Name: The Ship's Piano
Brand: Darren Hayman

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Limited edition

Release date

2011-10-11

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Darren Hayman

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Indie Pop / Shoegaze

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With a career spanning over two decades, *Darren Hayman* has established himself as one of the most influential singer-songwriters in the indie music scene. Inspired by artists such as Ballboy, Hefner, and Allo Darlin', Hayman's unique blend of folk-pop melodies and introspective lyrics have captivated audiences worldwide.

Known for his distinctive storytelling style, *Darren Hayman* effortlessly weaves together personal experiences with universal themes of love, loss, and nostalgia. His songs are filled with heartfelt emotions that resonate deeply with listeners. Whether he is performing solo or collaborating with other talented musicians like The Wave Pictures or Cinerama, Hayman's musical prowess shines through in every note.

Throughout his illustrious career, *Darren Hayman* has released numerous critically acclaimed albums that have garnered him a dedicated fanbase. From his early days as a member of Hefner to his solo ventures, each project showcases his growth as an artist and songwriter. With influences ranging from The Wedding Present to Trembling Blue Stars, Hayman's music transcends genres and continues to inspire new generations of musicians.

best known as the singer-songwriter of the phenomenally successful and much-loved hefner, darren hayman is now six albums into an increasingly idiosyncratic career path; writing the theme tune and staring in a spanish sitcom, playing a 30 people capacity show in a 100 year old paper mache observatory and playing possibly britiain's most remote festival on the isle of eigg. darren is also writing the best tunes of his career; increasingly complex and mature songs. following his january songs project darren continues one of his busiest years with a brand new solo album of subtle, drifting piano ballads called 'the ship's piano.' more info about 'the ship's piano' in darren hayman's own words: 'in november 2009, i had this thing happen to me, where i ended up in hospital with a fractured skull. for a few months i felt constantly dizzy and was diagnosed with some deafness in one ear. sharp, loud noises bothered me greatly. i was told to rest and do nothing; but who knows how to do that? music always helps when i'm ill, so i started to make the simplest, quietest music to help me recuperate. i tried to make the music that i wanted to hear, which is perhaps what we should always do, but in this case there was a direct therapeutic need. i avoided any jagged edges. i kept imagining the sounds i wanted as round and smooth, like well-worn pebbles. lyrically, i also found myself eschewing conceptual and metaphoric character-led songs. i started to write the simplest and most direct words in the first person, something i have avoided for a few years. if you are a songwriter and something bad happens to you, people say, 'you can write a song about it at least.'

The Ship's Piano

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