Awards

2007

2007 Platinum Status in Ireland


References

  1. ^ "Director". The Discography of acclaimed Irish Pop rock quartet Director, from their debut single " Reconnect " to their most The Meteor Ireland Music Awards (colloquially called "The Meteors") are the national Music Awards of Ireland. The Choice Music Prize is a music award given annually to the best full-length Irish Album based on artistic merit regardless of genre sales or record The Choice Music Prize is a music award given annually to the best full-length Irish Album based on artistic merit regardless of genre sales or record We Thrive on Big Cities is the Choice Music Prize nominated debut Studio album by the Irish pop rock quartet RTÉ (2007-/-/). Retrieved on 2008-01-10. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war.

External links

Other Voices is a Music television show broadcast on RTÉ television ( RTÉ Two) in Ireland, usually on a wednesday night
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