Marconi Union
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Crossley, they have consistently avoided publicity and rarely grant interviews,which has led to them frequently being described as enigmatic or reclusive.
Under Wires and Searchlights their first album, appeared on the small British independent label Ochre Records in 2003, immediately drawing attention for its combination of synths, guitars, strings and cinematic soundscapes. Released in limited numbers copies quickly became sought after, often changing hands for high prices.
A darker more electronic direction culminated in the 2005 album, Distance released on the influential All Saints Records. Inspired by images of cities and travel it's cinematic textures bought them to the attention of a larger audience and inspired widespread critical acclaim particularly in the US.
Through 2006/7 MU played a number of live dates including high profile gigs at Big Chill and the Eden Sessions and specially recorded a live set for the influential US radio program Echoes.
They then retreated to the studio to begin a period of prolific recording, producing their new album "A Lost Connection" and simultaneously setting up their their own MU Transmissions label. Their fourth album Tokyo was released this year 2009 on the German label Bine Music.
Marconi Union are currently preparing to play live and introduce a third member (Duncan Meadows) on piano and keys.
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