Introducing Robert Francis

Posted 12/02/09

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When I first heard Robert Francis’ voice on his debut album Before Nightfall, it sounded like one I’ve heard before - reminiscent of Cohen at times, Joe Cocker at others.  Timeless none the less. Of course I took to the trusty old web to dig up some info about the gifted singer/songwriter, only to discover he’s barely 22 years old! Now, his young age would be irrelevant except for the fact he sounds like a seasoned vet in the music scene.

Francis wrote the entire album and lyrics on Before Nightfall and played most instruments including piano, Mellotron, Hammond B3,  Wurlitzer, Farfisa organ and a Solina synth. Just saying.

Listening to Francis’ lyrics, I’d say each song is so incredibly bare and honest, it’s difficult not to get wrapped up in each story.  Songs like Mescaline and Climb a Mountain tell stories of loss, difficult journey’s and hope (and where his Bob Dylan/The Band influences are on full display).

Check out the feature article on Francis posted on today’s Daytrotter.

www.daytrotter.com/dt/robert-francis-concert/20030948-3737895.html

 

www.myspace.com/robertfrancis

 

posted by bianca

 

Sidenote: Something cool I learned about Francis, his father has one of the largest collections of sheet music in North America, with 23,000 give or take.

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